One of the most frustrating experiences for football fans at the start of every season is the two-week international break that brings a pause to the grind and momentum of club football. During this period, there is little for bored fans to keep themselves entertained with, but the October 2024 international break was a bit…
For the second European Championship final in only three years, football is not coming home. And for the fourth consecutive major tournament, England have come close to ending decades of heartbreak on the international stage. The Three Lions fought valiantly but were deservedly beaten 2-1 by Spain in the Euro 2024 final at the Olympiastadion…
The 2024 European Championship has provided a spectacular feast of football amidst the backdrop of beautiful scenes in Germany. While Spain, Portugal and tournament hosts Germany are looking like the strongest teams so far, other heavyweights could also improve as the knockout stages begin. France and England fall into the latter bracket and although Les…
The end of the 2023/24 season is one fo those summers when it feels like the football doesn’t stop. From EURO 2024, to the Copa America and the Olympic games, sports will be on show for the next couple of months and we at the FootballCastle cannot wait to dissect it all. The 2024 European…
Headlining the crunch Euro 2020 Round of 16 fixtures is England vs Germany at Wembley on Tuesday night. The big game feel is surely unmissable in this knockout game as both nations would be seeking a catalyst to spur them all the way. For England, there is no greater football rival than Germany. Indeed, getting…
Bukayo Saka had quite the introduction to Euro 2020. The youngster announced himself to a wider audience with a man-of-the-match performance against Czech Republic. There were eyebrows raised when Gareth Southgate opted for the Arsenal youngster over the likes of Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho for the final group game, but it proved to be…
Having become the most expensive 17-year-old in history in moving to Borussia Dortmund last summer, Jude Bellingham continues to turn heads and defy his tender years. The midfielder impressed in England’s 5-0 win against San Marino to open their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign. The Birmingham academy product was thrown into the action at half-time…
His international career might have started slowly and belatedly, but Jack Grealish is making up for lost time with his performances for England. Hence, Football Castle takes a forensic look at his impact. The Aston Villa man has long been the scapegoat for international omission under the guise of being a Championship player. However, since…
