EURO 2024: Ronaldo To Bid Adieu To European Championships
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that Euro 2024 will mark his farewell from the European Championship stage. At 39 years old, Ronaldo shared this news with Portuguese broadcaster RTP, amidst his record-breaking sixth appearance at the Euros and Portugal’s advancement to the quarterfinals, where they will face France in Hamburg on Friday. In an interview following Portugal’s tense penalty-shootout victory over Slovenia on Monday, Ronaldo confirmed, “It is, without doubt, my last European Championship. But I’m not emotional about that. I’m moved by all that football means — by the enthusiasm I have for the game, the enthusiasm for seeing my supporters, my family, the affection people have for me.“ Throughout his illustrious career, Ronaldo has been one of football’s most prolific scorers, holding a record 14 goals in European Championships alone. Despite the emotional ups and downs, including tears shed during the Slovenia game after missing a crucial penalty in extra time, Ronaldo’s primary focus now is on “making people happy.“ Check Ronaldo’s UEFA EURO records here. Reflecting on his future in football, Ronaldo stated, “It’s not about leaving the world of football. What else is there for me to do or win? It’s not going to come down to one point more or one point less.“ As we look back on Ronaldo’s Euro journey over the years, his impact and legacy remain undeniable. CRISTIANO RONALDO YEAR BY YEAR STATS IN EUROS (as of July 01, 2024) Year Matches Played Goals Assists Final Position 2004 6 2 2 Runner-up 2008 4 1 3 Quarterfinal 2012 5 3 0 Semifinal 2016 7 3 3 Winner 2020 4 5 1 Round of 16 2024* 3 0 1 Round of 16* As Cristiano Ronaldo gets ready to say goodbye to the European Championship stage after Euro 2024, his legacy shines brightly with an unmatched determination and a deep love for the game. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
EURO 2024: Why is ‘Mask’ trending on social media alongside Kylian Mbappe?
France’s Kylian Mbappé is injured. But wait, that’s not even the news here. More than his broken nose, the 25-year-old star forward was trending on social media because of a mask. Yes, you read that right. It is now confirmed that Mbappe will be wearing a mask for the remaining Euro 2024 Championships. But which one will Mbappe wear? Fans already have plenty of options for Mbappe to choose from. Maybe Mbappe and the French Football Federation also. Before a conclusion is drawn on the choice of the mask for the star player, it is important to know: why were both Mbappe and Mask together making news? What happened to Kylian Mbappe? He was subbed off in the 90th minute during France’s 1-0 win over Austria in their UEFA Euro 2024 Group D opener at the Dusseldorf Arena in Germany. The drama began in the 86th minute when Mbappé collided with Kevin Danso, causing a nosebleed. Despite receiving treatment, Mbappé was substituted by Olivier Giroud. The incident occurred when Antoine Griezmann crossed the ball into the box during a free-kick; Mbappé headed the ball but was then caught by Danso’s shoulder. With his shirt covered in blood, Mbappé tried to continue but soon fell to the ground, clutching his face, prompting whistles and jeers from Austria’s fans. Kylian Mbappe & Mask – what’s the connection here? Even in the face of tackling a serious injury like a broken nose, Mbappe was still in a jolly good mood.The 25-year-old took to the social media, and said: “Any ideas for masks?” he posted on X. How is it possible for a global star like Mbappe with over 14 million fans alone on X (Previously Twitter) to not get advice from the fans. His followers and fans both took to X and had some funny, hilarious advice for the French forward. Fans Give Mbappe plenty of Mask Options The 25-year-old striker has garnered a massive following on social media and is often referred to by the ’emoji’ of a tortoise, symbolizing his swift pace and agility on the field. Like many footballers, Mbappe has acquired various nicknames, with one of the most notable being “Ninja Turtle.” It sounds like Dior might have a playful sense of humor! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles masks are certainly an unexpected gift for a footballer like Mbappe. It’s always interesting to see how brands engage with popular figures in creative ways. But why Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle? Mbappe earned the “Ninja Turtle” moniker after joining PSG from AS Monaco in 2017. His new teammates in Paris playfully gave him the nickname, which quickly caught on across social media platforms. The PSG dressing room humorously associated Mbappe with the Ninja Turtles, a beloved children’s television show. How bad is Mbappe’s injury? The injury looks bad. At least the first pictures that were out, is good to instill fear in the minds and hearts of France supporters.The French Federation released a statement regarding Kylian Mbappé’s recent injury. “Kylian Mbappé returns to the base camp of the French national team.” The statement detailed that “Kylian Mbappé suffered a broken nose during the second part of the Austria-France held this Monday in Düsseldorf.” It was further explained that “the captain of France was treated first by the medical staff and Dr. Franck Le Gall, who diagnosed him with a nose fracture.” The federation assured that “Mbappé will receive treatment in the next few days, but he will not undergo surgery in the immediate future.” To facilitate his recovery, “a mask will be made for him so that the number 10 of the French national team can prepare for his return to the competition after a period dedicated to treatment.