Euro 2024 Social Round-Up: Mourinho And Ferguson Reunite, Pickford's Quiz Time, Pavard Turns Photographer

Euro 2024 hosts Germany started their campaign with a dominant 5-1 victory over Scotland on Friday. Goals from Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, Emre Can, and Niclas Fullkrug secured the win at the Allianz Arena. While the match was thrilling, social media also buzzed with activity. Here are some of the highlights.

Jose Mourinho and Alex Ferguson, known for their historic rivalry, were seen together in the stands in Munich. Despite Scotland's heavy defeat, it was interesting to see these two football legends sharing a moment. Their thoughts on Scotland's performance remain unknown, but they likely had high praise for Germany.

Franz Beckenbauer, who passed away in January, was honoured before the match. His wife Heidi led a tribute alongside former captains Jürgen Klinsmann and Bernard Dietz. The ceremony paid homage to one of Germany's football legends.

Moral Support

Nathan Patterson, unable to play due to injury, travelled to Germany to support his Scottish teammates. Despite his presence, Scotland suffered a heavy defeat. Patterson will need to provide significant moral support following their loss.

Pickford Gets Quizzed

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford answered fan questions ahead of England's opener against Serbia. He shared insights on handling pressure and mentioned former England goalkeeper Joe Hart as an inspiration.

Young Guns Exciting Schweinsteiger

Bastian Schweinsteiger, a key player in Germany's 2014 World Cup win, shared his excitement about young talents at Euro 2024. He highlighted Florian Wirtz, Cole Palmer, and Rafael Leao as players to watch. Wirtz impressed in Germany's win over Scotland.

Picture Perfect

Olivier Giroud is known for his striking looks and is often a favourite subject for photographers. During a press conference, teammate Benjamin Pavard took the opportunity to snap a candid shot of Giroud, capturing a playful moment.