Southgate says England know their task, Slovakia promise caution
June 30 – England manager Gareth Southgate is confident his misfiring side will finally come good when they take on Slovakia in the last 16 of Euro 2024.
Sagnol says Georga have learnt the lesson of 7-1 spanking by Spain in qualifers
June 29 – Euro 2024 revelation Georgia will go in search of another Iberian scalp against Spain, tournament favourites, after triumphing over Portugal to progress for the last 16 on debut.
Germany ride the storm, VAR and Demark to win 2-0
June 29 – This is what knockout football is all about. A pulsating encounter saw hosts Germany battle their into the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 as they overcame not only a Denmark side who gave everything but also a violent first-half monsoon that caused a 20-minute suspension.
Swiss give Italians a lesson in style
June 29 – The last time the current European Champions, Italy, graced the Olympic Stadion in Berlin, they ruled the world after beating France on penalty kicks to win the 2006 FIFA World Cup. That match is best remembered for Zindine Zidane’s outrageous ‘Panenka’ penalty and of course, his headbutt into the chest of Marco Materazzi.
Denmark unfazed by Germany as they look back to ‘92
June 29 – Denmark will look to invoke the memory of their famous victory over Germany in the Euro 92 final when they take on the host nation in the last 16 of the competition on Saturday.
Nagelsmann says Germany are not done, but Danes are an ‘uncomfortable’ opponent
June 19 – Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his team is “not done yet” as they prepare to face Denmark in the last-16 of Euro 2024.
Rosetti says VAR is now quicker and yellow cards are coming faster
June 28 – The head of UEFA’s refereeing department has leapt to the defence of his officials at Euro 2024 insisting most decisions have been right and presenting a detailed graphic to prove it.
FIFA seeks funding partners to expand its FIFA+ broadcast platform
June 28 – FIFA has enlisted UBS to raise up to $2 billion for the expansion of its streaming platform FIFA+, Bloomberg reports.
Georgia’s controversial ex-prime minister gifts $10.75m to national team
June 28 – Georgia’s Euro 2024 heroes are set to receive a $10.75 million gift from the country’s billionaire ex-prime minister Bidzina Ivanishvili after they stunned Portugal in the competition’s greatest ever upset to reach the knockout stage.
Adidas secure Argentine FA through to 2038
June 28 – The Argentine Football Association (AFA) have added 14 years to their Adidas partnership, taking a relationship that was formalised in 2001 through to 2038.
Tyremaker BKT adds 4 years to Serie B title sponsorship
June 28 – Indian tyre maker BKT has renewed its title sponsorship of Italy’s Serie B – Serie BKT – for a new four-team term starting this coming season and ending in 2028.
Blessin quits Belgium’s Union for St Pauli’s return to Bundesliga
June 28 – Manager Alexander Blessin has departed Belgian club Union Saint Gilloise for St Pauli in Germany.
USSF condemns racist abuse after Copa America loss to Panama
June 28 – The US soccer federation has condemned online racist abuse of their players after their 2-1 defeat by Panama at the Copa America.
AC Milan greenlighted to enter Milan Futuro into Serie C
June 28 – AC Milan has officially unveiled its Milan Futuro project: a newly formed team of young players that will compete in the Serie C Championship starting from the upcoming season.
James Dostoyevsky: The B Teams lose – as do the spectators
The recent display of Portugal’s stars versus Georgia was a dismal display of arrogance in football. For starters, there were no stars: they all sat on the bench, and only the living God that is Ronaldo stood around waiting to be served.