Football News: Key Updates on Euro 2024, Champions League, and More
The 2024/25 Carabao Cup, the EFL Cup, is set to kick off this week with some exciting matchups right from the start. Having finished bottom of the Premier League, Sheffield United will face Wrexham at Bramall Lane on Tuesday evening, while two of the Championship’s strong contenders, Leeds United and Middlesbrough, will lock horns against each other on Wednesday night.
A total of 32 first-round fixtures are scheduled across Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Burnley and Luton Town will be among the teams in the draw for the second round, along with the 13 Premier League clubs not involved in European competitions this season. The other seven Premier League sides with European commitments, including defending champions Liverpool, will enter the tournament in the third round.
The Carabao Cup second-round draw will take place on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at approximately 10:15 pm BST (5:15 pm ET/ 2:15 pm PT). Fans in the UK can watch the live coverage on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with streaming available on Sky Go or the NOW TV app. Alternatively, the draw will be streamed for free on Sky Sports Football’s official YouTube channel.
Euro 2024 and Champions League Countdown
In other football news, the countdown to the highly anticipated Euro 2024 tournament continues, with teams jostling for position in the qualifiers. The Champions League group stage draw is also just around the corner, as Europe’s elite clubs prepare to battle it out for the prestigious trophy.
Upcoming World Cups and Africa Cup of Nations
The FIFA World Cup and Women’s World Cup are also on the horizon, with national teams across the globe gearing up for these prestigious events. Meanwhile, the Africa Cup of Nations standings are heating up, with teams vying for the continental crown.
Domestic Leagues and Cups
Back in the domestic leagues, the Premier League, EFL Cup, EFL Championship, EFL One, EFL Two, and the FA Cup will all be in focus as the new season gets underway. Fans can expect thrilling matches and intense competition as their favorite teams strive for glory.
Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting developments in the world of football.
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