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Final reflections
What I think about when I think about Germany's European Championship
Gavin Cooney gives his impressions following a chaotic and memorable month in Germany.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Germany
16 Jul 2024
2
another heartbreak
Reality bites as England run out of miracles
England were beaten in Berlin by the outstanding team of the tournament.
Gavin Cooney
reports from the Olympiastadion, Berlin
14 Jul 2024
3
Preview
England propelled by sense of destiny but Spain are good enough to shatter their dreams
14 Jul 2024
saying sorry
Damien Duff writes letter of apology to FAI staff for saying he would sack 90% of them
13 Jul 2024
12
on the ground
Euro 2024 diary: I sweep into Berlin like Napoleon, but have met my Waterloo on the Deutsche Bahn
13 Jul 2024
2
one more step
Southgate feels vindication as England head to Euros final with sense of destiny
10 Jul 2024
15
a turning point
Spain's joyful football does us all a favour in condemning France's grim approach
Spain ensured that the international game’s worship of dull efficiency died in Germany.
Gavin Cooney
reports from the Allianz Arena, Munich
9 Jul 2024
4
Preview
Mbappe has had a bad Euros - but it's been heroic too
9 Jul 2024
Getting closer
England show that they can win the Euros without even needing to play well
England’s weight of individual talent rescued them in another stodgy performance.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Dusseldorf
6 Jul 2024
5
the alphatross
Portugal blow glorious Euros opportunity by sticking with past-it Ronaldo
Portugal played what little football was played in Hamburg – but found Ronaldo wanting.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Volksparkstadion, Hamburg
5 Jul 2024
5
euro 2024
Euro 2024 diary: Two days, 1500km of trains, and the anguish of being locked out of matches
‘Do Uefa not know that one of our national sports is Hoping England Lose?’ asks Gavin Cooney.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Germany
5 Jul 2024
5
Preview
One of the great blockbuster nights in Euros history before England seek to stumble through
We preview the quarter finals in Germany.
Gavin Cooney
5 Jul 2024
2
RELATED
Ranking the 8 remaining teams at Euro 2024
3 Jul 2024
The two best teams at Euro 2024 will meet in the quarter-finals
30 Jun 2024
turkish delight
Turkiye's momentum rolls after rip-roaring win - they can go deep in the tournament
Roared on by their intense support, Vincenzo Montella’s side eked into the last-eight in Leipzig.
Gavin Cooney
reports from the Red Bull Arena, Leipzig
2 Jul 2024
who else
Bellingham's genius rescues England - but they can't keep getting away with it
England were dreadful for 95 minutes against Slovakia and yet progress thanks to Bellingham’s audacious act.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen
30 Jun 2024
5
stormy progress
Germany are flawed but mark themselves out as true contenders in wild Danish win
A storm-delayed last-16 win over Denmark earned Germany their first major tournament knockout win since Euro 2016.
Gavin Cooney
reports from the Westfalenstadion, Dortmund
29 Jun 2024
Business end
Euro 2024 diary: The best and worst of the group stage
If there is one word to sum up the Euro 2024 group phase, it’s balance.
Gavin Cooney
Reports from Dusseldorf
27 Jun 2024
2
georgias new dream
Georgia shock Portugal to qualify for Euros last-16 on manic, magical night
The debutants earned an upset victory to progress
Gavin Cooney
reports from the Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen
26 Jun 2024
3
euro 2024
A desperate draw against Slovenia but dreary England continue failing upwards
England have topped their group in miserable style and head for the easier half of the Euro 2024 knockout draw.
Gavin Cooney
reports from the RheinEnergieSTADION, Cologne
25 Jun 2024
4
no georgian dream
Georgia boss Sagnol angrily hits out at claim his team selections are influenced by politics
25 Jun 2024
3
euro 2024
Rice: McClean's 'overrated' comments may be motivated by bitterness
25 Jun 2024
34
euro 2024 diary
Reeling in the beers: Nostalgia will eventually save Scotland’s Euro 2024 adventure
Gavin Cooney spends a day and night with Scotland fans around what proved to be their final game at Euro 2024.
Gavin Cooney
25 Jun 2024
2
La Roja
No final-day magic for Albania as they are beaten by second-string Spain
24 Jun 2024
3
on the ground
Euro 2024 diary: Tournament highlights enduring differences between West and East Germany
We report from Leipzig, the only old East German venue hosting games at the Euros.
