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7 terrifying views of the lightning that suspended play during Euro 2024’s Denmark-Germany game

The lightning that suspended play during Denmark-Germany was no joke.

During the 2024 European Championship round-of-16 game between Denmark and Germany in Dortmund on Saturday, an aggressive spat of lightning suspended play for a good while.

The storm produced some of the most awe-striking pictures of lightning near a sporting venue that we’ve seen in a good while, as there was absolutely no safe way for the soccer players involved to continue until the storm passed.

Outside of your typical thunderstorm troubles, hail was also spotted at the event, per the AP.

While play did eventually resume between the two teams, looking at the lightning may give you some goosebumps. Imagine actually being at the soccer match and seeing this in real time.

Here are some views of the lightning that may even spook the most seasoned storm chaser.

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Serbia flew Novak Djokovic in for Euro 2024 as a good-luck charm against Denmark

Novak Djokovic found time for his country during a tough moment of his career.

A torn meniscus at this year’s French Open might threaten the end of Novak Djokovic’s legendary tennis career. However, as Wimbledon nears at the start of next month, Djokovic’s status is still in question, and he doesn’t appear to be stressed about it.

How could he be if he was in attendance at Euro 2024 all the way in Munich?

With Serbia’s tournament chances on the line against Denmark on Tuesday, the country flew in Djokovic, arguably the greatest athlete in the small nation’s history, to try and rally the troops. After Djokovic practiced earlier in the day, further addressing his health for Wimbledon will have to wait for now.

Given Djokovic’s legendary status amongst his countrypeople, having him around is not a bad bet at all:

Barring a win over Denmark with impossible on-paper odds, the Serbians will likely be done in Euro 2024. Having Djokovic around as a good-luck charm really might swing those odds.

Denmark vs. England: How to watch Euro 2024, TV channel, live stream

The Three Lions look to seal a spot in the knockout stage with a win over the Danes

England will look to lock up a spot in the knockout stage when it faces Denmark in a Euro 2024 match on Thursday.

The Three Lions began the tournament with a 1-0 win over Serbia, as Jude Bellingham’s first-half goal was enough to secure victory. The team’s performance has been criticized by fans and media alike, and Gareth Southgate’s side will look for an improved display against the Danish.

Denmark began its tournament with a 1-1 draw against Slovenia, as Christian Eriksen’s goal provided a true feel-good moment following his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.

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That result left England fully in control atop Group C, sitting two points above Denmark and Slovenia and three points ahead of Serbia after one match.

England and Denmark last met in the semifinal of Euro 2020, as Harry Kane’s extra-time goal sent the Three Lions into the final with a 1-0 win.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Denmark vs. England (Euro 2024)

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See which monarchs turned out for Denmark’s Royal Run

Royalty joined the races.

On Monday, May 20, runners across Denmark joined in on the Royal Run races. Royals like Queen Mary and Crown Prince Christian were spotted taking part in the runs.

What is the Royal Run? As Visit Copenhagen explains, Royal Run is an event in cities across Denmark where communities can participate in 1.6, 5, and 10-kilometer races with the Crown Prince’s family.

“Royal Run is for everyone, regardless of fitness and age, who wants to be part of the fun community around the yearly tradition. Crown Prince Frederik and the informal meeting between the royal family and the public are the main attraction and core objectives of the run,” the Visit Copenhagen website says.

See some of the royals who showed up to this year’s Royal Run in the photo gallery below. Check out even more cool runs and marathons here.

2023 Women’s World Cup Knockout Stage Day 3 Recap: Australia, England advance

Australia and England reached the quarterfinals, with the latter needing a penalty shootout to do so

On the third day of knockout stage games at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, two more teams punched their tickets to the next round, while two others got sent packing. The two games that took place were England against Nigeria and Australia versus Denmark, the first of which ended up going to a penalty shootout.

Before we get into the two games, here is your reminder that you can follow all of the World Cup action right here at Pro Soccer Wire! You can get the full TV/streaming schedule, a power ranking of all 16 knockout stage teams, and the rankings in this year’s race for the Golden Boot.

Now, let’s get into the games.

World Cup knockout round power rankings: Evaluating all 16 teams

Evaluating the hopes of the 16 teams left at this World Cup

A World Cup group stage full of surprises has resulted in a truly intriguing set of 16 teams going through to the knockout rounds.

