A Busy Year in Sport: A Recap of 2024’s Top Moments

Football’s Epic Summer

For football fans in England, 2024 has been a bonkers year. Not because of what has happened in domestic football, though. The Three Lions managed to make it to a second consecutive Euros final in July and this time there was real hope that the men’s team would finally bring it home, after so many decades of hurt. Once again, though, they were bridesmaids. Gareth Southgate’s men were beaten narrowly by Spain in July’s final in Berlin and just days later the manager resigned from his position after eight years.

A Summer of Triumph and Disappointment

If the summer wasn’t chaotic enough, we were then treated to the Olympics and Paralympics where nominees Keely Hodgkinson, Alex Yee, and Sarah Storey all struck gold in Paris. And while the Games will not be looked upon as a highly successful one in years to come, there were still a catalogue of magical moments that fans and athletes will hold with them for a lifetime.

Tennis and Cricket

Elsewhere, Carlos Alcaraz defended his Wimbledon title in Tennis, beating Novak Djokovic for the second year running just two months after winning his first French Open title. Both England men’s and women’s cricket teams suffered humiliating exits from the T20 World Cup in what was not the best of years for the sport.

Conclusion

2024 has been a busy year in the world of sports, with numerous highlights and low points. From the excitement of major international competitions to the disappointment of unexpected exits, it’s been a year that will be remembered for a long time.

FAQs

What were the notable moments in 2024’s football season?

The Three Lions made it to a second consecutive Euros final, but were defeated by Spain.
Gareth Southgate resigned as manager of the England men’s team after eight years.

What were the key events in the Olympics and Paralympics?

Nominees Keely Hodgkinson, Alex Yee, and Sarah Storey all struck gold in Paris.
The Games will not be looked upon as a highly successful one in years to come, but there were still many magical moments.

What were the notable moments in tennis and cricket?

Claudio Alcaraz defended his Wimbledon title, beating Novak Djokovic for the second year running.
Both England men’s and women’s cricket teams suffered humiliating exits from the T20 World Cup.