Today is the opening of Euro 2024, hosted by Germany.
The tournament kicks off with Germany vs Scotland, 12pm Pacific Time, the following information will help you navigate the tournament.
- Euro 2024 website – https://www.uefa.com/euro2024/
- Euro 2024 team guides, starting with Germany click through all the participating countries to learn more – https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/jun/03/euro-2024-team-guides-part-1-germany
- Football Euro Daily Podcast (a little England heavy, but will report on all news) – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-daily/id261291929
Where to watch – FOX, FuboTV, and TelevisaUnivision
Large international competition are a great opportunity for youth players to learn through watching. While nothing beats a live game, seeing the highest level of football on TV will also generate a love nd passion for the sport, and an opportunity to find a player that becomes the role model for many years.
Watch as a fan – enjoy the atmosphere, the drama, the entertainment of international football.
Watch to learn – what roles do players take on, how this differs by team. Are there clearly identifiable principles in how a team plays? Watch the individual player, how they scan the field for information before receiving the ball and continuing once the action on the ball is over. The technical actions in being comfortable on the ball and the variety of ways they strike the ball.