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Who will win Conmebol Copa America 2024?
Who will win Conmebol Copa America 2024?

While a feisty one-month-long tussle continues in Germany as Euro 2024 unravels, an equally exciting tournament is on its way in America.

Time to read 9 min
Published June 20, 2024
Last updated March 7, 2025
A DEVELOPER’S GUIDE: Football API with JAVA
A DEVELOPER’S GUIDE: Football API with JAVA

The Sportmonks API is praised for being one of the most developer-friendly football APIs on the market. The reason is not the immense data set or the API’s speed. No, it is about the option to create requests exactly the way a developer wants to get the response exactly as he/she likes. There are many ways for developers to customise the Football API responses, including using includes, filters, selecting fields, ordering and sorting. Let’s find out how this will look in Java.

Time to read 9 min
Published June 19, 2024
Last updated March 7, 2025
Live blog: Euro 2024
Live blog: Euro 2024

Spain wins record fourth title.

Time to read 15 min
Published June 15, 2024
Last updated March 7, 2025
Road To Germany – Who will win Euro 2024?
Road To Germany – Who will win Euro 2024?

With the 2023–24 league season well past, football fans have their sights set on the horizon, eagerly awaiting the 17th edition of Europe’s premier football competition. Dubbed ‘United by Football’, the one-month-long UEFA Euro 2024 will be held in Germany between June 14 and July 14.

Published June 11, 2024
Last updated June 26, 2024
UEFA EURO 2024 – Six games to look out for.
UEFA EURO 2024 – Six games to look out for.

Tick tock! The countdown to Euro 2024 goes on as the pendulum swings back and forth, with its destination set for June 14. After a gruelling one-year-long qualifying round where 53 teams slugged it out for a participating spot, only twenty-four national teams made the cut.

Published June 10, 2024
Last updated July 5, 2024
What players got left out of Euro 2024? Who are the ones to watch?
What players got left out of Euro 2024? Who are the ones to watch?

Euro 2024, the 17th edition of Europe’s premier football competition, which promises to hold fans spellbound, kicks off this month on June 14. Twenty-four countries will compete for the continent’s coveted prize, the highly sought-after Henri Delaunay Cup.

Published June 6, 2024
Last updated June 13, 2024
The xG Factor: Why Arne Slot is the perfect fit for Liverpool
The xG Factor: Why Arne Slot is the perfect fit for Liverpool

With the season ending in both the English Premier League and the Dutch Eredivisie, the worst kept secret in football was eventually made official as Liverpool announced that the former Feyenoord coach Arne Slot would be the man to take over from the departing Jurgen Klopp as the club’s new head coach. In this blog, we will analyse the xG factor: Why Arne Slot is the perfect fit for Liverpool based on xG data.

Published May 31, 2024
Last updated May 31, 2024
New Format Champions League 2024
New Format Champions League 2024

European club football’s crème de la crème is set to undergo a significant transformation, promising an exciting new era for fans, players, and clubs alike. So, what exactly does the new Champions League format entail, and how will it impact the most beautiful game in the world? Let’s delve into the details.

Time to read 5 min
Published May 29, 2024
Last updated March 6, 2025
EURO 2024 Prediction Game
EURO 2024 Prediction Game

Get ready for the thrilling EURO 2024 tournament, kicking off with the exciting match between Germany and Scotland on June 14th at the Allianz Arena in Munich. This unique competition features 24 nations, divided into six groups of four teams, battling it out over a month for the prestigious title of the best football nation in Europe. To make your experience even more exciting, we invite you to join our exclusive EURO 2024 Prediction Game!

Published May 24, 2024
Last updated March 6, 2025
How-to build a football news website using Sportmonks’ Football API
How-to build a football news website using Sportmonks’ Football API

Welcome to our guide on constructing a football news website using Sportmonks’ Football API. In this detailed walkthrough, we’ll explore the ins and outs of building a platform dedicated to football news, highlighting the essential steps and demonstrating how to leverage our API effectively. Let’s begin the journey of crafting your football news website with Sportmonks’ Football API!

Published May 15, 2024
Last updated December 10, 2024
xG Pricing explained
xG Pricing explained

Yes! xG is finally here and Sportmonks aspires to make xG accessible for everybody. We will explain exactly how the different packages compare to each other in this blog.

Time to read 5 min
Published May 13, 2024
Last updated March 12, 2025
How-to use xG data with Sportmonks’ Football API
How-to use xG data with Sportmonks’ Football API

The hottest statistic in the world of football is xG, and it has arrived in our Football API now! We’ll walk you through the process of leveraging xG data to enhance your football analysis and gain valuable insights into goal-scoring probabilities.

Time to read 5 min
Published May 13, 2024
Last updated March 11, 2025