Over the past 24 hours, several notable events have unfolded in European sports:
Football (Soccer):
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UEFA Competitions: In the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, AEK Athens secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Levski Sofia, while Celje edged out Slovan Bratislava with a 2-1 win. (livesoccertv.com)
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EFL Cup: In England’s EFL Cup second-round matches, Newcastle United triumphed 3-2 against West Bromwich Albion, Tottenham Hotspur dominated Charlton Athletic with a 5-1 scoreline, and Everton defeated Preston North End 4-0. (skysports.com)
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Scottish Football: Hearts FC advanced to the Conference League’s league phase after a penalty shootout victory over Rapid Vienna, showcasing resilience and teamwork. (ca.sports.yahoo.com)
Cycling:
- Gravel Championships: The 2026 Gravel National and Continental Champions Index highlights the sport’s global expansion, with Erica Magnaldi and Mads Würtz Schmidt clinching European titles. (cyclingnews.com)
Equestrian Sports:
- Showjumping World Championships: Germany secured team gold at the 2026 Showjumping World Championships in Aachen, with individual titles claimed by Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat and Belgium’s Thibeau Spits. (horseandhound.co.uk)
Hockey:
- FIH Hockey World Cup: Co-hosts Netherlands and Belgium are vying for titles in the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, with key fixtures like Germany vs. Australia and Netherlands vs. China taking place. (techradar.com)
Athletics:
- European Championships: A security incident at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham led to transportation delays for fans and athletes. A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of fraud following the event. (abcnews.com)
Highlights:
- 2026 gravel national and continental champions index, Published on Monday, August 24
- All the showjumping World Championships live news as it happens, Published on Sunday, August 23
- How to watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels, schedule, Published on Sunday, August 23