“ Maybe a surgery is out of the equation for now, but how viable is the option of playing with a broken nose, even with a mask on for Mbappe. Real Madrid FC would certainly not be happy with that decision. Will Maskman Mbappe score at Euro 2024? This was Mbappe’s 80th cap for France and his first ever game as a captain in a major international tournament. Kylian Mbappé’s Euro career so far is like a dramatic movie with a twist ending still waiting to happen: 5 games, 18 shots, one broken nose, and zero goals scored. Will Mbappe play against Netherlands? It’s high time for the Masked Mbappé to swoop in and turn this drought into a flood of goals. After all, every superhero needs a comeback story, right? Mbappe is yet to score a goal in the Euros and he will have to wait more since he missed two goal scoring opportunities against Austria. France plays Netherlands next in the Group stage on June 22, 12:30 AM IST. France last won the European Championships way back in 2000. It has been close to a quarter of a century since they have got their hands around the trophy. With an injured Mbappe for the rest of the tournament, their task just became tougher by 200 percent. Can Mbappe prove all his critics wrong? Maybe the mask might serve a totally different version of Mbappe which football fans might not have seen just yet. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
T20 World Cup vs UEFA Euro: Which has the bigger prize money?
T20 World Cup vs UEFA Euro: Two of the world’s biggest sporting events overlap, and sports fans can’t stay calm. The T20 World Cup has already reached the middle phase. The Euro 2024 kicks off in Germany on June 14 and will last for a month. Both these events have some high-profile athletes looking to win the silverware. However, along with the trophy, comes a prize money that cannot be overlooked. This begs the question – which tournament has the bigger prize money: T20 World Cup vs UEFA Euro? Also Read: 2024 T20 World Cup: How much money does the ICC make? Euro 2024: Prize Money Breakdown The prize money for Euro 2024 is out. The prize money is a significant aspect of the UEFA European Championship. It acts as a motivation for the players but also displays the importance and scale of the event. Right from the group stage to the final, the stakes are high, making every game significant for the participating teams. How much is the Euro 2024 Prize Money? The total prize money for UEFA Euro 2024 is €331 million. There has been no change in the prize money since the 2020 edition. The money is distributed amongst all the participating 24 teams. The winner of the tournament walks away with €8 million. The second-best team in the tournament will end up with €5 million. Tournament Stage Prize Money Group Stage Win €1 million Group Stage Draw €500,000 Round of 16 €1.5 million Quarterfinal €2.5 million Semifinal €4 million Runner-up €5 million Winner €8 million Participation Fee €9.25 million However, the maximum a team can win at Euro 2024 is €28.25 million. For this to happen, the team will have to win all their group stage matches, the Round of 16 clash, the quarter-final, the semi-final, and the final. In addition to the prize money, the winner also adds a participation fee of €9.25 million. What about the 2024 T20 World Cup? Euro 2024 indeed is distributing huge amounts of money. However, the T20 World Cup organizers – the ICC is not far behind. Right before the start of the tournament, the ICC revealed the prize money for the T20 extravaganza. Along with the ICC silverware on June 29 in Barbados, the winning team will also take a huge sum of prize money. The prize money pool for the 2024 T20 World Cup is US $11.25 million for all the 20 participating teams. The tournament’s winner receives a cheque of US $2.45 million, while the runner-up rakes in $1.28 million. The final of the tournament will be played in Barbados on June 29, 2024. Tournament Stage Prize Money (US $) For every match won (applicable on all teams) $31,154 Finishing: 13-20 (each team) $225,000 Finishing: 9-12 (each team) $247,500 Early Exit – Super 8s (each team) $382,500 Two Losing Semifinalists – each $787,500 Runner-up $1.28 million Winner $2.45 million As depicted in the table, the better you perform, the more prize money you will earn at the 2024 T20 World Cup. There is a significant amount of money on every step. All you need to do is to win matches, and the money will keep rolling into your bank accounts. You may read the full details here. UEFA Euro or T20 World Cup – The Final Verdict The European Championships Prize Money of €9.25 million for the winners is far ahead of the €2.25 million for the T20 World Cup champions. This gap is largely due to the popularity of the sport, the accessibility, and of course the sponsors. Whatever the prize money, one thing is for sure both the T20 World Cup and the Euro Championships will exhilarate, enthrall, and entertain audiences for the next four weeks. May the best team win the competition.
