Serbia break Slovenian hearts with last gasp equaliser
June 20 – For Serbia, last-gasp euphoria that almost certainly prevented elimination. For Slovenia, utter heartbreak as they agonisingly missed on a first ever Euro finals victory.
Serbs threaten to pull out of Euro 2024 after ‘Kill the Serbs’ chant at Croatia-Albania tie
June 20 – Twenty-four hours after being punished by UEFA for displaying anti-Kosovo sentiments, Serbia today threatened to pull out of Euro 24 because of perceived attacks on their own identity.
Security fears prompts Brussels to pull out of hosting Belgium-Israel Nations League tie
June 20 – The city of Brussels has refused to host a Nations League match between Belgium and Israel in September because of the “dramatic situation in Gaza”.
Spalletti wants more of the same from Italy against Spain who ‘always play the same way’
June 20 – Italy and Spain renew their rivalry with a ticket to the last 16 of Euro 2024 at stake in their Group B clash.
Czech courts sentence FA officials, match officials and players in match-fixing ring
June 20 – Former Czech Football Association deputy head Roman Berbr and several other officials have been sentenced for their involvement in a match-fixing scandal.
WSL revenues doubled but continued investment still needed, says report
June 20 – Women’s Super League (WSL) clubs generated £48 million in revenue over the 2022/23 season, a 50% rise on the 2021/22 season.
Clarke says Scotland showed they can play as Hungry and shot at last 16 nears
June 20 – With pride restored following a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, Steve Clarke said that this is who Scotland are and believes that his team is still alive in the group.
Bulgarian champions Ludogorets set to begin construction on Huvepharma Arena revamp
June 20 – Bulgarian champions Ludogorets are poised to begin a large-scale reconstruction of the club’s Huvepharma Arena in Razgrad, according to Angel Petrichev, the club’s executive director who was speaking before the start of the team’s summer training camp.
Copa America’s transplant to the US opens tonight in Atlanta with Messi vs Canada
June 20 – With all eyes still very much on Euro 2024, across the Atlantic in Atlanta the Copa America gets under way tonight with the opening game between Canada and two-time defending champions Argentina.
Nagelsmann encourages Musiala to play for fun
June 20 – They have the youngest coach in the tournament and the oldest average age squad, a combination that is so far working extremely well.
Argentina consolidate world ranking top spot
June 20 – Argentina have increased their grip the top of the ranking, extending their lead over second-placed France to 23 points.
UEFA fines Serbia and Albania for fans’ ‘provocative’ banners
June 20 – UEFA’s disciplinary committee has punished the national federations of Serbia and Albania after the first matches in the group stage of Euro 2024 for the behaviour of their fans in the matches against England and Italy.
Scotland flower in Cologne with draw against Swiss to keep them in the hunt
June 19 – Scotland have bounced back from their opening-night mishap to draw 1-1 against Switzerland and keep their Euro 2024 hopes alive.
Albania squander lead but claw their way back for dramatic draw
June 19 – After losing their opening matches in the Group of Death (Group B) to Romania and Italy respectively, Croatia and Albania knew that a win at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg would reignite their Euro2024 dreams.