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Belgium and Slovakia are gearing up for their opening match in Group E of Euro 2024, scheduled for Monday, June 17. Led by Kevin De Bruyne, Belgium is entering the tournament with high hopes of dominating a relatively weaker Group E. Slovakia, on the other hand, is making their third consecutive appearance at the European Football Championship finals. Belgium’s recent …

Substitute Wout Weghorst secured a late victory for the Netherlands with a 2-1 win over Poland on Sunday (Jun 16) in their opening Euro 2024 match. The former Manchester United striker, who made a significant impact at the 2022 World Cup, again showcased his prowess in Hamburg. Poland managed to frustrate their opponents despite missing their injured striker Robert Lewandowski. …

German police shot an axe-wielding man in Hamburg just hours before the Euro 2024 match between the Netherlands and Poland. The incident occurred in the Reeperbahn district, a popular entertainment area in Hamburg’s city center. A police officer was initially attacked by the man, prompting a swift response from security agencies. The area, where nearly 40,000 Dutch fans had gathered, …

Germany crushed a 10-man Scotland 5-1 in the opening match of Euro 2024 in Munich on Friday, launching their campaign with high hopes of clinching a record fourth continental title. Florian Wirtz opened the scoring just 10 minutes in, and Jamal Musiala quickly followed with a powerful finish to double Germany’s lead. “We couldn’t have asked for a better start. …

Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has attributed the team’s poor performance at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 to two key decisions made by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi. His comments followed Pakistan’s elimination from the tournament after the Ireland vs USA match was abandoned due to rain. “Since Mohsin Naqvi became PCB chairman, he has made two major …

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann described Scotland as a formidable opponent that could exploit the pressure on the hosts in Friday’s Euro 2024 opener. However, he sees a strong sense of self-belief and a hunger for success in his team. “Scotland may not have a roster of world stars, but that makes them dangerous. They have very agile players with a …

The professional footballers’ unions of England (PFA) and France (UNFP) brought FIFA to court in Brussels on Thursday, May 13, challenging the scheduling set by the world football governing body, particularly concerning the new Club World Cup in 2025. The unions argue that the expanded Club World Cup, scheduled to take place in the United States in June and July …

Former Roma coach Paulo Fonseca is set to return to Italy as the new head coach of AC Milan, as announced by the Serie A runners-up on Thursday. “Milan’s new coach will be Paulo Fonseca,” stated former Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, representing the club owner, at a press conference. Fonseca, 51, has signed a three-year contract with Milan after his …