Euro 2024: Slow-starting defending champ Italy faces Switzerland in first knockout match
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Slow-starting defending champ Italy faces Switzerland in first knockout match

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Defending champion Italy aims to continue its dominance over Switzerland to reach the quarterfinals of the European Championship on Saturday. Here’s what to know about the match: Match facts — Italy has fond memories of playing at Berlin’s Olympiastadion after beating France on penalties in the 2006 World Cup final in its last game in the stadium, where it also defeated Austria 2-1 in the final of the 1936 Olympic Games. — Switzerland players Yann Sommer, Ricardo Rodríguez, Remo Freuler, Noah Okafor, Michel Aebischer, Dan Ndoye, Dennis Zakaria, Silvan Widmer and Xherdan Shaqiri have all played in Italy’s Serie A. — In contrast, defender Federico Dimarco is the only member of Italy’s squad to have played in Switzerland, spending one season at Sion in 2017-18. Team news — Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori is suspended, left back Federico Dimarco is out with an injury, and fellow defender Alessandro Bastoni’s availability is in question.

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Italy to end lengthy World Cup absence when FIFA makes draw for 12 European qualifying groups for 2026 edition
4 weeks ago

Italy to end lengthy World Cup absence when FIFA makes draw for 12 European qualifying groups for 2026 edition

The Hindu  

The last time Italy played at a men’s World Cup, Giorgio Chiellini was bitten by Luis Suárez and minutes later, the four-time champion was dumped out at the group stage by Uruguay. On Friday, more than a decade after that dramatic 2014 World Cup exit in Brazil, Italy sets out toward the 2026 World Cup in North America as a …

Italy on path to end long World Cup absence when FIFA draws 12 European qualifying groups for 2026
4 weeks ago

Italy on path to end long World Cup absence when FIFA draws 12 European qualifying groups for 2026

Hindustan Times  

GENEVA — The last time Italy played at a men’s World Cup, Giorgio Chiellini was bitten by Luis Suárez and minutes later the four-time champion was dumped out at the group stage by Uruguay. HT Image On Friday, more than a decade on from that dramatic 2014 World Cup exit in Brazil, Italy sets out toward the 2026 World Cup …

Italy on path to end long World Cup absence when FIFA draws 12 European qualifying groups for 2026
4 weeks ago

Italy on path to end long World Cup absence when FIFA draws 12 European qualifying groups for 2026

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The last time Italy played at a men’s World Cup, Giorgio Chiellini was bitten by Luis Suárez and minutes later the four-time champion was dumped out at the group stage by Uruguay. On Friday, more than a decade on from that dramatic 2014 World Cup exit in Brazil, Italy sets out toward the 2026 World Cup in North …

Italy vs France LIVE streaming info, UEFA Nations League: When, where to watch ITA vs FRA? Preview; Predicted lineups
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Italy vs France LIVE streaming info, UEFA Nations League: When, where to watch ITA vs FRA? Preview; Predicted lineups

The Hindu  

Italy will host France in the UEFA Nations League 2024-25 League A Group 2 match at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy on Sunday. Having registered four wins and one draw, Italy is currently placed on top of League A Group 2 standings with 13 points from five games. FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES FROM THE ITALY VS FRANCE UEFA NATIONS …

England vs Switzerland, Euro 2024 quarterfinal: All-time head-to-head record ahead of ENG v SUI clash
6 months ago

England vs Switzerland, Euro 2024 quarterfinal: All-time head-to-head record ahead of ENG v SUI clash

The Hindu  

Gareth Southgate’s England take on in-form Switzerland in the quarterfinal of Euro 2024 on Saturday at the Duesseldorf Arena, and the Swiss underlined their credentials by beating defending champions Italy in the last 16. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | ENGLAND VS SWITZERLAND LIVE SCORE, EURO 2024 A couple of weeks ago, England would have relished facing Switzerland -- a team …

UEFA Euro 2024: England vs Switzerland quarterfinal preview, start time
6 months ago

UEFA Euro 2024: England vs Switzerland quarterfinal preview, start time

Al Jazeera  

England head into the quarterfinal against Switzerland under pressure after yet another dire performance. Who : England vs Switzerland : England vs Switzerland What: Euro 2024 quarterfinals Euro 2024 quarterfinals Where: Dusseldorf Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany Dusseldorf Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany When: 6pm local time kickoff on Saturday, July 6 6pm local time kickoff on Saturday, July 6 How to …

