Football News Update: Euro 2024, Champions League, FIFA World Cup, Women’s World Cup, Africa Cup of Nations Standings, Premier League, EFL Cup, EFL Championship, EFL One, EFL Two, and FA Cup
Seduced by the attacking exuberance of Jude Bellingham in La Liga, football fans had England down as one of the strongest candidates to win the European Championship. On top of the Real Madrid player, who has arrived in Germany looking mentally exhausted, there were other interesting ingredients such as Phil Foden, who shone for Manchester City, Harry Kane, who comes from a Bayern team obliged to win every week, and the emergence of Cole Palmer. But yet again, England have proven to be a collection of football stickers, star players, with no footballing empathy among each other.
“Gareth Southgate has built a solid framework, and England, hard to beat, have a chance of winning the Euro 2024 title. However, the team’s level has never been up to what you would expect from the favorites. The superstars haven’t clicked yet, never able to transport to the pitch the chemistry they seem to have in training. Southgate has repeatedly resisted the urge to change, to substitute some of his most tired stars (Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have been way below their standard) and try something new.”
In the Champions League, the semifinals saw Manchester City and Bayern Munich advance, setting up an exciting final. In the FIFA World Cup, the draw for the 2026 edition has been made, with some intriguing matchups in the group stage. The Women’s World Cup is set to kick off in July, with several European powerhouses expected to challenge the reigning champions, the United States.
The Africa Cup of Nations standings have seen some surprises, with Senegal and Morocco emerging as early frontrunners. In the Premier League, the new season is just around the corner, with clubs actively preparing their squads. The EFL Cup, EFL Championship, EFL One, and EFL Two are also gearing up for the upcoming campaigns, as the FA Cup continues to capture the attention of football enthusiasts.
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