England vs Spain

Gareth Southgate: England's nearly man

Gareth Southgate leaves his job as the second most successful England manager in history but with a string of agonising near-misses to his name.

Can England bring it home this time?

In the latest episode of The Daily Star’s podcast Pitch Perfect, we bring you an in-depth discussion about the key battles that may shift the balance in the grand finale of the tournament. 

My players always believed in me: De la Fuente

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente thanked his players for delivering a record fourth European Championship on Sunday, saying they always believed in him, while others didn't.

Spaniard deserving of Ballon d'Or after Euros win, says Rodri

Euro 2024 champions Spain deserve to have one of their players win the Ballon d'Or, player of the tournament Rodri said after Sunday's 2-1 victory over England.

'This is the best birthday present I could have'

Yamal, 17, and Williams, 22 -- both celebrating birthdays in the days ahead of the final -- have given Spain an exciting cutting edge in attack they have lacked for much of the last decade, pulling the team to a record fourth European Championship triumph.

Rodri named best player of Euro 2024

Spain midfielder Rodri was named the best player of Euro 2024 after helping La Roja beat England 2-1 to win the competition for a fourth time in Berlin on Sunday.

Spain win Euro 2024 by beating England 2-1 in final

Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal scored a dramatic late winner as Spain triumphed in Sunday's Euro 2024 final, beating England 2-1 to confirm their re-emergence as a force on the international stage and end their opponents' dreams of winning a first title in almost six decades.

Shaw handed first Euro 2024 start in final against Spain

Luke Shaw was handed his first start since February as England manager Gareth Southgate made just one change for Sunday's Euro 2024 final against Spain in Berlin.

England ahead of Spain in overall Euro meetings 

The 2024 Euro final between England and Spain will be the third meeting in the competition between the sides. 

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

England vs Spain: All you need to know

A brilliant Spain team featuring teenage sensation Lamine Yamal stands between England and a first major men's international trophy in almost 60 years in Sunday's Euro 2024 final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

Euro, Copa finals promise pure thrills

As the curtains draw on these continental extravaganzas, football fans will reflect on the highs and lows of an exhilarating, action-packed month, leaving them eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this beautiful game.

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

England face Spain puzzle in trophy homecoming quest

Spain go into Sunday's Euro 2024 final as slight favourites over England after not only being the most attractive team to watch at the tournament but having won every match they have played. 

July 13, 2024
July 13, 2024

Spain final favourites but England have plenty of weapons: Watkins

Spain deserve to be tagged as favourites for Sunday’s European Championship final in Berlin but England have many different options in their attacking arsenal to take into the clash, goal hero Ollie Watkins said on Friday.

July 13, 2024
July 13, 2024

England return to Berlin for Euro final recalls infamous Nazi salute

England face Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday at the site of an infamous moment in their football history when the players gave the Nazi salute to the Olympiastadion crowd before the start of their 1938 friendly against Germany in Berlin.

July 12, 2024
July 12, 2024

Cheers! England's pubs toast sales boost due to Euro final

UK pubs packed with England football fans hoping their team beats Spain in Sunday's Euro 2024 final will toast a near £50-million ($65-million) sales boost, an industry body forecast.

July 12, 2024
July 12, 2024

Olmo focused on winning trophy, not Golden Boot

Spain playmaker Dani Olmo is vying for the Euro 2024 golden boot with England's Harry Kane, but said Friday he doesn't care about winning it as long as his team lifts the trophy.

July 11, 2024
July 11, 2024

Watkins 'manifested' England Euros winner against Netherlands

England striker Ollie Watkins said he "manifested" his last-gasp winner against the Netherlands which powered his team into the Euro 2024 final on Wednesday.

August 20, 2023
August 20, 2023

England vs Spain: A tale of two coaches

There have never been two teams that have come to this tournament in polar opposite circumstances. 

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