Euro 2024

ENGLAND fans could face a beer ban for their opening match at Euro 2024.Gelsenkirchen’s chief of police has warned troublemakers “we will be prepared” ahead of the Three Lions’ clash with Serbia in the city.
England fans face a beer ban for their opening match at Euro 2024Credit: Simon Jones
The Three Lions take on Serbia at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen on June 16Credit: Getty
England begin their campaign at Schalke’s Veltins Arena on June 16 and could also return for the round of 16 if they win their group.
However, top cop Peter Both is aiming to ban supporters from drinking inside the stadium and in public areas in the city.
He has also vowed to send home any England fans causing trouble, threatening to use water cannons on them if necessary.
Both’s plan to ban booze is a blow to England fans planning to travel to England’s tournament opener as well as the Euros’ official beer Bitburger.
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The German brewery have paid millions to sell drinks at stadiums and official fan zones next summer.
Speaking to the Mirror, Both explained: “We’re discussing the possibility of banning alcohol in the stadium and I make no secret of it.
“Through the ­spectacles of someone responsible for security and in charge of police deployment on that day, I would find it good.
“We are also currently checking at the moment to what extent we can apply banning alcohol in public places.
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Gelsenkirchen’s chief of police wants to ban drinking inside the stadium and in public areasCredit: News Group Newspapers ltd
He has also vowed to send home troublemakers in a warning to England supportersCredit: Simon Jones
“In principle you’re free to drink alcohol on the street in Germany, but in big areas where fans gather in overfilled spaces we want to forbid it.”
He also had a warning to Three Lions fans heading to Germany, adding: “It’s important all police in Germany adopt a mindset of seeing the fans as peaceful rather than a threat, but we will react if something happens – and we’re prepared for that.
“You can’t exclude the fact that some will be coming with the intention of causing riots. My message to England fans is we will be prepared.
“If anyone does try to cause serious trouble we will move quickly and they will be sent home.”
After facing Serbia, England are set to take on Denmark in Frankfurt on June 20 before playing Slovenia in Cologne on June 25.
Gareth Southgate’s side will reportedly be based at the five-star Golfresort Weimarer Land throughout the tournament.
It is understood the Three Lions beat Austria to the booking of the remote resort located near the town of Blankenhain. More