Some favorites have looked the part, but the list of big teams that have underachieved is significantly longer (it’s not just the U.S. women’s national team, folks). A couple of second-tier teams have stepped their game up, while some unheralded sides have shown that while no one was watching, they were making major strides.

The result is a round of 16 where it feels like nearly anything could happen. Could the USWNT join the likes of Germany, Brazil, and Canada in being out? What about the possibility of teams like Jamaica, Morocco, and South Africa getting to the quarterfinals?

It’s been completely unpredictable, so all of these things are distinctly possible. Still, Pro Soccer Wire tried to sort out the likelihood of any one team making a run to the final. Somewhere between their results in this tournament, past track record, and overall talent level, we’ve settled on a power rankings list that everyone everywhere will surely have no problems with.

2023 Women’s World Cup Day 13 Recap: USWNT barely scrapes by

The USWNT barely made it through after a lackluster draw against Portugal

On Day 13 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, there were four games, all of which were crucial in determining which teams would be making it through to the knockout stage. The Netherlands took on Vietnam, Portugal faced off against the USA, Haiti played Denmark, and China battled it out against England.

But before we discuss the games, here is your daily reminder that you can follow the World Cup right here at Pro Soccer Wire! You can find the full TV/streaming schedule, an updated list of the group stage standings, and the rankings in this year’s race for the Golden Boot.

Let’s check out what happened on Day 13.

2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Day 9 Recap: England’s win comes at a cost

The Lionesses defeated Denmark, but star midfielder Keira Walsh was stretchered off

Day 9 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup was a fairly straightforward affair, as three games led to results that many could have predicted beforehand. Argentina faced off against South Africa, England took on Denmark, and China battled it out against Haiti.

But before we take a look at the games, here is your daily reminder that you can keep up with the entire World Cup right here on Pro Soccer Wire! You can check out the full TV/streaming schedule, an updated list of the group stage standings, and the rankings in this year’s race for the Golden Boot.

Now, let’s get into the action from Day 9.

Planning a golf trip to Europe? You might have additional forms to fill out

Plan to play golf in Europe in 2024 or after? You might need to do more digital homework first.

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Planning a golf trip to Europe in 2024? You might need to fill out some new digital paperwork first, even if you’re a U.S. citizen used to traveling about the European Union visa-free.

The official travel site of the EU announced this week that starting in 2024, visitors from more than 60 countries that are visa-exempt will need to apply for entry to 30 countries through the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). The applicable visas will not be physical paperwork, instead being digitally linked to a visitor’s passport.

Notably, the announced program for 2024 does not apply to the Republic of Ireland, probably the most-visited of EU countries for U.S. players on golf trips. (For anyone who was busy beating balls on the range for several years and missed it, popular golf destinations England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are no longer part of the EU and are not part of this new application process.)

U.S. nationals currently don’t need to fill out such an application, but that changes for any trips starting Jan. 1. The EU said ETIAS approval normally will take just a few minutes but can stretch out several days or longer, so it’s best to apply as early as possible to avoid any headaches or missed tee times.

Applications will be provided through an official website and app, and travelers will need to provide their passport information or another document to which visas can be affixed. The application process has not yet opened.

The processing fee is 7 euros, currently less than $8. Children under 18 years old and seniors over 70 can apply for free. Approval allows 90 days in the selected country over a 180-day period, and approval is good for three years or the expiration of the passport to which it is registered, whichever comes first. Parents and legal guardians can apply on behalf of children.

The program is similar to one the U.S. requires of many international visitors through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization.

ETIAS approval also will be required for citizens of Canada, Great Britain, Australia and dozens of other countries. For a complete list of countries whose citizens will need approval, click here for the official announcement, which includes several exemptions.

The counties that will require an ETIAS are listed below, as provided by the official travel site of the European Union:

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland

2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Day 3 Recap: USA, Japan pick up big wins

Japan made a statement, while the USWNT started with a solid win

The biggest day of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup thus far, Day 3 saw four games played, and there were some big names out and about, too. The United States took on Vietnam, Japan played Zambia, England faced off against Haiti, and Denmark battled it out with China PR.

But before we check out the action from Day 3, here’s your daily reminder that you can follow the entire World Cup right here at Pro Soccer Wire! We’ve got it all: the TV/streaming schedule, an updated list of the group stage standings, and the race for the Golden Boot.

Now, let’s see what happened on Day 3.