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The Euro 2024 last 16 is in the books and we've got a full recap of the whole bloody thing for you.

England got past Slovakia by the skin of their teeth thanks to a last minute "bicycle kick" from who else but Jude Bellingham.

In one of the most incredible displays from a player of all time (for the wrong reasons), Cristiano Ronaldo seemed to finally come to the realisation, that maybe he is human after all?

Hosts Germany go through to the next round after seeing off Denmark in the middle of a biblical thunderstorm.

France continued to find a way through despite not being able to actually put the ball in the net, as Belgiums Golden Generation crash out one more time.

In a Dark Horse Off, Turkey managed to beat confirmed fraud Ralf Ragnick, and goalscorer Demiral celebrated in controversial fashion.

We also run through every other team/game and take glance at the Euros fantasy leaderboard, where we have a long long way still to go.

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tIn today's preview of this week's BONUS episode, we're taking a look back at the last set of games from during the week.

Turkey and Czechia played out a high tension (possibly political?) battle for the ages as Turkey managed to get the win and go through, but not before the most cards shown in a single Euros game in history.

A historic win for Georgia over Portugual see's them enter the last 16 in their first ever tournament. And it's all down to some kind words from Cristiano Ronaldo to a certain boy he met a long long time ago, Kvaratskhelia

Ralf Rangnick's Austria continue to run rings around every team they come up against, this time securing a famous win over a headband donning Memphis Depay's Netherlands.

England top their group unbeaten to get to the round of 16, but it has been a struggle to watch on the field. This has led to the English media trying to spice things up off the pitch any way they can.

We also take a look back at some of our favourite 'other' moments from the group stage that we might have missed along the way

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As the Euros group stage comes to a conclusion some teams are out and some are still fighting for survival.

Scotland are officially out as their bad start turned into a bad run. That makes it 12 tournaments without escaping the group stage for the Scots, 13th times the charm lads!

Cristiano Ronaldo entered his giving era as he opted for an easy assist rather than a difficult goal as Portugal trounced Turkey who showed their true colours.

No one has been more critical of England's campaign than the English media, and now it's time for Harry Kane and Declan Rice to fire back at a certain crisp flogger.

It's shaping up to be a tournament to forget for Romelu Lukaku as he had another goal disallowed, but despite that Belgium are looking  a little better game by game. Could they? Surely not.

Finally we take stock of our rein-less Euros fantasy team as we sink to the bottom of our own league once again.

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It's games games games as the Euro's group stage rolls on, and we've done our best to recap all of the biggest and best stories so far.

Our mortal enemy Romelu Lukaku had a bit of a disaster class as Belgium lost their first game to Slovakia, and even though luck was not on Big Rom's side, there were some hints that he still could have done more.

Another disappointing display from England as they drew 1-1 with Denmark. The Trent in midfield experiment continues, as does Foden at left wing, but what else can Gareth Southgate possibly do while missing his main man?

Former dark horse regulars Turkey have maybe won us over after all this time, thanks to a wonder strike from starboy Arda Guler

On the rest of the episode available for Ultra's only over on our Patreon, we also talk about France getting off to a not so impressive start, and how some people thought Mbappé had his broken nose coming over some political comments, and all the rest of the games throughout the group stage so far. We also take a glance at our Euro's fantasy table and take a gander at some dreaded SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS.

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The Euros are well and truly underway and we've done our best to round up the group stage so far!

In probably the most anticipated debut of the tournament for our listeners, England had their first game against Serbia, and apart from a brief few moments of brilliance from Jude Bellingham, it was a shakey game that England were lucky to win in the end.

Has Gareth Southgate's tinkering gone too far with his team selection? Is the Trent at midfield experiment over?

Spain broke free from their Tiki Taka shackles and ran at an againg Croatian team, winning 3-0 in the process.

Italy and Netherlands managed wins in their games, but are either of them looking like they can get by champions elect Germany?

Why does Ian Maatsen only have one pair of boots?

And finally, a brief look at our official No Nonsense Euro's fantasy table where we've gotten off to a poor start.

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Euro 2024 start off with a 5-1 victory for hosts Germany. Scotland brought some 200,000 fans to Munich which only made it uncomfortably reminiscent of Ireland's disastrous 2012 European championships.

Toni Kroos, returned to the international side since March, completed 99 percent of his passes as we ask is there any way to stop the metronome behind the German Mannschaft.

Matts Hummel's summer from hell continues as he criticizes managerial decisions from both his club and country bosses, naturally in an Italian newspaper.

We also have a rare email where Cathal gets called out on his football AND political knowledge. 

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The 2024 Euro's is upon us! Join us as we take a look at all of the contenders, the starboys and the just happy to be there's!

• Will Deschamps solidify his legacy with another French tournament win?
• Are England doomed to disappoint?
• What is the latest fall out behind the scenes in the Belgium camp?
• Are Turkey the dark horses once again despite never actually impressing?

All this and more!

*APOLOGIES FOR THE AUDIO ISSUES, WILL BE BACK TO CRYSTAL CLEAR AUDIO HONEY FROM NEXT EPISODE ON!

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As part of our latest ULTRAS ONLY bonus episode on Patreon, before we enter in to Euros 2024, we had some international friendlies and a potential international incident to ease us in.

John O'Shea is still managing Ireland, and they are somehow winning games now as they beat Hungary 2-1 in a quarter full Aviva stadium, but does it really matter?

Some breaking news from the past as it turns out Man City is bringing the Premier League to court for totally unrelated reasons to the massive list of charges they are curerntly under investigation for. That damn majority at it again!

Gareth Southgate announced his final squads for the Euro's and England's most confusing group chat members such as Jack Grealish and James Maddison are nowhere to be seen.

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The last Champions League as we know it came to an end in familiar fashion, with Real Madrid lifting the trophy as a heartbroken Marco Reus, Mats Hummels and Borussia Dortmund looked on.

We go through the game Füllkrug chance by agonising Füllkrug chance, as Dortmund fought valiently until it was time for Madrid to do what they do.

The new Zidane, Jude Bellingham caps a very impressive first season at Los Blancos, but not enough to win the Balon Dor if Rio Ferdinand has anything to say about it.

Just before the final, in dangerous new territory for football, Dortmund unveiled their latest sponsorship deal with Germany's finest arms dealers, Rheinmetall.

We also ponder what life looks like for Kylian Mbappé as his transfer to Real Madrid is mercifully confirmed after 7 drawn out years of will he won't he rumours.

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On the latest No Nonsense Ultra's Only Preview..

Olympiacos FC had one of the greatest nights in their 100 year history as they became the first Greek team to win a European trophy after beating Fiorentina in extra time to win the Conference League. Further solidifying the Conference League as one of the best things going in football, giving clubs that otherwise never would have these nights, moments they'll never forget.

Jose Mourinho is off to Fenerbache in a match that could be made in Heaven for the man who loves controversy and scandal.

Enzo Maresca was confirmed as Chelsea's new manager, and he has exactly as much hair as you think he does.

On the rest of the episode available on our Patreon, we also offer up a preview of the Champions League final between Dortmund and Madrid, with some of our patented 'ABSOLUTES' and we also discover what Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been up to since retiring.

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