Spalletti to remain Italy coach despite Euro 2024 humbling
6 months, 1 week ago

Spalletti to remain Italy coach despite Euro 2024 humbling

The Hindu  

Luciano Spalletti will stay on as Italy coach despite the Azzurri’s humbling elimination from Euro 2024, the country’s football chief said on Sunday. “I’m pragmatic, it’s impossible to resolve problems by abandoning a long-term project or by abandoning the coach and players who have accompanied us in this project,” Gabriele Gravina, head of Italy’s football federation, told reporters. Italy came …

Euro 2024: Switzerland stuns Italy to advance into quarterfinals
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Switzerland stuns Italy to advance into quarterfinals

China Daily  

Team Switzerland celebrate after winning the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy in Berlin, Germany, June 29, 2024. BERLIN -- Ruben Vargas' assist and goal paved the way for Switzerland's 2-0 victory over titleholder Italy in the Euro 2024 last 16 at Berlin Olympia stadium on Saturday. Switzerland controlled possession and pressed Italy onto the …

Euro 2024: Switzerland stuns Italy to advance into quarterfinals
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Switzerland stuns Italy to advance into quarterfinals

China Daily  

Team Switzerland celebrate after winning the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy in Berlin, Germany, June 29, 2024. BERLIN -- Ruben Vargas' assist and goal paved the way for Switzerland's 2-0 victory over titleholder Italy in the Euro 2024 last 16 at Berlin Olympia stadium on Saturday. Switzerland controlled possession and pressed Italy onto the …

Switzerland stuns Italy to reach Euro 2024 quarterfinals
6 months, 1 week ago

Switzerland stuns Italy to reach Euro 2024 quarterfinals

New Indian Express  

By the time Italy responded in the second half, the aggressive Swiss defense was able to deal with it. Coach Murat Yakin’s gameplan worked to perfection and he repaid the faith his federation showed him when there were calls for him to go in November. “I’ll always remember tonight.” All Italy counterpart Luciano Spalletti could do was put his hands …

Euro 2024: Italy's title defence ends in Round of 16 as spirited Switzerland progress
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Italy's title defence ends in Round of 16 as spirited Switzerland progress

India Today  

Italy's hopes of retaining their European Championship title came to a miserable end in the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Saturday after they stumbled to a 2-0 loss to Switzerland, the first time they have exited before the quarter-final stage in 20 years. Italy coach Luciano Spalletti made six changes to his starting line-up, but instead of instilling energy …

Germany beats Denmark 2-0 to advance to Euro 2024 quarterfinals after storm stops play
6 months, 1 week ago

Germany beats Denmark 2-0 to advance to Euro 2024 quarterfinals after storm stops play

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Let that patriotic fervor soar. “We’re going to Berlin,” sang the jubilant Germany fans who were first battered by rain and hail after a thunderstorm that stopped play for 25 minutes, then saw their team benefit from back-to-back video review calls that helped to set up a 2-0 victory in Dortmund. “We’re playing with euphoria, we’re playing …

Switzerland knocks out defending champion Italy and advances to the Euro 2024 quarterfinals
6 months, 1 week ago

Switzerland knocks out defending champion Italy and advances to the Euro 2024 quarterfinals

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Defending champion Italy crashed out of the European Championship after losing to Switzerland 2-0 in the last 16 on Saturday. “I’ll always remember tonight.” All Italy counterpart Luciano Spalletti could do was put his hands out in exasperation on the sideline. Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who had earlier denied Breel Embolo in a one-on-one, produced a flying save …

Euro 2024: Switzerland Dump Defending Champions Italy Out in Ro16
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Switzerland Dump Defending Champions Italy Out in Ro16

News 18  

Switzerland registered a 2-0 win over holders Italy to knock the Azzurri out of the Euro 2024 in the round of 16 encounter on Saturday at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. A new-look Italy, short on star power and without many of the key figures that led them to Euro 2020 glory, offered little in response to Switzerland’s energetic display. We …

