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      Euro 2024 rule changes: What will referees enforce at the tournament?

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      EURO 2024 is just around the corner as football fans flock in their thousands to Germany for the highly-anticipated tournament.The action gets underway on Friday when Scotland face hosts Germany in Munich, while England start their campaign with a Group C clash against Serbia on Sunday.Europe’s elite are preparing to battle it out to win Euro 2024Credit: ReutersThe action never fails to disappoint at major tournaments and supporters can expect to be thoroughly entertained over the next month.However, the travelling fans will be hoping that their experience won’t be tainted by the officiating – as it so often is in the Premier League.Referees have been cherry picked from around the continent to ensure the best of the best are taking charge of the games at Euro 2024.But they and the players will have to be clued up on some new rules ahead of the tournament.Here SunSport breaks down what may look different out in Germany this summer.VARPremier League fans know just how infuriating VAR can be, but on an international level it is largely used well.VAR will be in operation for every game of the tournament this summer and the officials will be operating out of technologies hub in Leipzig.Each game will be assigned one Video Assistant Referee and two assistants VAR’s – that’s one less than the three assistants that were employed for each game at Euro 2020.Most read in Euro 2024The Video Assistant Referees will work out of the VAR room in LeipzigCredit: GettyThis will hopefully lead to less complicated VAR reviews and speed up the process of decision making.Uefa’s regulations state that they will also use the big screens inside stadiums to show VAR replays and display decisions to fans.VAR will intervene for clear and obvious errors relating to goals, penalty incidents, red cards and mistaken identity.Semi-automated offsidesFootball fans will be pleased to know that there won’t be any meticulous line drawing by the VAR this summer.Instead Uefa will be using semi-automated offside thanks to Connected Ball Technology inside the balls at the tournament.The tech will immediately identify the point of ball contact and assess the offside thanks to ten specialised cameras monitoring 29 different body points on the players.Semi-automated offsides were successfully used in the 2022 Qatar World Cup and are already used in the Champions League. The official Euro 2024 ball will feature Connected Ball TechnologyCredit: GettySurrounding refereesA new rule being introduced at the tournament will aim to prevent players from crowding the referee in order to plead their case regarding a decision.Uefa have announced that any player surrounding the officials will be booked, stating that only the captain can discuss decisions made on the pitch with the referee.The only exception to the rule will be teams who field their goalkeeper as their captain.In that instance a teammate can be nominated to approach the ref.Squad sizesAnother change to the rules has already been made.READ MORE SUN STORIESUefa have allowed teams to take 26-man squads instead of the usual 23-strong selections.The expanded squad size means more firepower for the nations stacked with talent. More

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      Kai Havertz celebration: Why does Arsenal and Germany star cup his ears after scoring?

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      KAI HAVERTZ looks like he is back to his best and will be hoping to impress at Euro 2024 this summer.The star had his best ever attacking return in the Premier League last season and will be hoping to carry his form into the Euros for Germany.Kai Havertz’s goal scoring exploits have seen him adopt a signature celebrationCredit: ReutersHavertz made a habit of finding the back of the net for Arsenal and did it so much that he even started to show off a signature celebration.Now fans of Euro 2024 home nation Germany will be hoping they get to see it throughout the tournament as they bid for a fourth European Championship trophy.What is Kai Havertz’s celebration?Havertz can often be seen pulling the same celebration when he finds the back of the net.The 25-year-old forward cups his ears and places his thumbs to his temple before waving them and gleefully sticking out his tongue.The cheeky celebration is infectious to his fans, but can tend to rile up opposition supporters or players.Havertz certainly left Chelsea fans fuming when he pulled off the celebration against his old club last season after scoring a brace in Arsenal’s 5-0 battering of the Blues.Why does Havertz celebrate like that?Havertz has become well known for the playful celebration, but its origins lie with another footballer.The attacking midfielder has credited Brazil and Al Hilal star Neymar Jr with popularising the celebration.Most read in Euro 2024While he has also explained that Germany team-mate Marvin Ducksh was the one who egged him on to make the celebration his own.Speaking to Arsenal’s official outlets, Havertz said: “Neymar used to do it. “And recently I was in the national team with one of the guys, Marvin Ducksch, who plays for Werder Bremen.”I was sitting next to him on the coach and before the game, he said to me, ‘If you score today do my celebration.’ “I said, ‘OK’, I scored, and then I did the celebration [and then it just carried on].”German fans are hoping they will see plenty of Havertz’s celebration for the national team this summerCredit: Getty More

