It's history! After two failed World Cup qualifiers in the 2018 and 2022 editions, Italy returns to qualify for the group stage of an international competition. Thanks to the 0-0 draw just obtained at the BayArena in Leverkusen against Ukraine, Luciano Spalletti's Azzurri enter as runners-up in the qualifying group for the Euro 2024 group stage.
With 14 points behind England (20) and on equal points with Ukraine, Italy gains access thanks to the direct clash with the Ukrainians, having won the first leg match 2-1 at the Meazza in Milan.
Hey Hollander, sorry took a bit of a break from this forum! Busy with work.
I'm personally not that familiar with him as he plays in Serbia; I follow Croatian league but not so much Serbian and Croatian teams don't often play with Serbian teams.
On another note, big win for Milan yesterday! We have to focus on Europea League and Scudetto (which will be very hard to win), but we can do our best; I believe Milan with a bit of restructuring can be right behind Inter in the league.
Mismanagement the last two years, while Feyenoord has made major steps the last years with Arne Slot. Next season we are back in Champions League and we play later the Dutch cup final.
The coming weeks I dig into the tournament look at all the teams. Should be a good Euros this year some great stadiums in Germany a lot of Dutch and Croatians haha !
Dutch anthem this year with the players also singing lol.
There's like zero hype going on about the EC at the moment. It seems like nobody gives a shit.
True, although the commercial things are now slowly coming here. In de Albert Heijn and other stores we see more and more Orange. It's a big business around these tournaments.
Yeah some good games ahead. I hope we kick Spains ass lol.
In Croatia they started hyping it up, promoting the jerseys etc. I think Champions League final was kind of the big deal game but now it'll be all about Euros.
And of course the alleged rumors that Real Madrid will announce Mbappe this week.
The major Brands and supermarkets have big marketing and TV commercials around the Orange and the fans are behind the country. More than 65% of them indicate that events surrounding the Dutch team contribute positively to having a social network. For many, it is an important part of their social life to 'belong'. At a time when people are looking for togetherness, the Euros/World Cups provides connection .
