Sweden and Denmark have joined forces to bid for the hosting rights of the 2029 Women’s European Championship. They aim to create the biggest and most well-attended tournament in history, inspiring more girls to pursue football. This bid follows similar announcements from Germany and Portugal, with UEFA set to make a decision in December 2025.
The Raid Lowlands adventure race in Valkenburg, Netherlands, will host 105 teams from across Europe vying for the title of European Champions and a coveted spot in the Adventure Racing World Championship in Canada. The event, a highlight of the Adventure Racing World Series Europe calendar, features a challenging course and a diverse field of competitors including reigning champions and rising stars.
The 2024 European Championship culminates in a clash between Spain and England. As anticipation builds for the final, this article revisits the history of Euro finals, highlighting the tight competition and memorable moments from past tournaments.
Adidas has introduced a new ball, the ‘FUSSBALLLIEBE FINALE,’ for the semi-finals and final of the 2024 European Championship. The ball features a silver base, representing the silverware, and advanced technology for enhanced accuracy and performance.
Germany salvaged a draw in the 89th minute against Spain in a thrilling European Championship quarterfinal. The match now heads into extra time with the possibility of a penalty shootout, a scenario Spain has experienced frequently with mixed results.
UEFA has extended a rule implemented at the 2024 European Championship, allowing only captains to communicate with referees, to all of its competitions. The move aims to improve communication and reduce player dissent towards referees.
A goal celebration by Turkish soccer player Merih Demiral at the European Championship has ignited a diplomatic dispute between Turkey and Germany. Demiral’s hand gesture, associated with a Turkish ultra-nationalist group, has been condemned by German officials and is under investigation by UEFA. Turkey has accused Germany of xenophobia and defended Demiral’s gesture as an expression of national pride.
Turkey’s Mehir Demiral scored the second-fastest goal in European Championship history, netting after just 57 seconds against Austria. This follows Albania’s Nedim Bajrami setting the record with a goal in 23 seconds earlier in the tournament.
Cristiano Ronaldo saw his penalty saved by Slovenia’s Jan Oblak in the Round of 16 match at the 2024 European Championship. Despite the miss, Portugal ultimately emerged victorious, advancing to the quarterfinals.
England’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Slovakia in the European Championship’s round of 16 saw them advance to the quarterfinals, but not without sparking concerns about their performance and manager Gareth Southgate’s tactics. Despite a lethargic first half and mounting criticism, a late bicycle kick from Jude Bellingham and a header by Harry Kane secured the win. Pundits remain apprehensive about England’s prospects, highlighting their need for improvement ahead of their upcoming clash with Switzerland.
