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Fans watching England v Netherlands - UEFA Euro 2024
A weekend of deranged hope, dread and stockpiling flares – it’s the Euro 2024 final
Gareth Southgate’s side have made the hardest possible work of this – such is the only script our national psychodrama permits.

Sat, 13 Jul, 2024

England v Switzerland - UEFA Euro 2024 - Quarter Final - Dusseldorf Arena
Declan Rice ready to ‘run through a brick wall’ as England seek Euro 2024 glory
The Arsenal midfielder has played every minute of England’s campaign in Germany so far.

Sat, 13 Jul, 2024

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S Too fast too young: Lamine Yamal and the shadow of Bojan Krkic
It requires energy to play football, and it requires energy for the body to grow. The danger is that it can be like burning a candle at both ends. It can burn out very quickly, physically and mentally

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

England Face Netherlands In UEFA Euro 2024 Semi Finals
S Paul Rouse: Wounds of the past still deep and vivid for England fans
An overheard conversation between some clearly knowledgeable supporters couldn’t have been further away from the clichéd arrogance of which English fans are accused by stereotype. 

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

England v Netherlands - UEFA Euro 2024 - Semi Final - BVB Stadion Dortmund
Dutch dismay at Kane penalty award as luck runs out for Koeman
Dutch pundits and reporters lined up to take aim at England and the Euro 24 semi-final refereeing

Thu, 11 Jul, 2024

England v Netherlands - UEFA Euro 2024 - Semi Final - BVB Stadion Dortmund
Virgil van Dijk says referee should explain why he awarded England penalty
Van Dijk called on referee Felix Zwayer to explain his controversial decision.

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

What is destiny? For England, It's a place where they find so much fortune
What is destiny? For England, It's a place where they find so much fortune
English destiny. Next up, Spanish reality? We’d best not count on it.

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

England v Netherlands - UEFA Euro 2024 - Semi Final - BVB Stadion Dortmund
Super-sub Watkins strikes late to send England into Euro 2024 final 
Gareth Southgate's men will face Spain in Sunday's decider.

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

England v Netherlands: Three key moments
England v Netherlands: Three key moments
When Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins came on for Harry Kane with 81 minutes gone, there were almost certainly an awful lot of England fans on sofas wondering why on earth Ivan Toney had been ignored. 

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

Gary Sinclair: Football is a magnet for online abuse — but it is also the ideal platform to challenge it
Gary Sinclair: Football is a magnet for online abuse — but it is also the ideal platform to challenge it
A culture of online abuse permeates football at all levels, with significant implications

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

Lamine Yamal magic helps Spain overcome France to reach Euros final
Lamine Yamal magic helps Spain overcome France to reach Euros final
Records tumbled at his feet like confetti, social media feeds scrolling at a faster rate than the ball spun. They list Pelé, Wayne Rooney and plenty more. Icons and wunderkinds consigned to a second spot behind the Spanish winger whose future we cannot know but whose night here shall live forever.

Tue, 09 Jul, 2024

Netherlands v England: Tactical conundrums that will settle semi-final
Netherlands v England: Tactical conundrums that will settle semi-final
Gareth Southgate must decide on a back three or four, counter Cody Gakpo and weigh up Harry Kane’s struggles.

Tue, 09 Jul, 2024

BBC respond following criticism over 'Misstiano Penaldo' caption during Euros
BBC respond following criticism over 'Misstiano Penaldo' caption during Euros
"The caption was simply intended as a play on words, which we have done many times before on Match of The Day analysis graphics. There was no offence intended toward Cristiano Ronaldo."

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

Netherlands come from behind against Turkey to seal Euros last-four showdown with England 
Netherlands come from behind against Turkey to seal Euros last-four showdown with England 
Ronald Koeman's side will face the Three Lions in Dortmund on Wednesday.

Sat, 06 Jul, 2024

England book Euros semi-final place with shootout win over Switzerland
England book Euros semi-final place with shootout win over Switzerland
Gareth Southgate's side came back from a goal down to eventually book their passage to the last four.

Sat, 06 Jul, 2024

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Germans pose Spain's first true test with a historic weight
Two teams who between them won every major title from 2008 through to 2014, it’s unsurprising that they’d think about one another often.

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

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Rodri's perfect demeanour makes him ideal Spanish linchpin
'I’d always enjoyed watching football and it’s true I found it easy to understand, to read the game; when a team was successful, I could see why'

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo File Photo
S Tommy Martin: Has Cristiano Ronaldo gone back to being a cod?
Why won't the superstar grow old gracefully?

