The Top Football Events for Hungarian Fans to Watch in 2024

Hungarian football fans are in for a treat in 2024, with the upcoming calendar packed with a host of top-class events at club and international level.

The new year features a line-up of mouth-watering events, with several Hungarian players and teams set to grace the grandest stages across the world.

With that in mind, read on as we highlight some of the attention-gripping events that should keep Hungarian fans on the edge of their seats in 2024.

Europa League – Can Dominik Szoboszlai lead Liverpool to the Title?

Dominik Szoboszlai has established himself as a crucial component in Liverpool’s tactical set-up this season, helping the club make progress in several competitions.

The 23-year-old Hungary international has shown his class in the Premier League, notching two goals and three assists to emerge as a driving force in Liverpool’s exceptional early season form.

While Szoboszlai has barely featured for the Reds in the Europa League group stage, manager Jurgen Klopp will likely unleash his big guns during the knockout phase.

He is among a handful of Liverpool stars who can make a significant contribution to the club’s European push, as evidenced by his performances in the Premier League.

The former RB Leipzig man has been a standout performer in Klopp’s revamped midfield and is a perfect fit for the German tactician’s gegenpressing style of play.

Szoboszlai has dazzled with his skill, relentless energy and shooting ability and will undoubtedly play a vital role in Liverpool’s Europa League ambitions.

Europa Conference League – Ferencváros Chasing Unlikely Triumph

Hungarian champions Ferencváros missed the chance to advance to the next phase of the Europa Conference League as group winners after drawing 1-1 with Fiorentina on the final matchday.

The green and whites broke the deadlock three minutes into the second half of the crunch clash through Kristoffer Zachariassen but failed to see out a vital win as Fiorentina snatched a point.

As a consequence of settling for a share of the spoils, Ferencváros are forced to go through a play-off phase to secure a spot in the latter rounds of the Europa Conference League.

They have been paired with Greek heavyweights Olympiacos, who finished third in their Europa League group. The Greek side are favourites with the bookmakers to win the tie.

The two sides have never faced each other in a continental competition, so the magic of the cup could easily sway this one in favour of the Hungarian heavy hitters.

While Ferencvaros face a near-impossible task of lifting the trophy, they will hope to embark on a deep run in their inaugural participation in the tournament.

AFC Champions League – Ronaldo Eyeing More Silverware

While it is ten years since Hungarian midfielder György Sándor played in the Saudi Pro League (SPL), the competition still has plenty of appeal for fans across the country.

The addition of global superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema has made the SPL an intriguing proposition for football fans in Hungary and across the world.

The influx of overseas talent has not only raised the profile of the division but also opened up a wide array of betting opportunities for European fans hoping to keep tabs on their favourite players.

Sports betting in Arab countries has also increased massively, with punters across the region now attracted to the myriad of superstars the division has to offer.

Those bettors will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on the exploits of Ronaldo and Benzema in the AFC Champions League, with their respective teams making it through to the knockout stage.

European Championship – Hungary Aiming to Upset the Odds

England and France are the bookies’ favourites to win the 2024 European Championship, while host nation Germany will be desperate to win the tournament on home turf.

However, Hungary’s exceptional performances in the qualifiers could see them emerge as the dark horses for the competition.

Led by Liverpool maestro Szoboszlai, Hungary sealed a spot at Euro 2024 with an unbeaten record, winning five of their eight qualifier fixtures and settling for a share of the spoils three times.

Hungary will fancy their chances of upsetting the odds in Germany, and fans will expect Szoboszlai to play a central role in their lofty ambitions.

Spain and Portugal are also expected to be competitive in what promises to be one of the most fiercely fought international competitions ever staged.