Sweltering train cars, frequent delays and regular cancellations: At the Euro 2024 men’s soccer tournament, Germany’s faltering rail system emerges as a tough opponent.
Tag: Soccer
Why Turkey Is Euro 2024’s Second Home Team
A soccer championship has doubled as a test of identity for millions of Germans with Turkish roots. For many, picking one team to support was an easy decision.
Euro 2024: Success of Albania and Others Yields Euros for All of Europe
Eastern European countries who have in recent years lagged behind their continent’s bigger names are having their day in the sun in Germany.
Will Copa América Be Messi’s Last Time Representing Argentina in Soccer?
Lionel Messi had said the 2022 World Cup, which his country won, was his last. Will the Copa América soccer tournament be his goodbye?
Euro 2024: Georgia Falls to Turkey in Thrilling Debut
The opposition in Georgia accused the government of cozying up to Russia. Can playing in the Euros make the nation feel more like a part of Europe?
Ukraine’s Soldiers Cheer National Soccer Team in Euro 2024
Soldiers huddled in a bunker with soft drinks and chips to watch Ukraine face Romania, only to suffer heartbreak.
Euro 2024 Shooting: Police in Hamburg Shoot Man With Ax
The shooting took place in Hamburg, in an area packed with soccer fans, and hours before the Netherlands and Poland were set to play in the city.
Another Summer to Remember? For Germany: So Far, So Great.
A 5-1 thrashing of Scotland in the opening game of Euro 2024 was a good omen for a host nation in search of one.
Julian Nagelsmann Is the Most Important Man in Germany This Month
Julian Nagelsmann was hired to win a European Championship on home soil. Can he restore a divided nation’s self-esteem at the same time?
Sávio to Manchester City? UEFA Says Not So Fast
The rise of multiclub networks introduced a web of conflicts to European soccer, and could block a young Brazilian’s heralded transfer to Manchester City.