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    Euro 2024 tickets: Where can I buy them and how much are they?

    EURO 2024 is just around the corner and fans are desperate to get involved in some of the action.This summer the tournament will be hosted across ten cities in Germany and run from from June 14 to July 14.There is still a chance for fans to get their hands on ticketsCredit: © 2023 SOPA ImagesWhile many fans will be happy watching the games at home, thousands will be heading to Germany in the hopes of seeing a game live.Uefa have announced that 2.7 million total tickets will or have been on sale for the tournament.They said 80 per cent of this total are going to fans of the participating nations and the general public.But how do fans going to get their hands on tickets?READ MORE IN EURO 2024Where can I buy tickets?Unfortunately, the general sale of tickets has already passed.However, there is still hope to land some tickets for those for those who have not already.On Thursday, May 2, an additional 100,000 tickets will go on sale from 10am BST.The tickets available will include tickets offered for resale via the official resale platform in March/April, tickets made available after the finalisation of stadium configurations and a vast number of restricted-view seats at discounted prices.Most read in Euro 2024The last-minute sale will run on a first-come, first-served basis until all tickets are sold and is expected to be the last chance for fans to purchase tickets to see Euro 2024.How much will they cost?Four categories of tickets will be available to purchase, subject to availability.Group stage tickets for fans in the “Fans First category” will see them charged from €30, with Category 3 being €60, Category 2 €150 and Category 1 €200.However, the opening match of the tournament between Germany and Scotland will also have a premium price on their tickets.Fans First tickets will be charged at €50, with Category 3 being €195, Category 2 being €400 and Category 1 being €600.Prices increase heavily deeper into the tournament.Tickets will range between €50 to €250 for the Round of 16.In the Quarter-finals the prices will be from €60 to €300, with the Semi-final tickets being from €80 to €600.For the final, tickets will range from €95 all the way up to €1,000.READ MORE SUN STORIESTickets will then be distributed on the Uefa app near the end of May.You can find the most up-to-date information here. More

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    Who is ITV Euro 2024 presenter Seema Jaswal?

    ITV’S coverage for Euro 2024 is expected to include Seema Jaswal, who is well travelled in the field of sports presenting.The 39-year-old from Richmond has presented the Premier League’s global coverage, as well as Channel 4’s coverage of Motorsports.Jaswal also spent three years working for Channel 5’s The Wright StuffJaswal is expected to get involved in the Euro 2024 coverageShe also appeared on Channel 4’s coverage of the BDO Darts and the BBC for Snooker’s Triple Crown events.ITV employed Jaswal for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, working as a reporter and summariser.Jaswal also anchored FIFA’s coverage of the U-17 World Cup in 2017.And now she is expected to cover England’s bid of winning their first trophy since the 1966 World Cup.The Three Lions are among the favourites to win Euro 2024 in Germany this summer.Gareth Southgate’s men have been drawn in a group that includes, Serbia, Slovenia and Denmark.How old is she?Jaswal has now been in TV and radio for over a decade.That is after she got her big break on CBBC in 2008.Most read in Euro 2024Born in 1985, she is currently 39 years old.Is Seema Jaswal married?Seema’s maiden name is Pathan but she likes to keep her private life out of the public eye.Former England boss Fabio Capello says ‘fear’ will end Euro 2024 dream as he identifies player as the weakest linkShe is married but prefers to keep her husband out the limelight. More

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    Who is ITV Euro 2024 presenter Mark Pougatch?