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      Poland vs Holland – Euro 2024: Koeman’s men handed timely boost with Lewandowski OUT for opener – stream FREE, team news

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      POLAND kick off their Euro 2024 campaign with a challenging fixture against Holland on Sunday.The two sides are set to meet at Volksparkstadion in Hamburg.Poland qualified for Euro 2024 through the play-offsCredit: APHolland booked their spot at the Euros after finishing second in their qualifying groupCredit: AFPPoland became the final team to qualify for this summer’s tournament after beating Wales in the play-offs.Meanwhile, Holland booked their spot back in November with a 1-0 win over Ireland.Both teams have been drawn in Group D, arguably one of the most difficult groups in the competition.They will also have to face two-time champions France and Ralf Rangnick’s Austria in a bid to qualify for the knockouts.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Managers Michal Probierz and Ronald Koeman will both be eager to kick off Euro 2024 with a win, with every point sure to be crucial in the group.However, Probierz has been handed a major setback with captain and top goalscorer Robert Lewandowski set to miss the team’s opening match.Path to the EurosHaving finished third in Group E qualifying behind Albania and Czech Republic, Poland had to book a spot through the play-offs.The Eagles defeated Estonia 5-1 in the semi-finals before beating Wales 5-4 on penalties in the final following a 0-0 draw.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMeanwhile, Holland finished second in Group B with 18 points from eight games to book an automatic qualification spot.Oranje beat Greece, Ireland and Gibraltar along the way and only struggled against France.Jack Wilshere, Jurgen Klinsmann and Gordon Strachan pick their ultimate Euro 2024 Dream TeamTeam NewsCaptain Lewandowski will not feature for Poland against Holland due to a thigh injury.The 35-year-old suffered the issue during a warm-up match against Turkey on Monday and was forced off after just 33 minutes.Robert Lewandowski has been ruled out of the matchCredit: GettyFrenkie de Jong will not feature at Euro 2024 due to injuryCredit: EPAAn official statement from the national team read: “Lewandowski suffered a rupture of the biceps femoris muscle, which will exclude him from the first match of the tournament.”Defender Pawel Dawidowicz and striker Karol Swiderski are also doubts for Sunday’s match due to injury.Meanwhile, Frenkie De Jong has been ruled out of the tournament for Holland due to an ankle issue.Midfielder Teun Koopmeiners will also be absent after suffering a groin injury just minutes before the team’s final warm-up match against Iceland on Monday.Ones to watchWith Lewandowski out injured, Sebastian Szymanski could be expected to create a spark from midfield.The 25-year-old scored 13 goals and provided 19 assists in 55 appearances for Fenerbahce this season and reportedly attracted interest from both Manchester United and Tottenham.As for Holland, Xavi Simons could be a standout star this summer.The 21-year-old enjoyed an impressive campaign at RB Leipzig on loan from Paris Saint-Germain this season, scoring 10 goals and providing 15 assists in 43 appearances.If he keeps up the good form, Simons could be in with a shout for Young Player of the Tournament.Head-to-HeadThese two sides have met 19 times in the past, with seven of those occasions ending in a draw.Poland have won just three times, with Holland taking nine wins.SunSport predictionLewandowski’s injury will be a huge blow to Poland and his absence could dramatically reduce the team’s goalscoring threat.The Eagles will also be coming up against a very strong defence armed with the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Ake, Micky van de Ven and Matthijs de Ligt.Holland’s attack is also strong, so for that reason the Dutch could be in a good position to see out the game with a win.Prediction: Poland 0-2 HollandPLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
      When is Poland vs Holland?
      Holland’s opening game against Poland will take place on Sunday, June 16.
      The game will kick off at 2pm BST.
      The Volksparkstadion in Hamburg will play host to the big game.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Poland vs Holland will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, the game is available for FREE on BBC One, so long as you have a TV licence.
      READ MORE SUN STORIESOdds
      Poland – 4/1
      Draw – 3/1
      Holland – 4/6
      *Odds courtesy of William Hill and correct at time of publication. More

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      Italy vs Albania – Euro 2024: Defending champions get tournament underway against minnows – stream FREE, TV, team news