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

Austria v Turkiye: Round of 16 - UEFA EURO 2024
Euro 2024 the most politicised major football tournament in living memory 
Letter from Leipzig: Turkish delight built on pride in place.

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

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Stunning Gunok save sees Turkey overcome Austria to reach Euro quarters
Günok’s paw had the final say. Turkish voices and hearts soared again. They’re going nowhere.

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Donyell Malen double sinks Romania to put Netherlands in last eight
Donyell Malen double sinks Romania to put Netherlands in last eight
This was a vindication for coach Ronald Koeman, whose selection was spot on and his substitutions even more so. For their opponents, this still counts as a good tournament, and their fans made one heck of a noise.

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Ralf Rangnick’s club ethos gives Austria belief they can go all the way
Ralf Rangnick’s club ethos gives Austria belief they can go all the way
Togetherness and confidence inspired by Red Bull empire is having a lasting effect on surprise contenders.

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Portugal v Slovenia - UEFA Euro 2024 - Round of 16 - Frankfurt Arena
Cristiano Ronaldo extols football’s ‘inexplicable moments’ after emotional win
Ronaldo was cast in the role of villain after missing a series of chances and having his extra-time penalty saved by Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak in the scoreless encounter.

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Underwhelming France just do enough to beat Belgium and reach Euro quarter finals
Underwhelming France just do enough to beat Belgium and reach Euro quarter finals
There were only five minutes remaining when Randall Kolo Muani turned and fired in a shot that took a deflection off Jan Vertonghen before beating Koen Casteels.

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

Portugal v Slovenia - UEFA Euro 2024 - Round of 16 - Frankfurt Arena
Diogo Costa spares Ronaldo's blushes as Portugal reach Euro quarter-finals with shootout win over Slovenia
After a scoreless 90 minutes, Cristiano Ronaldo had a chance to put Portugal ahead from the penalty spot in the first half of extra time, but Jan Oblak saved brilliantly to leave the Portuguese captain in tears.

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

France v Belgium - UEFA Euro 2024 - Round of 16 - Dusseldorf Arena
Same old story but Deschamps' France march on 
It was the end of the road for a misfiring Belgium on Monday evening.

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

England Training - Spa & Golf Resort Weimarer Land - Monday July 1st
Jude Bellingham investigated by Uefa over gesture during Slovakia game 
The Three Lions will take on Switzerland on Saturday.

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

Germany v Denmark - UEFA Euro 2024 - Round of 16 - BVB Stadion Dortmund
Denmark rulings show how far VAR has drifted from Fifa's vision
When FIFA tested and shaped the Video Assistant Review (VAR) concept in 2016, there were some defined goals and promises.

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

Spain fight back to beat Georgia and set up quarter-final against hosts Germany
Spain fight back to beat Georgia and set up quarter-final against hosts Germany
The tournament debutants took a shock lead when Robin Le Normand turned the ball into his own net in the 18th minute but Rodri levelled six minutes before the break and Fabian Ruiz put Spain in front early in the second half, with Nico Williams and substitute Dani Olmo adding late goals.

Sun, 30 Jun, 2024

England v Slovakia - UEFA Euro 2024 - Round of 16 - Arena AufSchalke
Lucky general Southgate and England dancing out of the dark — somehow
Onwards England go. South to Dusseldorf next and wherever else the soft side of the draw can take them.

Sun, 30 Jun, 2024

Germany v Denmark: Round of 16 - UEFA EURO 2024
Lightning and thunder but VAR causes real storm as Germany see off Danes in wild win
Two controversial second-half goals send the hosts through to the quarter-finals after the game was stopped after 35 minutes in the first half and a 24 minute weather delay followed.

Sat, 29 Jun, 2024

Switzerland v Italy: Round of 16 - UEFA EURO 2024
Switzerland stun holders Italy to reach last eight of Euro 2024
The European champions looked a shadow of the team that emerged to take the title in 2021 and were comfortably beaten by a Swiss side who advanced to the quarter-finals.

Sat, 29 Jun, 2024

GAA podcasts, Euros analysis and remembering Mícheál - what you may have missed this week
GAA podcasts, Euros analysis and remembering Mícheál - what you may have missed this week
Here's what our subscribers enjoyed on Examiner Sport in recent days. 

