Authorities are eyeing the start of the English football season this weekend with trepidation, following riots which have rocked towns and cities across the country. Dozens of teams in the English Football League — below the high-profile Premier League — start playing their first games from Saturday afternoon, including in cities that have...
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Why Team GB will not have a football team at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Football at the Olympics could have offered a chance for England fans to quickly get over their Euro heartbreak, but Team GB will not be taking part. Great Britain have not fielded a side in the men’s football event since London 2012 while the women will also be a no-show in France. 3 Manchester United...
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Euro 2028: Hosts, stadiums, qualifying and everything you need to know
Usually the hosts or co-hosts of a European Championship qualify automatically (excluding Euro 2020, which was held across Europe). But no tournament, bar Euro 2020, has been held in more than two countries – and it is thought Uefa would not give out more automatic spots than two. The British and Irish FAs are still...
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Euro 2024: England fan doesn’t regret ‘Euro winners’ tattoo
PA Media Dan Thomas got the tattoo ahead of the final that England went on to lose An England football fan who had “Euro Winners” tattooed on his leg before the final says he will not cover it up and has no regrets. Dan Thomas, from Swindon in Wiltshire, received a tattoo of the Henri...
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England v Spain: LIVE Euro 2024 reaction with five candidates to replace Southgate
Spain lift Euro 2024 trophy after win against England England fell at the final hurdle once more as Spain won a tightly-contested Euro 2024 final in Berlin to raise questions about the future of manager Gareth Southgate after four tournaments in charge. The Three Lions came so close to glory at the last Euros, losing...
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Euro 2024 final: Will the years of despair deepen England’s determination?
This still doesn’t feel normal for England. For generations, it was always other countries reaching finals. Not England. But this is a men’s team transformed by Gareth Southgate – a nation that sees itself as a footballing power, starting to look more like one. Three semi-finals in four tournaments; back-to-back Euros finals. Can they finally...
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What channel is Euro 2024 final England vs. Spain on? Start time, TV schedule as Three Lions bid for glory | Sporting News United Kingdom
After a thrilling month of matches across Germany, the Euro 2024 tournament reaches its climax on Sunday with a mouthwatering final between Spain and England at Berlin’s Olympiastadion. Spain has dazzled throughout the tournament, showcasing impressive teamwork and a clear strategy. Their journey to the final included a standout 2-1 victory over France, highlighted by...
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Norwich City coach dreams of powerchair football play-off glory
3 days ago By Jack Maclean, Neve Gordon-Farleigh, BBC News, Norfolk Rosie Dack Rosie Dack plays for Aspire Powerchair FC and coaches at Norwich City A powerchair football coach is hoping her team will secure a place in the National League Premiership for the first time in a decade. Rosie Dack has been coaching at Norwich City Powerchair...
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Starmer heads to US as Nato summit beckons
PA I am heading to the airport to report on the new prime minister’s first foreign trip in the job. It is now a familiar journey for me: to a private airport terminal, to clamber aboard the government plane with a union flag-painted tail fin and United Kingdom written down the side. What is it...
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Rishi Sunak speech in full outside Number 10
Rishi Sunak has delivered a speech outside Number 10 after losing the election to Sir Keir Starmer. Here it is in full. “Good morning. I will shortly be seeing His Majesty The King to offer my resignation as prime minister. “To the country, I would like to say first and foremost I am sorry. I...
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General election: What happens next?
Reuters Labour has won the 2024 general election. So what happens next? Here’s your quick guide to the comings and goings in the transition of power from Conservative to Labour. Who is prime minister now? Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, is the prime minister after Labour won the 2024 general election. In...
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General Election
Chris Mason, the top dog of the BBC’s political team, has said Labour has achieved a “spectacular victory”. Their result after the last election was their worst since 1935 he explained, and they faced a mountain of a task to win even by a small margin. But they’ve done it, and “Sir Keir Starmer will...