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
![Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KhT3VgV5XdXFKcrHANXYzW-320-80.jpg)
Chelsea report: Bargain deal for Barcelona starlet nearing completion
By Joe Mewis published
Chelsea's busy summer is set to continue with another young player believed to be on the way in
![Referee Ivan Kruzliak will take charge of Netherlands vs Austria Who is the referee and VAR for Netherlands vs Austria?](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kTUmN39fWsyyXA9Wp7rXKK-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Who is the referee and VAR for Netherlands vs Austria?
By Joe Mewis published
The third and final games in Euro 2024's Group D take place on Tuesday with the Netherlands taking on Austria in Berlin, but Who is the referee and VAR for Netherlands vs Austria?
![Referee Marco Guida will officiate France vs Poland at Euro 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pn2bWd6KjBTV6sLVJQ6wvB-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Who is the referee and VAR for France vs Poland?
By Joe Mewis published
France conclude their Euro 2024 Group D schedule with a clash against already-eliminated Poland on Tuesday
![The Netherlands are looking to top Group D An exciting evening lies ahead in Group D as three teams could finish top of the group - but who are the commentators for Netherlands vs Austria?](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hDqjoxZJWa5rFVx7ekvccU-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Who are the BBC commentators for Netherlands vs Austria?
By Joe Mewis published
An exciting evening lies ahead in Group D as three teams could finish top of the group - but who are the commentators for Netherlands vs Austria?
![Euro 2024: Who are the BBC commentators for France vs Poland?](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WiQoeETPY4kAUyuup7dcN3-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Who are the BBC commentators for France vs Poland?
By Joe Mewis published
Euro 2024's Group D concludes on Tuesday with first place still to be decided - but who are the commentators for France vs Poland
![Dutch legend Frank Rijkaard was the Netherlands boss at Euro 2000](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hfLFnbgXTeKEmB5PxNsrNj-320-80.jpg)
Line-up quiz! Can you name the Netherlands line-up from their Euro 2000 over France?
By Joe Mewis published
Quiz! Our latest quiz goes back to 2000 when the Netherlands beat France 3-2 in Amsterdam
![Former England and Manchester City man Micah Richards](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yADty8moPNHn8xr8s8Legg-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Micah Richards details simple England switch that would unlock their attack
By Joe Mewis published
England take on Slovenia in their final Group C game at Euro 2024 on Tuesday after several days of criticism
![England manager Gareth Southgate and presenter Gary Lineker](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L5yWYLXKpTQfYUcD6GK5pk-320-80.jpg)
'The nation is crying out': Gary Lineker issues England free hit plea
By Joe Mewis published
England take on Slovenia in the final Group C game on Tuesday evening with a place in the last 16 already assured
![German team captain Juergen Klinsmann (up) celebrates with Stefan Kuntz at the end of the Euro96 soccer championship final against the Czech Republic, 30 June 1996. Germany won 2-1 with a golden goal in extra time by Oliver Bierhoff.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KVga4zZR9H3oKweRxo4kgY-320-80.jpg)
‘I messed up by offering to take Germany’s fifth penalty at Euro 96. It was the most pressure I ever felt - and I still have Gareth Southgate's shirt!’
