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  • Euro 2024: Germany, Spain book knockout round tickets

    Euro 2024: Germany, Spain book knockout round tickets

    Two teams have secured qualification to the knockout phase of the ongoing Euro 2024 in Germany.

    They are hosts Germany after recording two straight wins over Scotland by 5-1  and Hungary 2-0, whilst Spain defeated Croatia 3-0 and followed it up with a win over the Azurri.

    Riccardo Calafiori’s own goal in the 55th minute proved to be decider for the La Roja of Spain.

    La Roja are now top of Group B with a maximum of six points following their 3-0 win over Croatia.

    They join hosts Germany in the knockout rounds.

    The hosts booked their place with a 2-0 victory over Hungary on Wednesday night.

  • Euro 2024: Kane, Hjulmand score as England, Denmark share spoils

    Euro 2024: Kane, Hjulmand score as England, Denmark share spoils

    The Three Lions of England played a disappointing 1-1 draw with Denmark to put their hopes of making it to the second round of the ongoing Euro 2024 into delay mode.

    Kyle Walker brilliantly bullied Kristiansen off the ball before sending a pass to Harry kane who then fired a shot that beat the Denmark goalie and into the bottom left corner.

    Few minutes after, Dane Forward, Hjulmand latched on to a loose ball near the England box 18 and fired a shot that beat goalkeeper, Pickford for their equalizer.

    All efforts by both sides to add to the tally in the first 45 minutes proved abortive.

    The Three Lions had couple of chances in the second half of the encounter but luck ran against them.

    After winning it’s first game against Serbia, with a slim margin, a win against the Danes would have cemented a passage to the second round but the Three Lions only earned just a point in their second game of group C.

    The Danes have also not helped themselves with the scoreline as they would have to defeat Serbia in their last game to gain passage to the knock out phase.

    Despite the Three Lions of England unconvincing performance so far at the tournament, the Super Computer has tipped them to emerge champions of the competition.

     

     

  • BREAKING: Serbia threaten to quit Euro 2024

    BREAKING: Serbia threaten to quit Euro 2024

    Serbia national football team will quit the ongoing Euro 2024, the Football Association of Serbia (FSS) has threatened organisers of the tournament, Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports FSS to have said Serbia will quit the Euro 2024 if UEFA fails to punish Albania and Croatia for anti-Serb chants made by their fans during their 2-2 draw on Wednesday.

    FSS General Secretary, Jovan Surbatovic made the position of the football association known while speaking to Serbian state broadcaster, RTS.

    According to FSS, both sets of fans chanted “Kill, kill, kill the Serb” in the second half of the Group B match in Hamburg.

    “What happened is scandalous and we will ask UEFA for sanctions, even if it means not continuing the competition.

    “We are sure they will be punished, because (UEFA) has already responded to our appeal to remove the so-called journalist from Albania from the championship,” Surbatovic.

    Recall Serbia and Albania had fined as fans from both countries displayed banners of nationalist maps, external in their opening matches. Serbia were fined £12,250 after fans threw objects during the England match.

    TNG reports Serbia are in Group C of the Euro 2024 and began the tournament with a 1-0 defeat by England on Sunday. They are scheduled to play Slovenia this afternoon.

  • Euro 2024: Spalletti lays out battle plan for Spain

    Euro 2024: Spalletti lays out battle plan for Spain

    Italy coach Luciano Spalletti says they’ll seek to keep the ball against Spain in their next Euros clash.

    Spalletti admits Spain’s attack is a concern in his tactical planning.

    He said: “(Alvaro) Morata is the best running backwards. He’s not lazy. He runs a lot. In terms of metres traveled and speed, his numbers are incredible, also in maintaining speed over long distances, and that allows him to be more direct.

    “The same as (Lamine) Yamal. Spain has two wingers who like one-on-one situations and one of the problems we will encounter is that when we dominate the game we have to make sure we are in the right position for a turnover, because they are deadly if you leave too much  space.”