Sat, 29 Jun, 2024

Germany v Hungary - UEFA Euro 2024 - Group A - Stuttgart Arena
Time for the Turniermannschaft as Nagelsmann’s Germany look to take control of Euro 2024 again 
On Saturday, the tournament returns with the weight and nerve-twitching tension that makes knockout football so damn addictive. It returns with the host nation in the prime time slot.

Sat, 29 Jun, 2024

England v Slovenia - UEFA Euro 2024 - Group C - Cologne Stadium
Four pressing questions for Euro 2024’s opening knockout weekend
It's knockout stages at the Euro's and who can find their way to the semi-finals.

Sat, 29 Jun, 2024

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Euro 2024 power rankings: How the last 16 now rate
Spain have reason to believe, Germany look strong, Austria and Georgia making waves. But as for England...?

Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

England v Italy - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying - Group C - Wembley Stadium
Practice makes perfect – England doing a lot of penalty preparation at Euro 2024
The national team have long struggled from the spot in shoot-outs, most recently in the European Championship final at Wembley three years ago.

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

England v Iceland - International Friendly - Wembley Stadium
Ezri Konsa: My family were caught in cups crossfire when fans turned on England
While a couple of plastic cups were aimed in the direction of manager Gareth Southgate as he applauded supporters after the Euro 2024 stalemate.

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Denmark v England: Group C - UEFA EURO 2024
The best and the worst of the Euro 2024 group stage
From the best game to the worst and from the best player to the most disappointing so far, Chris Hatherall and Joe Callaghan have a look at the main talking points from the finals as the group stage draws to a close

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

England need to change – and that means dropping Jude Bellingham
England need to change – and that means dropping Jude Bellingham
The 20-year-old is England’s future but he is not playing like someone who can help them in the present at Euro 2024

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Georgia v Portugal: Group F - UEFA EURO 2024
Georgia's heroes stun Ronaldo and Portugal to make history 
Willy Sagnol saw his side book a place in the last 16 on a memorable final night of group stage action.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

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EURO 2024 knockout stages: How things are shaping up
The group stage comes to an end on Wednesday night and the path to the final in Berlin will become much clearer.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

Harry Kane paradox leaves England talisman grasping to find his former self
Harry Kane paradox leaves England talisman grasping to find his former self
The captain is too good a passer to be left up front, too good a poacher to be a No 10 and not fit enough to do both

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

Kek proud of Slovenia showing they belong among Europe's elite
Kek proud of Slovenia showing they belong among Europe's elite
UEFA officially confirmed that Denmark finished ahead of Slovenia in Group C because of a yellow card shown to Slovenia assistant coach Novakovič Milivoje.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

England v Slovenia - UEFA Euro 2024 - Group C - Cologne Stadium
'I understand it' – Gareth Southgate urges fans to stick with misfiring England
Southgate said England were operating in an “unusual environment’ at Euro 2024 after his side stuttered to a 0-0 draw against stubborn opposition.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

Letter from the Euros: Is Jarlath Burns a fan of Snollebollekes?
Letter from the Euros: Is Jarlath Burns a fan of Snollebollekes?
The GAA President may not be up to speed with the Netherlands’ favourite carnival musician or his party smash ‘Links Rechts’ — literally ‘Left Right’.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

Denmark edge through as runners-up as Serbia exit after tame draw
Denmark edge through as runners-up as Serbia exit after tame draw
The occasion was notable for Christian Eriksen winning his 133rd cap, a record for a male Danish player, and … that was about it.

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

Sabitzer settles cracker as Austria beat Dutch to seal top spot
Sabitzer settles cracker as Austria beat Dutch to seal top spot
Ralf Rangnick manages to get so much out of his impressive Austrian outfit, not short of talent but not overly blessed with it either.

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

England v Slovenia - UEFA Euro 2024 - Group C - Cologne Stadium
Slovenia stalemate secures top spot for England and 'easier' side of Euros draw 
But you cannot help thinking that England will fall as soon as they come up against more challenging opponents than the spirited Slovenians, who got a third successive draw to ensure their own qualification to the knockout stages for the first time.

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

France v Poland - UEFA Euro 2024 - Group D - Signal Iduna Park
Robert Lewandowski penalty earns Poland a point as France miss out on top spot
Austria's victory over the Netherlands ensures they finish in first, while France have to settle for second with the Dutch in third.

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

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