By Joe Mewis published
Former Germany striker Stefan Kuntz has looked back at that fateful Euro 96 penalty shootout
![Gareth Southgate and Trent Alexander-Arnold](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rWkgJuhULAkHjsBE6CRLgK-320-80.jpg)
‘He’s been hung out to dry’ Gary Lineker and Wayne Rooney agree on the England experiment that has gone wrong
By Joe Mewis published
The former England duo want to see changes for the Three Lions' final group game on Tuesday
![mercado libre remote control car delivers the match ball at copa america 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4ZMz8RiEH3xaHxxLmwVyC-320-80.jpg)
WATCH: Copa America wheels out brilliant Euros innovation that's been missing in Germany
By Joe Mewis published
The tiny car was one of our favourite Euro 2020 innovations and it's now headed stateside for Copa America
![Federico Dimarco of Italy throws plastic beer cups off of the pitch during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Croatia and Italy at Football Stadium Leipzig on June 24, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dQfCqwJehLSH4REVJGbAeA-320-80.jpg)
'This cannot continue' Wild celebrations during Croatia vs Italy see cups fly as BBC team get SOAKED in beer
By Joe Mewis published
Luka Modric's second-half goal provided one of the most remarkable moments of Euro 2024 so far
![England have made it through to the last 16 of Euro 2024 ahead of the final group game](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cWV77Mu73ArpjJTKtBjWGU-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: England qualify for last 16 after rivals do them a favour
By Joe Mewis published
England sealed a place in the last 16 at Euro 2024, 22 hours before they were due to kick off their final Group C game
![Former England and Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4roSnjVUA6MFMpZNtpz8oi-320-80.jpg)
'They're grown men' Danny Murphy channels his inner Mark Lawrenson with Italy quip
By Joe Mewis published
It's fair to say Danny Murphy isn't much of a gamer if his latest slice of Euro 2024 co-commentary is anything to go by
![Joe Hart, former English football player, and Kelly Somers, English presenter and journalist, broadcast prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Serbia and England at Arena AufSchalke on June 16, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fmo7Apw2M25kBUT6nGnBii-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Joe Hart responds after everyone says the same thing about his posture
By Joe Mewis published
We should all try to be more like Euro 2024 Joe Hart when it comes to sitting up straight...
![Italy's Nicolo Barella celebrates his goal against Albania](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E3db8XAuALxykrwjZC3n2o-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Who are the BBC commentators for Croatia vs Italy?
By Joe Mewis published
Holders Italy are looking to secure a Euro 2024 last-16 spot in their final Group B game
![Spain have already qualified for the last-16 at Euro 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/an4sV6Bw3Js2MAZWzuFi9i-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Who are the BBC commentators for Albania vs Spain?
By Joe Mewis published
Euro 2024's Group B concludes on Monday night with Albania needing to shock Spain if they are to progress
![Dominik Szoboszlai of Hungary argues with medical support staff as he attempts to pull the stretcher towards teammate Barnabas Varga during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Scotland and Hungary at Stuttgart Arena on June 23, 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany. Dominik Szoboszlai of Hungary poses for a photo after the team's victory whilst wearing the shirt of teammate Barnabas Varga (not pictured), who left the field following an injury, during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Scotland and Hungary at Stuttgart Arena on June 23, 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jB9dTqyPYCSx6PP8eFsSoG-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Hungary issue update on Barnabas Varga condition as UEFA hit back at treatment 'delay' criticism
By Joe Mewis published
Hungary forward Barnabas Varga needed lengthy treatment after colliding with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn
![Euro 2024 last-16: Full fixtures, as things stand: Niclas Fuellkrug of Germany celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Switzerland and Germany at Frankfurt Arena on June 23, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PDwoRcQvAgPCoX3ELpT92b-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024 last-16: Full fixtures, as things stand
By Joe Mewis last updated
Here at the Euro 2024 last-16 full fixtures, as things stand: which sides are in pole position to qualify for the knockout stages?
![Toni Kroos in action for Germany](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DPEjX5LuopQtqB7pv6EujL-320-80.jpg)
Quiz! Can you name every player to have played since 2000 with 40+ appearances for Germany?
By Joe Mewis published
Quiz! We're looking for the most-capped German players of the 21st century
![Scott McTominay celebrates scoring his side's goal against Switzerland at Euro 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Sm7gAANcSGRnWQgNbwE92Z-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: How the four best group stage third-placed teams are decided
By Joe Mewis published
With two rounds of Euro 2024 group stage fixtures in the books, there are a lot of head-scratching permutations to work through...
![Manchester United and Liverpool half-and-half scarf ahead of a game between the two rivals at Old Trafford in April 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ySCzzbibr4qZUUqaw5nnRi-320-80.jpg)
Liverpool and Manchester United transfer target knocks back PSG but La Liga giant lurks: report
By Joe Mewis published
Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester United could be set to go up against each other in the transfer market
![Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, during his time as Leicester City boss](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9KUJ8sVEC5tDEEhPv5fexk-320-80.jpg)
Chelsea confirm signing of 'little Messi', hailed as the 'best Brazilian since Neymar'
By Joe Mewis published
Chelsea have sealed a deal to bring one of South America's most highly-rated young talents to Stamford Bridge