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      EUROPEAN champions Italy and surprise package Albania are set for their Euro 2024 opener as part of the toughest group in the competition.The Azzurri and the Albanian national team face off on Saturday at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund.Italy will be hoping to retain their European title crown at Euro 2024Credit: ReutersAlbania shocked the continent after advancing to the finals of Euro 2024Credit: AFPThe two teams are part of the fiery Group B, which also includes Spain and Croatia.Italy are looking to defend their European crown after beating England on penalties at Wembley back in Euro 2020.The reigning champions have won the competition twice and made two more finals.However, the Italian national team haven’t been the same since their last title as they missed out on the 2022 World Cup.Read More on FootballNevertheless, Luciano Spalletti’s side still star power with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma, Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco and Juventus’ Federico Chiesa available.They are joined by Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario and Arsenal’s Jorginho.Albania are set for their second Euros competition after their debut in 2016.And manager Sylvinho will be able to rely on experienced players, such as Brentford’s Thomas Strakosha, Atalanta’s Berat Djimsiti, Lazio’s Elseid Hysaj, Sassuolo’s Marash Kumbulla and Chelsea’s Armando Broja.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSInter Milan star Kristjan Asllani is also expected to play a big part in Germany.Path to the EurosItaly made it to Euro 2024 as runners-up during the qualifying stage as they finished behind England in Group C.How France can win Euro 2024The Azzurri bested Ukraine, North Macedonia and Malta but didn’t look particularly impressive after just four wins and two losses.Albania, on the other hand, surprised the continent when they topped Group E.Sylvinho’s underdogs overcame runners-up Czech Republic as well as Poland, Moldova and the Faroe Islands with four wins and one loss.Team NewsItaly boss Luciano Spalletti has no injuries heading to the Euro 2024 opener.But Spalletti is not without notable absences as Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali will miss the tournament after he was banned for 10 months in October following betting breaches.Tottenham’s Destiny Udogie, on the other hand, has been sidelined due to a quad injury.The same goes for Aston Villa’s Nicolo Zaniolo, Inter Milan’s Francesco Acerbi and Atalanta Giorgio Scalvini.Albania boss Sylvinho is set to field a fully fit squad this weekend.Ones to watchItaly have a raft of stars to help them in their bid to retain their title.Inter Milan star Davide Frattesi stood out in the qualifying stage with four goals for his national team.Frattesi also registered eight goals and seven assists in 42 appearances for Inter this season.However, the opposition will want to be especially careful of Federico Chiesa, Jorginho, Nicolo Barella and of course Gianluca Scamacca who helped Atalanta win the Europa League.Albania will heavily rely on Armando Broja’s brilliance but Gwangju’s Jasir Asani and Sassuolo’s Nedim Bajrami have proven to be reliable.Head-to-HeadItaly and Albania’s first ever match took place in 2014 during an international friendly that the former won 1-0.Since then, the Azzurri have won all of their four meetings across all competitions.The Italians have scored seven goals along the way while the Albanians only managed one.This is the first time ever the two teams face off in the finals of an international competition.SunSport PredictionItaly pose as the favourites as they have the star power and the experience. However, the Azzurri haven’t been as impressive as they were four years ago and will have to be careful against Albania who have been creating upsets the last two years.Prediction: 2-1PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
      When is Italy vs Albania?
      Italy’s opening game against Albania will take place on Saturday, June 15.
      The clash will kick off at 8pm BST.
      Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund will play host to the game.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Italy vs Albania will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, the game is available for FREE on BBC One, so long as you have a TV licence.
      READ MORE SUN STORIESOdds
      Italy – 7/20
      Draw – 19/5
      Albania – 17/2
      *Odds courtesy of William Hill and correct at time of publication.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENT More

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      Who is Daniel Siebert? Meet the German referee officiating at Euro 2024

