Ian Maatsen’s journey to his Euro 2024 call-up for the Netherlands was far from conventional. While holidaying on a yacht off the coast of the Greek island of Mykonos, Maatsen received the unexpected news. Despite the spontaneous nature of the call-up, the Chelsea full-back wasted no time and immediately joined the Dutch squad for training
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Anthony Gordon has praised John Stones for his dedication and elite mentality in proving his fitness ahead of Euro 2024. Despite being taken off at halftime during a recent friendly match against Iceland due to an ankle injury, Stones participated fully in England’s training session at Jena Stadium. Gordon highlighted the importance of Stones to
Conflict within a team is often seen as a negative aspect that can hinder progress and disrupt relationships. However, Real Madrid and Germany star Toni Kroos has a different perspective on this issue. He recently commented on a training-ground altercation between Antonio Rüdiger and Niclas Füllkrug, stating that it can actually be a “good thing”
Poland’s hopes of a successful Euro 2024 campaign have taken a hit with the news that star striker Robert Lewandowski will miss the team’s opener against the Netherlands. The Barcelona forward sustained a thigh injury during the final warm-up game against Turkey, forcing him to sit out the crucial first match in Hamburg. The Polish
Spain’s track record in recent international tournaments is quite impressive. They have consistently reached the latter stages of major competitions, including winning the Euro 2020, Nations League 2021, and World Cup. This level of success demonstrates their competitive nature and ability to capitalize on their potential when it matters most. The Strength of Competition Despite
As the Euro 2024 tournament approaches, Gareth Southgate, the current manager of the England national football team, has made it clear that his future with the team is on the line. Southgate has stated that he is likely to step down from his position if England fails to win the upcoming tournament. This ultimatum comes
Euro 2024 is set to provide a platform for some of the brightest young talents in European football to showcase their skills on the international stage. With so many promising players aged 21 or younger set to feature in the tournament, it can be challenging to keep track of all the emerging stars. In this
The Netherlands have faced a setback as their talented midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been ruled out of the upcoming European Championships. De Jong, who last played in April due to an ankle injury sustained while playing for Barcelona, was expected to be a key player for the national team at the tournament in Germany.
Scotland assistant John Carver reassured fans that captain Andy Robertson will be fine after a scare during training. Robertson went down on Monday morning, causing concerns among the coaching staff. With several key players already ruled out due to injuries, the last thing Scotland needed was to lose their captain ahead of the European Championship
The England squad, led by Gareth Southgate, embarked on their journey to Germany for Euro 2024 after a final training session at St. George’s Park. Prior to their departure, they were honored with a royal visit from The Prince of Wales, who wished the team well and presented them with their squad numbers. This gesture