ERGO signs on for EURO 2024 as a national partner
June 15 – UEFA has announced insurance giant ERGO as the second of its official national partners for Euro 2024.
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UEFA on track with all sponsorship sold out; Deutsche Bahn unveiled as national sponsor
June 13 – Rail network Deutsche Bahn has signed as the first national partner of Euro 2024 with the promise of eco-friendly travel by train, at reduced prices, to the ten tournament venues in Germany.
Loadsamoney vs Haemorrhaging money. Can City deliver a money-can-buy experience?
By Samindra Kunti in Istanbul
June 9 – Chasing a treble, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City will be favourites in the Champions League final against Inter Milan after a stellar season, a win representing the apotheosis of Abu Dhabi’s investment in the game and sports-washing project.
Jubilant West Ham snatch Conference League title from Fiorentina with last minute winner
June 8 – Despite being outplayed for most of the game, West Ham United ended a 58-year wait for a European trophy after Jarrod Bowen scored in the 90th minute to secure a 2-1 win over Fiorentina on Wednesday in the Europa Conference League final.
West Ham and Fiorentina hunt returns to European glory in Conference League final
June 7 – It may not be the most glamorous or prestigious of competitions but for West Ham United and Fiorentina, tonight’s Europa Conference League final in Prague represents an eagerly anticipated chance to pick up their first European trophy in decades.
UEFA opens disciplinary cases following Europa League final and abuse of Taylor
June 5 – Despite protesting that he deserved more and that his Roma team were hard done by, José Mourinho was charged by UEFA on Friday after being filmed swearing at English referee Anthony Taylor in a stadium garage following the Europa League final.
Down but not out, Barcelona storm back to win Women’s Champions League
By Samindra Kunti in Eindhoven
June 5 – FC Barcelona were crowned European champions following a superb 3-2 comeback against Germany’s Wolfsburg in the Women’s Champions League final.
Barca favourites for Women’s Champions League final vs Wolfsburg at sold out PSV Stadium
June 2 – Despite fitness concerns, FC Barcelona will be favourites to claim their second European Cup title in the Champions League decider against Germany’s Wolfsburg.
Mourinho-led chorus of abuse towards Europa League ref forces family to seek safety
June 2 – Harassment of Europa League final referee Anthony Taylor and his family by AS Roma fans at Budapest Airport was condemned on Thursday by the PGMOL, which oversees refereeing in English professional football.
‘Serious’ Mourinho blames Roma’s Europa League loss to Seville on ‘Spanish’ ref
June 12 – AS Roma coach José Mourinho has claimed that referee Anthony Taylor “seemed Spanish” following his club’s Europa League final defeat on penalties against Sevilla. The Portuguese however left his future in the Italian capital with Roma up in the air.
Magnificant Seven. Sevilla beat Roma to take Europa League title on a night of threatrics, and some football
By Samindra Kunti in Budapest
June 1 – Sevilla won a record-extending seventh Europa League title 4-1 from the penalty spot against AS Roma following a bad-tempered and theatrical final. They remain unbeaten in Europa League finals.
Manchester City are bookies favourites for Champions League Glory
May 24 – The Champions League final is fast approaching and the betting market is becoming frenzied with guides and betting tips providing online players and bettors with winner odds and lists of the latest soccer betting sites and best betting apps available on the market.
Man City masterclass brushes off Real Madrid to set up Champions Final with Inter
May 18 – Manchester City pulverised holders Real Madrid 4-0 to reach the final of the Champions League and keep their dream of a treble alive.
Euro U17 finals kick off in Estonia with wins for Spain, England, France and Swiss
May 16 – The opening round of the 2023 UEFA European Women’s Under-17 Championship in Estonia on Sunday saw Spain, Switzerland, France and England all make winning starts.
Inter’s fast start stuns AC Milan leaving them a mountain to climb in ‘away’ leg
May 11 – It took Inter Milan just four minutes and two goals to take a huge step toward qualification for the Champions League final with a 2-0 defeat of city rivals AC Milan.