UEFA Euro 2024: Opening Ceremony, Hosts, Participating Teams, Venues & Tickets – Everything You Need To Know
The UEFA Euro 2024 will be held in Germany, and 24 teams will compete to be crowned the champions of Europe. Italy are the title defenders, having won the last edition by beating England in the final on penalties. The 2024 edition marks the return of the tournament to its usual four-year cycle after the 2020 edition was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also Read: Euro 2024: Participating Teams, Captains & Groups Here’s everything you need to know about Euro 2024: What are the key dates? The monthlong championship will start on June 14 at the Munich Football Arena with hosts Germany playing Scotland. The group stage will run until June 26 with the knockout stage beginning on June 29. The final will be played on July 14 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. This will be the first time Germany has hosted the tournament since its unification in 1990. The 1988 edition was staged in what was then West Germany. Germany was chosen as the host nation at a UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Nyon, Switzerland, in 2018. Turkey was the only other nation that bid to host the tournament. Where is the tournament being held? Ten venues have been chosen for the tournament. Of those, nine were used when Germany hosted the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Here are the host cities and stadiums:⚽ Berlin: Olympiastadion Berlin (capacity: 71,000)⚽ Cologne: Cologne Stadium (43,000)⚽ Dortmund: BVB Stadion Dortmund (62,000)⚽ Dusseldorf: Dusseldorf Arena (47,000)⚽ Frankfurt: Frankfurt Arena (47,000)⚽ Gelsenkirchen: Arena AufSchalke (50,000)⚽ Hamburg: Volksparkstadion Hamburg (49,000)⚽ Leipzig: Leipzig Stadium (40,000)⚽ Munich: Munich Football Arena (66,000)⚽ Stuttgart: Stuttgart Arena (51,000) Munich will stage matches for the second Euro in succession, having been one of 11 venues that held matches during Euro 2020. How many teams are participating? A total of 24 teams, divided into six groups will participate in the tournament. There will be 51 matches in total, during the month-long tournament. ⚽ Group A: Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland⚽ Group B: Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania⚽ Group C: Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, England⚽ Group D: Poland, Netherlands, Austria, France⚽ Group E: Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine⚽ Group F: Turkey, Georgia, Portugal, Czech Republic Georgia is the only team making their European Championship finals debut while Ukraine and Poland qualified via the playoffs. Who are the favorites? France, Germany, England, Portugal and Spain are among the frontrunners.Portugal was the only side who won all their games during the qualifying phase while France and England were unbeaten and Spain lost only one match. Germany is also considered one of the favorites on account of being the hosts, even though they had a disappointing performance at the 2022 World Cup. Which key teams failed to qualify? Sweden and Norway are the two big names who failed to qualify for Euro 2024. The Swedes did not cut the Euros for the first time since 1996 while Norway has not played since 2000. Their failure to qualify means fans will miss out on watching high-profile Premier League players such as Erling Haaland, Martin Odegaard, and Alexander Isak in Germany. What is the tournament format? The top two teams from each group along with the four best third-place finishers will progress to the round of 16. That will be followed by the quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final. The Euro 2024 winner will compete in the 2025 CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions against the 2024 Copa America winner. What is the squad size? UEFA, which governs European football, confirmed in May that the maximum squad size will increase from 23 to 26 players. Teams were allowed 26-man squads at Euro 2020 due to the impact of the pandemic, but UEFA had initially planned to revert to the 23-man teams at Euro 2024. Expanded squads were also permitted at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar because it was played in the middle of the domestic season. Expanded squads are beneficial for managers as the busy schedule at the club level creates more risk of injuries to players. What is the squad submission deadline? Participating countries had until June 7 to provide UEFA with a squad list containing a minimum of 23 players and a maximum of 26. Euro 2024 will be an exciting tournament with 24 top European teams playing in Germany. The matches will be held in historic stadiums, promising a memorable championship. Fans can expect intense games throughout the month, leading up to the final in Berlin on July 14. As teams get ready and choose their players, football fans everywhere are eagerly anticipating this spectacular event. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Is UEFA Euro 2024 Affordable?