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      REFEREE Daniel Siebert is set to take part in one of the most important football events of the year.Read on to find out more about the German national’s 26 years refereeing at top flight matches ahead of the tournament.Daniel Siebert will be officiating at Euro 2024Credit: ReutersWho is Daniel Siebert?Daniel Siebert is a German football referee affiliated with FC Nordost Berlin from the Berlin Football AssociationBorn on May 4, 1984, he officiates international matches as a FIFA referee and holds a UEFA elite category ranking.The part-time school teacher started his journey into officiating in 1998 and in 2007 he was appointed a Bundesliga referee by the DFB.Siebert then spent three years in the German second tier before making the step up to Germany’s top flight.Read more on Euro 2024The 40-year-old is ranked as a UEFA first category referee, a term given to a group of referees classified as among UEFA’s best.Siebert has brandished 147 yellow cards and just two red cards in 33 matches covering more than 10 different competitions.The German refereed Arsenal’s Europa League last-16 second leg victory against Olympiacos in March 2021.Has Daniel Siebert officiated at major tournaments before?In October 2014, Siebert was selected as a FIFA referee, the youngest of the ten German representatives at the time.Most read in FootballHe first appeared on the international stage as a referee on May 29, 2015, during the 2015 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifier between Portugal and Turkey. His inaugural senior international game was the friendly between Luxembourg and Moldova on June 9, 2015.’Every team in Europe is scared of England’ – SunSport’s all-star panel previews Euro 2024During the 2020 European Championship, Siebert was the referee for three games.These included the Group D match between Scotland and the Czech Republic, the Group E encounter between Sweden and Slovakia, and the Round of 16 clash between Wales and Denmark.In the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup, he officiated four matches, including the final between Tunisia and Algeria.There was some controversy during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar when Siebert was accused of making contact with Tunisian midfielder Ellyes Skhiri on his desperate run to stop an impending Socceroos goal.Siebert speaks with head coach Jalel Kadri and Hannibal Mejbri of TunisiaCredit: Getty ImagesMany fans believed he deserved a yellow card, while those in favour of the goal say Skhiri had no real chance of chasing down Australian Riley McGree.Siebert is one of 19 referees taking part in the Euros, hence attending a two-day workshop in Frankfurt ahead of the tournament.”Now that I’m here, I can fully realise that I am part of the referee team for the EURO in Germany,” he said. “I am thankful and happy to be selected for this tournament. It feels great.”What else has Daniel Siebert done before?Speaking to German news outlet Morgen Post in 2014, Siebert stated that becoming a referee was a “dream come true”.At the time of his appointment, Siebert was a part-time substitute teacher at the Hohenschönhausen Sports School based in Berlin.He is said to still teach today.Has Daniel Siebert used VAR before?Uruguay players remonstrated with the referee after the matchCredit: ReutersSiebert used VAR during the match between Ghana and Uruguay during a World Cup qualifier in December 2022.Uruguay was momentarily hopeful for a penalty award when VAR recommended that the referee review Daniel Amartey’s tackle on Darwin Nunez at the monitor.This incident marked only the second instance in the tournament where a referee decided not to overturn their original call. The first occurred when a penalty claim for Denmark against Tunisia was dismissed.Siebert will be moderating a number of games at the EurosThe decision-maker then carefully examined the play from multiple perspectives before determining that he had not made a clear and obvious error.Although Amartey did touch the ball, he seemed to also make contact with the forward and the referee’s decision to stick with his initial call was bold.READ MORE SUN STORIESUruguayan striker Edinson Cavani called for the referee to be “put in jail” after the national team crashed out of the World Cup at the group stage.Following this, Siebert did not receive further assignments and soon returned to Germany.Full list of main referees at Euro 2024

      Michael Oliver (England)
      Anthony Taylor (England)
      Artur Soares Dias (Portugal)
      Jesus Gil Manzano (Spain)
      Marco Guida (Italy)
      Istvan Kovacs (Romania)
      Ivan Kruzliak (Slovakia)
      Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)
      Szymon Marciniak (Poland)
      Halil Umut Meler (Turkey)
      Glenn Nyberg (Sweden)
      Daniele Orsato (Italy)
      Sandro Schärer (Switzerland)
      Daniel Siebert (Germany)
      Clement Turpin (France)
      Slavko Vinčić (Slovenia)
      Felix Zwayer (Germany)
      François Letexier (France)
      Facundo Tello (Argentina) More

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      Serbia vs England – Euro 2024: Three Lions kick campaign off against tough Serbs – stream FREE, TV channel, team news

