Demiral double sees Turkey beat Austria 2-1 on an adrenalin-fuelled night
July 3 – Turkey versus Austria is a historical rivalry based on religion, land, trade routes, and tonight in the Red Bull Arena Leipzig, the ‘Beautiful Game’.
Dutch brush Romania aside 3-0 to head for Berlin
July 2 – Netherlands silenced their critics with a win over Romania in what started as a bitter dogfight but ended up with a runaway 3-0 scoreline that could have been even more.
US and Mexico blow opportunities for 2026 preparation with early Copa America exits
July 2 – The USA were controversially dumped out of the Copa America last night after a 66-minute goal that could easily been called offside was awarded in a VAR review, handing a 1-0 victory to Uruguay.
Inter sign record breaking shirt deal with Betsson
July 2 – Serie A champions Inter Milan have signed a record-breaking partnership with Betsson Sport, penning a new four-year agreement they said the biggest shirt sponsorship deal in the club’s history.
Deschamps: Who needs goals if we just keep winning?
July 2 – French coach Didier Deschamps praised his team after Monday’s 1-0 win over Belgium which took them into the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 and continued to shrug off criticism about their profligacy in front of goal.
Dutch looking to find more ‘energy’ to halt Romanian advance
July 2 – Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman (pictured) has told his players to use the criticism they have been receiving for their performances at Euro 2024 as fuel, with the Dutchmen looking to respond from a lacklustre group stage with a Round of 16 win over Romania tonight.
UEFA reports 3.3m+ through fan zones and on course for 5bn cumulative TV audience
July 2 – With stadiums having been at full capacity from the opening match of the Euro 2024 finals, UEFA has released a further set of numbers on the engagement of fans within Germany, and internationally, as the tournament closes out its round of 16 matches.
Palestinians submit arguments to FIFA’s legal eagles making case for banning of Israel
July 2 – In a submission to FIFA’s independent legal committee, the Palestinian FA has called for a ban of the Israeli Football Association (IFA), stepping up a previous motion brought before the FIFA Congress in May that demanded ‘appropriate sanctions’ against the Israelis.
Will Belgium’s Euro exit also be De Bruyne’s?
July 2 – Kevin De Bruyne’s future with Belgium is up in the air after his national team departed Euro 2024 in ignominious fashion against France in the round of 16.
Transfer talk: Gordon to Liverpool? Man Utd close in on de Ligt
July 2 – Liverpool have expressed interest in buying England international Anthony Gordon, but Newcastle insist the 23-year-old England winger will not be sold.
Serbian FA begins 8-stadium pitch replacement programme at pro clubs
July 2 – The Serbian FA (FFS) has started a major project to replace the pitches in eight stadiums in eight different Serbian cities, with renovation works on the facilities, used by Serbia’s professional clubs expected to be completed by the autumn.
UEFA set to give Bellingham a kick in the b***s for crotch gesture
July 1 – UEFA is investigating England saviour Jude Bellingham for a gesture he made following his late equaliser against Slovakia in Sunday’s Euro 2024 last-16 tie.
Portugal and the Ronaldo roadshow need penalties to beat Oblak-led resistance
July 1 – For the first time in these European Championships, the make-up of the crowd at the Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt for the last 16 tie between Portugal and Slovenia was somewhat neutral, except of course it wasn’t (40% Portugal/Slovenia – 60% Ronaldo fans).
Belgian own-goal sends misfiring France into last 16
July 1 – France’s quest for a first European crown in 24 years continues but they were made to fight all the way before securing a 1-0 over neighbours Belgium courtesy of a Jan Vertonghen own goal just as an absorbing if hardly memorable contest was heading for extra time.
Southgate praises team spirit but says they ‘need’ and ‘want’ to be better
July 1 – Gareth Southgate and his players can talk all they like about togetherness and spirit. But there was only one way to sum up England’s last-gasp win over Slovakia that avoided the ultimate humiliation: The Great Escape.