The Athstat Advisor — Weekly Round Up

July 12, 2024

Highlights

• Top Rugby News
• Euro Semi-Finals Recap
• 🏆⚽️ Euro 2024 Final Showdown: England vs Spain!
• Investment Round-up — Who’s doing what in the Sports Industry?

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Top Rugby News

Following the conclusion of the 2023/24 United Rugby Championship and as the 2024/25 season nears, we run through the player ins and outs for each club. Read more

England players making the switch to French Top 14 rugby union sides in France have been many of late, and former England and Saracens prop Mako Vunipola is the latest big-name star to take the plunge. The 33-year-old will turn out for newly-promoted Vannes, after he agreed a two-year contract. Vunipola retired from the England national team in January, having won 79 caps. Read more

In the shadow of the Principality Stadium, which will play host to the EPCR Finals Weekend next year, presenters Sarra Elgan and Vincent Pochulu were once again at the helm and joined by Elma Smit as ball drawer and official scrutineer Simon Thomas, partner at Hutchinson Thomas. The Draws were streamed live on EPCRugby.com and EPCR TV, as well as being broadcast on beIN SPORTS in France, SuperSport in South Africa, and FloRugby in the US and Canada. Read more

Epic Euro 2024 Showdown! Spain Stuns Germany in Extra Time Thriller!

What a night in Stuttgart! Spain’s Mikel Merino secures a heart-stopping 2–1 victory with a last-gasp header in extra time! 🌟🔥 Germany’s dreams crushed despite Florian Wirtz’s 89th-minute equalizer! Spain advances to the semis to face France in Munich! 🏆✨

France Triumphs in Penalty Drama! Hernandez the Hero! 🔥

France edges Portugal in a thrilling penalty shootout after a 0–0 draw! Theo Hernandez seals the win, sending France to the Euro 2024 semi-finals against Spain! No fairytale ending for Ronaldo, but what a fight! 🏆⚽️

🎉 England’s Nerve-Wracking Victory! Saka & TAA Shine in Penalty Win!

England triumphs over Switzerland in a thrilling penalty shootout to reach the Euro 2024 semi-finals! 🌟 Saka’s brilliance and TAA’s decisive penalty steal the show after a 1–1 draw!

Dutch Delight! Netherlands Edge Turkey to Reach Euro 2024 Semis!

The Netherlands come from behind to beat Turkey 2–1 in a thrilling quarterfinal! 🌟 Samet Akaydin’s header put Turkey ahead, but two rapid goals secured the Dutch a spot in their first Euros semifinal since 2004!

Watkins’ Last-Minute Magic Sends England to Euro 2024 Final!

England secures a spot in the Euro 2024 final with a dramatic last-minute strike from Ollie Watkins, defeating the Netherlands 2–1! 🌟 Southgate’s squad faces Spain next in Berlin. Can they end the 58-year wait for glory?

🏆⚽️ Euro 2024 Final Showdown: England vs Spain!

Get ready for the Euro 2024 Final this Sunday, July 14 at 3PM EST! England faces Spain in a blockbuster clash for the grand prize. Can Southgate’s men make history against the formidable Spanish side led by young star Lamine Yamal? 🌟 Don’t miss the action!

Investment Round-up — who’s doing what:

• Minister Freeland on Sports Funding, Digital Services Tax : https://www.cpac.ca/headline-politics/episode/minister-freeland-on-sports-funding-digital-services-tax?id=0e237aa1-fea4-4454-bf6d-6f73cc0b18e1
• Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund now open offering a development opportunity for local clubs : https://www.narroginobserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/community-sporting-and-recreation-facilities-fund-now-open-offering-a-development-opportunity-for-local-clubs--c-15250260
• Funding for sports precinct handed over : https://devonport.seafmtas.com.au/local-news/funding-for-sports-precinct-handed-over/
• ‘Support for Sport’ funding for County Roscommon club : https://www.roscommonherald.ie/news/support-for-sport-funding-for-county-roscommon-club_arid-24043.html
• Record €4m in funding for Women in Sport Programme : https://www.sportireland.ie/news/record-eu4m-in-funding-for-women-in-sport-programme
• Hamilton acknowledges ‘I’ve always loved MotoGP’ but rules out immediate Gresini investment : https://www.beinsports.com/en-my/motorsports/articles/hamilton-acknowledges-ive-always-loved-motogp-but-rules-out-immediate-gresini-investment-2024-07-04
• Saudi Arabia is Going All in on Sports : https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/other/saudi-arabia-is-going-all-in-on-sports/ar-BB1ptMxO
• Council knocks it out of the park with £47million investment in sports facilities across Portsmouth : https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/2024/07/05/council-knocks-it-out-of-the-park-with-47million-investment-in-sports-facilities-across-portsmouth/
• Swiss manager plans to provide Nordic clients with sports investments: https://amwatch.com/AMNews/article17251216.ece