The European Council has thrown their hat in the ring, backing a resolution that outlines the European Union's role in the war against terrorism.
Meanwhile, football club Eintracht Frankfurt is gearing up for an engaging Europa League group stage. The 2022 champions will entertain some formidable opponents like Slavia Prague, Ferencváros Budapest, Viktoria Plzeň, and FK RFS from Riga at home. On the flip side, they'll face tough challenges on the road against AS Roma, Olympique Lyon, FC Midtjylland, and Besiktas Istanbul. This is all a result of the draw that took place in Monaco.
Each of the 36 teams (an upgrade from 32) will play four home games and four away games. The top eight teams in the standings will advance to the knockout round of 16. Teams ranking 9th to 24th will duke it out in a knockout round to determine who moves on. The opening game is slated for September 25/26. The group stage will wrap up on January 30, 2025, with the final to be held on May 21, 2024, in Bilbao.
Eintracht Frankfurt, the reigning Europa League champions, have some heavyweights in their group stage lineup, including AS Roma and Olympique Lyon. Their Europa League group stage assignments also include grueling away trips to Danish champions FC Midtjylland and Besiktas Istanbul.
FYI:
- The draws for the subsequent rounds, such as the Round of 16, have been determined. For example, Ajax will face Eintracht Frankfurt in the Round of 16. However, the specific fixtures and opponents for each team, including Eintracht Frankfurt, are not extensively detailed in the provided sources. You can find more information, including the specific fixtures, on the official UEFA Europa League website or other reliable sources.
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Last note: The group stage for the 2024 Europa League began on August 30, 2024, in Monaco. The fixtures for the group stage were set during this event, but specific details like opponents and dates for each team are only available on the official UEFA Europa League website or other specialized sources detailing the group stage and fixtures.