ENGLAND are set to stay at a 5-star golf and spa resort in a secluded part of Germany to avoid a repeat of the Baden-Baden Wag circus.Gareth Southgate and the FA have chosen a base away from the buzz of big cities after Victoria Beckham, Cheryl Tweedy, Coleen Rooney and Abbey Clancy stole the show at the 2006 World Cup.
This is set to be England’s base for Euro 2024Credit: https://www.instagram.com/golfweimarerland/
The Golfresort Weimarer Land boasts two 18-hole golf coursesCredit: https://twitter.com/golfweimar/media
A stunning swimming pool can be found at the resortCredit: https://twitter.com/golfweimar/media
One-and-a-half training pitches will give Gareth Southgate plenty of space for his campCredit: https://www.instagram.com/golfweimarerland/
So, they will not base themselves in a big city like Hamburg or Berlin, where partners could be tempted by the vibrant nightlife available.
Instead, they have decided the Golfresort Weimarer Land, near to the town of Blankenhain, will be where they will stay during the tournament.
According to Bild, Ralf Rangnick had been keen for his Austria team to stay there.
He was reportedly aware of the “tranquility” of the surroundings during his time at RB Leipzig, one of the host venues of the tournament.
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The facility is one of the most spectacular golf resorts in Germany, with 45-holes to play.
There are two 18-hole courses, as well as a nine-hole course.
While that will give the players something to enjoy during their downtime, the most important aspect is the one and a half football pitches available to train on – making it ideal for training camps.
Golfresort Weimarer Land was built in 2021, with the idea of attracting top international teams.
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The resort also features a state-of-the-art gym, as well as a wellness centre and spa – with seven different treatment rooms.
Leisure facilities include snooker, table football and table tennis, with running and e-bike routes.
There are several conference rooms Southgate can use for video analysis and to give his side a teamtalk.
Seven restaurants on site also give the players plenty of catering options.
They are named after famous golf courses, including Augusta and the Masters.
The latter offers fine dining with Mediterranean Francophile cuisine.
Golfresort Weimarer Land has 94 rooms, suites and family suites.
To book a room it costs around £300-per-night.
There are 94 rooms that cost as much as £300-per-nightCredit: https://www.golfresort-weimarerland.de/en.html
Surroundings around the base are tranquilCredit: https://www.instagram.com/golfweimarerland/
A huge conference room is perfect for team meetingsCredit: https://www.golfresort-weimarerland.de/en.html
A spa will help the players relax and take their mind of their stress of the tournamentCredit: https://www.instagram.com/golfweimarerland/
There are seven restaurants at the resortCredit: https://twitter.com/golfweimar/media
Mediterranean Francophile cuisine is available at one restaurant called MastersCredit: https://twitter.com/golfweimar/media
Players like Harry Kane will enjoy the golf courses availableCredit: https://twitter.com/golfweimar/media
Golfresort Weimarer Land has been chosen because it is a relaxing treat away from the busy citiesCredit: https://www.golfresort-weimarerland.de/en.html
Werder Bremen, Rangers and QPR are among the teams to have previously held training camps at the resort
Earlier this month, Southgate hinted of a relaxing venue packed with facilities to entertain the players and staff.
“We need that nice contrast of relaxation and areas where we can work,” he said.
“You want to minimise travel where you can but within the FA our staff are really good at picking venues that the players will enjoy and feel comfortable in.
“You want to be somewhere where you can zone out from everything that’s going on around you, but somewhere with good facilities.”
Last time England played in a German World Cup, it was the Wags who stole the show.
Sven Goran-Eriksson’s Three Lions lost to Portugal in the quarter-finals.
However, it was the Wags who were front page news, as their escapades were said to be a distraction for the players.
Southgate believes a balance is important, and wants to welcome families, but doesn’t want a repeat of when the Wags took over Baden-Baden.
The resort was built in 2021 to entice football teams to have their training camps thereCredit: https://twitter.com/golfweimar/media
A golf simulator will amuse some of the England squadfCredit: https://twitter.com/golfweimar/media
During the 2006 World Cup, Wags like Cheryl Tweedy were said to be a distraction for the teamCredit: PA:Press Association
England are said to have beaten Austria to landing the resortCredit: https://www.instagram.com/golfweimarerland/
“I wasn’t involved in that tournament so I don’t know how all that was but we have a great environment with our players,” Southgate said.
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“We want their families to be able to go and enjoy the tournament as well. We normally welcome them in at various times. It changes the dynamic of the hotel, especially if the kids come in, and those elements are important for the players.
“Really we want somewhere where we can be a little bit on our own.” More

ENGLAND are being backed by numbers to succeed at Euro 2024. The tournament kicks off on Friday, June 14 and concludes one month after.
England are being backed by numbers to succeed at Euro 2024Credit: Getty
KingCasinoBonus’ Supercomputer crunched the numbers to predict the outcome of the Euros.
And they make Gareth Southgate’s “Golden Generation” of talent favourites to win it all.
They give the Three Lions a 31.6 per cent chance of bringing it home with hosts Germany third with 12.9 per cent.
Second is 2018 World Cup winners France on 29.6 per cent but there is apparently a 53 per cent chance England will meet Les Bleus in the semis.
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England have drawn Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia.
Manager Southgate said: “Certainly when Denmark came out, and you could still have Denmark, Croatia, Italy or something like that, then you’re wondering where it’s heading.
“But then, of course, you have to be very careful not to underestimate the opponents you have.
“I’ve been fortunate as a coach and a player to have been to eight tournaments.
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“I’ve seen a lot of teams that were fancied and well ranked going into tournaments not deliver and not get out of their group.
“So we have to have the humility to start again, as well as we’ve been playing and as well as we’ve built over a long period of time.
“We’ve been ranked in the top five in the world for five years, so we’ve had consistency of performances and results.
“But a new tournament means a new challenge and the first objective is to get out of the group again.” More