Hello and Welcome to SportzPoint for another UEFA Euro 2024 Live. The Round Of 16 match between Austria and Turkey will kick off at 12.30 am IST. Stay tuned for all the live updates. We will see Ralf Rangnick's high-flying Austria lineup against Real Madrid talent Arda Guler's Turkey in Leipzig.

Austria qualified for the Round of 16 with 6 points. They lost to France on Matchday 1 but registered two back-to-back victories against Poland and the Netherlands. On the other side, Turkiye qualified for the knockouts, beating Georgia and Czechia in the group-stage matches.

Both sides are playing beautiful attacking football so anything can happen in Leipzig.

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Hello and welcome to another LIVE coverage of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 season. Tonight, we will be covering the Lille vs Real Madrid match, set to be played at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Villeneuve d'Ascq.

What happened in the last match?

Real Madrid, the most successful team in the tournament's history and the defending champions from last season, will be looking to continue their winning run after a tricky 3-1 win against Stuttgart at their home. Meantime, Lille suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Sporting CP in Lisbon, as they had to fight with 10 men in that match.

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Current form

After their draw against Atletico Madrid in La Liga 2024-25, Ancelotti’s side are now unbeaten in 40 La Liga games. They have not been beaten in the league since September 2023, when they lost against Atletico. 

On the other hand, Lille scored six goals in their last two games in Ligue 1 and won the last game by 3-0 against Le Havre, their first win in five games across competitions. Les Dogues would be happy to return in form to face the world's strongest football team.

So, sit back and relax as we bring you all the updates of the Lille vs Real Madrid match from the web desk.

Sports governing bodies are constantly tweaking the rules of play to enhance competition, player safety, and fan experience. Several major leagues rolled out impactful new regulations for the 2024 season. Let's explore some of the most notable changes in sports rules introduced across football, baseball, soccer, cricket, rugby, and more this year.

New Kickoff Format in the NFL

The NFL overhauled its kickoff rules for 2024 in an effort to improve safety and boost excitement. Kickoffs now feature a "landing zone" between the receiving team's goal line and 20-yard line. Aside from the kicker, the kicking team lines up 5 yards apart at the receiving team's 40-yard line. They can't move until the ball is caught or hits the ground.

This setup encourages more returns while reducing high-speed collisions that commonly cause concussions. Additional changes allow creative onside kick attempts in the 4th quarter. So far, the revamped kickoffs have been well-received. Returns are up, injuries are down, and fans are enjoying the intriguing strategic implications.

Fewer 100-Minute Matches at Euro 2024

Football matches stretching well over 100 minutes due to excessive injury time were commonplace at the 2022 World Cup. But Europe's governing body UEFA took a different approach for its 2024 European Championship tournament. Rather than meticulously adding on every second lost to celebrations and subs, referees focused on restarting play quickly.

As a result, Euro 2024 matches adhered much closer to 90 minutes on average. Only captains could speak to referees, reducing dissent. VAR explanations were also displayed on stadium screens to improve transparency. While some fans missed the added drama, others appreciated UEFA reining in meandering matches.

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New Pace-of-Play Rules in Major League Baseball

MLB introduced several subtle but impactful rule tweaks for 2024 designed to improve pace-of-play. The pitch timer was reduced from 20 to 18 seconds with runners on base, attempting to claw back some of the time increase observed over the course of last season.

Mound visits were reduced from 5 to 4 per team. Pitching changes now shave 15 seconds off the between-innings timer. Circumvention tactics like delaying the pitcher's arrival to the mound and meeting the umpire before he places the ball in play are now prohibited.

While games still averaged nearly 3 hours, these changes represent MLB's continued efforts to combat dead time. Fans have responded positively to the increased flow and action.

MLB also issued new guidance aimed at reducing unsafe blocking of bases. Players will be called for obstruction if they position themselves to impede a runner's path before receiving the ball. This protects baserunners while encouraging aggressive base-running.

New Penalty Law in English Football

One of the most discussed rule changes in English football this season regards penalties. IFAB clarified that referees should not automatically show a yellow card to players who commit handball and concede a penalty. This gives referees more flexibility when interpreting intent on handballs.

The aim is to only caution players for deliberate, tactical fouls. Inadvertent handballs leading to penalties should not draw a booking. This nuanced approach has received praise for balancing fairness and common sense application of the rules. Those who take advantage of a free bet offer from Kwiff and bet on bookings will need to bear this new rule in mind.

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More Points for Drawn Matches in County Cricket

In the 2024 County Championship cricket tournament, a drawn match will now be rewarded with 8 points for each county. This is increased from 5 points for a draw last season. The aim is to better incentivise teams to bat long while still pushing for victory.

With batting bonus points unchanged, the tweaked draw points system should encourage high-quality pitches and competitive multi-day cricket.

