Coach Southgate knighted before Euro 2024 semi-final

Coach Gareth Southgate received good news before the Euro 2024 semi-finals - Photo: REUTERS

Before entering the Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands, England coach Gareth Southgate received good news from home.

According to The Telegraph , Mr. Southgate will be knighted by the British Royal Family after returning from Germany. This decision was made right before the Euro 2024 semi-final. Accordingly, Coach Southgate will be knighted whether he and his students win Euro 2024 or not.

In fact, Coach Southgate has been in the running for a knighthood since taking England to the Euro 2020 final. However, the discussion on this issue was put on hold due to Mr. Southgate's tax issues.

To date, for his contributions to English football, coach Gareth Southgate will officially be knighted after Euro 2024.

Despite receiving much criticism, it is undeniable that the Three Lions' performance has improved significantly since Mr. Southgate took charge. England have reached the semi-finals of 3/4 recent major tournaments. In which, they won the runner-up position at Euro 2020.

With this knighthood decision, the 53-year-old strategist will join the ranks of Lewis Hamilton, Alex Ferguson, Andy Murray and Chris Hoy - outstanding figures who have made great contributions to UK sports .

This will be a huge motivation for coach Southgate and the England team to aim for the second consecutive time in the Euro final.

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