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,
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The Ukraine national team’s 13 players made a powerful statement ahead of Euro 2024 by showcasing the devastating effects of Russia’s invasion on their home towns. The emotional 90-second video released on the Telegram messaging app depicted scenes of destruction and hardship, with players like Mykola Shaparenko and Oleksandr Zinchenko sharing personal stories of how
The Danish duo of Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Højlund have the opportunity to showcase the benefits of playing together for Manchester United at Euro 2024. Despite facing turbulence at the Premier League club during the past season, assistant coach Morten Wieghorst believes that the duo’s experience of playing and training together will give them a
Julian Nagelsmann, the Germany coach, expressed his delight in having former Real Madrid star Toni Kroos back on the national team as they gear up to host the 2024 European Championship. However, Nagelsmann admitted that convincing Kroos to return wasn’t an easy task. He revealed that it took a considerable amount of time to persuade
Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee was in the midst of a relaxing holiday at Walt Disney World in Florida when he received the unexpected call up to join the Dutch Euro 2024 squad. This call-up came as the Netherlands are facing a mounting injury crisis, with key players Frenkie de Jong and Teun Koopmeiners ruled out
With over 50,000 Albania supporters preparing to attend Saturday’s Euro 2024 clash against Italy in Dortmund, it is set to be the largest travelling contingent of any team other than the host nation. The huge interest in the game from the Balkan country has even led to Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama suspending the nation’s
The recent legal claim filed by FIFPRO against FIFA has brought to light the ongoing tensions between players’ unions and football’s governing body. This legal action is a direct result of FIFA’s refusal to reconsider the rescheduling of the 32-team Club World Cup, despite threats from FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association. Member Unions Take
The English Football Association (FA) chief executive, Mark Bullingham, has made it clear that there is a succession plan in place should manager Gareth Southgate decide to leave this summer. However, despite rumors and speculations, Bullingham stated that there have been no discussions with any potential candidates or an approach made by Manchester United for
The recent media briefing held in Munich’s Allianz Stadium highlighted UEFA’s efforts to ensure clarity for both players and spectators during the upcoming European Championship. One of the key guidelines emphasized was the zero tolerance policy towards serious foul play and dissent on the field. This initiative aims to streamline communication between referees, players, and
As England gears up to face Serbia in their Group C opener at Euro 2024, concerns about fan behavior and security have taken center stage. With up to 500,000 supporters expected to flood into Germany for the tournament, authorities are taking preemptive measures to ensure a safe environment for all attendees. The high-risk nature of