New Offside Law in Rugby

World Rugby introduced a law change regarding offside in front of a kicker for 2024. Previously, a player could be deemed onside if the opposing catcher ran 5 meters or passed the ball after fielding a kick. The new law removes these allowances, requiring offside players to actively work to get onside rather than remaining stationary. This should reduce "kick tennis" stalemates and improve flow.

The key sports leagues are thinking creatively about how to improve their product. It will be fascinating to see what new regulations are tested out across various sports in the years to come. For now, the early returns on this year's crop of rule changes are largely positive. The altered kick-off format, pitch timer adjustments, and base-blocking guidance all seem to be enhancing their respective sports.

Hello and Welcome to SportzPoint for another UEFA Euro 2024 Live. The Final between Spain and England will kick off at 12.30 am IST. Stay tuned for all the live updates. We will see Real Madrid sensation Jude Bellingham representing his nation England against Barcelona talent Lamine Yamal's Spain in Berlin.

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Spain is one of Europe and the World's most supported and successful football-playing nations. Spain has been a member of FIFA since its founding in 1904, even though the Spanish Football Federation was first established in 1909. It is governed by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain.

Several greats have played for Spain and won trophies. They were going through a tough phase as they hadn't won a major trophy since 2013. But, they ended the drought in 2023 after winning the Nations League and became the second national team besides France to win three major titles. Under their new Manager Luis de la Fuente, La Roja are playing attractive football once again and are now set to play the final of the Euro 2024. So, let's look at the trophies Spain has won in their footballing history.

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Spain Men's National Football Team's History in Major Tournaments

The first Spain national football team was made in 1920 to find a team that would represent Spain at the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Belgium. Spain made their debut against Denmark and managed to win that match by a scoreline of 1–0, eventually finishing with the silver medal. Spain qualified for their first FIFA World Cup in 1934, defeating Brazil in their first game and losing in a replay to the hosts and eventual champions Italy in the quarter-finals.

At the 1950 finals in Brazil, they topped their group and then finished in fourth place. Until 2010, this was Spain's highest finish in the FIFA World Cup finals. Spain won its first major international title when it hosted the 1964 European Nations' Cup, defeating the Soviet Union 2–1 in the final at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. It was Spain's lone major title for 44 years. 

In the UEFA Euro 1984, Spain reached the final but they lost the final against France. At UEFA Euro 2008, Spain won all their games in Group D. They faced Italy in the quarter-finals match, which Spain won 4–2 on penalties. They then beat Russia in the semi-finals by 3–0. In the final, Spain defeated Germany 1–0, with Fernando Torres scoring the only goal of the game. This was Spain's first major title since the 1964 European Championship.

In the 2010 World Cup, Spain advanced to the final for the first time by defeating Germany 1–0. Iniesta scored the only goal in the final against the Dutches. Spain became the third team to win a World Cup outside their continent, and the first European team to do so. They then became the first team to retain the European Championship, winning the final 4–0 against Italy.

Since then Spain have won only one title, the 2023 Nations League by beating Croatia in the Final via penalty shootout. After the 2012 Euro triumph, Spain faced several heartbreaks. They were eliminated from the group stage of the 2014 World Cup. At Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup, La Roja reached the last 16 in both tournaments but lost to Italy 2–0 and Russia 4-3 on penalties. In the UEFA Euro 2020, held in 2021, Spain reached the last four of a major tournament for the first time since 2012. But, it didn't end well as they lost to eventual champions Italy by 4–2 on penalties.

The same year they managed to reach the 2021 UEFA Nations League final but lost to France. In the 2022 World Cup, Spain lost to Morocco 3–0 on penalties in the Round of 16.

In the ongoing UEFA Euro 2024 Spain progressed to the Round of 16 after winning all three matches and without conceding a single goal. They beat Georgia in the round of 16 by 4–1. Then they eliminated the hosts Germany in the quarter-finals with a 2–1 win and defeated France in the semi-finals with the same result, qualifying for their fifth European Championships final. La Roja set a new record of 6 consecutive matches undefeated in the European Championships.

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Spain Men's National Football Team Trophies List

Spain is one of eight national teams to have been crowned world champions and have participated in a total of 16 out of 22 FIFA World Cups, qualifying consistently since 1978. They are three-time continental champions and have participated in a total of 12 out of 17 UEFA European Championships. 

From 2008 to 2012, Spain became the only national team to win three consecutive major titles, including two back-to-back European Championships in 2008 and 2012, while becoming the first European team to win a World Cup held outside of Europe in 2010. From 2007 to the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, Spain recorded 35 consecutive undefeated matches.

FIFA World Cup: 2010
UEFA European Championship: 1964, 2008, 2012
UEFA Nations League: 2023
FIFA Confederations Cup - Runners-up: 2013
Olympic Games - Silver medal: 1920

The Euro is one of the biggest platforms for European football players to show their talent. International football tournaments are mostly held before the beginning of a club football season. Players often break down under pressure on the big stage but some of them give their best for their respective nations and attract big money in the summer transfer window. The Euro 2024 is on the verge of conclusion so let's look at the 10 players who can attract big bids in the summer transfer window after Euro 2024.

