Football News Update: Euro 2024, Champions League, and More
The first weekend of the men’s Euro 2024 tournament has been a resounding success, with millions of football fans around the world tuning in to BBC Sport’s comprehensive coverage. According to Alex Kay-Jelski, director of BBC Sport, “The nations came together in huge numbers to follow BBC Sport’s coverage of the first weekend of the men’s Euros. Whether it was the tension of England’s opening win, the fallout of Scotland’s tough start, the exciting performances from Germany and Spain or the heartwarming story of seeing Christian Eriksen score three years on from his collapse on the pitch, it’s great that we can showcase the best sporting storytelling across BBC TV, iPlayer, Radio and Online.”
In the upcoming matches, England’s next game against Denmark will be shown on BBC One on Thursday, 20 June, starting at 16:00 BST. Prior to that, Scotland will face Switzerland on Wednesday, 19 June, with coverage beginning at 19:25 on BBC One. Both matches will also be available on BBC iPlayer, BBC 5 Live, BBC Sounds, and the BBC’s online platforms.
After the first round of games, England currently sit atop Group C, while Scotland find themselves at the bottom of Group A.
In other football news, the UEFA Champions League and FIFA World Cup continue to captivate audiences worldwide. The women’s game is also thriving, with the 2023 Women’s World Cup set to kick off soon, and the Africa Cup of Nations showcasing the best talent from the African continent.
Closer to home, the Premier League, EFL Cup, EFL Championship, EFL One, EFL Two, and the FA Cup are all gearing up for another exciting season, with fans eagerly anticipating the action to come.
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