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Have you heard the news? Check out our News API
Have you heard the news? Check out our News API

Use our exclusive and trustworthy Football News API to add an extra dimension to your application.

Published August 10, 2021
Last updated December 9, 2024
News API: EURO 2020 Final
News API: EURO 2020 Final

After a month, UEFA Euro 2020 – a unique format involving 11 different host countries comes to an end at Wembley with Italy vs. England taking the center stage in the final scheduled for kick-off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, the 11th of July.

Published July 11, 2021
Last updated February 23, 2024
Updated Football Popularity Rankings | Sportmonks
Updated Football Popularity Rankings | Sportmonks

Football Popularity Rankings look at the Twitter reception of Euro teams to reveal who receives the most support and who is under the most fan pressure.

Published July 2, 2021
Last updated May 22, 2023
Euro 2020: Football Popularity Rankings | Sportmonks
Euro 2020: Football Popularity Rankings | Sportmonks

Football Popularity Rankings look at the Twitter reception of Euro teams to reveal who receives the most support and who is under the most fan pressure.

Published June 7, 2021
Last updated November 3, 2023
Home Alone: Football Crowd Data
Home Alone: Football Crowd Data

Playing without crowd in the Premier League. A multi-perspective analysis of the impact of playing behind doors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published March 1, 2021
Last updated August 27, 2021
Football APIs: How to select the right football data provider [2026]
Football APIs: How to select the right football data provider [2026]

In 2025, the demand for real-time, accurate, and flexible football data is higher than ever. Whether you’re developing a livescore app, fantasy football platform, betting site, or sports analytics tool, selecting the right football API provider is crucial for your project’s success. But how do you ensure you choose a reliable, cost-effective, and scalable football data provider? Switching providers later can be a costly and time-consuming process, so making the right decision from the start is essential. This guide will help you navigate the key factors when selecting a football API provider in 2025, ensuring your application gets the best data at the best value.

Time to read 9 min
Published November 18, 2020
Last updated March 26, 2026