UEFA and German authorities are gearing up for an influx of over 50,000 Albania supporters at the upcoming Euro 2024 clash against Italy in Dortmund. This massive traveling contingent will be the largest of any team apart from the host nation. The interest in the game in the Balkan country is so immense that Albanian
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FIFPRO, the global players’ union, has taken a bold step by filing a legal claim against FIFA, the governing body of world football. This move comes after FIFA’s refusal to reconsider the rescheduling of the 32-team Club World Cup, despite threats from FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association (WLA) to take legal action. The legal
Mark Bullingham, the chief executive of the English Football Association (FA), has confirmed that there is a succession plan in place should manager Gareth Southgate decide to leave this summer. However, despite rumors of interest from Manchester United, Bullingham stated that there have been no discussions with any candidates as of now. Southgate recently expressed
The European Championship at Euro 2024 brings with it a renewed focus on clarity for players, spectators, and the implementation of a zero-tolerance policy towards serious foul play and dissent. UEFA has made it clear that referees will be tasked with providing more detailed explanations of their decisions to teams, with only team captains allowed
As Germany prepares to host up to 500,000 supporters during Euro 2024, concerns about policing and security have been raised surrounding Sunday’s Group C opener against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen. The match has been declared “high-risk” by tournament organizers due to historic incidents of violence involving England fans and a group of Serbian hooligans intent on
Germany’s midfielder, Aleksandar Pavlovic, has suffered a devastating setback as he has been ruled out of Euro 2024 due to a recurrence of tonsillitis. This unfortunate turn of events comes after Pavlovic had to withdraw from Germany’s friendly matches against France and Netherlands in March. This news is particularly disheartening as it was Pavlovic’s first
Ian Maatsen, the Chelsea full-back who spent the last season on loan to Borussia Dortmund, received a last-minute call up for Euro 2024 while vacationing on a yacht off the coast of Mykonos. Despite being on holiday, Maatsen wasted no time and immediately joined the Dutch national team for training in preparation for his first
Anthony Gordon recently praised John Stones for his “elite mentality” in recovering from an ankle injury ahead of Euro 2024. Despite being taken off at half-time in a previous match as a precaution, Stones showcased his determination by actively participating in England’s training session at Jena Stadium. This demonstration of resilience highlights the level of
As professional athletes, tensions can run high on the training ground and conflicts are bound to arise from time to time. In a recent incident between Antonio Rüdiger and Niclas Füllkrug during a Germany training session, the two players were reported to have engaged in a physical altercation during a drill. Despite the apparent confrontation,
Poland’s star striker, Robert Lewandowski, will be sitting out of the country’s Euro 2024 opener against the Netherlands due to an injury sustained during a warmup game against Turkey. The Polish national team’s doctor, Jacek Jaroszewski, has confirmed that they are working hard to ensure Lewandowski’s fitness for their second Group D match against Austria