Morning all. So we now know the fixtures for the knock-out rounds of Euro 2024 after the final group games took place yesterday. First up, Georgia beating Portugal 2-0 to go through is a fantastic achievement for them, but they’ve been something of a breath of fresh air throughout the tournament so it’s great to see that rewarded. Georges Mikautadze …
Read More »Line-ups confirmed as Mudryk misses Euro 2024 Group E decider
Team news Ukraine and Belgium have named their starting line-ups for their third and final Group E games at Uefa Euro 2024 in a crucial game for both sides. Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard is the new face in The Red Devils’ starting line-up, replacing PSV Eindhoven’s Johan Bakayoko. 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦! 📰 #SelectedByPwC #UKRBEL #WirSchaffenDas pic.twitter.com/RdIgbUdVYF — Belgian Red Devils (@BelRedDevils) …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle reignite interest in Malick Thiaw after £50m demands last summer
Newcastle United have reignited their interest in Malick Thiaw following an 18-month pursuit of the AC Milan centre-back. As we revealed in a NUFCBlog exclusive last June, Newcastle have been tracking the highly-rated German for some time, with Thiaw shortlisted by club scouts during the 2022/23 season. Newcastle have been in the market for a young right-sided centre-back over the …
Read More »Eintracht Frankfurt to swap Nike for Adidas in 5-year deal from 2025
June 26 – Eintracht Frankfurt has ended their kit deal with Nike, switching to adidas in an initial five-year partnership starting with the 2025/26 season onwards. The agreement covers both the men’s and women’s professional and youth teams, as well as the club’s esports team, Eintracht Frankfurt e.V. As a multi-sports club, the deal also covers 11 other sports. “The …
Read More »Pogba explains controversial comments: “Deceptively portrayed for clickbaits”
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba sheds light on a circulating video that included some controversial comments. The 31-year-old is enduring the worst stage of his career. After being impeded by never-ending injury problems, a positive drug test served as the final nail of a storied career. The Frenchman was slapped with a four-year suspension by sporting justice, although his legal team …
Read More »England sleeping through Euro 2024: World Soccer Talk Podcast
Reporting from Cologne, Nick Webster shares the experience of going to an England game in person at Euro 2024 including interviews with several England fans who have spent thousands following The Three Lions. Notably, the conversations were done before England played Slovenia. Questions are asked of Gareth Southgate, his team selection, and his stubbornness in trying to prove the critics …
Read More »Beer Cups Thrown At Southgate After EURO Draw
One of the most star-studded teams of EURO 2024, England have faced a lot of criticism over the last 10 days. It started with their unconvincing 1-0 victory over Serbia and grew after their 1-1 draw with Denmark. On Tuesday night (June 25), the Three Lions had the opportunity to set the record straight and claim a morale-boosting victory over …
Read More »Line-ups confirmed for crunch Euro 2024 Group E decider
Team news Slovakia and Romania have named their starting line-ups for their third and final Group E games at Uefa Euro 2024 in a crucial match for both sides. Slovan Bratislava forward David Strelec made his first start of the finals for Slovakia, while Peter Pekarik and Juraj Kucka will become the first players to reach ten Euro appearances for …
Read More »Liverpool grassroots tournament enters final stages, study measures economic and social impact
June 26 – As the Euros get towards the end the group stage tonight, Liverpool’s own international tournament is preparing for its semi-final stage. A unique month-long, multi-cultural football tournament, The World in One City (WIOC), is being staged in Liverpool (3 June – 30 June). WIOC was founded in 2021 and is a volunteer-led international tournament open to those …
Read More »Chiesa and Di Lorenzo’s form at Euros gives cause for Napoli and Juventus rethink
Federico Chiesa is attracting transfer interest from Napoli, and Juventus might be prepared to offload him this summer. Additionally, Juventus is eyeing Napoli’s Giovanni Di Lorenzo as a key summer target. Di Lorenzo has requested Napoli to sell him before the next season, providing Juventus an opportunity to strengthen their squad with a talented player. Antonio Conte is also keen …
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