Football News: A Comprehensive Update on Euro 2024, Champions League, FIFA World Cup, and More
The Scottish Premiership fixtures for the 2024/25 season have been announced, with fans eagerly anticipating the new campaign. Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic will be looking to defend their title after edging out rivals Rangers last season, as Philippe Clement faces a summer rebuild across Glasgow to catch the champions.
Premiership Storylines
Elsewhere, Aberdeen have a new boss in Jimmy Thelin, while David Gray takes the helm at Hibernian, as both clubs aim to return to the top six and challenge Hearts, who finished third last season. At the other end, Don Cowie’s Ross County will be hoping to avoid a third successive 11th-place finish, while Dundee United make their return to the top flight after winning the Championship title.
The key dates for the upcoming Premiership season are as follows:
- Start date: August 3/4
- Final pre-split fixtures: April 12/13, 2025
- Final round of matches: May 17/18, 2025
- Premiership play-off final: May 22 & 25, 2025
Women’s Football
In addition to the Premiership, the SWPL (Scottish Women’s Premier League) will also be a focus, with the 2024/25 season set to begin on August 11. Fans can look forward to a winter break for both SWPL 1 and SWPL 2, with the final pre-split fixtures on March 2, 2025, and the final round of matches on May 18, 2025.
International and Domestic Competitions
Meanwhile, the highly anticipated Euro 2024 tournament is on the horizon, with the Champions League, FIFA World Cup, and Women’s World Cup also providing thrilling action for football enthusiasts. The Africa Cup of Nations standings are also generating interest, as teams battle it out for continental glory.
On the domestic front, the Premier League, EFL Cup, EFL Championship, EFL One, EFL Two, and FA Cup will continue to captivate audiences, with Sky Sports providing comprehensive coverage across its platforms, including live matches, highlights, and expert analysis.
Stay tuned for all the latest updates and breaking news from the world of football, as the 2024/25 season promises to be an exciting and action-packed one for fans.
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