    Spalletti continued: “The key is to play good football and maintain more possession. Maybe against Spain there are more vertical passes because they don’t wait on the edge of the area. Against Spain we will have to go beyond the defensive line because they are more aggressive and also put pressure on the goalkeeper.

    “Morata presses back passes 20 out of 20 times. Of course: we have the utmost respect for Spain and its players but we should not think that they are better than they really are.”

  • Euro 2024: England’s coach, Gareth Southgate releases squad for Denmark cracker

    Euro 2024: England’s coach, Gareth Southgate releases squad for Denmark cracker

    England manager, Gareth Southgate will name the same set of players that executed the match against Serbia on Denmark today at the ongoing Euro 2024

    Recall that the Three Lions beat Serbia 1-0 in their first game courtesy of Jude Bellingham’s early strike in the encounter.

    Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold started that match in a central midfield role, while Phil Foden was deployed from the left of attack.

    Bukayo Saka played on the right wing while Harry Kane played from the number position.

    Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice will again be handed starring roles in the midfield engine.

    Left-back Luke Shaw will miss the clash as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury.

    England go into the game knowing that a win will confirm their spot in the Round of 16.

  • Euro 2024: Musiala, Gundogan score as Germany beat Hungary 2-0

    Euro 2024: Musiala, Gundogan score as Germany beat Hungary 2-0

    Germany continued their winning start to Euro 2024 after inflicting a 2-0 win over Hungary at the Alianz Arena on Wednesday night.

    Jamal Musiala  impressed throughout and netted midway through the first half to register his name on the scoresheet.

    The Bayern Munich forward drilled a powerful effort inches past the post afterwards, and was later given a standing ovation when he was substituted late in the second half.

    Hungary thought they had  equalised on the stroke of half-time but Roland Sallai’s rebound header was ruled out for a clear offside.

    Upon resumption of second half, Germany extended their lead when former Manchester City player Gundogan was left unmarked to score the second of the night.

    After their dominant 5-1 win over Scotland, Germany were made to work harder for the win here – with Hungary threatening on occasions and defending stubbornly.

    Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai almost reduced the deficit with a curling freekick but goalie, Nueur saved to deny him.

    Szoboszlai came close again in a bright period in the first half but was denied by an excellent block from Jonathan Tah.

    Germany become the first team to qualify for the round of 16 after recording two straight wins against Switzerland and Hungary.

    Hungary would have to record an emphatic win over Scotland to stand a chance of qualifying to the next round via best third place team slot.

  • Euro 2024: Croatia, Albania settle for 2-2 draw

    Euro 2024: Croatia, Albania settle for 2-2 draw

    Europe power horse, Croatia on Wednesday failed to secure maximum points as they settle for share of the spoils with less fancied Albania.
    Forward Klaus Gjasula followed up an own goal with a stoppage-time equaliser as Albania stunned Croatia to secure a 2-2 draw following a breathless Group B encounter in Hamburg.
    Sylvinho’s Red and Black minnows struck the fastest goal in Euros history in their opener against Italy and they made another rapid start here as Qazim Laci squeezed a header home on 11 minutes.
    Few minutes after,  Kristjan Asllani and Rey Manaj both missed good opportunities to double the underdog’s tally.
    Upon resumption of the second half, shaky Croatians  were able to find their rhythm.
    The pressure eventually paid off  with two goals in two minutes as Croatia took the lead.
     Kramaric cut a lovely finish into the bottom corner before a clinical move down the left ended with substitute Gjasula turning an unfortunate ricochet into his own net 14 minutes from time.
    But  Gjasula would redeem himself in the fifth minute of stoppage time as he finished off a flowing move down the left to earn the minnows a priceless point and deny their opponents the maximum points.
    With the result, Albania currently occupy the first position behind Italy and leaders Spain, who both have three points ahead of the top two in Group B facing off on Wednesday evening.
    Croatia sit bottom with a vastly inferior goal difference.
    The last game of the group will see Croatia slug it out with Italy, while Spain will battle Albania next week Monday.
  • Euro 2024: C. Ronaldo sets new record in Portugal’s win over Czech

    Euro 2024: C. Ronaldo sets new record in Portugal’s win over Czech

    Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has set another record in European football.

