Category: UEFA EURO 2024

Dutch seek to reignite ‘will to win’ against Euros underdogs Romania

July 1, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Munich (Germany) (AFP) – Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has called upon his side to rediscover their “will to win” ahead of Tuesday’s Euro 2024 last 16 meeting with Romania. Virgil van Dijk shouts during Netherlands’ 3-2 defeat to Austria in…

England beat Slovakia thanks to late goals by Bellingham and Kane

July 1, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

England was on the brink of elimination at Euro 2024 but Jude Bellingham’s stoppage-time bicycle kick and a Harry Kane header early in extra-time took them through to the next round after beating Slovakia.  Jude Bellingham’s equaliser in extra time…

Switzerland stun holders Italy to reach Euro 2024 quarters

July 1, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

A pair of strikes from Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas for Switzerland knocked defending champions Italy out of the European soccer championship after a sloppy, rudderless display by Luciano Spalletti’s side. Switzerland’s midfielder Ruben Vargas (R) celebrates with teammates after…

Euro 2024 at halftime: good vibes, late trains

June 27, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Berlin (AFP) – At the halfway stage of Euro 2024, hosts Germany can look back on an overwhelmingly positive experience so far with even the odd security headache or transport mishap failing to dampen the spirits of millions of joyful fans.…

Spain the standouts as Euro 2024 heads into knockout stage

June 27, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Düsseldorf (Germany) (AFP) – Euro 2024 in Germany moves on to the knockout phase this weekend after a group stage which saw all of the continent’s biggest names advance to the last 16 even if some of the favourites have failed…

Euro 2024: Georgia reach last 16 with historic win, Belgium to face France

June 27, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Georgia secured a historic place in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 after a stunning 2-0 win over Portugal on Wednesday, while Turkey, Belgium, Romania and Slovakia all advanced to the last 16 as the group stage came to an…

Belgium to face France, Ukraine bow out of Euro 2024

June 26, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Stuttgart (Germany) (AFP) – Belgium, Romania and Slovakia qualified for the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Wednesday as war-torn Ukraine were left heartbroken by a thrilling end to Group E. Belgium progressed to the last 16 of Euro 2024 as…

Romania and Slovakia reach last 16 at Euro 2024 after tense draw

June 26, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) – Romania and Slovakia both qualified for the last 16 at Euro 2024 after a tense 1-1 draw in their last Group E game on Wednesday. Romania’s Razvan Marin (L) celebrates scoring against Slovakia © Angelos Tzortzinis / AFP…

France denied top spot in Euros group by Austria after Poland stalemate

June 25, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Berlin (AFP) – France blew the chance to finish first in their group despite Kylian Mbappe scoring his maiden European Championship goal in a 1-1 draw with Poland on Tuesday, as Austria won a thriller against the Netherlands to snatch top…

Belgium aim to emerge top of four-way Group E scrap at Euro 2024

June 25, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Stuttgart (Germany) (AFP) – Belgium head into their final Group E game against Ukraine at Euro 2024 looking to grab top spot in a section where all four teams — including Romania and Slovakia — are level on three points. Kevin…