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Hungary and Israel are set to clash at Nagyerdei Stadion in what promises to be one of Saturday’s most thrilling matches. Marco Rossi’s team aims to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat to the Republic of Ireland and is expected to give their all in their final warm-up game before the EURO 2024 opener against Switzerland. Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai …

All eyes will be on Brondby Stadion when Denmark takes on Norway in a highly-anticipated friendly match. Denmark showcased their quality with a 2-1 victory over Sweden, highlighted by Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen’s late goal to clinch the win. With the aim of giving fans another reason to celebrate, coach Kasper Hjulmand is likely to field his strongest lineup …

After a dominant 5-0 victory over Andorra in their recent friendly, Spain aims to give their fans another reason to celebrate as they face Northern Ireland in their final pre-EURO 2024 match. Real Sociedad star Mikel Oyarzabal, who netted a hat-trick against Andorra, is expected to return to the starting lineup, alongside his teammate Robin Le Normand. The Spanish squad …

Expect a vibrant atmosphere at FedEx Field as the United States faces Colombia in a friendly on Saturday evening. This match serves as vital preparation for the USA ahead of their 2024 Copa America opener against Bolivia, and coach Gregg Berhalter is likely to use this opportunity to test a variety of players. Key figures in Berhalter’s squad include Christian …

Belgium aims to build on their 2-0 victory over Montenegro as they face Luxembourg in their final friendly before the EURO 2024 opener. The Red Devils continue to depend on Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne, and Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard is expected to return to the starting lineup after scoring off the bench against Montenegro. Additionally, Atletico Madrid’s Axel …

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to lead the way in reducing interest rates ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve, marking the eurozone as the first major developed economy to ease borrowing costs for businesses and consumers as inflation from the Ukraine conflict begins to wane. ECB President Christine Lagarde, along with other officials, has indicated that a quarter-point …

Global markets climbed on Thursday following a record-breaking performance on Wall Street on Wednesday, driven by excitement around artificial intelligence (AI) technology. European markets saw gains as investors awaited the European Central Bank’s decision, anticipated to cut its key interest rate from the current high of 4%. France’s CAC 40 increased by 0.3% to 8,032.86, Germany’s DAX rose by 1% …

Defending champion Iga Swiatek made a significant stride toward her third consecutive French Open title by defeating American third seed Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-4 in the semi-final on Thursday. This win equaled Swiatek’s longest winning streak on clay. Swiatek, a four-time Grand Slam champion, secured her 11th victory in 12 encounters against Gauff and will compete in the final on …