Euro 2024

SCOTTISH football fans have drunk airport bars dry BEFORE 9AM as they jetted off to Euro 2024.The supporters are travelling to Germany ahead of the tournament opener against the hosts in Munich.Scotland fans have been enjoying themselves on route to Euro 2024Credit: GettyThey have drank multiple airport bars dryCredit: GettyThey will be rooting for Scotland against Germany in MunichCredit: PAEURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTThe Tartan Army have been in good spirits ahead of their flights to the continent.Reports online claim that airport bars have run out of booze early in the morning.One claim suggested that Glasgow Airport had run out of Tennents.Another claimed that Aberdeen Airport had to change kegs at 5am.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt is not just in Scotland that the nation’s fans have been making themselves known.Many flying from Manchester Airport have also been enjoying themselves.The pub at the airport ran out of both Mahou and San Miguel at 10.33am.Fans have reacted to the news on social media.Most read in FootballOne posted: “Never been so proud.”A second commented: “Unbelievable. Some achievement that.”BBC VS ITV: Who wins in battle of Euro 2024 teamsA third wrote: “Tell me that Scotland are heading to the Euros without telling me that Scotland are heading to the Euros!”A fourth joked: “A moment of silence for the cabin crew.”A fifth said: “Makes you proud to be Scottish.”Another added: “Scottish heritage.”Fans in Munich already have reportedly been drinking pubs dry too.Scotland face Germany on Friday evening at the Allianz Arena in the Euro 2024 curtain raiser.Steve Clarke’s team then face Switzerland and Hungary in the final two group games.Scotland Euro 2024 guideQUALIFYING for back-to-back Euros is an achievement in itself and the Tartan Army are sure to make the most of it.
The Scots recorded a famous 2-0 win over Spain in qualifying, but come into the Euros off the back of seven games without a win.
MANAGER: Steve Clarke
Only Jock Stein, Andy Roxburgh and Craig Brown have managed Scotland in more games than Jose Mourinho’s former assistant.
STAR MAN: John McGinn
The Aston Villa star has reached new levels under Unai Emery’s tutelage and is crucial to a midfield that provides most of Scotland’s goals.
How Scotland attack
Scotland’s three-man midfield will be crucial with the likes of McGinn and Scott McTominay providing lung-busting runs and coming up with most of the goals.
Target man Lyndon Dykes is set to be a big miss with Che Adams likely to step in as the lone striker in a 5-4-1 formation.
How Scotland defend
Scotland will put ten men behind the ball in a deep 5-4-1 block out of possession.
They will work extremely hard to deny the opposition central spaces between the lines, forcing them to resort to wide play and crosses which the Scots feel more comfortable defending.
Read the full Scotland Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags More

KYLIAN MBAPPE was absent from France training as Les Bleus battle a virus in their squad.The France captain, 25, was one of two players to miss their public training session in Paderborn – alongside Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman.Kylian Mbappe was absent from France training on Thursday due to a sickness bugCredit: RexKinsley Coman was another French star that missed trainingCredit: AFPA number of players have been struggling with flu since the squad gathered in France before travelling to Germany to prepare for Euro 2024.Ousmane Dembele, the Paris Saint-Germain winger, revealed that he had been suffering but is hopeful that everyone will be recovered soon.He said: “For me I am a lot better.”I had the flu last week and I was the first one but I feel a lot better now.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”The team is a lot better. Everyone will be okay in a couple of days.”Manager Didier Deschamps is also understood to have been struggling with illness.France begin their Euros campaign on Monday when they take on Austria.They then face Netherlands four days later, before rounding off their group stage against Poland on June 25.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFrance boss Didier Deschamps is another said to be struggling with illnessCredit: APDeschamps could become the first man to win the Euros and World Cup as both a player and manager.But when asked whether that was an added incentive heading into the tournament, he said: “No, that’s not a motivation.Kris Boyd picks his starting team for Friday’s Euro opener against Germany, but who will be his key manEURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENT”The objective is around the French national team in terms of what we’ve achieved and what we’re capable of achieving.”There are other nations who start out aiming to win, as is the case in competitions like the Champions League.”Each year seven or eight teams have the objective to win it, and only one team can. It’s the same here and it doesn’t come down to much.” More