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      ENGLAND kick off their Euro 2024 campaign with a challenging fixture against Serbia.The Three Lions and the Eagles face off on Sunday at the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen.England are looking to win their first trophy since the 1966 World CupCredit: GettySerbia pose as a tough obstacle for England at Euro 2024Credit: PAGareth Southgate’s side is still chasing its first ever trophy since the 1966 World Cup after coming extremely close in the last few tournaments.England finished fourth at the 2018 World Cup, were runners-up at Euro 2020 and made the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup.In fact, Southgate’s men were only just a whisker away from lifting the European trophy at Wembley four years ago but lost to Italy on penalties.The Three Lions are still among the favourites but face a few hurdles along the way in the group stage.Read More on FootballEngland have been drawn with Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia in Group C.And they kick things off with an inexperienced Serbian side that will be laying in their first ever Euros since 2000 when they competed as Yugoslavia.However, Dragan Stojkovic’s side won’t be short of talented and experienced stars at his disposal.Premier League aces likes Chelsea’s Djordje Petrovic and Fulham’s Sasa Lukic are expected to play a big part.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSAnd they will be joined by ex-Southampton star Dusan Tadic, former Craven Cottage hitman Aleksandar Mitrovic, Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic, Sevilla’s Nemanja Gudelj and the experienced Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.Path to the EurosEngland cruised to the Euro 2024 finals in undefeated fashion during the qualifying round.Harry Kane reveals his ‘perfect outcome’ before heading off to EurosThe Three Lions bested Italy, Ukraine, North Macedonia and Malta with six victories along the way.Gareth Southgate’s men dominated as they scored 22 goals and conceded only four.Serbia, on the other hand, qualified for their first ever European competition as runners-up in Group G behind Hungary.Dragan Stojkovic’s men bested Montenegro, Lithuania and Bulgaria along the way with four wins and two losses.Team NewsEngland will be without a left-back as the only man for the position Luke Shaw is still dealing with a muscle injury that has kept him sidelined since February.However, there is hope Manchester United ace Shaw will be fit in time for the group stage.Manchester City star John Stones should be available despite suffering a knock during Friday’s friendly loss to Iceland at Wembley.Gareth Southgate left a number of big names out of his squad such as the injured Harry Maguire who didn’t make the cut due to a calf injury.Maguire’s United team-mate Marcus Rashford was excluded after a poor season as were City star Grealish, Arsenal ace Ben White, Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling, Tottenham’s James Maddison and Jordan Henderson.However, Southgate is not short of star power with the likes of Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, City’s Kyle Walker and Phil Foden as well as record man Harry Kane at his disposal.The likes of Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Kobbie Mainoo, Adam Wharton, Ollie Watkins and Eberechi Eze are facing their first major test on the international stage.The same goes for Southgate’s largely inexperienced defence which will be going up against a fully fit Serbia side whose frontline will be led by captain Dusan Tadic as well as Dusan Vlahovic and Al-Hilal’s Aleksandar Mitrovic.Ones to watchEngland will be showcasing a stunning frontline that will be spearheaded by Bayern Munich superstar Harry Kane.Kane will be joined by the likes of Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka as well as Ballon d’Or contender Jude Bellingham.The Three Lions’ back four will also rely a lot on Declan Rice that will be expected to guard Gareth Southgate’s defence.Southgate’s men will need a solid defensive display as they will have to deal with the likes of Dusan Vlahovic, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Fenerbahce star Dusan Tadic.Manager Dragan Stojkovic also has the likes of AC Milan’s Luka Jovic and Juventus’ Filip Kostic available to fire up his attack.And Al-Hilal’s Sergej Milinkovic-Savic could help limit England’s attacking prowess in midfield.Head-to-HeadEngland and Serbia have only faced off once back when the latter competed as Serbia and Montenegro.The two teams met in 2003 during an international friendly at the King Power Stadium.The Three Lions won 2-1 thanks to goals by Steven Gerrard and Joe Cole, while Nenad Jestrovic temporarily equalised for his country.England also hold a better record from back when Serbia competed as part of Yugoslavia.The national team won five out of 14 matches, of which they lost four.SunSport predictionEngland pose as heavy favourites and they haven’t failed to get out the group stages since 2004. Serbia are not to be underestimated but the Three Lions have the experience.Prediction: 0-2PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
      When is Serbia vs England?
      England’s opening game against Serbia will take place on Sunday, June 16.
      The game kicks off at 8pm BST.
      Serbia vs England will be held at Arena AufShcalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      England’s clash with Serbia will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
      You can live stream all the action from the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, the game is available to watch for FREE, so long as you have a valid TV licence.
      READ MORE SUN STORIESOdds
      Serbia – 1/4
      Draw – 24/5
      England – 11/1
      *Odds courtesy of William Hill and correct at time of publication.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENT More

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      Who is Sandro Scharer? Meet the Swiss referee officiating at Euro 2024

