The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system has become an integral part of modern football, aiming to assist on-field officials in making more accurate decisions. At Euro 2024, every VAR decision made throughout all 51 games has been meticulously analyzed. It is crucial to understand the process behind VAR protocol and how it aligns with the
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As the summer transfer window approaches, Manchester United is reportedly exploring a move for Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt. The 24-year-old has been placed on the Red Devils’ shortlist, with internal discussions already taking place. It is rumored that United could make an offer in the region of €50 million for the talented defender,
Germany entered the Euro 2024 tournament with high expectations, given their historical footballing success. However, despite a somewhat nonchalant attitude before the tournament, there were genuine nerves surrounding the team. Hosting the tournament added pressure, especially with past humiliations by France and England. The resounding win over Scotland was a positive start, but it’s important
In the opening game of Euro 2024, the Germany national team under the leadership of Julian Nagelsmann secured a stunning 5-1 victory against Scotland. This victory not only marked a strong start for the Euro 2024 hosts but also set a new record for the biggest opening-game win at a European championship. Goals from Florian
Switzerland’s captain, Granit Xhaka, has recently spoken out about his improved relationship with manager Murat Yakin. Following a challenging qualifying campaign filled with late setbacks and reports of disagreements over strategies, Xhaka emphasized the positive progress made in their dynamic. The team is set to face Hungary in their first Group A match, aiming to
In a groundbreaking move for gender equality in football, Denmark’s players union Spillerforeningen has successfully negotiated a new agreement with the Danish Football Association (DBU). This agreement will ensure that both the men’s and women’s national teams receive equal pay and conditions at tournaments. The initiative came after the men’s team declined a pay raise,
Real Madrid captain Nacho Fernández is reportedly in advanced talks to join Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad on a free transfer. Sources have revealed that Nacho’s contract with Madrid will expire on June 30, and he is set to leave the club for the first time in his career. It was reported that Nacho had made
Recent reports suggest that Chelsea are actively pursuing a deal to sign Crystal Palace’s young winger, Michael Olise. The 22-year-old has been on the radar of several top clubs, including Manchester United, Newcastle, and Bayern Munich. Despite United being considered the frontrunners in the race for Olise, Chelsea are now in the mix and are
The 2024 January transfer window saw Premier League clubs spending only £100 million, which is the lowest single-window expenditure in men’s football since 2012. This is a significant drop from the record £815 million spent in the previous year. Despite this decrease in spending in the January window, English clubs still managed to accumulate a
Euro 2024 is set to kick off this summer, but the competition off the field seems to be just as intense as the one on the pitch. The clash between UEFA’s official sticker album, produced by Topps, and Panini’s version is raging. While Topps features two-time Champions League-winning manager José Mourinho in its marketing campaign,