UEFA has outlined specific criteria in regards to human rights measures for the first time in its requirements for hosting Euro 2024.
In March, European football s governing body confirmed that Germany and Turkey will fight it out for the right to host the competition as they were the only nations to formally announce an interest in hosting the tournament.
The two bidding nations have been provided with UEFA s requirements for meeting its criteria for staging the event ahead of the countries putting together their dossiers.
Included are specific references on human rights, which will be included in all requirements for UEFA s national and club competitions going forward, while compliance and anti-corruption measures must also be met.
A UEFA statement read…
Rio Ferdinand believes England manager Gareth Southgate came up short with his substitutions in the 2-1 World Cup quarter-final defeat to France.
Harry Kane missed a late penalty as England tumbled out of the tournament in Qatar, with goals from Aurelien Tchouameni and Olivier Giroud sending France through to a semi-final against Morocco on Wednesday.
With England chasing Saturday s game late on, Southgate decided to bring on Mason Mount and Raheem Sterling for Jordan Henderson and Bukayo Saka with just over 10 minutes to play.
He then took off Phil Foden for Marcus Rashford in the 85th minute, while Jack Grealish came on deep into stoppage time as England desperately tried to get back in the contest.
Those attempts ultimately ended up fruitless as Englan…
French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet has been accused of misconduct by player agent Sonia Souid, who has joined mounting calls for him to stand down.
Souid claimed Le Graet s conduct towards her indicated he considered her as two breasts and an ass , but she doubts he will give up office.
France s sports minister, Amelie Oudea-Castera, has called for new leadership at the FFF, and French Amateur Football Association (AFFA) president Eric Thomas also says the time has come for Le Graet to go.
Souid s allegations against Le Graet concern a period from 2013 to 2017, when she claims the now 81-year-old took advantage of his power.
She told French broadcaster RMC of agreeing to meet with Le Graet at his home on one occasion.
During this …
Daniel James insists Wales have not given up hope of automatic Euro 2024 qualification despite the blow of Turkey beating Croatia on Thursday.
Turkey’s shock 1-0 win in Osijek has left Wales with a mammoth task to claim a top-two place in Group D.
Wales realistically need to win their final three group games – starting against Croatia in Cardiff on Sunday – to secure automatic qualification for next summer’s Euro finals and avoid going into the play-offs in March.
“The players have spoken a little bit about it (the Turkey result) but not too much,” James told the PA news agency.
“You always hope results go your way, but you can’t concentrate on hoping other teams lose.
“We’ve gone into every game believing that we can win and i…
Newcastle United are interested in signing James Garner from Premier League rivals Manchester United in the summer transfer window, according to . The report in the British tabloid has claimed that the Red Devils are looking for £14 million as transfer fee for the 21-year-old midfielder.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is willing to let Garner leave, although the report has claimed that they had earlier turned down interest in the England Under-21 international. Garner has been on the books of Manchester United since 2009 and has come through the ranks, but he has never started a Premier League game for them.
Garner spent the second half of the 2020-21 season and the entire 2021-22 campaign on loan at Nottingham Forest from Manchester United. The youngster helpe…
Republic of Ireland midfielder Damien Duff was ruled out of the upcoming Euro 2012 qualifier at home to Russia with a calf injury, manager Giovanni Trapattoni announced Monday.
And the Italian said it was 90 percent the Fulham player would also miss the subsequent qualifier against Slovakia.
Damien Duff has had a scan and there is a little injury, said Trapattoni. It is 90 percent he is not available (for both games).
A muscle injury is very dangerous. It is not easy to recover in eight days.
He has pulled the muscle and there is a little blood showing on the scan, so we spoke to the doctor and he is going home.
The Republic launched their campaign with back-to-back victories over Armenia and Andorra last month.
We are happy after th…
Romelu Lukaku has been omitted from Belgium s squad for their Nations League fixtures against Israel and France next month.
Lukaku is the Red Devils all-time leading goalscorer with 85 goals in 119 senior appearances, with 10 of those coming at major tournaments (Euros/World Cup).
However, he failed to score at either the 2022 World Cup or Euro 2024, with Domenico Tedesco s team slipping to a last-16 exit versus France at the latter competition.
Lukaku was unable to get on the scoresheet despite attempting 11 shots worth 1.7 expected goals (xG) – the highest value of any player who failed to net at the tournament.
Lukaku was reunited with his former Inter boss Antonio Conte as he joined Napoli on a permanent deal earlier this week, but he will not be in…
With all eyes falling on Wembley on Sunday afternoon, Arsenal got their hands on the first piece of silverware of the season as they lifted the Community Shield following a dramatic penalties victory against Manchester City.
In what was a showpiece event from the capital, Pep Guardiola’s record-breakers came seconds away from making an early domestic statement as Cole Palmer produced a wonderful whipped effort in the final 15 minutes.
However, despite suffering Premier League title heartbreak back in May as they missed out on the chance to get their hands on a first domestic crown since 2004, Arsenal produced an electric late comeback here.
With Leandro Trossards’s last-gasp strike taking a huge deflection off of Manuel Akanji, Arsenal cruised their way to a…
Pedro has expressed his frustration at being restricted largely to a watching brief for Spain at Euro 2016.
The Chelsea forward came off the bench late on in the European champions 1-0 opening-match win over Czech Republic, but was unused in Friday s 3-0 thrashing of Turkey.
And that lack of game time in France has prompted an extraordinary outburst from the 28-year-old, which is unlikely to please boss Vicente del Bosque.
I had other expectations when I arrived here. It is not what I wanted, the former Barcelona player told Zero. To assume this role is difficult. If you don t see continuity, coming here to stay with the group is no longer worth it.
I think situations get to that point where you have to make a decision. That happens to everyone…
Diego Simeone s passion and defence-first tactics make him an ideal fit at Atletico Madrid, according to Hector Herrera.
Herrera played under Simeone at Atleti for three years between 2019 and 2022, winning the 2020-21 LaLiga title with the club before heading to MLS with Houston Dynamo.
Simeone has enjoyed great success since he was appointed at Atleti in 2011, leading them to a pair of league titles, two Europa League trophies as well as two Champions League finals, albeit losing both to city rivals Real Madrid.
The 53-year-old took charge of his 100th Champions League game with Atleti as they won 3-1 away at Feyenoord on Tuesday to clinch a last-16 place. Simeone is one of just three coaches to manage 100 or more Champions League games with the same team, join…