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Yahoo
19-07-2025
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How to watch England U21s vs Germany U21s for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Euro 2025 final today
England take on Germany in tonight's European Under-21 Championship final. Lee Carsley's men are the defending champions, having lifted the title in Georgia back in 2023. CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW ENGLAND U21 VS GERMANY U21 LIVE! Now, they are back in the showpiece finale, taking on a familiar foe. Antonio Di Salvo's side are the only team to have beaten England this tournament, defeating them 2-1 in Group B thanks to Angsar Knauff and Nelson Weiper's strikes. Alex Scott netted what would prove to be a mere consolation. Since then, however, England have come into their own, beating pre-tournament favourites Spain 3-1, and sneaking past the Netherlands 2-1 in the semi-finals. Germany, meanwhile, haven't let up either, outscoring Italy in the last eight before sweeping France to book their place in Bratislava. How to watch England U21s vs Germany U21s for FREE TV channel: Viewers can watch the action for free on Channel 4, with coverage commencing at 7.30pm BST, Kick off is slated for 8pm BST. Live stream: You can also watch the game on Channel 4's website. Live coverage: You can follow all the action with Standard Sport's live blog.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
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Germany U21 coach: Woltemade rumours not to blame for Euros defeat
Germany's Nick Woltemade (L) reacts during the men's Under-21 European championship final soccer match between England and Germany at National football stadium. Robert Nemeti/dpa Germany under-21 national team coach Antonio Di Salvo said that the defeat to England in the U21 Euros final had nothing to do with the speculation about the future of top player Nick Woltemade. "This story was not the reason for the defeat. Nevertheless, it's sad when ahead of a final a transfer rumour is debated more than the actual game," Di Salvo told Sports Illustrated Germany in an interview published on Friday. Advertisement Two days before the final, media reported that Bayern Munich were interested in signing Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart. The forward scored six goals throughout the tournament, but didn't find the target in the final. Germany lost 3-2 to England in extra time. Di Salvo, however, doesn't believe that this open debate could have affected the performance of his team. "Not really." If anything, then it "preoccupied Nick himself." The coach said that Woltemade had told him before the game that talks had been going on in the background for some time and that his mind was only on the final. Advertisement According to recent media reports, Stuttgart have rejected Bayern's first offer for the player. The Bild newspaper said that Stuttgart dismissed the bid shortly after it arrived. It said that Bayern had offered €40 million ($46.7 million) plus €5 million in add-ons. Stuttgart reportedly want much more for Woltemade, who has a contract until 2028. Woltemade, 23, helped Stuttgart win the German Cup last season and won his first two senior caps last month. Bundesliga champions Bayern are looking for reinforcements up front after the exits of Thomas Müller, Leroy Sané and Mathys Tel. They are also without Jamal Musiala for several months due to a fibula and ankle fracture.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
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Di Salvo: Outside noise around Woltemade not the reason for defeat
Germany coach Antonio Di Salvo gestures on the sidelinesduring the men's Under-21 European championship final soccer match between England and Germany at National football stadium. Martin Baumann/TASR/dpa Germany under-21 coach Antonio Di Salvo stressed that the outside noise around their star player Nick Woltemade didn't affect the team as they lost the U21 Euros final against England 3-2 on Saturday. Woltemade is currently under contract at VfB Stuttgart, but his strong performances and stellar rise have attracted the interested of German giants Bayern Munich. Advertisement Ahead of the final, several media reports said that Woltemade has reached an agreement with Bayern should a summer transfer be possible. "First of all, I don't know to what extent it's true or not. But it didn't have any influence because the team didn't deal with it," Di Salvo said after the game. "And Nick, sure, he reads and hears things, but I spoke to him and it was all fine. In the end, the thing is that we got into the game really badly and that was the deciding factor," he added. Di Salvo admitted that the "whole outside noise" wasn't ideal, "but that wasn't the reason why we lost the game." Advertisement Wilson Weiper and Paul Nebel cancelled out England's 2-0 lead from Harvey Elliott and Omari Hutchinson to force extra time. But Jonathan Rowe scored shortly after coming on to give England a 3-2 victory. Nebel said that suggestions that Woltemade's future affected the team were "complete rubbish." "Nick was completely focussed on this game and really wanted to win with us," he said. Di Salvo: 'Football god not on our side' The dramatic game also saw Germany hit the bar twice and Di Salvo said that "the football god was not on our side. The team is sad, but I can't blame them." Advertisement "I'm a very proud coach of a U21 team that has really improved over the last two years, had great team spirit, played great football and touched and moved a lot of people in Germany," the coach said. Defender Tim Oermann said he felt "a lot of emptiness" after the disappointing defeat. "Football is simply a momentum sport. It's been an incredible journey and that's why it's so disappointing," he said. Big hopes for the future The German Football Federation (DFB), however, has confidence in this generation in view of the future of the senior national team. Advertisement "Despite the bitter defeat in the final after extra time, our U21 national team players will benefit from this experience throughout their careers. I am sure that we will see some of them again in the senior national team," DFB sporting director Rudi Völler in a statement from the federation. Coach Di Salvo succeeded in "putting together a real team that is not only highly talented, but also plays with a lot of heart. A team that has also fought through difficult moments," Völler added. Germany senior team coach Julian Nagelsmann followed the game from the stadium. Some players in the squad, such as Woltemade, have already been nominated to the senior squad.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
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Top-scorer Woltemade miss out on Player of Tournament in U21 Euros
It was always going to between Nick Woltemade and Harvey Elliott. The duo have been the standout players in their respective country's success to reach the U21 final. In the end, Elliott wins the Player of the Tournament as he scored his fifth of the tournament for England's opener in a 3-2 success. However, Woltemade still went home with an individual accolade as he finished top-scorer with six goals. England are the only team the Stuttgart player failed to score against in this tournament. He was rested for the group stage fixture against Lee Carsley's team ten days ago. Advertisement Meanwhile, Bayern will now be expected to accelerate their efforts to sign Woltemade. The striker has been publicly linked with the Bavarians since the semi-final win against France, which would clearly upset Antonio Di Salvo as the story dominated German media ahead of the big final. England U21 captain James McAtee and Elliott were linked with Bayer Leverkusen at the start of this summer's transfer window before the Bundesliga side focused on other targets. Die Werkself will still be expected to get a player from the U21 champions as Jarell Quansah's move reached the final stages.
The Sun
28-06-2025
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England vs Germany live stream: How to watch Under-21 Euros final for FREE
ENGLAND and Germany go head-to-head in a blockbuster Under-21 Euros final TONIGHT. The Young Lions are looking to retain their status as European champions after they picked up the title in 2023 with a 1-0 win against Spain. 2 Lee Carsley 's side have knocked out some of the tournament favourites en route to the final, most recently beating the Netherlands 2-1 thanks to a stunning double from Harvey Elliott. But the Young Lions must now overcome a side that has already got the better of them at this year's Euros. Germany beat England during the group stage as goals from Ansgar Knauff and Nelson Weiper secured a 2-1 win. Antonio Di Salvo's side went on to win Group B, and they currently have a 100% record at the tournament. The Germans booked their spot in the final by thrashing France 3-0. The huge final will not be one to miss and SunSport can reveal how you can catch the match without paying a penny! How to watch England vs Germany - U21 Euros final for FREE England vs Germany will be broadcast LIVE on Channel 4. You can live stream the final for FREE via the Channel 4 website/app. Jules Breach, Jermain Defoe and Conor Coady will be in the studio at Slovakia's National Stadium in Bratislava, with Steve Bower and Joe Hart on commentary. Coverage on Channel 4 will begin at 7.30pm BST, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm.