The UEFA Euro 2024 presented a unique opportunity for soccer fans across Europe. With the World Cup not hosted in Western Europe since 2006, many enthusiasts saw the European Championships as a more accessible alternative, aiming to minimize travel costs. In 2021, UEFA experimented with a pan-European format, allowing fans to watch matches in their home countries. However, attending multiple games often required extensive travel across the continent, compounded by COVID-19 restrictions that further complicated ticket acquisition. This summer, the European Championships in Germany offer European soccer fans a great chance to see their teams. But is EURO 2024 affordable? A study by Conotoxia found that English fans could watch England’s opening game for about $1,400 for two people. This includes $100 for tickets, $500 for two nights in hotels, $500 for flights, and $250 for food and drinks. Watching all England’s group games could cost around $3,200. This compares favorably to Qatar 2022, where costs for group stage games were estimated at least $6,000. Unlike Qatar, fans traveling to Germany can find budget options. Flights to hubs like Frankfurt or Dusseldorf might be costly, but buses or trains from nearby cities or neighboring countries offer cheaper alternatives. Four tournament venues are in North Rhine-Westphalia, near Dusseldorf Airport. Budget-conscious fans could fly to Amsterdam and take a $20-25 bus to Dortmund or Dusseldorf. Petrol in Germany is pricier than in the UK, but matchday travel is free for ticket holders, and discounted long-distance tickets are available. You may also like Germany’s reliable public transport means fans can stay in neighboring cities instead of near match venues. For instance, England’s first match is in Gelsenkirchen, but staying in Essen or Bochum could save money. Accommodations vary; Gelsenkirchen’s cheapest hotel for England’s game costs $303, while Bochum and Essen offer cheaper options like $110 and $101 hotels, respectively. Hostels and apartments are even more economical. For those without tickets, fan parks in host cities offer game viewing. UEFA warns against buying tickets from third-party sites due to possible cancellations. Ticket prices vary widely, with Germany’s games being the most expensive. Official hospitality packages start at $1,360 to $1,630 per person for most group stage games. Lastly, while beer was pricey in Qatar, a pint at German stadiums costs $5.50. This surely is going to be a treat for the ones who enjoy a drink alongside their football. UEFA Euro 2024 offers fans a more affordable option compared to recent World Cups, with cheaper accommodations and local travel options in Germany. However, costs can still mount up, especially if attending multiple games or traveling long distances. Ticket prices vary, and while fan parks provide cheaper viewing options, official packages and some match tickets can be expensive. Overall, whether Euro 2024 is affordable depends on personal choices and budget considerations while navigating different costs across host cities. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
UEFA Euro 2024: Complete Squad of 24 Participating Teams, Captains, Groups
All 24 teams have confirmed their squads for UEFA EURO 2024, scheduled from June 14 to July 14. The final squads for the tournament have been officially finalized. These squad lists were last updated at 21:00 CET on Wednesday, June 12. The EURO 2024 Groups Group A: Germany, Scotland, Hungary, SwitzerlandGroup B: Spain, Croatia, Italy, AlbaniaGroup C: Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, EnglandGroup D: Poland, Netherlands, Austria, FranceGroup E: Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, UkraineGroup F: Türkiye, Georgia, Portugal, Czechia The UEFA Executive Committee decided on 