Football News: Euro 2024, Champions League, and FIFA World Cup Updates
The action in the Premier League, EFL Cup, EFL Championship, EFL One, EFL Two, and FA Cup kicks off on the weekend of 3 August. Eight months later, the Premier League split happens after the matches across the weekend of 12 and 13 April, and the top-flight season concludes on the weekend of 17 and 18 May. The three lower leagues end two weeks before that in order to leave time for the play-offs.
While it might be too early to think about the national team, there are international periods in September, October, November, and March to bear in mind. Unfortunately, there will not be a winter break this season. The expansion of UEFA’s club competitions, with the new league phase of the Champions League and Europa League running until the end of January, is the reason for this.
The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) Responds
The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has acknowledged that the format change “exerts additional pressure on the domestic calendar” and means no mid-season trips to the sunshine for Premiership clubs. Calum Beattie, the association’s chief operating officer, added:
“It is fair to say that the additional slots required for the UEFA club competitions have made scheduling more challenging than usual. In particular, there is very limited flexibility within the Premiership fixture calendar, and we are therefore unable to accommodate a scheduled winter break.”
Fans can look forward to an action-packed season, with the highly anticipated Euro 2024 tournament, the thrilling Champions League, and the prestigious FIFA World Cup all on the horizon. The Africa Cup of Nations Standings will also be closely followed, as teams compete for continental glory. In the domestic leagues, the Premier League, EFL Cup, EFL Championship, EFL One, EFL Two, and FA Cup will provide plenty of excitement and drama for football enthusiasts.
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