When Germany hosts the European Championship in 2024, the tournament atmosphere may sap away a true home advantage. With millions of immigrants from across Europe now calling Germany home, the stands will be filled with passionate fans cheering on their home countries despite the games taking place on German soil. Germany is home to a staggering 16.4 million people who …

Holders Italy will be confident of starting their Euro 2024 campaign with a win on Saturday night when they take on Albania in Dortmund. The Azzurri have never lost to Albania, having won 3-1, 1-0, 2-0 and 1-0 in their most recent meetings. However, Albania enjoyed an impressive qualifying campaign for Euro 2024 and finished ahead of Poland and the Czech …

Speaking to ESPN (h/t The European Lad), Bayer Leverkusen and Netherlands right-back Jeremie Frimpong has opened up on the transfer rumours linking him with FC Barcelona. Earlier this week, reports emerged in Spain claiming that the 23-year-old Bundesliga title-winner was a target for the Catalan heavyweights heading into the summer window. The Dutch right-back is also on the radars of …

June 14 – The Albanian football federation (FSHF) has signed two new sponsorship deals on the eve of Euro 2024. US financial services company Western Union, an Heatrex, will accompany the Albanian national team on their journey at the finals in Germany and beyond. The contract between the FSHF and Western Union is for three years. No value was given …

June 14 – Manchester City have agreed a multi-year global partnership with JinkoSolar, a leading globalphotovoltaic and energy storage system supplier. JinkoSolar, will be designated the Club’s Official Solar Energy Partner, as it looks to accelerate its market presence globally. Kaitlyn Beale, Vice-President of Global Partnerships Sales at City Football Group, said: “Manchester City and JinkoSolar are two leading organisations …

A professional contract has been awarded to 15-year-old attacking midfielder Matheos Ferreira by Newcastle United. The Brazilian-born playmaker, who was born and raised in Berwick, has been making an impression for Newcastle’s U18 team during the 2023–2024 campaign. He has also been called up to the England U15 squad in the past. “This Thursday, he signed his first professional contract …

According to reports in Braizl, Newcastle are now monitoring Gremio attacker Nathan Fernandes; the latest South American talent being linked with a possible move to St James’ Park. This comes from Portal do Gremista – an outlet that focuses primarily on Grêmio  – who report that Newcastle are  ‘one of the most interested’ in the 19-year-old winger. Fernandes has been …

June 14 – With the window of betting company sponsorships on Premier League shirt fronts rapidly closing, Wolverhampton Wanderers have become the latest club to cash-in with a two-year deal with DEBET. Described as a multi-year sponsorship, DEBET becomes Wolves’ new principal and front of shirt partner for the next two seasons. At the end of the 2025/26 season Premier …

June 14 – On Sunday, England will kick off their Euro 2024 campaign against Serbia with defensive worries and the need to convince the critics that they can claim a first major trophy since 1966. At last, in Gelsenkirchen, all the talk of team selection, defeat to Iceland and other conjecture will come to an end with England’s European championship …

Arthur Melo has returned to Juventus after Fiorentina opted not to make his loan move permanent, despite his impressive performances for them last season. The Brazilian experienced a resurgence and excelled while playing for La Viola, helping them reach the final of the Conference League. Following a disappointing loan spell at Liverpool the previous season, Arthur was not expected to …