Table of contents for 18 June 2024 in MATCH!

THE EARLY DAYS! We know Sesko as a lethal goal grabber, but things could have been very different! His dad was a goalkeeper in his family’s hometown, and he wanted his son to follow in his footsteps and become a goalie, as well! Sesko tried it out but found it too boring, so moved outfield – first to centre-back and then to striker! CAREER SO FAR! Sesko left Slovenia for Austria when he was 16, signing for Red Bull Salzburg! After a couple of years out on loan, he returned ready to be a hit, scoring 16 league goals in 30 games in 2022-23. That form earned him a transfer to RB Leipzig last summer, where he had a sick second half of the season, scoring in each of his…

We introduced you to the all-new F50 in our last issue, and adidas have followed up that massive reveal with another colourway for the cool kicks alongside the Copa and Predators! They’re set to be worn this summer by the likes of Lionel Messi, Florian Wirtz, Linda Caicedo, Lamine Yamal, Rafael Leao and Trinity Rodman! MESSI’S MAGIC POTION! Lionel Messi has launched his own enery drink, called Mas+, with one of the flavours named “Orange d’Or”! If it helps us to play like Leo, we’ll take 100 bottles… VILLA’S CREST CHANGE! Villa have updated their club crest ahead of 2024-25! It’s very similar to the one they used from 2016-2023, but with a new border and ‘Aston Villa’ written in full! ATLETI’S “NEW” LOOK! Talking about club crests, Atletico Madrid…

JUDE BELLINGHAM FACTFILE Country: England Age: 20 Position: Midfielder Bellingham turns 21 years old on the day the Euros knockout rounds start, and he’ll be hoping to celebrate by guiding England into the last 16! At Euro 2020, the baller became the youngest Englishman to play at any major tournament – and in just three years he has developed into a Ballon d’Or candidate. Wow! YOUR SCORE /10 RASMUS HOJLUND FACTFILE Country: Denmark Age: 21 Position: Striker Only four forwards scored more goals in qualifying for the Euros than Hojlund – and they’re four of the best on the planet in Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Romelu Lukaku and Cristiano Ronaldo! That’s a sick selection of strikers to have your name alongside heading into the summer’s tournament! YOUR SCORE /10 LAMINE YAMAL FACTFILE Country: Spain Age: 16 Position: Winger At just 16 years…

EURO 2024 PREVIEWS! MATCH takes a look at some must-watch matches in the Euro 2024 group stage! 1 FAMLIAR FOES! Denmark v England GROUP C Thursday, June 20, 5pm ★ BBC For the second Euros in a row, England are taking on Denmark! They met in the mega tight semi-final showdown at Wembley in 2021, with Harry Kane’s extra-time winner sending The Three Lions into the final. Those memories will come flooding back when they meet again this fortnight! 2 MEGA NATIONS MEETING! Spain v Italy GROUP B Thursday, June 20, 8pm ★ ITV Spain v Italy is easily one of the most mouthwatering games of the group stage! Just like Denmark and England, these two mega nations met in the semi-finals at Euro 2020, with Italy edging through after…

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ONE TO WATCH! Lionel Messi, Argentina Even though the footy legend turns 37 years old this fortnight, he’s still churning out quality performances in the MLS with Inter Miami. This could be his last major international tourno! TALKING POINT! Reigning champions Argentina have been on a bit of a trophy sweep in recent years, winning the 2021 Copa America, 2022 Finalissima and 2022 World Cup! However, the last time the Copa America was held on American soil, in 2016, they lost in the final…to group rivals Chile! STAT ATTACK! 14 No current player has more all-time Copa America goals than Chile striker Eduardo Vargas! 40 Peru captain Paolo Guerrero is looking to become the tourno’s oldest-ever scorer at 40 years old! 49 Canada are 49th in the world rankings –…

Real Madrid Home Shirt 2024-25 It's smart. It's classy. It's a winner! The new Real Madrid home shirt is bound to go down well with fans of the European champions, especially once they see Kylian Mbappe in it! The subtle pattern across the front is the repeated RM initials! Price: £80 adidas.co.uk Tottenham Home Shirt 2024-25 There is something very 2005-06 about Tottenham's new home shirt! If you don't know what we mean, check out their shirt from that year and you'll see the likeness. We're mainly talking about the navy down the sleeves and sides! Price: £85 shop.tottenhamhotspur.com Newcastle Home Shirt 2024-25 Newcastle and adidas are back together after 14 years apart – and this is the result of their new partnership! It draws inspiration from the classic 2002-03…

ANTONIO SILVA BENFICA Age: 20 Position: Centre-back Arne Slot is rumoured to be keen on bolstering his defence by signing Silva, although Man. United are also keen! The 20-year-old centre-back has been mega impressive for Benfica, but has a massive £85 million release clause! WATCH HIM Georgia v Portugal Group F Wednesday, June 26 8pm, ITV MARTIN ZUBIMENDI REAL SOCIEDAD Age: 25 Position: Def. midfielder After just missing out on the PL title, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has already turned his attention to next season and has Zubimendi as his top target! The DM could be the ideal long-term replacement for Thomas Partey! WATCH HIM Albania v Spain Group B Monday, June 24 8pm, BBC JEREMIE FRIMPONG BAYER LEVERKUSEN Age: 23 Position: Right wing-back Man. United, Arsenal and Real Madrid…

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COPA AMERICA PREVIEWS! MATCH takes a look at five of the standout crunch clashes of the Copa America groups! 1 THE OPENER! Argentina v Canada GROUP A Friday, June 21, 1am ★ Premier Sports The 2024 Copa America kicks off at Atlanta United’s jaw-dropping Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with the first-of-its-kind 360-degree video screens the perfect way for fans to watch repeats of Lionel Messi’s tekkers. The opening ceremony is bound to be off the charts, too! 2 MIDFIELD BATTLE! Mexico v Ecuador GROUP B Monday, July 1, 1am ★ Premier Sports Group B’s top spot looks likely to be a direct showdown between Mexico and Ecuador – and we think this match could be won in midfield! West Ham’s Edson Alvarez comes up against Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo in a familiar Premier…

FOOTY MAZE Which forward is going to reach the Euros Golden Boot first? ODD ONE OUT! Which of these 2024 Copa America nations has never reached the tourno’s final? CRAZY KIT Which country wore this wacky goalkeeper shirt at the 1988 Euros? BOOT SPOTTER! Tick the quality boot brand that Netherlands’ Nathan Ake wears! ACE ACTIVITY WORDSEARCH Find 30 stars who have scored in a Euros semi-final or final! Alba Balotelli Bonucci Boral Charisteas Chiesa Damsgaard Dellas Eder Griezmann Guiza Henry Kane Klose Lahm Maniche Mata Morata Nani Ozil Ronaldo Semih Shaw Shearer Silva Torres Trezeguet Wiltord Xavi Zidane MY SCORE /34 ANSWERS Footy Maze: A. Harry Kane. Odd One Out: Ecuador. Crazy Kit: England. Boot Spotter: Nike Phantom. Wordsearch: See right.…