    PRESENTER Mark Pougatch fronts ITV’s major coverage of both football as well as rugby and is expected to get involved in the Euro 2024 team of TV stars and pundits.The 56-year-old replaced Adrian Chiles as ITV’s chief football presenter six years ago to cover Champions League and England fixtures.Mark Pougatch’s broadcasting career began in 1995 for Radio 5 liveHe won the broadcaster of the year award in 2012Mark Pougatch, left, was part of the BBC’s 5 Live team with Nicky Campbell and Victoria Derbyshire for the 2002 World CupCredit: BBCHe hosted ITV’s coverage of Euro 2016, and has also been presenting the Six Nations rugby since 2016, and also the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.Before that though he spent TWENTY-TWO YEARS, where he cut his teeth presenting for BBC Radio 5 Live.He also joined BT Sport in the summer of 2016 to host the show BT Sport Score, to rival Sky Sports’ Gillette Soccer Saturday.In addition, Pougatch presented ITV’s live coverage of Euro 2020 with fellow presenters Seema Jaswal and Reshmin Chowdhury.Read More on FootballThey were jpoined by the likes of Ian Wright, Gary Neville, Eni Aluko, Ashley Cole and Patrick Vieira.As well as ITV’s live coverage, Pougatch hosted 12 Euro 2020 special episodes of the ITV Football Show podcast alongside Luton Town winger Andros Townsend.Euro 2024 gets underway on June 14 as hosts Germany take on Scotland.England’s campaign gets underway on June 16 when they face off against Serbia.Most read in Euro 2020The Three Lions have been drawn in a group that also includes Slovenia and Denmark. England will be looking to win their first ever trophy since the 1966 World Cup.Inside the ten stunning Euro 2024 stadiums including historic final venueGareth Southgate’s men are among the top favourites to win the competition.England play Scotland at Wembley on June 18The Krestovsky Stadium in St. Petersburg hosts the first game which ITV will show live this summer More

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    England rivals ‘face being THROWN OUT of Euro 2024 as Uefa and Fifa set deadline’

    SPAIN could be THROWN OUT of Euro 2024 for government interference in the Spanish FA, according to reports.Spanish clubs including Real Madrid and Barcelona could also be axed from next season’s Champions League, while the country’s hosting of the 2030 World Cup may also be in jeopardy.Spain could be banned from the Euros this summerCredit: APJose Manuel Rodríguez-Uribes, president of Spain’s Supreme Sports Council, sent a letter to Uefa and Fifa explaining why government involvement was required as the Spanish FA battles allegations of corruption.The latest scandal comes just months after former Uefa vice-president Luis Rubiales resigned as Spanish FA chief after he kissed Jenni Hermoso following the country’s Women’s World Cup final victory over England.But AS understand Uefa and Fifa have not responded well to Rodriguez-Uribes’ letter, believing a “line has been crossed” as a result of government interference.A joint letter sent by the two governing bodies to Rodriguez-Uribes last week, signed by general secretaries Mattias Grafstrom and Theodore Theodoridis, questioned why the interference had taken place.READ MORE ON EURO 2024The letter also insisted neither organisation would accept any form of government meddling.The Supreme Sports Council now have until Friday to give answers to the following questions:
    On what legal and/or factual basis was the Commission appointed?
    Who makes up the Commission and who appointed its members?
    What is the Commission’s exact mandate?
    What power does the Commission have?
    What relationship does the Commission have with the statutory decision-making bodies in the RFEF?
    By Friday, it is understood the council’s response will lead to one of two outcomes.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIf deemed a satisfactory response, Uefa and Fifa will likely refrain from taking action against the Spanish FA.But if it is decided that the Spanish FA has in effect been taken over by the government then they would likely be immediately suspended by both Uefa and Fifa.Huge changes being made to English football schedule next seasonThis would mean being kicked out of this summer’s Euros in Germany, while Spanish clubs would be unable to compete in the Champions League, Europa League, Europa Conference League and Club World Cup next season.They would also be ruled out of hosting the 2030 World Cup – which they are due to stage alongside Portugal and Morocco – with three games also in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.Their hosting of the tournament has not yet been ratified and Fifa bosses are confident Portugal and Morocco are capable of putting the tournament on without Spain.Fifa and Uefa have precedent for responding to political controversies having banned Russian clubs from European competition after the invasion of Ukraine.Russia also missed out on the opportunity to host Euro 2028.In recent years, the football associations of Zimbabwe, India, Sri Lanka, Kenya and Pakistan have also been temporarily suspended due to outside interference.Meanwhile, England are risking their own Euro ban after it was revealed last week MPs are demanding the decision to get rid of FA Cup replays be reversed. More

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    Managerless Ireland delaying decision on new boss as they wait to hear back from France and Bundesliga legend