3 May to increase the maximum squad size of the teams participating in UEFA EURO 2024 from the original quota of 23 to 26 players. The increase did not represent an obligation for the participating national associations. In accordance with the competition regulations, teams had to provide UEFA with a list containing a minimum of 23 players and a maximum of 26 by the deadline of 7 June. Albania’s EURO 2024 squadGoalkeepers: Etrit Berisha (Empoli), Elhan Kastrati (Cittadella), Thomas Strakosha (Brentford) Defenders: Arlind Ajeti (CFR Cluj), Naser Aliji (Voluntari), Iván Balliu (Rayo Vallecano), Berat Djimsiti (Atalanta), Elseid Hysaj (Lazio), Ardian Ismajli (Empoli), Marash Kumbulla (Sassuolo), Enea Mihaj (Famalicão), Mario Mitaj (Lokomotiv Moskva) Midfielders: Amir Abrashi (Grasshoppers), Kristjan Asllani (Inter), Nedim Bajrami (Sassuolo), Klaus Gjasula (Darmstadt), Qazim Laçi (Sparta Praha), Ylber Ramadani (Lecce), Taulant Seferi (Baniyas) Forwards: Jasir Asani (Gwangju), Medon Berisha (Lecce), Armando Broja (Fulham), Mirlind Daku (Rubin Kazan), Arbër Hoxha (Dinamo Zagreb), Rey Manaj (Sivasspor), Ernest Muçi (Beşiktaş) Austria’s EURO 2024 squadGoalkeepers: Niklas Hedl (Rapid Wien), Heinz Lindner (Union SG), Patrick Pentz (Brøndby) Defenders: Flavius Daniliuc (Salzburg), Kevin Danso (Lens), Philipp Lienhart (Freiburg), Phillipp Mwene (Mainz), Stefan Posch (Bologna), Leopold Querfeld (Rapid Wien), Gernot Trauner (Feyenoord), Patrick Wimmer (Wolfsburg), Maximilian Wöber (Mönchengladbach) Midfielders: Christoph Baumgartner (Leipzig), Florian Grillitsch (Hoffenheim), Marco Grüll (Rapid Wien), Florian Kainz (Köln), Konrad Laimer (Bayern München), Alexander Prass (Sturm Graz), Marcel Sabitzer (Dortmund), Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen), Matthias Seidl (Rapid Wien), Nicolas Seiwald (Leipzig) Forwards: Marko Arnautović (Inter), Maximilian Entrup (Hartberg), Michael Gregoritsch (Freiburg), Andreas Weimann (West Brom) Belgium’s EURO 2024 squadGoalkeepers: Koen Casteels (Wolfsburg), Thomas Kaminski (Luton), Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest) Defenders: Timothy Castagne (Fulham), Zeno Debast (Anderlecht), Wout Faes (Leicester), Thomas Meunier (Trabzonspor), Arthur Theate (Rennes), Jan Vertonghen (Anderlecht) Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City), Maxim De Cuyper (Club Brugge), Orel Mangala (Lyon), Amadou Onana (Everton), Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa), Leandro Trossard (Arsenal), Arthur Vermeeren (Atlético de Madrid), Aster Vranckx (Wolfsburg), Axel Witsel (Atlético de Madrid) Forwards: Johan Bakayoko (PSV Eindhoven), Yannick Carrasco (Al-Shabab), Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta), Jérémy Doku (Manchester City), Romelu Lukaku (Roma), Dodi Lukebakio (Sevilla), Loïs Openda (Leipzig) Croatia’s EURO 2024 squadGoalkeepers: Ivica Ivušić (Pafos), Nediljko Labrović (Rijeka), Dominik Livaković (Fenerbahçe) Defenders: Martin Erlić (Sassuolo), Joško Gvardiol (Manchester City), Josip Juranović (Union Berlin), Marin Pongračić (Lecce), Borna Sosa (Ajax), Josip Stanišić (Leverkusen), Josip Šutalo (Ajax), Domagoj Vida (AEK Athens) Midfielders: Martin Baturina (Dinamo Zagreb), Marcelo Brozović (Al-Nassr), Mateo Kovačić (Manchester City), Lovro Majer (Wolfsburg), Luka Modrić (Real Madrid), Mario Pašalić (Atalanta), Luka Sučić (Salzburg), Nikola Vlašić (Torino) Forwards: Ante Budimir (Osasuna), Luka Ivanušec (Feyenoord), Andrej Kramarić (Hoffenheim), Marco Pašalić (Rijeka), Ivan Perišić (Hajduk Split), Bruno Petković (Dinamo Zagreb), Marko Pjaca (Rijeka) Czechia’s EURO 2024 squadGoalkeepers: Vítězslav Jaroš (Sturm Graz), Matěj Kovář (Leverkusen) Jindřich Staněk (Slavia Praha) Defenders: Vladimír Coufal (West Ham), David Douděra (Slavia Praha), Robin Hranáč (Viktoria Plzeň), David