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      SANDRO Scharer is set to officiate at a number of Euro 2024 games.While he may be one of the least-known officials at the event, the Swiss star is hoping to impress in Germany. Schärer during the UEFA Champions League Group A stage match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Lokomotiv MoskvaCredit: GettyWho is Sandro Scharer?Sandro Schärer is a Swiss football referee born on June 6, 1988.After completing high school, he studied sports and geography at the University of Basel.Before becoming a referee, Sandro initially worked as a substitute teacher at various high schools and as a ski instructor. He then trained as a referee in 2005 and began refereeing games in the Challenge League six years later at the age of 24. Read More on Euros 2024In 2013, he made his debut in the Super League in the game between FC Lausanne-Sport and FC Thun. Has Sandro Scharer officiated at major tournaments before?Sandro has officiated at major tournaments before. He has been involved in various UEFA competitions, such as the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. He has also refereed in international tournaments, including qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship.Most read in SportSandro claims he is the type of referee that any player would hate to come up against.”I was a rebel on the pitch and had difficulty accepting referee decisions,” he recalled in an interview with FC Buttikon.Should VAR be scrapped?Has Sandro Scharer used VAR before?VAR was introduced to the Swiss Super League in the 2019/20 season.Therefore, Sandro is up to date with the often controversial video-assisted refereeing system.It will be used at the 2024 Euros in Germany but there could be a last-minute halt.The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the first major tournament to approve the device. It was credited with making the 2018 edition the cleanest World Cup since 1986 as there were no red cards issued in the opening 11 games and only four players were sent off throughout the entire tournament.For the Euros 2024, the high-tech feature will use 12 tracking cameras to determine if any part of the player’s body is in an offside position.READ MORE SUN STORIESA 3D animation will be displayed on the big screens in the stadium.The match ball will also include a chip which will help improve the technology’s accuracy.Full list of main referees at Euro 2024

      Michael Oliver (England)
      Anthony Taylor (England)
      Artur Soares Dias (Portugal)
      Jesus Gil Manzano (Spain)
      Marco Guida (Italy)
      Istvan Kovacs (Romania)
      Ivan Kruzliak (Slovakia)
      Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)
      Szymon Marciniak (Poland)
      Halil Umut Meler (Turkey)
      Glenn Nyberg (Sweden)
      Daniele Orsato (Italy)
      Sandro Schärer (Switzerland)
      Daniel Siebert (Germany)
      Clement Turpin (France)
      Slavko Vinčić (Slovenia)
      Felix Zwayer (Germany)
      François Letexier (France)
      Facundo Tello (Argentina) More

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      What is the latest time pubs will stay open until if England reach the Euro 2024 semis or final?

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      PUNTERS will be in for a treat should England reach the semi-final or the final of Euro 2024.Gareth Southgate’s side has reached the final four in two of the last three major tournaments.Fans packed into pubs and bars across the country to watch England playCredit: AP:Associated PressIn the World Cup in 2018, England made it to the semi-final before losing to eventual runners-up Croatia.And in 2020, the Three Lions made it all the way to the final of the Euros before losing to Italy on penalties.This summer’s Euros will be held in Germany, and for fans who plan on watching from home, many will be flocking to the pubs.The government announced that pubs can relax licensing hours on occasions that have “exceptional national significance”.This can be done by Home Secretary James Cleverly and under Section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003.This will be the case should England reach the semi-final or final of the Euros.The loosening will include pubs in England and Wales, as Scotland and Northern Ireland are in charge of their own licensing rules.The relaxation of the times would see pubs stay open until 1am.Most read in Euro 2024As host nation Germany is an hour ahead of UK time, fans will be able to watch evening kick-offs over a pint without the fear of having to leave if a game goes to extra-time or penalties.The longer hours will also be allowed should Scotland reach the same stages.The semi-finals will happen on Tuesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 10.The final will be on Sunday, July 14 and will be played at the Olympiastadion Berlin.England fell short of reaching the latter stages of the World Cup in 2022 as they were dumped out by France in the quarter-finals.Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, has hailed the decision as a boost to the hospitality sector.She said: “By cutting red tape, doing business will be that much easier.”The beer and pub sector is set for a bumper summer of sport.”So let’s hope that England and Scotland make it not just through to the semi-finals but meet in the final itself, with pub goers able to cheer the teams on with a beer later into the night thanks to these new measures.” More