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
UEFA European Championship
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
Euro 2024 is fast approaching, and fans all around the world are eager to witness the emergence of young talents on the big stage. With 24 teams competing in the tournament, there are several promising players aged 21 or younger who are set to make a significant impact. These youngsters have the potential to become
The upcoming Euro 2024 tournament holds a variety of possibilities for every team involved, and Spain is no exception. While some may overlook them as contenders for the championship, looking back at their recent tournament performances tells a different story. Spain has showcased their competitive edge time and time again, with finishes like semifinalists, Olympic