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The RheinEnergieStadion will be the focal point as Hungary faces Switzerland in a Group A clash. Hungary, coming off a 3-0 victory against Israel in their last warm-up game, will face a tougher challenge against an experienced Swiss team. Key player for Hungary will be Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai, while Barnsley’s Callum Styles is expected to be fit despite an injury …

Prepare for a thrilling encounter at Olympiastadion as Spain and Croatia face off in the Group B opener. La Furia Roja enters the match in excellent form, having dominated their recent warm-up games with convincing victories over Andorra (5-0) and Northern Ireland (5-1). However, defeating a team led by Luka Modric is a daunting task. Despite the absence of players …

After narrowly defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina in their final warm-up match, Italy is keen to begin their EURO 2024 journey with a strong performance against Albania at Signal Iduna Park. The Azzurri enter the game as favorites, but they need to prove their dominance on the pitch. Unfortunately, Sandro Tonali will be absent due to suspension, and Atalanta’s Giorgio Scalvini …

The Group D opener between Poland and the Netherlands will take place at Volksparkstadion in Hamburg. Poland, under the guidance of Michal Probierz, are entering the match with high spirits after a 3-1 victory over Ukraine, achieved while resting key forward Robert Lewandowski. Lewandowski will be back in the starting lineup against the Dutch, though Aston Villa’s right back Matty …

Slovenia and Denmark will clash at MHPArena in a much-anticipated Group C opener. Both teams had strong performances in the EURO 2024 qualifiers, finishing with equal points. Key players to watch in Matjaz Kek’s Slovenian squad include Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko and Andraz Sporar. Denmark enters the match on a three-game winning streak. The Danish team is well-balanced, with key …

Serbia and England will face off at Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday evening for their first-ever competitive match. Serbia is coming off a strong performance, having defeated Sweden 3-0 in their final warm-up game, despite Jon Dahl Tomasson resting several key players during Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s farewell match. Although Darko Lazovic, Strahinja Erakovic, and Dejan Joveljic are not included, star …

During economic downturns, unexpected trends often reveal consumer behavior shifts. One such trend, the “lipstick index,” was identified by Estée Lauder chairman Leonard Lauder after the September 11, 2001 attacks. He observed that cosmetic sales, especially lipsticks, tend to rise when the economy falters, as women opt for smaller luxury items over more expensive purchases. For instance, U.S. lipstick sales …

Spotify is once again raising its subscription prices, marking the second increase in less than a year. This move comes as streaming media companies face escalating business costs and as consumers grapple with persistent inflation. Starting in July, Spotify’s US customers will see a $1 monthly increase for its ad-free premium plan, which will now cost $11.99 per month. This …