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Euro 2024: Germany through, draws for Scotland and Croatia

Euro 2024: Germany through, draws for Scotland and Croatia

Hosts Germany became the first team to qualify for the knockout phase of Euro 2024 on June 19 thanks to a 2-0 win over Hungary, while Scotland drew with Switzerland and Croatia's hopes of progressing were left hanging in the balance after …

Euro 2024: Portugal scrape win against Czech Republic

Euro 2024: Portugal scrape win against Czech Republic

A late goal by Portugal substitute Francisco Conceicao secured a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in their opening Group F game at Euro 2024. As Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to …

Georgia loses to Turkey in Euro debut match

Georgia loses to Turkey in Euro debut match

The Georgian national football team on June 18 was defeated by Turkey in the European Championship debut match. The Turkish right-back Mert Muldur gave Turkey the lead in the 25th minute, leaving Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi …

Own goal helps France edge Austria at Euro 2024

Own goal helps France edge Austria at Euro 2024

France beat Austria 1-0 to open their EURO 2024 with three points and a focus on defensive solidity in Frankfurt on June 17. Maximilian Wober's 38th-minute own goal was the lone marker as the teams combined for just 20 shot …

Liverpool former player moves to Georgia

Liverpool former player moves to Georgia

Former Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho has completed a move to Georgian top-flight side Torpedo Kutaisi.  The 34-year-old Frenchman will be working under former Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean at a club who are currently …

Azerbaijan football team edges Kazakhstan in friendly

Azerbaijan football team edges Kazakhstan in friendly

Azerbaijan’s national football team earned a narrow 3:2 victory over Kazakhstan in a friendly match on June 11. Striker Mahir Emreli (the 42nd minute), midfielder Emin Mahmudov (the 51st minute) and defender Toral Bayramov …

Mourinho appointed as Fenerbahçe's new coach

Mourinho appointed as Fenerbahçe's new coach

Fenerbahce's newly-appointed head coach Jose Mourinho said he aims to bag the Turkish Super Lig title and make it to the UEFA Champions League next season.  The Portuguese coach signed his contract with the Yellow …

RFU speaks about suspension of negotiations with UEFA and FIFA

RFU speaks about suspension of negotiations with UEFA and FIFA

The RFU reported that there was no dialogue with UEFA and FIFA on the issue of lifting the ban on the participation of Russian teams in international competitions. There are currently no negotiations with the heads of these organizations.

FIFA maintains contact with Russia

FIFA maintains contact with Russia

FIFA and the RFU maintain contacts, the international federation reported. In particular, they noted that representatives of the international organization continue a dialogue with the Secretary General of the RFU.

Kadyrov’s son takes over as president of Akhmat FC

Kadyrov’s son takes over as president of Akhmat FC

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyov’s eldest son, Akhmat, has been appointed the president of Akhmat football club (FC). The club’s outgoing president Magomed Daudov resigned from the post of the club’s president after nearly …

Istanbul awarded Europa, Conference League finals

Istanbul awarded Europa, Conference League finals

The finals of the 2026 UEFA Europa League and the 2027 UEFA Europa Conference League will be held in Istanbul, UEFA executive committee member Servet Yardımcı said. For the 2026 UEFA Europa League final, the committee has selected …