    On Tuesday night the Al Nassr of Saud Arabia  forward  became only  the first player to feature in six European Championships.

    The 39-year-old started for his country in their 2-1 win over Czech Republic.

    Ronaldo made his debut in European championship in 2004  hosted by his own country when he first appeared for the Portuguese national team.

    Incidentally Ronaldo scored his international goal against Czech Republic.

    Now, 20 years later, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner faced the same team in their opening fixture of this year’s championship.

    Since his debut, Ronaldo has played in every subsequent Portugal team since – 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020 (played in 2021 due to COVID-19) and now 2024.

    With 14 Euros goals, the Al-Nassr superstar also holds the record for the most goals by any player in the history of the competition.

  • Euro 2024: Turkey beat debutant Georgia 3-1 in group F opener

    Euro 2024: Turkey beat debutant Georgia 3-1 in group F opener

    Turkey on Tuesday evening defeated debutant Georgia by 3-1 in group F opener.

    The Georgians made the first half of the encounter very compelling when youngster, Mikautadze cancelled out Muldur’s 25th minute goal.

    Mikautadze latched on to a through pass from the right flank turned and slotted the ball past the Turkish goalie on 32nd minute of the encounter.

    Upon resumption of the second half, Turkey ripped Georgia apart by scoring two more goals to send their fans into frenzy.

    Turkish player Guler latched on to a loose ball near the Georgian box 18 and fired a shot that beat the opponent’s goalie for their second goal.

    After winning a third consecutive corner, Georgia in a bid to equalize had all their players inside the Turkish  box 18  including their goalkeeper, however, luck ran out when they got dispossed and forward, Akturkoglu of Turkey  raced forward to tap into an open net for their third on the night.

     

  • Euro 2024: UEFA set to sanction Serbia over fans’ unruly behaviour

    Euro 2024: UEFA set to sanction Serbia over fans’ unruly behaviour

    UEFA has launched disciplinary proceedings against the Football Association of Serbia (FSS) over alleged inappropriate behaviour by its fans after the country’s Euro 2024 match against England.

    Some of the charges against the FSS include “throwing of objects” and “transmitting a provocative message unfit for a sports event”, the European football body said in a statement.

    According to UEFA’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) a decision will be arrived at in due course.

    Meanwhile, Kosovo and Serbia filed complaints against each other with UEFA over the same match.

    Serbia said a Kosovo journalist allegedly made an Albanian nationalist sign while the Kosovo Football Federation (FFK) complained over what it called “racist messages” from Serbia fans.

    Serbia fans displayed “flags, slogans and chants… with political, chauvinistic and racist messages against Kosovo”, an FFK statement said.

    “The unhindered display of such messages… at a big event like Euro 2024 is senseless and absurd,” it said and called for strict disciplinary measures against its Serbian peer, labelling it a “repeat offender”.

    Both Kosovo and Serbia said that the incidents occurred before and during the Euro 2024 match between Serbia and England on Sunday, which England won 1-0.

    Recall that ties between the two Balkan neighbours are very tense and it often spill over into the sporting world especially football.

    A decade after the war between Kosovo independence-seeking ethnic Albanian rebels and Serbian forces — that killed around 13,000 people, mostly ethnic Albanians — Pristina declared independence from Belgrade in 2008.

    However, Serbia still does not recognise the move that was accepted by around 100 countries.

    Despite Serbia’s lobbying against its admittance, Kosovo became a full-fledged member of UEFA and FIFA in 2016.

    But Kosovo didn’t  qualify for Euro 2024.