Jurásek (Hoffenheim), Ladislav Krejčí (Sparta Praha), Martin Vitík (Sparta Praha), Tomáš Vlček (Slavia Praha), David Zima (Slavia Praha) Midfielders: Antonín Barák (Fiorentina), Lukáš Červ (Viktoria Plzeň), Tomáš Holeš (Slavia Praha), Matěj Jurásek (Slavia Praha), Ondřej Lingr (Feyenoord), Lukáš Provod (Slavia Praha), Petr Ševčík (Slavia Praha), Tomáš Souček (West Ham), Pavel Šulc (Viktoria Plzeň) Forwards: Václav Černý (Wolfsburg), Tomáš Chorý (Viktoria Plzeň), Mojmír Chytil (Slavia Praha), Adam Hložek (Leverkusen), Jan Kuchta (Sparta Praha), Patrik Schick (Leverkusen) Denmark’s EURO 2024 squadGoalkeepers: Mads Hermansen (Leicester), Frederik Rønnow (Union Berlin), Kasper Schmeichel (Anderlecht) Defenders: Joachim Andersen (Crystal Palace), Alexander Bah (Benfica), Andreas Christensen (Barcelona), Mathias Jørgensen (Brentford), Simon Kjær (AC Milan), Rasmus Kristensen (Roma), Victor Kristiansen (Bologna), Joakim Mæhle (Wolfsburg), Jannik Vestergaard (Leicester) Midfielders: Jacob Bruun Larsen (Burnley), Thomas Delaney (Anderlecht), Anders Dreyer (Anderlecht), Christian Eriksen (Manchester United), Morten Hjulmand (Sporting CP), Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Tottenham), Mathias Jensen (Brentford), Christian Nørgaard (Brentford) Forwards: Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford), Kasper Dolberg (Anderlecht), Rasmus Højlund (Manchester United), Andreas Skov Olsen (Club Brugge), Yussuf Poulsen (Leipzig), Jonas Wind (Wolfsburg) England’s EURO 2024 squadGoalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal) Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Lewis Dunk (Brighton), Joe Gomez (Liverpool), Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle), Kyle Walker (Manchester City) Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) Forwards: Jarrod Bowen (West Ham), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle), Harry Kane (Bayern München), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Brentford), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) France’s EURO 2024 squadGoalkeepers: Alphonse Areola (West Ham), Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Brice Samba (Lens) Defenders: Jonathan Clauss (Marseille), Theo Hernández (AC Milan), Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool), Jules Koundé (Barcelona), Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid), Benjamin Pavard (Inter), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern München) Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Youssouf Fofana (Monaco), Antoine Griezmann (Atlético de Madrid), N’Golo Kanté (Al-Nassr), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus), Aurélien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaïre-Emery (Paris) Forwards: Bradley Barcola (Paris), Kingsley Coman (Bayern München), Ousmane Dembélé (Paris), Olivier Giroud (AC Milan), Randal Kolo Muani (Paris), Kylian Mbappé (Paris), Marcus Thuram (Inter) Georgia’s EURO 2024 squadGoalkeepers: Luka Gugeshashvili (Qarabağ), Giorgi Loria (Dinamo Tbilisi), Giorgi Mamardashvili (Valencia) Defenders: Lasha Dvali (APOEL), Giorgi Gocholeishvili (Shakhtar Donetsk), Giorgi Gvelesiani (Persepolis), Otar Kakabadze (Cracovia), Guram Kashia (Slovan Bratislava), Solomon Kverkvelia (Al-Okhdood), Luka Lochoshvili (Cremonese), Jemal Tabidze (Panetolikos) Midfielders: Sandro Altunashvili (Wolfsberger), Giorgi Chakvetadze (Watford), Zuriko Davitashvili (Bordeaux), Otar Kiteishvili (Sturm Graz), Giorgi Kochorashvili (Levante), Nika Kvekveskiri (Lech Poznań), Saba Lobjanidze (Atlanta United), Anzor Mekvabishvili (Universitatea Craiova), Gabriel Sigua (Basel), Levan Shengelia (Panetolikos), Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Dinamo Batumi) Forwards: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli), Giorgi
