The commissioner for Eastern Germany believes the former communist areas of the country are getting behind the home Euro 2024 despite only four matches taking place there. Carsten Schneider, whose job is to promote the east and make sure it receives the same opportunities as the richer west, told dpa that Germany training in the eastern state of Thuringia ahead of the tournament starting on Friday had been a “great sign.” He added: “The unifying power of football is evident throughout the country.” But critics say only four matches in Leipzig – also the only eastern German city where matches w…