The pitch of the Veltins-Arena awaits a classic European encounter on Thursday evening, as Spain faces Italy in a match that could have telling implications for Group B's hierarchy. With the Spaniards leading after a 3-0 victory over Croatia and the Italians hot on their heels after their 2-1 win over Albania — with Albania's Bajrami scoring the fastest goal in EURO history just 23 seconds in the game — the stakes are high for both teams. What You Need To Know Date and Time: Thursday, June 20, 2024 | 8 PM BST Venue: Veltins-Arena (Arena AufSchalke), Gelsenkirchen, Germany Referee: Slavko Vinčić (SVN) Where...

A sport that keeps creating new records and shattering the old ones, football is nothing short of a miraculous game. It’s an age-old phenomenon with historical origins dating back to the Mesoamerican cultures but with different variations.  The football we play today was born in England in the 19th century and since then, the popularity of men’s and women’s football has only kept rising. In fact, football is rated #1 in terms of global popularity, drawing interest from more than 40% of people, worldwide. And all the magic of this popular game happens on the football pitch.  If you are here,...

Being married to a professional athlete can have its pros and cons. While you can enjoy the media's attention at times, spending so much time apart can become a burden, too. However, the ladies featured on our list are not just WAGs. They're inspiring women who have achieved success in their own fields. And no, we won't be talking about the TV show "Footballers' Wives" with Conrad Gates, Jason Turner, Zoe Lucker, Gillian Taylforth and others. We're focusing on real, inspiring women. Victoria Beckham Posh Spice is married to the former English football superstar and one of the most famous athletes...