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Euro 2024

Euro 2024
The 2024 UEFA European Football Championship will be held in Germany from June 14 to July 14. Italy are the defending champions.
Thousands of Scotland's famous fans arriving at Paris' Parc des Princes stadium in September 2007 for a Euro 2008 qualifying match against France. Photo: AFP
Fifa

Scotland’s Tartan Army to bring ‘the party’ on return to World Cup after 28 years

Thousands of fans will defy exorbitant prices to visit Boston and Miami, hoping to see their team get past group stage for first time.

Ant Group

Ant International teams up with EPL’s Tottenham Hotspur in global expansion push

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Formidable Spain aim to deny Thierry Henry’s France Olympic football gold medal

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Letters | Olympic win-win for Hong Kong business and youth

Readers discuss what the 2024 Paris Olympics mean for the city, the use of Chinese tech at the games, and language awareness in Hong Kong.

People watch the Paris Olympics and cheer for Hong Kong athletes in a mall in Tseung Kwan O on July 27. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Fame and celebrity

Meet football megastar-to-be Lamine Yamal, who’s been dubbed a ‘mini Messi’

For a Lionel Messi fan, nothing could be better than playing against him – which Lamine Yamal now gets to do thanks to Spain’s Euros victory, but some think he could be even more talented than his idol

England boss Gareth Southgate quits after Euro 2024 final failure against Spain

Former England defender took the role in 2016 and has overseen a run to two European Championship finals as well as a World Cup semi-final.

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Portugal

Spain’s triumph a saving grace for disappointing Euros, where stars went missing

While Luis de la Fuente’s exciting team won all seven games, including against 4 world champions, big names such as Mbappe, Kane and Ronaldo failed to shine.

Mikel Oyarzabal (right) celebrates his winning girl with his young superstar teammates Nico Williams (centre) and Lamine Yamal. Photo: Xinhua

England boss Gareth Southgate non-committal on future after Euro 2024 final loss

His contract expires in December and it is unclear whether he might sign an extension that would cover coming tournaments such as the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Spain

Spain strike late to beat England and win Euro 2024, claim record fourth crown

All three goals come in the second half with substitute Mikel Oyarzabal sliding in the winner as La Roja finish the tournament with a 100 per cent record.

England’s redemption v Spain’s record – what’s on the line in Euro 2024 final

Gareth Southgate’s England side are still hurting from loss to Italy in 2021 final, while La Roja could win a record fourth crown.

Harry Kane (left) hopes to lift England’s first trophy in 58 years but Alvaro Morata will aim to crown Spain’s impressive Euro 2024. Photo: AFP
Britain

My Take | Now is the time for the weight of English football to finally be lifted

Years of near misses and defeats have had an impact on the national consciousness. Euro success will lift the mood in a challenging time.

England goalkeeper Dean Henderson at a training session in Blankenhain on July 13, the eve of their Euro 2024 final football match against Spain. Photo: AFP

Gareth Southgate ‘immensely proud’ to lead England to first final on foreign soil

Ollie Watkins struck a stoppage-time winner in Dortmund to send England into the final against Spain in Berlin as they came from behind for the third consecutive match after late goals against Slovakia and Switzerland.

Spain

Euro 2024: wonderkid Yamal on target as Spain edge France to reach final

Yamal, 16, becomes youngest scorer in a Euro or World Cup tournament to help send Spain through.

Portugal

France hoping captain Mbappé can finally deliver against Spain in Euro 2024 semi

At 25, Mbappé should be in the prime of his footballing life, but Real Madrid’s new signing has not been playing anywhere near his best in Germany.

French captain Kylian Mbappé has scored just once, from a penalty, at the Euros. Photo: Xinhua

England star Saka exorcises penalty demons as Euro 2024 semi-finals beckon

Bukayo Saka was one of three players who missed against Italy in the 2020 final and was racially abused online afterwards.

England’s Bukayo Saka reacts after scoring a peanlty during his side’s Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland. Photo: AP
Portugal

Portugal’s Euro exit likely to herald Ronaldo’s international retirement

France win 5-3 on penalties after Ronaldo misses glaring chance to score in extra time.

Trending in China

Ex-China star Fan stuns social media with perfect Euro 2024 last-16 predictions

The former World Cup defender, who played club football in England and Hong Kong, made his picks all the way to the final on a Chinese sports show.

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Belgium

Les Bleus captain Mbappé must beat childhood idol Ronaldo to achieve Euros dream

The Frenchman famously grew up with posters of the Portugal skipper on his wall and will follow in his footsteps by moving to Real Madrid.

Kylian Mbappé‘s France will face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in the last eight. Photo: AFP
The Netherlands

Turkey edge thriller to earn Euro 2024 quarter-final as Austria bow out

Austria had emerged as dark horses after topping their group, but Turkey progress to face Netherlands.

The Netherlands

Netherlands hit best form to reach first Euros quarter-final in 16 years

After a Cody Gakpo opener, Donyell Malen scores two late goals to see off Romania and send the Dutch into last eight.

Belgium

Defence key to misfiring France’s run to last 8 at Euro 2024

Les Bleus have scored only three times in four games so far at the European Championship, once from a penalty by Mbappe and twice via opposition defenders.

France forward Kylian Mbappe reacts after missing against Poland in the group stage at Euro 2024. Photo: AFP
Germany

Portugal reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals after shoot-out win over Slovenia

Portugal won 3-0 in a shoot-out after Slovenia held them to a 0-0 draw following Cristiano Ronaldo’s extra-time miss from the spot in a dramatic last 16 clash.

Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa saves a penalty during the shootout against Slovenia, in Frankfurt, Germany on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE
France

Belgium own goal sends France into Euro 2024 quarter-finals

Lucky break sends the 2022 World Cup runners-up into a last-eight tie on Friday as they remain on course to become European champions for a third time.

Romania

Rangnick’s Manchester United redemption turns Austria into Euro 2024 dark horses

The German has restored his reputation after an ill-fated stint at Old Trafford by taking the Austrians to the verge of their first-ever Euro quarter-finals.

Spain

Spain come from behind to thrash Georgia and set up quarter-final with Germany

Goals from Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams and Dani Olmo see La Roja overcome the surprise package.

Spain’s Nico Williams celebrates after scoring his side’s third goal against Georgia at the Euro 2024 football tournament in Cologne, Germany on Sunday. Photo: AP
Britain

Bellingham, Kane rescue England from shock Euro 2024 exit to Slovakia

Jude Bellingham’s overhead kick and Harry Kane’s strike in extra-time breathe new life into Gareth Southgate’s reign as England boss.

Jude Bellingham (left) and Harry Kane (centre) celebrate England’s equaliser at the Arena AufSchalke. Photo: AFP

Germany weather storm in Euro 2024 last 16, holders Italy exit after defeat

The European Championship knockout round gets under way with the hosts reaching the last eight in a storm-interrupted encounter, while the holders are going home.

Portugal

Ex-Georgia PM to donate US$10m to football team after historic win over Portugal

Billionaire former prime minister Bidzina Ivanishvili said on Thursday he would donate 30 million lari (HK$83.65m) to the national football team after they upset Portugal to qualify for the Euro 2024 last 16.

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