JUDE BELLINGHAM has taken centre stage of Adidas’ new Euro 2024 advert – and it has been an overwhelming hit with fans.The two-minute video is backed by The Beatles’ timeless hit ‘Hey Jude’ and showcases a number of notable faces including rapper Stormzy and presenter Laura Woods.Jude Bellingham took centre stage in Adidas new Uefa Euro 2024 ‘Hey Jude’ advertCredit: Instagram @adidasfootballPresenter Laura Woods also features twice in the iconic adCredit: Instagram @adidasfootballA number of former Three Lions stars including David Beckham, Ian Wright and Frank Lampard also make appearances.The ad is titled ‘Hey Jude’ and features a slow, gloomy rendition of the track to correspond with England’s previous shortcomings in European competitions.But, this summer, England fans will be hoping that the national team can take a sad song and make it better when they step out onto the pitch for Euro 2024.It’s been three years since the team’s final defeat on penalties at Euro 2020, and 58 long years of hurt since they last won a major international tournament.read more football newsAdidas has latched on to that emotion of despair and lingering dreams for its new ad campaign, with Woods looking anxious at the start.It begins with fans sitting on a sofa and reacting to England legend Paul Gascoigne’s ‘Golden Goal’ miss against Germany in the semi-final of Euro 1996.It was 1-1 in extra-time with a place in the final awaiting, but England went on to crash out on penalties with now manager Gareth Southgate’s scuffed penalty saved in the shoot-out.It follows with downcast voiceovers from commentators as they react to the next few disappointing campaigns, which saw England exit in the group stage of Euro 2000 and the Round-of-16 in 2016.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSYet there is hope.As things soon take an upturn in the ad, with clips of a young Bellingham scoring for Birmingham, and fans around the country going bonkers.England can win Euro 2024 with these tacticsMeet Jude Bellingham’s stunning girlfriend, lingerie model Laura Celia ValkBy Jon Boon

LAURA CELIA VALK is the stunning Dutch fashion model who has stolen Jude Bellingham’s heart.
The Sun exclusively revealed that she’s been staying at his place in Madrid and is completely smitten with him.
Laura boasts a huge social media following and regularly travels the world, enjoying a luxurious lifestyle.
From underwear modelling to showing off Pretty Little Thing’s latest wear, she regularly collaborates with fashion houses around the globe.
Wherever she is, Laura makes sure to drop into Chanel – her favourite designer.
She’s also quite the foodie, with pizza and strawberries being her favourites.
It won’t be long before we see her at the Bernabeu enjoying a prawn sandwich!
Find out more about Laura.
Or read all the latest Jude Bellingham news.