    REPUBLIC OF IRELAND chiefs are delaying the appointment of a new boss until they hear an answer from Georgia gaffer Willy Sagnol.John O’Shea will continue as caretaker chief for the summer fixtures against Hungary and Portugal.Ireland want to appoint Georgia boss Willy Sagnol as their new managerCredit: Kenny RamsayJohn O’Shea is the interim gaffer following Stephen Kenny’s departureCredit: EPABut the Irish may pounce for Sagnol after he has led Georgia at this summer’s Euros.O’Shea took over on a temporary basis in February following Stephen Kenny’s departure at the end of his contract in 2023. The former Manchester United defender oversaw the friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland last month.The Boys in Green drew 0-0 against the Red Devils with Evan Ferguson missing a penalty.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut they suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Switzerland as Xherdan Shaqiri grabbed the only goal with a sweet free-kick.Ireland failed to book their spot at Euro 2024 after finishing fourth in Group B of qualifying.France topped the group ahead of the Netherlands – who both secured automatic spots.Greece went into the play-offs as the Irish lost six of their eight matches – only beating Gibraltar twice. Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSagnol, 47, spent nine years at the heart of Bayern Munich’s defence.He also racked up 58 senior international caps for France.Ireland captain Katie McCabe winds up France fans with cheeky free-kick in Euro 2025 qualifierHis coaching career has included various roles within the French FA – featuring a spell as Under-21s head coach – as well as stints at Bordeaux and Bayern Munich.In February 2021, he accepted the role as Georgian national team boss.Three years later, a dramatic penalty shootout play-off win over Greece secured Georgia’s spot at the Euros in Germany. It is their first major tournament since the break-up of the Soviet Union in 1992 and sees the Crusaders go up against Turkey, Czech Republic and Portugal in Group F. More

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    England stars will be served by Robbie the grumpy German ROBOT waiter at their luxury Euro 2024 team hotel

    ENGLAND will be served by a grumpy German ROBOT at their luxury Euro 2024 team hotel.The Three Lions are gearing up for this summer’s tournament as they bid to finally bring football home.England will be served by a grumpy German robot waiter at their Euro 2024 baseCredit: Darren FletcherRobbie collects plates from guests and can speak in GermanCredit: Darren FletcherEngland are staying at a luxury golf resort and spaCredit: Darren FletcherGareth Southgate’s men will do battle with Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia in their three group stage matches.Between games, they will be recharging their batteries at the luxurious Weirmarer Land Golf Resort and Spa in Blankenhain, eastern Germany.SunSport sent our very own mascot, Harry Mane, down to soak up the atmosphere last month.And he was shocked by one member of the hotel’s waiting staff.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDalek-style robot Robbie hard at work during England’s stay, collecting dishes in one of the resort’s six restaurants.Ronnie even speaks, with plenty of phrases in the bank, including “excuse me”.But captain Harry Kane, who moved to Bayern Munich last summer, would be advised not to try to practise his German with Robbie – or risk being told off!That’s because another of Robbie’s go-to phrases is “please let me get on with my work”.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe android will certainly be rushed off his feet, with the FA paying £800,000 for exclusive use of the 94-room hotel and its facilities.The area impressed Southgate when he visited, with Wags and families expected to visit if England progress towards the final in Berlin.Tom Barclay picks his England team for Euro 2024The Weirmarer Land Golf Resort and Spa is in Blankenhain, eastern GermanyCredit: Darren FletcherThe FA paid £800,000 to rent the entire propertyCredit: Darren FletcherGermany’s national team are staying there prior to the tournamentCredit: Darren FletcherEngland’s stars will have the run of the placeCredit: Darren FletcherGareth Southgate was impressed by the facilitiesCredit: Darren FletcherThe Three Lions aren’t the only nation to fall in love with the resort, as the German national team will also be staying there.However, Julian Nagelsmann’s side will only use it for two weeks prior to the start of the tournament.They will then switch to a different base, allowing England to move in and take over.The FA are even bringing a team of chefs and dieticians to give the Three Lions a great chance of victory.Owner of the hotel, Matthias Grafe, told SunSport last month:  “The German team wanted to be based at my hotel but they have been obliged to work with their adidas sponsors so we’re delighted to welcome England instead.“I have always said I’m only interested in having one team here — the team that wins the Euros — and I believe that team will be England.”SunSport’s Robot XIManager: Gareth South-data
    GK: Dr Robotnik Pope
    CB: Fikayo TerminatomoriCB: Johnny 5 StonesCB: Baymax Kilman
    RWB: Kyle Land WalkerCM: RoboKobbie MainooCM: Daleklan RiceCM: Megatron-ner GallagherLWB: Bender ChilwellFW: Ivan TinnyFW: James Maddis-Ultron More

