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🆚 The Golden Boy 2024 Race: Final rankings on the horizon Here are the key findings of the September update of the European Golden Boy Football Benchmark Index: 🔹 France leads the way in the Top 100 of the Golden Boy #Football #Benchmark Index, contributing 11 players, ahead of England (8) and Spain (7). 🔹 The English Premier League dominate among European leagues, supplying 22 players to the Top 100, followed by Ligue 1 with 16, and both LaLiga and the German Bundesliga with 10 each. 🔹 Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club stand out at the club level, boasting 6 players on the list, with AS Monaco following with 4. 🔹 Following the September update, three players have surpassed a GBFB Index score of 90: Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona) with 94.4, João Neves (Paris Saint-Germain) with 93.9, and Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) with 91.3. 🔹 By the age of 17 years and 2 months, Lamine Yamal has played an impressive 4,184 minutes in senior matches, more than any previous European Golden Boy winner at the same age. Last year’s #winner, Jude Bellingham, ranks second on this list with 2,944 minutes. 📰 Read the full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/dsBygBGj

#Euro2024: Do you know where they play? 624 football/soccer players (26 per country) are participating at the Euro 2024. But for which clubs and in which country/league do they play during the regular season? Did you know that almost 30% of all players are currently signed in one of Germany’s three professional leagues? - German Bundesliga: 177 Players - English Premier League: 90 players - La Liga (Spain): 80 players - Serie A (Italy): 70 players - Ligue 1 (France): 60 players - Primeira Liga (Portugal): 40 players - Eredivisie (Netherlands): 30 players - Belgian Pro League: 20 players - Scottish Premiership: 15 players - Turkish Super Lig: 12 players - Russian Premier League: 10 players - Other European leagues: 20 players #europameisterschaft #EURO2024 #football #dfb #dfbteam #Bundesliga

🚀 UEFA Euro 2024: The Final Showdown🚀 As we approach the climax of UEFA Euro 2024, here's a concise update on the grand finale: 📅 Final Match Schedule: Date: July 14, 2024 Venue: Mercedes-Benz Arena, Stuttgart 🏆 Teams in the Final: The finalists have emerged from a thrilling tournament. The final will see 🇪🇦 Spain face off against 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England Both teams have demonstrated exceptional skill and resilience throughout the competition. 🔮 Win Probability: Current record analyses and expert predictions suggest: 🇪🇦 Spain: Known for their solid defense and creative midfield, have a win probability of approximately 39%. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England: With a powerful attack and strong recent form, their win probability stands at about 27% As always, football is unpredictable, and anything can happen on the day of the final. Keep an eye out for more updates and insights as we countdown to this exhilarating conclusion! #UEFAEuro2024 #Football #Soccer #Euro2024Final #MatchSchedule #TeamUpdates #WinProbability

It is July again, and the football transfer market is about to go berserk again. As always plenty of Free Agents are up for grabs in the transfer market. Would you like your club to make a move for these superstars? Find out more about some of the top Free Agents here 👇 #Sportanic | #SportsRedefined | #FIFA | #SummerTransferWindow | #FreeAgents

[ Business of Football] ~ Who will win though? UEFA EURO 2024 - Favorites Bookmakers' Odds • England (+300), France (+340) • Close race, with Germany (+550), Spain (+700), and Portugal (+800) following Team Market Value 1. England (€1.52bn) • Most valuable players: Jude Bellingham (€180m), Phil Foden (€150m), Bukayo Saka (€140m) • Strong attacking force, but potentially weak defense 2. France: €1.23bn • Most valuable players: Kylian Mbappé (€180m), Eduardo Camavinga (€100m), Aurélien Tchouaméni (€100m) • Well-rounded squad with high-value players 3. Portugal: €1.05bn • Most valuable players: Rafael Leao (€90m), Ruben Dias (€80m), Bruno Fernandes (€70m) • Experienced core with talented youngsters 4) Spain: €0.97bn • Most valuable players: Rodri (€120m), Lamine Yamal (€90m), Pedri (€80m) • Technically gifted team 5) Germany: €0.85bn • Most valuable players: Florian Wirtz (€130m), Jamal Musiala (€120m), Leroy Sané (€70m) • Hosts with promising young players *A per team market value (according to “transfermarkt.com”) Notes: > Denmark (1992) and Greece (2004) are mentioned as historical underdogs who won the tournament. > Some England supporter, expresses skepticism due to past disappointments. > The EURO 2024 promises exciting competition over the this month. > Odds are provided for informational purposes only and may change. > Other teams are not listed due to significantly longer odds. > Market value and top player values are estimates. > All other teams have odds greater than +1000. Denmark (1992) and Greece (2004) are mentioned as historical underdogs who won the tournament. Who will win? The provides information on the favorites, but predicting the winner remains difficult. Upsets can happen, as seen in past tournaments. See the same five favorites as with the bookmakers, but in a slightly different order, though England and France appear to be the top two contenders for the EURO 2024. Read More : https://lnkd.in/gXe62yNs

The 2024 summer transfer window saw major moves, with Mbappe to Real Madrid and key signings across Europe's top leagues. [ Summer Transfer window, Transfer window, Football, Europe, Sports ] #TransferWindow #SummerTransferWindow #Europe #EuropeanFootball #Football #Sports

