Germany sack coach Flick ahead of Euro 2024
BERLIN: Germany have sacked coach Hansi Flick just nine months from hosting Euro 2024 after Saturday’s humiliating 4-1 defeat by Japan, the German FA announced on Sunday.
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Northern Ireland succumb to fifth successive defeat in Kazakhstan
Northern Ireland’s Euro 2024 qualifying misery continued as they fell to a 1-0 defeat to Kazakhstan after the long trip to Astana.
Risks not rewarded as defensive errors cost Ireland vital victory
Three years creating a team around a solid back line, but in the end, it proved their Achilles Heel, as the Ireland defence were crushed by a double Dutch demolition to call time on their Euro 2024 Group B campaign.
Euro 2024 qualifying round-up: Greece rout Gibraltar
On a night when the Republic of Ireland came up short against the Netherlands in Dublin, Group B rivals Greece made no mistake against Gibraltar in Athens, hammering the minnows 5-0.
Stephen Kenny: It is what it is - we gave it everything and came up short
Stephen Kenny said he expects to see out the Euro 2024 qualification campaign, though acknowledges that the future beyond that is a decision for other people.
Ireland player ratings: James McClean's lapse proves costly
Gavin Bazunu – 7 While the goalkeeper did make a number of impressive saves, that wasn't his only contribution. Bazunu passed the ball out and helped Ireland get around the Dutch high press. He looked comfortable with orange shirts running his way, and it allowed Ireland quickly transition from defence to attack.
Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales announces resignation
Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales, engulfed in a scandal over allegations he gave an unsolicicted kiss to a player on the women's World Cup team last month, said on Sunday he will resign from his position as president.
Rubiales to resign from role as Spanish FA president
Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has said he is to resign from the role following the controversy over him kissing Jenni Hermoso.