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    Germany ban England fans from taking fruit to games – but will charge £4 for single sausage at Euros 2024

    ANY apple-loving England fans could be shocked to the core at Euro 2024 — the German hosts are banning fruit to boost sales of their sausages.Supporters trying to take any food into stadiums — including healthy half-time snacks — could be turned away or even barred from the entire tournament.England fans are banned from bringing fruit to games during the EurosCredit: RexBut the nation renowned for their love of Bratwurst and Frankfurters will be selling sausages for up to £3.77 each.England kick off their campaign against Serbia at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen on June 16 followed by games against Denmark in Frankfurt and Slovenia in Cologne.At the final at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium on July 14, single sausages will cost £4.77.Security teams will be searching bags outside all ten tournament venues, while stewards and police will patrol inside.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Uefa’s ban covers “liquids — drinks, e-cigarette refills, etc — and food of any kind, including fruit, such as apples, bananas, oranges, etc.”Punishments will include “expulsion from the stadium with a report to the police or a stadium ban for the whole or part of Euro 2024”.Germans have also banned smoking and vapes from the grounds.Cannabis joints will also be forbidden in stadiums despite new German laws making it legal to puff in public.Most read in FootballFlares, fireworks and whistles are also on the banned list – as well as megaphones and vuvuzela horns.Nazi flags, plus material supporting sides in the conflict in Gaza will also be outlawed.Germany becomes the latest nation to legalise cannabis More

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    Footie ace Marcos Llorente’s wife Paddy Noarbe wows in barely there swimsuit ahead of Euro 2024

    MODEL Paddy Noarbe gets in a great cross in as she prepares to watch her footie star hubby at the Euros.The Spaniard, 27, posing in a halterneck swimsuit, is wed to Atletico Madrid’s Marcos Llorente, who’ll hope to play in this June’s tournament. Paddy Noarbe stunned as she posed in a halterneck swimsuitCredit: Capture Media AgencyPaddy is wed to Atletico Madrid’s Marcos LlorenteCredit: Capture Media AgencyThis week, she set a gold standard at the Laureus World Sport Awards.Llorente has insisted that his ‘caveman’ diet will stay with him until he dies.The Spanish midfielder was a part of the Real Madrid side that won the Champions League in 2018.Llorente, 29, lives off an unusual diet which is often nicknamed the the ‘caveman diet’ and the ‘stone age diet’.Read More on ShowbizIt consists of food that would have been eaten in the Paleolithic era, also known as the Old Stone Age.He has ruled out any food that he considers to be ultra-processed such as pasta, bread and even cereal.Instead, he indulges in food such as meat, fish, and vegetables, as well as “high-quality” cheeses.He said on Cadena SER programme El Larguero: “It would be eating what was eaten in the Paleolithic.Most read in Football”You would have to eliminate all ultra-processed foods. Don’t even look at them. And also cereals. “Everything that is pasta, bread, wheat, rice… also dairy. Only high-quality cheeses.”I eat everything. Meat, like the steak that I love. Fish, eggs, vegetables. And carbohydrates like potatoes, sweet potatoes and cassava.”Marcos Llorente breaks into a sweat as he undergoes intensive football workoutThis week, she wore this gold number at the Laureus World Sport AwardsCredit: SplashPaddy showed off her figure in this brown bikini by the poolCredit: Instagram @paddy.8Paddy striked a pose in this black bikiniCredit: Instagram More