With soccer continuing it\u2019s rule over the majority of sports globally, next year promises to bring one of the biggest occasions in the spotlight for \u2018The Beautiful Game\u2019 \u2013 with the return of an international tournament on the horizon as well.
With the Premier League hotting up ahead of the Christmas period, avid viewers of the English domestic division still have their team in mind when it comes to European competition \u2013 with representatives still within qualification distance across the trio of UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below, in no particular order, check out 8 of the most anticipated soccer matches as fans gear up for 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last year\u2019s finale seen Pep Guardiola guide Manchester City to a first European competition victory as part of a historic treble winning season for the Etihad Stadium side, who prevailed past Simone Inzaghi\u2019s Internazionale side via a edge of the box finish from midfield engine, Rodri. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And at the time of publication, defending champions, Manchester City are current betting favorites to win the UEFA Champions League this season, ahead of Bundesliga side, Bayern Munich. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defending champions, Italy of course failed to qualify for the last FIFA World Cup in Qatar last year, despite their EURO 2020 win over England on penalties to lift the cup \u2013 after distinct underdogs at 14\/1 to win the trophy next summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Current betting favorites see Garth Southgate\u2019s England national side emerge as betting favorites wo win UEFA EURO 2024, ahead of former winners and FIFA World Cup finalists, France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Drawing first blood in their Premier League matchup back in October courtesy of a deflected effort from Brazilian forward, Gabrielle Martinelli, all eyes will be on the Etihad Stadium for a hugely-anticipated return fixture between Manchester City and Mikel Arteta\u2019s Arsenal side come March of next year, ahead of what promises to be a tense Premier League run in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As always, La Liga stalwarts and decorated side, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid draw massive viewing figures each season \u2013 with evidence of that prominant in Los Blancos<\/em> 2-1 win against the former through a late winner from English midfield maestro, Jude Bellingham. And next year, all eyes turn to the Santiago Bernabeu in late April, as Madrid take on Blaugrana<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Depsite thumping Erik ten Hag\u2019s side at Old Trafford by three goals to nil earlier this season, defending Premier League champions, Manchester City kick-off a busy March period in 2024 with a return fixture against Manchester United at the Etihad Arena \u2013 which is sure to bring in a host of fans and viewers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bundesliga standouts, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund close out a massive weekend of European football next March \u2013 as BVB <\/em>travel to the Allianz Arena, attempting to avenge a 4-0 throttling by Bayern at the beginning of this month. As ever, with Bundesliga football more accessible than ever, fans are sure to anticipate a massive clash in March of next year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whilst European teams take on each other at UEFA EURO 2024 next summers, sides in South America battle it out to determine the next Copa Am\u00e9rica championships winners, with FIFA World Cup<\/a> winners, Argentina attempting to bring home their whopping 16th tournament win following a 2021 final win over arch-rivals, Brazil.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taking place at the beginning of the year in January, the African Cup of Nations returns to schedule, with defending champions, Senegal attempting to land just their sophomore title after winning the tournament for the first time in their history back in January of last year. Other hopefuls attempting to win the tournament come in the form of Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria, Egypt, and Cote D\u2019Ivore.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Betting on this season\u2019s European cup is available almost globally for avid soccer fans \u2013 particularly with the use of a VeePN<\/a> \u2013 with punting and betting on outright winners as well as a host of other prop bets on offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUEFA EURO 2024<\/strong> Final<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Manchester City vs. Arsenal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
El Clasico<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Manchester City vs. Manchester United<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2024 Copa Am\u00e9rica<\/strong> Final<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2024 African Cup of Nations<\/strong> Final<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n