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Marc Cucurella | Spain

The Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella is proving every doubters wrong with his consistent sensational performances in the UEFA Euro 2024. La Roja reached the final with a brilliant defensive record, conceding just four times in six games, and keeping two clean sheets. Marc Cucurella deserves a lot of credit and he will be hoping to deliver that in the final too. He was struggling in Chelsea after a big-money move from Brighton but it seems like he has found his form back.

Marc Guehi | England

Marc Guehi replaced the injured Harry Maguire ahead of the UEFA Euro 2024. There was not much expectation from the Crystal Palace defender but he has been one of the best players for the Three Lions in the Euro 2024. Gareth Southgate's side have been solid at the back and The 23-year-old has been exceptional with John Stones at the back. After those stellar performances, he will expect some big clubs to fight for him in the summer transfer window.

Fabian Ruiz | Spain

La Roja are in the final of the UEFA Euro 2024 and they have been the best team in the tournament. One of the reasons behind Spain's brilliant run in the tournament is Fabian Ruiz. De la Fuente has been his biggest supporter of Fabian and the PSG midfielder is ruling the midfield in every game. Of all midfielders at the Euro 2024 to have played over 180 minutes, Fabian ranks seventh for completed dribbles per 90 minutes. With three goals and two assists, he has been one of the best players in this year's tournament.

Lamine Yamal | Spain

"What were you doing when you were 16?" Lamine Yamal is asking this question to everyone with his consistent fiery performances. At 16 years old, Lamine Yamal is the youngest player ever to score a goal at a major international tournament. He is making headlines in every game and will play in the Final of the Euro 2024 with Spain. He is a first-team player who starts every game and then comes up with a perfect performance.

Yamal is being compared with Lionel Messi already and may lift his first international title much earlier than the Argentine great. He will be wanted by every football club on the planet in the ongoing summer transfer window, but he will likely remain at his boyhood club Barcelona.

William Saliba | France

William Saliba performed brilliantly for Arsenal in the 2023-24 season and there were high expectations from Saliba before the beginning of the Euro 2024. He didn't disappoint and stood out as one of the best defenders in the tournament. Les Bleus didn't concede a single goal from open play in the five matches before the semi-final, and lots of credit should go to Saliba.

France were pretty wasteful in their attack and paid the price by getting knocked out of the competition in the semi-final against Spain. Saliba is likely to remain at Arsenal but his transfer value will surely go up after this stellar season.

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Arda Guler | Turkey

Arda Guler was injured for almost 90% of the last season but the Real Madrid fans got to see some glimpses which were more than impressive. He showed why he was being called the Turkish Messi before arriving in Madrid. He entered the EURO 2024 with a stunning strike from outside the box against Georgia in the first group-stage game, before becoming one of the best players for his nation in the tournament. The 19-year-old led his side to the quarter-final and after this successful campaign, his price will surely go up in the transfer market but will likely remain in Los Blancos.

Georges Mikautadze | Georgia

Georges Mikautadze is attracting big clubs from Europe already after a sensational campaign with Georgia in the Euro 2024. He netted three times as Georgia qualified for the Round of 16 in their tournament debut, After a huge 2-0 victory over Portugal, they were able to make it further and lots of credit should go to Mikautadze. The 23-year-old has done remarkable things in the tournament and will expect to sign a big club rather than play in the second division in France.

Giorgi Mamardashvili | Georgia

Giorgi Mamardashvili holds this year's record for most saves in the tournament. Georgia also conceded eight times in just four games at EURO 2024 but Mamardashvili made 29 saves during that time. If it wasn't for him, Georgia could have easily been out of the group stage. He is only 23 and plays for Valencia in the La Liga but it will be hard for the club to stop him from signing up for a European Giant. His saves are almost double the number of his nearest competitor (Netherlands' Bart Verbruggen with 17). He may appear in the UEFA Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament as things are going.

Diogo Costa | Portugal

Despite having so many world-class players, Portugal struggled throughout the campaign and got knocked out of the campaign by France in the quarter-final. The only positive from Portugal's campaign was Diogo Costa. He couldn't help Portugal in the penalty shootout of the quarter-final, but his heroics in the round of 16, which saw him save all three of Slovenia's penalties in the shootout, will be fondly remembered for quite some time. Not only that but he pulled off some crucial saves in every game. He currently plays for Porto and is already attracting many big clubs ahead of the upcoming season.

Dani Olmo | Spain

European clubs are already trying to get their hand on Dani Olmo after his magnificent Euro 2024 campaign. He is not only helping his side with his goals and assists but his workrate is unmatchable. The RB Leipzig forward has already scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists in the Euro 2024 for La Roja. With Rodri and Fabian Ruiz in De la Fuente's midfield, Dani Olmo is flying high. He wasn't the first choice and was coming off the bench earlier in the tournament. But after Pedri's injury, he is starting games and giving his best.