As Euro 2024 approaches, football fans worldwide are gearing up to support their favourite Premier League stars on the international stage.
But one thing often stands between fans and their enthusiastic cheers: the tricky task of pronouncing some players’ names correctly.
The Premier League has come to the rescue with a fun and educational video, where players themselves share the proper pronunciations of their names. This initiative aims to help fans avoid the awkward moments of mispronouncing names like Szoboszlai, Mykhailo, Verbruggen, Guehi, and Kiwior.
Remember the first time you tried to say “Szoboszlai” out loud? How about “Mykhailo”? Chances are, you stumbled a bit. The good news is you’re not alone. Many fans have struggled with these names, turning them into unintentional tongue twisters. But with a little help from the players, you can now cheer with confidence.
Here are some names that might have tripped you up before, but with this handy guide, you’ll be a pro in no time:
Check out Premier League’s official channels to watch the video and get your pronunciation game on point.
After all, part of being a true football fan is knowing your heroes by name—and saying them right!
How to pronounce your favourite Premier League stars’ names as they head to Euro 2024 🗣️#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/iPK4nh9KZS
— Premier League (@premierleague) June 13, 2024