The countdown to Euro 2024 is ticking. The qualifiers begin on 23 March with Kazakhstan against Slovenia. These will be the first international matches after the World Cup, which was attractive in sporting terms but controversial in Europe. Qatar benefits from football for its political goals. We should do the same.
The 2024 European Championship being in the heart of Europe offers the ideal opportunity to do so. Germany welcomes the continent and seeks to defend it with the common achievements that make it strong. The tournament obliges us to put football back in the spotlight. Fans want a purity and simplicity that goes back to the essentials: play, sport, fun, togetherness. One ball, one team, clear rules.
