England tops group despite 0-0 draw with Slovenia
England secured top spot in Group C despite again failing to fire at Euro 2024 as Slovenia also progressed to the knockout stages thanks to a 0-0 draw in Cologne. The Three Lions were already assured of a place in the last 16 but were booed off in Cologne and can expect more criticism after […]
Austria beats Netherlands 3-2 to reach knockout stage of Euro 2024 as group winner ahead of France
Austria produced a hugely impressive performance that will make others take notice at Euro 2024 as they beat the Netherlands to progress to the last 16 as Group D winners. Despite being handed a tough draw with the Dutch and France, Ralf Rangnick’s side won two of their three games to finish top of the […]
France and Poland both score penalties in their 1-1 affair
A masked Kylian Mbappe scored his first Euros goal but France were held to a draw by an already-eliminated Poland to finish second in Group D. France needed all three points in order to seal top spot, but Robert Lewandowski’s 79th-minute penalty cancelled out Mbappe’s spot-kick 11 minutes into the second half. Ralf Rangnick’s Austria […]
Hungary defeats Scotland 0-1 at the last minute to stay alive at Euro 2024
Scotland’s hopes of making the last 16 of Euro 2024 were shattered on Sunday when Hungary’s Kevin Csoboth grabbed a winning goal in the 10th minute of injury time of their Group A clash. Hungary kept up their hopes of making the next round as a best third-placed team. The match was overshadowed by a […]
Germany gets late goal to draw 1-1 with Switzerland to finish top of Euro 2024 group
Germany found a stoppage-time goal from substitute Niclas Füllkrug to draw 1-1 with Switzerland on Sunday and ensure the host nation finished top of its group. Füllkrug rose high in a crowded penalty area to head into the far corner of the net past Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer from a cross by another substitute, David […]
De Bruyne seals Belgium’s 2-0 win over Romania to get Euro 2024 campaign on track
Kevin De Bruyne scored and Belgium got its European Championship campaign up and running after beating Romania 2-0 on Saturday. The No. 3-ranked Belgians shook off the shock of losing to Slovakia in their opening game with a dominant performance in front of the Belgium royal family at Cologne Stadium. Youri Tielemans gave Belgium a […]
Turkey 0-3 Portugal: Selecao seal Group F top spot in calamitous clash
Portugal were gifted two goals, including a remarkable own goal, as Turkey were roundly beaten on Saturday. A 3-0 win in Dortmund secured top spot in Group F, and a favourable last-16 draw, with a game to spare. Silva scored his first goal in a major international tournament in the 21st minute when a cross […]
Pele’s Mom, Celeste Arantes, Dies 18 Months After Legendary Footballer’s Death
Celeste Arantes, mother of Brazilian football icon Pelé, has passed away at the age of 101. The family confirmed her death in a statement released on Friday. Pelé’s eldest son, Edinho, paid tribute to his grandmother on social media, sharing a photo of them together and writing, “Rest in peace, grandma. Arantes gave birth to […]
Netherland 0 v 0 France: VAR rules out a Xavi Simons strike denies Netherlands win
Kylian Mbappé sat proceedings out with his broken nose and France, positive but achingly profligate, showed how much they will need him back. The first goalless draw in this European Championship was not short of scoring opportunities and it must concern Didier Deschamps that, without his talisman, the favourites were ultimately blunt. They could even […]
Ukraine produces stirring 2-1 comeback win against Slovakia at Euro 2024
Ukraine gritted their teeth before roaring back from a goal down to defeat Slovakia and put the cat among the pigeons in Group E at Euro 2024. After being thumped 3-0 by Romania in their opening match of the tournament, Ukraine could have been forgiven for fearing the worst when Ivan Schranz gave Slovakia the […]