Joe Mewis
For more than a decade Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor, with stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others. He is the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team.
Latest articles by Joe Mewis
![BBC presenter Gary Lineker](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6nS83mu3RZCuWemjgVYkZ4-320-80.jpg)
Gary Lineker BBC snub as questions raise over MOTD host's future
By Joe Mewis published
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has 12 months remaining on his BBC contract
![France coach Didier Deschamps at Euro 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XZjzhs8FNPtTXobsK96w3Z-320-80.jpg)
France make key decision on Didier Deschamps’ future, as Zinedine Zidane vies for manager’s job
By Joe Mewis published
Didier Deschamps' France side crashed out of Euro 2024 at the semi-final stage on Tuesday evening
![England take on the Netherlands in Dortmund with a place in the Euro 2024 final against Spain on the line Gary Neville is part of ITV's team for tonight's clash Who are the ITV commentators and pundits for England vs Netherlands?](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d4YDAYFWSMUPDcD9qkcQoD-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Who are the ITV commentators and pundits for England vs Netherlands?
By Joe Mewis published
England take on the Netherlands in Dortmund with a place in the Euro 2024 final against Spain on the line
![England take on the Netherlands in Dortmund for a place in the Euro 2024 final Who is the referee and VAR for England vs Netherlands?](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m7qyhxFiX7WD7SLADFgY66-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Who is the referee and VAR for England vs Netherlands?
By Joe Mewis published
England are bidding to reach a second consecutive European Championship final - but who will be officiating the action?
![Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gy9YhdtLK7gLPx8SwHASLW-320-80.jpg)
Manchester City have identified Spain superstar as replacement for outgoing Kevin De Bruyne: report
By Joe Mewis published
Manchester City could be ready to step up their interest in one of Euro 2024's best attacking midfielders
![Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal and Liverpool target Nico Williams celebrate their team's win at the end of the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final football match between Spain and France at the Munich Football Arena in Munich on July 9, 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KuoGJYdr8gJa3gQPhaTSA8-320-80.jpg)
Liverpool identify Spain winger as marquee summer signing: report
By Joe Mewis published
Liverpool are said to be interested in landing one of Spain's key attackers this summer
![England boss Gareth Southgate](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MxnxzkYFFRqFoe2i2mesHU-320-80.jpg)
England fans send Euro 2024 selection message to Gareth Southgate as two-thirds demand major change
By Joe Mewis published
England take on the Netherlands in their Euro 2024 semi-final on Wednesday evening with supporters wanting to see a key change
![Spain's Lamine Yamal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/urpKRCbWo7Hiw8smxSrRNK-320-80.jpg)
Adrien Rabiot told to thank Lamine Yamal for teaching him a lesson after pre-match barb backfires
By Joe Mewis published
France were knocked out of Euro 2024 by a Spain side that was inspired by 16-year-old Lamine Yamal’s wonder goal
![Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane celebrate England's first goal against Slovakia at Euro 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m7qyhxFiX7WD7SLADFgY66-320-80.jpg)
'Why would anyone in France be worried about England? Seriously. I am being kind to England by giving them a 40% chance': Former French international says England will LOSE Euro 2024 final against France
By Joe Mewis published
Former France, Chelsea and Arsenal defender William Gallas has not held back in his assessment of England's Euro 2024 chances
![Lamine Yamal of Spain](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WzqMmn8zB4NwCJCCe7FMpb-320-80.jpg)
WATCH: Record set at Euro 2024 that commentator says may NEVER be broken
By Joe Mewis published
One of the best goals of Euro 2024 was also a record-breaking strike in the Spain vs France semi-final
![Kylian Mbappe was unmasked against Spain](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TQXEVv6XTXjEHqGDZVaURN-320-80.jpg)
Why is Kylian Mbappe not wearing his mask for France versus Spain at Euro 2024?
By Joe Mewis published
France captain Kylian Mbappe has been wearing a protective mask after breaking his nose at Euro 2024
![Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oi3tLErFhfypQ8m6yrqLV3-320-80.jpg)
Netherlands preparations for England Euro 2024 semi-final hit by travel chaos
By Joe Mewis published
The Netherlands have had to alter their arrangements just 24 hours before their clash against England
![France captain Kylian Mbappe](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eJGy2XyPgqKyBKAHbwPNnm-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Who is the referee and VAR for Spain vs France?
By Joe Mewis published
The Euro 2024 semi-finals are here, so who will be overseeing Spain vs France?
![Gary Lineker will present the action between Spain vs France](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yjE7pePvbY8PvJrsPQewAg-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Who are the BBC commentators and pundits for Spain vs France?
By Joe Mewis published
The Euro 2024 semi-final are among us with the BBC broadcasting Tuesday night's Spain versus France clash from Munich
![The UEFA Euro 2024 trophy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jUaRiMEFamkJMDrnPCMbJY-320-80.jpg)
Is there a third-place playoff at Euro 2024?
By Joe Mewis published
Four teams remain in the hunt for the Henri Delaunay Trophy, but will the losing semi-finalists meet?
![An exterior view of Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NY6e29fKL5kqiLWM8hvtqL-320-80.jpg)
Arsenal cancel season tickets and ban members in empty seat and touting crackdown
By Joe Mewis published
Arsenal are making moves to ensure that the Emirates Stadium is always full
![Liverpool boss Arne Slot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ts89zGcS5WkGvhR7qzk9qY-320-80.jpg)
Liverpool ready to break wage structure to land Chelsea starlet: report
By Joe Mewis published
Liverpool are said to be closing in on an England youth international
![Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DQptr3pUD4P43mCxqnw8Tf-320-80.jpg)
Manchester United report: Sir Jim Ratcliffe's first signing to be completed in days
By Joe Mewis published
Manchester United are believed to be closing in on the first signing of the Sir Jim Ratcliffe era
![Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JoEM8qZ2Z2wFu2EjChZyH7-320-80.jpg)
Netherlands have the advantage for England Euro 2024 semi-final clash: thanks to past and present in Dortmund
By Joe Mewis published
The Dutch take on Gareth Southgate's England side for a place in the Euro 2024 final on Wednesday evening
![Anthony Taylor in action at Euro 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n6saNz8v6aPJKw6Bm7YfTU-320-80.jpg)
English referee controversy rocks Euro 2024 as hundreds of thousands of Germany fans sign petition
By Joe Mewis published
Germany fans were left fuming after they felt they were denied a late penalty in their quarter-final exit to Spain on Friday
![Brazil forward Endrick celebrates his winner against England back in March](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/68XzbB5xkZ2vLFS2ZQ6z4X-320-80.jpg)
Brazil starlet Endrick's barely believable stat in Copa America exit to Uruguay
By Joe Mewis published
Endrick played all 90 minutes before Brazil were dumped out of the Copa America quarter-finals on penalties by Uruguay
![Jordan Pickford saves Manuel Akanji's penalty as England beat Switzerland in a shootout in their Euro 2024 quater-final](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vjQHGm8jt3Zcdpt3JdoMHY-320-80.jpg)
Jordan Pickford immortalised on club's new shirt, following penalty heroics at Euro 2024
By Joe Mewis published
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford helped the Three Lions reach the Euro 2024 semi-final on Saturday
![Marcelo Bielsa during his time as Leeds United boss](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vLNp4MKno6HTMJJUxNVd6Q-320-80.jpg)
Marcelo Bielsa’s fight for football’s soul continues with brilliant Uruguay press conference
By Joe Mewis published
Former Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has hit out at the commercial side of the game