Euro 2024 Final: Beauty vs. Grit - Can England Upset Spain? Who Will Win Euro 2024? Spain or England? Spain vs England | Berlin. Sunday | #EURO2024 The stage is set for a captivating clash of styles in the Euro 2024 final. Spain, the tournament favorite, boasts a dazzling possession-based game and cruised through the group stage. England, on the other hand, has taken a more dramatic route, battling back from deficits in all three knockout games. While Spain seeks a record-breaking fourth European title, England craves its first ever. This isn't just a game; it's a narrative waiting to be written. Spain's journey has been one of dominance and aesthetic brilliance. Their convincing wins and attractive style have them labeled the clear favorite. However, questions linger. Did their comfortable group stage lull mask underlying weaknesses? Can they maintain their dominance against a resilient England side? England, meanwhile, has embodied the spirit of the underdog. Despite a less challenging path to the final, their victories haven't been convincing. Scrappy wins, late goals, and penalty shootouts paint a picture of a determined team that refuses to give up. But is this resilience a sign of strength or a concerning lack of fluency? Manager Gareth Southgate finds himself at the center of the debate. England's pragmatic approach, prioritizing results over entertainment, has drawn criticism. Can Southgate adapt his tactics to unlock Spain's possession-based dominance, or will England's defensive approach finally falter? This final is more than just a battle for the trophy. It's a clash between philosophies: Spain's beautiful game versus England's unwavering resolve. Can England defy the odds and silence their critics, or will Spain's dominance finally translate into a historic victory? The answer lies on the pitch in Berlin on Sunday.

My new article for Total Football Analysis looks at Italy, who have made it through the group stages of UEFA EURO 2024 but who have not been firing on all cylinders so far. I've looked at what they can improve on in attack and defence and where they can be pleased with what they have done so far. Comments welcome as always. #sports #sport #sportsjournalism #sportsanalysis #football #footballanalysis #soccer #socceranalysis #uefaeuro2024 #euro2024 #tacticalanalysis #tactics #analysis #teamanalysis #scoutreport #italyfootball #italysoccer #italy #lucianospalletti #footballjournalism #soccerjournalism

The group stage of UEFA EURO 2024 is over. We have seen some surprises (e.g. Georgia), but also some teams that have fallen short of their own expectations or disappointed in sporting terms (see England). The round of 16 brings us some interesting matches, but also discussions about the mode of organisation. Is it justified to progress as one of the best third-placed teams in the group but with fewer points than a fourth-placed team? Take the Slovenians, for example, who progress with 3 points, whereas Ukraine are eliminated with 4 points. Or should Germany have lost in order to have the apparently easier route in the tournament and not have to face Spain in the quarter-finals? Provided both win their next game. Or is it not rather the case that you have to compete with the best teams if you want to win the title? What good is it for to get far with an average performance against "weaker" opponents only to be shown my limits later on? Did I write weaker opponents? This is not meant to be disrespectful. The teams in Europe have grown closer together and the overall quality has improved. Georgia clearly demonstrates this in this tournament. So why not increase the number of teams to 32? This would not detract from the quality. We would then have teams like Sweden or Norway (with Haaland) in the competition. Let's move on to the games: SUI vs. ITA is certainly a match of equals. Although I think Switzerland have a slight advantage here. GER vs. DEN is an interesting game. Denmark is always good for a surprise (see Euro 1992). If Germany improve on their last game, nothing should stand in the way of them progressing. ENG vs. SVK another match at eye level. The game could go into extra time. England will have to improve enormously if they want to progress to the next round. ESP v GEO should be a clear-cut affair on paper and based on the Spaniards' previous performances. However, Georgia showed against Portugal that they are always good for a surprise. Nevertheless, this should be the end of their journey. FRA vs. BEL is a match that all football fans can look forward to. Both teams still have room for improvement. We shouldn't be surprised to see extra time. My tip: penalty shoot-out. POR vs SVN is difficult to predict. Portugal will have a lot of anger in their stomachs after their defeat by Georgia and won't underestimate their opponents. Maybe Ronaldo will get the knot and decide the game in Portugal's favour. ROU vs. NED will be a match of equals. The Dutch have shown that they can come back after setbacks. The game will remain open for a long time, but will be decided by a goal just before the end of the 90 minutes. AUT vs. TUR is seen by some as the top match. In my opinion, the Turks are being made out to be stronger than they are. Austria are the clear favourites for me. In terms of commitment, tactics and cohesion, they are certainly one of the top teams at these European Championship finals. #euro2024 #football

The first round of group stage matches has just wrapped up at UEFA #Euro2024, with #Portugal getting a 92nd minute winner to avoid a shock defeat to the #CzechRepublic. That means its time to share our forecasts for the second round of group stage matches and to review how the Dectech forecasts are faring after twelve matches... We forecast the correct result in 9 of the 12 games (75% versus 33% random chance). The average probability we assigned to the actual outcome was 49% (versus 33% random chance). While most of the big teams came through their opening match as expected, the biggest upset of the round was #Slovakia's win over #Belgium - we gave that outcome just an 11% probability! In the second round of group stage matches, we expect to see #Portugal and #Germany comfortably progress to the knockout stages, but some of the other top teams face tougher tests. Two tasty fixtures to look out for are #Spain versus #Italy and #Netherlands versus #France. #England won't have an easy game against #Denmark, but I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that they do enough to win. The hardest game to forecast is #Slovakia against #Ukraine, though we think the latter just have the edge. With 2.8 goals per match so far, its been an exciting start to the tournament. Here's hoping that continues! ⚽ ⚽ ⚽ #dectech #football #prediction #Euro2024