The music shifts to a more up-tempo beat with TNT presenter Woods celebrating among fans on a coach.After it’s publication on Thursday, Woods took to her Instagram story and joked: “Nominating my cameo in this for a BAFTA alright?”Stormzy too jump ups in joy with youngsters in a London park and former Arsenal striker Wright celebrates with fans on a bus, with Lampard walking through the streets.It all ends with a close-up of Bellingham and the inspirational slogan ‘You Got This’.And fans absolutely love it.One wrote: “I feel Goosebumps watching this. Wow wow wow”Another wrote: “Goosebumps, a cinema, it is Oscar worthy. Jude Bellingham is the face of English football at 20 years old.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA third said: “This advert sent chills down my spine. Best I’ve seen in years.”Elsewhere England kick off their Euro 2024 campaign this Sunday June 17, at 8pm with their first group game against Serbia.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTJack Wilshere’s England XI vs SerbiaSunSport columnist Jack Wilshere wants Engand to start with just one holding midfielder – Declan Rice.
That means playing Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham in attacking midfield roles, with Cole Palmer and Bukayo Saka on the wings, either side of Harry Kane up top.
Wilshere said: “In the group stage against teams we should beat, we can  afford to be more expansive, let’s attack.
“It wasn’t that long ago we were saying we didn’t have the Spanish-type of players who can dominate the ball, now we have.
“So let’s try to utilise that, dominate the ball and go for goals.”
And the ex-England midfielder wants Trent Alexander-Arnold to get the nod at right-back, with Kyle Walker centre-back.
He added: “If you play Trent at right-back and he drifts in midfield, he can switch the play at speed. Walker’s pace will get you out of trouble.”
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EDER made himself a national hero in Portugal in the summer of 2016.The retired striker, now 36, came off the bench to score an extra-time winner in the European Championship final.Eder was the main man for Portugal in 2016Credit: EPAHis late goal sparked wild scenesCredit: –Cristiano Ronaldo was off the pitch injured and Eder took his chance to write himself into the history books after replacing Renato Sanches.But while Ronaldo is once again carrying the torch for Portugal this summer, the unlikely hero is very much out of sight and mind.Eight years on, Eder has all-but been forgotten – most-recently popping into fans’ heads after carrying the Euro 2020 trophy around Wembley ahead of kick-off England’s final against Italy.Viewers noticed the forward looked stony-faced bordering on miserable.read more euros newsBut for Eder, the trudge around the pitch in front of 65,000 fans may have reminded him just how far he had fallen.We take a look at just what happened to the striker since that iconic night in 2016.A year prior to the tournament, Eder joined then-Premier League outfit Swansea in a £5million deal from Portuguese giants Braga.But after failing to score in his first 15 games, the striker was loaned to Ligue 1 side Lille for the remainder of the season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEder scored six times in 13 games to squeeze his way into the Portugal squad alongside Ronaldo, Nani, Sanches and Co.Ronaldo and Nani had been the main men throughout the tournament, with three goals apiece as they beat Poland and Wales in the knockout stages to reach the final against France.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTMeet the ten Wags ready to stun at Euro 2024Chasing the win, Eder was brought on to replace Sanches – who was enjoying a breakout career moment at the tournament – with ten minutes left in the 90.Incredibly, the striker grabbed his first and only goal of the competition with just 11 minutes of extra-time to play.And with France unable to find a way back into the game, Portugal were crowned champions.Lille signed the striker permanently that summer, hoping for more heroics.How Portugal have performed at the Euros with Cristiano Ronaldo
CRISTIANO RONALDO has been a model of longevity for more than two decades in an outstanding international career.
Euro 2004
After making his international debut in 2003, Ronaldo’s first Euros came in 2004.
Ronaldo marked his Euro debut with a goal in a 2-1 defeat to Greece – his first for Portugal.
He scored his second in the semi-final win over the Netherlands, but Portugal met Greece again in the final, losing 1-0 in shock result.
Euro 2008
Ronaldo was Portugal captain four years later but Euro 2008 was the least impactful tournament he’s had.
There was still time for a standout performance, though, as Ronaldo scored once and set up two more in a group-stage win over the Czech Republic.
Euro 2012
Playing at Real Madrid at the time, Ronaldo was the top goalscorer at Euro 2012, with three goals, including a brace in the group stage against the Netherlands.
Portugal’s quarter-final against Czech Republic was heading towards a stalemate with 10 minutes to go and they needed a special moment from him.
His powerful header in the dying minutes took Portugal to the semi-finals where they lost on penalties to Spain.
Euro 2016
Ronaldo scored three goals in Euro 2016, with Portugal crowned CHAMPIONS after defeating France 1-0 in extra time in the final.
After suffering an injury inside the opening 16 minutes against France, he was forced to watch from the sidelines.
Yet the Portugal captain became a cheerleader, and helped coach his team-mates to the historic victory.
He matched Michel Platini’s record of nine goals by the end of Euro 2016.
Euro 2020
Ronaldo made history again with FIVE goals at Euro 2020, the most of any player at a Euros.
Yet it was arguably Portugal’s least exciting affair, as they exited in the Round of 16 following a 1-0 defeat to Belgium.
With his goals in this tournament, Ronaldo became the top goalscorer at the European Championship with 14 goals.

But after just six goals in 31 Ligue 1 games, he was loaned to Russian Premier League side Lokomotiv Moscow, before joining permanently a year later.Despite being his nation’s Euro 2016 hero, Eder failed to receive a call-up for the 2018 World Cup in Russia – where he’d spent the last year playing club football.The forward stayed at Lokomotiv until the summer of 2021, scoring a measly 15 goals in 119 matches for the Russians.READ MORE SUN STORIESMost recently, Eder played in Saudi Arabia for Al Raed FC on a short-term deal in 2022.He retired to little fanfare after being given a job at the Portuguese FA having struggled to find a club. Eder did not look as happy the next time he got his hands on the trophyCredit: Getty More