Football News Update: Euro 2024, Champions League, and More
In a thrilling Champions League third-round qualifier, Rangers secured a 1-1 first-leg draw against Dynamo Kyiv in Poland. The Scottish Premiership side fell behind to a 37th-minute goal from Dynamo’s captain and former West Ham winger Andriy Yarmolenko, but a stoppage-time equaliser from Cyriel Dessers rescued a crucial point for the visitors.
“We kept on pushing to the end to get the result, and I am happy about that because we want to instill that mentality in every player at this club – to keep on working, to keep on going, and to keep believing.” – Philippe Clement, Rangers manager
The second leg of the tie will take place at Hampden Park, Scotland’s national stadium, due to a delayed refurbishment at one of Rangers’ home grounds, Ibrox. A victory at Hampden will secure Rangers’ place in the playoff round, where they could face RB Salzburg or Twente.
In another European competition, Welsh club The New Saints were narrowly defeated 1-0 by Moldovan side Petrocub in the first leg of their Europa League qualifier. Donalio Douanla’s deflected strike in the 20th minute proved to be the difference between the two sides.
Elsewhere, UEFA has confirmed that a VAR official who worked at the 2023 Champions League final was dropped from the Dynamo Kyiv-Rangers match after reportedly being detained by police while drunk with a fellow match official the night before the game. The Polish soccer federation has launched an investigation into the incident.
As the football season heats up, fans can look forward to the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament, the Champions League, the FIFA World Cup, and the Women’s World Cup, among other major events. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest developments in the world of football.
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