Gavin Cooney
24 Jun 2024
3
RELATED
Can England win the Euros by playing like Martin O'Neill's Ireland?
20 Jun 2024
Euro 2024 diary: Liquorice rocket fuel is the drink of choice as Germany march on
20 Jun 2024
'Microchip handballs' at Euro 2024 pose dystopian questions about football's future
19 Jun 2024
Reaction
Hungary striker Varga in stable condition after sickening collision with Scotland keeper
23 Jun 2024
7
tartan army go home
Scotland dumped out of Euros by Hungary's 99th-minute winner
23 Jun 2024
6
Bore draw
VAR controversy the only interesting part of shocking draw between France and Netherlands
It finished goalless among two heavyweights happy with a draw.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Leipzig
21 Jun 2024
4
euro 2024
Euro 2024 diary: Liquorice rocket fuel is the drink of choice as Germany march on
Gavin Cooney enjoys the hosts’ 2-0 win against Hungary in the company of some Dusseldorf football fans.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Dusseldorf
20 Jun 2024
12
on the ground
Euro 2024 diary: Travel chaos shows again that Uefa do not care about fans
Gavin Cooney
reports from Germany
19 Jun 2024
turkish delight
Guler stunner helps Turkiye beat brave Georgia in magnificent Dortmund occasion
One of the tournament’s dark horses opened with a 3-1 win over Willy Sagnol’s underdogs.
Gavin Cooney
reports from the Westfalenstadion, Dortmund
18 Jun 2024
2
RELATED
France are Mbappe's team - tonight he won another game without even playing well
17 Jun 2024
The current favourite to be Ireland's next manager
16 Jun 2024
acts of kylian
France are Mbappe's team - tonight he won another game without even playing well
Mbappe forced the own goal with which France won their opening Euro 2024 game.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Dusseldorf
17 Jun 2024
1
RELATED
Bellingham's brilliance cannot disguise England's many problems
16 Jun 2024
The current favourite to be Ireland's next manager
16 Jun 2024
the never ending story
Willy Sagnol distances himself from links with Ireland job
17 Jun 2024
7
judedependencia
Bellingham's brilliance cannot disguise England's many problems
England were deeply unimpressive in their opening night win over Serbia.
Gavin Cooney
reports from the Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen
16 Jun 2024
4
Mamma Mia
Italy concede the fastest goal in Euros history but bounce back to beat Albania
The champions breathed a sigh of relief after a 2-1 win in Dortmund.
Gavin Cooney
reports from the Westfalenstadion, Dortmund
15 Jun 2024
for the sake of jake
Kenny calls for Pat's fans to show the love to Jake Mulraney
14 Jun 2024
2
SQOTW
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14 Jun 2024
3
Analysis
Xs and Os
The tactical trends to look out for at Euro 2024
Four tactical issues that may define these championships.
Gavin Cooney
14 Jun 2024
RELATED
The 2006 World Cup was celebrated as a 'fairytale' - Euro 2024 will show a changed, pessimistic Germany
13 Jun 2024
Ranking the 10 teams most likely to win the Euros
12 Jun 2024
England could be out of the Euros before Tories face their own humiliation
12 Jun 2024
a turning point
The 2006 World Cup was celebrated as a 'fairytale' - Euro 2024 will show a changed, pessimistic Germany
The vision of Germany promoted at the 2006 World Cup has proved to be naively optimistic – and has affected how Euro 2024 has been organised.
Gavin Cooney
13 Jun 2024
6
RELATED
Ranking the 10 teams most likely to win the Euros
12 Jun 2024
England could be out of the Euros before Tories face their own humiliation
12 Jun 2024
'In high performance, you are never relaxed' - Meet the only Irishman involved in Euro 2024
9 Jun 2024
column
Not even the Euro 2024 sticker album is safe from greed that has overtaken modern sport
The pre-tournament tradition of stickering is the latest to be ruined by progress.
Gavin Cooney
13 Jun 2024
8
Reaction
O'Shea: 'The levels both teams and countries are at is very different'
11 Jun 2024
8
easily beaten
Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal outclass Ireland
Ireland were easily beaten 3-0 by a brilliant Portuguese side.
Gavin Cooney
11 Jun 2024
9
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