Euro 2024

Euro 2024: Mbappe v Ronaldo: Real Madrid Galacticos Past & Future Meet
04 Jul

Euro 2024: Mbappe v Ronaldo: Real Madrid Galacticos Past & Future Meet

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Growing up, Kylian Mbappe had pictures of Cristiano Ronaldo on his wall. On Friday, Mbappe will be up against Ronaldo in the flesh. France and Portugal face-off in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. While multiple world-class players will be in action for both sides, it is hard to escape this being a gladiatorial duel between Ronaldo and Mbappe. This is not the first time the two icons have shared a pitch. They met in the 2017-18 Champions League last 16, when Real Madrid comfortably beat Mbappe’s PSG 5-2 on aggregate – on Ronaldo’s way to a fourth and final Champions…
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Toney ‘Annoyed’ At Lack Of Euro 2024 Game Time
04 Jul

Toney ‘Annoyed’ At Lack Of Euro 2024 Game Time

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Ivan Toney admits he was “annoyed” at being brought on during injury time against Slovakia, but insists he will “take my opportunity when I get it”. England striker Toney was sent on for his first appearance of Euro 2024 in the final seconds of the round of 16 match with the Three Lions trailing 1-0. Jude Bellingham’s overhead kick took the game to extra time, before Toney provided the headed assist for Harry Kane’s winner. England manager Gareth Southgate said afterwards that Toney was “disgusted” at being introduced with a minute to go, but the player himself says he is ready to…
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Euro 2024: ‘We Are Not Done’ – Slovenia Ready For Portugal
01 Jul

Euro 2024: ‘We Are Not Done’ – Slovenia Ready For Portugal

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Midfielder Adam Gnezda Cerin says Slovenia are not satisfied with reaching the last 16 at Euro 2024 as they prepare to face Portugal on Monday. A goalless draw against England in their final Group C fixture helped Slovenia advance as one of the four best third-placed teams. It is the first time they have reached the knockout phase of a major competition. “It is a new milestone for the Slovenian national team, for Slovenia in general,” said Gnezda Cerin. “We have our goals and I think tomorrow’s match will be a beautiful evening for everyone to enjoy because these matches…
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Euro 2024: Croatia And Italy Meet In Crucial Group B Finale
24 Jun

Euro 2024: Croatia And Italy Meet In Crucial Group B Finale

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Defending champions Italy face Croatia in Leipzig on Monday with both sides looking to avoid an early exit from Euro 2024. With three points in Group B, the Italians are best placed to reach the last 16. Spain are already through as group winners and Italy will join them as runners-up if they avoid defeat to Croatia. They will be heading home early if they lose and Albania manage to stun Spain in the other game. Croatia, meanwhile, will finish second if they beat Italy and Albania fail to defeat Spain. Draw and the Croatians would be left sweating on…
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Euro 2024: ‘Brave And Ambitious’ Albania Ready For Spain
24 Jun

Euro 2024: ‘Brave And Ambitious’ Albania Ready For Spain

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nderdogs Albania face one of the favourites to win Euro 2024 when they play Spain on Monday but remain “ambitious” as they look to secure a knockout spot for the first time in their history. Spain have already qualified from Group B as winners, while Albania are third with one point. Albania lost to Italy despite scoring the fastest goal in Euros history, but then came from behind to hold Croatia to a 2-2 draw with a dramatic last-gasp equaliser. Manager Sylvinho says his team are “going to go for it” against Spain. He said: “They’re a strong team and…
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Euro 2024: ‘Italy Will Play Spain Like They Are Dressed In Giorgio Armani’
20 Jun

Euro 2024: ‘Italy Will Play Spain Like They Are Dressed In Giorgio Armani’

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Italy manager Luciano Spalletti said his side will play as elegantly as if they were dressed in their Giorgio Armani suits during Thursday’s meeting with Spain – but they are ready to get themselves dirty if required. Both sides won their opening Euro 2024 games, albeit in very different manners. Spain cruised past Croatia 3-0 while reigning European champions Italy fell behind after just 23 seconds of their opening game against Albania, to the quickest goal in Euros history. Italy recovered to win 2-1, but Spalletti insisted his side remained cool and ready to play to their national identity in…
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All Eyes On Munich As Scotland Kick Off Euro 2024
14 Jun

All Eyes On Munich As Scotland Kick Off Euro 2024

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All eyes back in the UK will be on England and Scotland, who are flying the flags for the home nations at this summer’s tournament. Scotland have been drawn in a tough group with hosts Germany, Switzerland and Hungary. They are the lowest-ranked side in the group and will come up against a vociferous home crowd in Munich for the tournament opener. It is just a fourth Euros appearance for Steve Clarke's side but, after a strong qualifying campaign, they will hope to cause an upset. The Scots lost just one of their eight qualifying matches, finishing second in Group A behind…
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EURO 2024: Marcus Rashford, Jordan Henderson Left Out Of Provisional England Squad
21 May

EURO 2024: Marcus Rashford, Jordan Henderson Left Out Of Provisional England Squad

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Marcus Rashford has been left out of Gareth Southgate’s provisional England squad for Euro 2024. The Manchester United forward, 26, has struggled for form this season, scoring seven goals and managing two assists in 33 league appearances. Rashford played in seven England games this season before being left out against Belgium in March and has now been omitted from Southgate’s training squad, which will include about 30 players. There are reports Ajax midfielder Jordan Henderson has not been picked, while Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling has also missed out. The squad is set to be officially confirmed at 14:00 BST on…
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Euro 2024: Groups, Fixture Dates And Who Are Favourites?
27 Mar

Euro 2024: Groups, Fixture Dates And Who Are Favourites?

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The March internationals are over and it won’t be long before the summer comes around and Euro 2024 is upon us. Can Gareth Southgate guide the Three Lions to silverware and will Steve Clarke’s Tartan Army make a statement in a major tournament? These are just three questions avid fans will have, as top European teams jostle for position on the global stage. With the draw having already been made and each team’s potential route to glory established, BBC Sport provides the lowdown on all the key details for Euro 2024. When will the tournament commence? Held in Germany, Euro…
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Euro 2024 Play-Off Finals: Who Is In Them And How Do They Work?
25 Mar

Euro 2024 Play-Off Finals: Who Is In Them And How Do They Work?

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And then there were six. Thursday’s thrilling Euro 2024 play-off semi-finals moved us one step closer to knowing who will take the final three places at Euro 2024. Wales remain among the hopefuls after they thumped Finland 4-1 to keep alive their chances of reaching a third successive tournament. Here is everything you need to know about Tuesday’s play-off finals. What are the fixtures? Twelve teams entered the play-offs based on their performance in the 2022-23 Nations League. That was whittled down to six after Thursday’s semi-finals. Standing between Wales and a place at the Euros is Poland, who thrashed Estonia 5-1 in their semi-final.…
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