UEFA focus on Serbian fans after observers report racist chanting
June 18 – It was only a matter of time before racism reared its ugly head at Euro 2024 and it’s no surprise Serbia are the alleged perpetrators given their recent history.
UEFA tuned up for 5bn+ live TV audience
June 17 – More than five billion people in over 200 territories are expected to watch the 2024 European Championships live via UEFA’s 130 broadcast partners. Millions more are expected to follow the tournament online.
Sagnol keeps Georgia focussed ahead of finals debut against Turkey
June 18 – Georgia manager Willy Sagnol has warned his players to focus ahead of their tournament debut against Turkey in Group F in Dortmund today.
VIVO dials in for Euro 2024 with smartphone storytelling campaign
June 18 – Vivo has continued its big tournament sponsorship with its V3 smartphone unveiled as the official smartphone of Euro 2024. Vivo also sponsored the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
France squeeze past Austria in hectic finale
June 17 – In a test of character, France laboured past a stubborn Austria 1-0 to open their account at Euro 2024 with three points, but star player Kylian Mbappé left the play with blood streaming from his face.
Slovakia ride their luck and VAR to stun Belgium
June 17 – The most unwanted label in football has to be the ‘Golden Generation’ – just ask England circa 2002-06. At Frankfurt’s Deutsche Bank Park, Belgium’s ‘GG’ were keen to prove that the label, which has hung heavily around their necks since 2014, still had some luster left.
Romania shock Ukraine with 3-0 smash and grab raid
June 17 – Romania rocked Group E with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Ukraine as Real Madrid’s Andriy Lunin had a Euros debut to forget.
While FIFA and Fifpro go to war, UEFA opens doors for player workload dialog
June 17 – While FIFA have been dismissive of Fifpro’s complaints over player workload and lack of consultation over the international calendar, UEFA has taken a different, more collaborative approach with the players’ union.
German police shoot axeman ahead of Holland vs Poland tie
June 17 – German police shot and wounded a man who was threatening them with an axe and a Molotov cocktail in Hamburg just hours before Sunday’s game between Netherlands and Poland.
AS Roma’s US owner Dan Freidkin set to add Everton to group
June 17 – Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has agreed a deal with US investor and AS Roma owner Dan Friedkin for his 94% majority shareholding in the club.
UEFA charge Albania for ‘provocative’ fan banner at Italy match
June 17 – Albania are facing four UEFA charges over a “provocative message” allegedly displayed by their fans during the European Championship loss to Italy at the weekend.
Inside Euro 2023 podcast; Episode 4: Hey Jude…
June 17 – Jude Bellingham is the darling of world football and he lit up the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen with a virtuoso performance against Serbia. Meanwhile one of football’s greatest scribes lit up insideeuro2024…please meet Henry Winter. Join Nick Webster in for his daily podcast.
Arrests as Serbian fans clash with English in Gelsenkirchen
June 17 – Seven Serbian fans were taken into custody after scuffles broke out in Gelsenkirchen ahead of Sunday’s game against England, the first in the tournament to have been designated as “high risk”.
Montenegro goalkeeper Matija Sarkic dies on international duty, aged 26
June 17 – English-born Montenegro international goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has tragically died at the age of just 26.
India sack Stimac after failure to reach third round of 2026 qualifying
June 17 – India have dismissed their Croatian manager Igor Stimac after the Blue Tigers failed to reach the third round of World Cup qualifying.