The region has long seen itself as distinct from its country and disinterested in the national team. Can a Euro 2024 squad studded with Basque stars turn heads?
Tag: UEFA European Football Championship
At Euro 2024, a Very England Fight Misses the Point
A back and forth over the pundit’s one-word analysis of his country’s performances rests on a misconception about the media’s role.
Black-Clad Ultras Are a Fixture at Euro 2024
Hard-core fan groups, embracing a strong nationalistic streak, have provoked pushback from soccer’s authorities at the European Championship.
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.
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?