Euro 2024 Buzz: Andrich Unveils Striking New Style, Walker Energizes as Spirited Cheerleader

Robert Andrich debuted an audacious new hairstyle, while Kyle Walker pivoted his focus during training as the Euro 2024 quarter-finals kicked off.

After a tedious two-day hiatus, Euro 2024 resumed with quarter-final play on Friday. The lineup was tantalizing: Spain versus Germany, and a blockbuster clash between Kylian Mbappe of France and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo.

But what of the digital chatter? Here’s the prime social media fodder from Thursday and Friday at the tournament.

New look? The host nation had already dazzled with their skills on the pitch. Now, Robert Andrich turned heads with a striking hairstyle, perhaps taking a cue from Germany’s away attire for the games. Regrettably, Andrich sat out the initial minutes of Germany’s bout with Spain, starting the game on the bench.

Walker, the cheerleader Kyle Walker paused before training to observe the goalkeepers readying for England’s game against Switzerland. He wasn’t alone; John Stones, his club teammate from Manchester City, joined him, both thoroughly engrossed in the action.

Spanish keepers face the furnace It gets chaotic in the box during set-pieces, with players scrambling to connect with the ball. Spain’s trainers have devised an effective drill to simulate match scenarios for their goalkeepers, though the tugs on their shirts might draw the official’s eye…

The Portuguese swarm Hamburg! A sea of Portuguese fans flooded the streets of Hamburg, buoyed by their team’s win in Frankfurt’s round of 15 penalties. They’re hoping to conjure the spirit of their Euro 2016 triumph when Portugal edged France 1-0 to claim glory.

Rooted in tradition France’s team, studded with well-known players, took a moment to honor their roots. Each player donned the colors of their first club for a special photoshoot, providing fans a sneak peek at the nostalgic affair.

The stakes rise On Tuesday, the Netherlands showcased their finest form at Euro 2024, cruising into the quarter-finals by toppling Romania 3-0. Their fierce competitive nature doesn’t just stay on the field—it spills over into their leisure activities. Nathan Ake flaunted his unorthodox table tennis skills, while tensions flared around the leaderboard in their rec room.