Euro 2024: Is Gianluca Mancini, Italy’s centre-back related to former coach Roberto Mancini
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Is Gianluca Mancini, Italy’s centre-back related to former coach Roberto Mancini

The Hindu  

Gianluca Mancini was named in the starting lineup of Italy in its Euro 2024 quarterfinal clash against Switzerland which is to be played in the Olympiastadion Berlin on Saturday. FOLLOW | LIVE: SWITZERLAND VS ITALY EURO 2024 ROUND OF 16 SCORE AND UPDATES Italy finished second in its Group B thanks to a stoppage time goal by Mattia Zaccagni against …

Switzerland defeats holders Italy to reach UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinals
6 months, 1 week ago

Switzerland defeats holders Italy to reach UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinals

Al Jazeera  

In a major upset, Switzerland knocked out Euro 2020 champions Italy 2-0 in their last-16 match in Berlin. Switzerland dumped reigning champions Italy out of Euro 2024 with a stunning 2-0 victory to reach the quarterfinals for the second time in their history. A new-look Italy, short on star power and without many of the key figures that led them …

Euros Hosts Germany Face Denmark After Swiss 'Warning Shot'
6 months, 1 week ago

Euros Hosts Germany Face Denmark After Swiss 'Warning Shot'

News 18  

Euro 2024 hosts Germany come into Saturday’s last 16 clash with Denmark in Dortmund hoping to have learned from Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland, their final group stage match. A Euros and World Cup winner as a player, Berti Vogts coached Germany in that 1992 final and admitted in his column in the RP newspaper on Thursday that his team …

Italy face Swiss test after stumbling into Euros last 16
6 months, 1 week ago

Italy face Swiss test after stumbling into Euros last 16

China Daily  

Italy's Mattia Zaccagni celebrates scoring their first goal against Croatia in a Group B match at Euro 2024 at Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, Germany June 24, 2024. BERLIN - Champions Italy take on Switzerland in the Euro 2024 last 16 on Saturday after making it through the group phase by the skin of their teeth. The Azzurri needed a 98th minute …

Euro 2024: Zaccagni's stoppage-time stunner against Croatia sends Italy through to last 16
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Zaccagni's stoppage-time stunner against Croatia sends Italy through to last 16

The Hindu  

Luka Modric’s 55th minute seemed to send Croatia into the next round but Mattia Zaccagni’s late equaliser ensured defending champions Italy will play Switzerland in the round of 16 Mattia Zaccagni curled home a 98th minute equaliser as defending champions Italy booked a last-16 spot at Euro 2024 on Monday with a 1-1 draw against Croatia, whose tournament hopes were …

Euro 2024: Austria stun Netherlands 3-2 to top Group D, France finish second
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Austria stun Netherlands 3-2 to top Group D, France finish second

India Today  

In a dramatic final matchday of Group D in Euro 2024, Ralf Rangnick's Austria emerged as the unlikely winner. The Netherlands came back twice through Memphis Depay and Cody Gakpo's strikes, but Austria found a late winner in Marcel Sabitzer's 80th-minute strike to clinch a win over the Dutch side for the first time in 34 years. The Netherlands are …

Euro 2024: Italy stuns Croatia, Spain advances with perfect record
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Italy stuns Croatia, Spain advances with perfect record

China Daily  

Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates with coach Luciano Spalletti and Mattia Zaccagni after the match against Croatia of Group B at the Euro 2024 at Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, Germany June 24, 2024. BERLIN -- Mattias Zaccagni's last-grasp 1-1 equalizer against Croatia sent reigning champion Italy through the Euro 2024 group stage while Spain capped a perfect Group B run with 1-0 …

Italy advances at Euro 2024 after Zaccagni equalizer in injury time against Croatia
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Italy advances at Euro 2024 after Zaccagni equalizer in injury time against Croatia

Associated Press  

LEIPZIG, Germany — Italy substitute Mattia Zaccagni scored in the last minute of stoppage time for Italy to advance to the knockout stage of the European Championship after drawing Croatia 1-1 on Monday. Luka Modric’s second-half strike looked like sending Croatia through as the Group B runner-up, but Zaccagni swept a brilliant shot inside the far post in the eighth …

Euro 2024: Switzerland hold Germany to make Round of 16, Scotland knocked out
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Switzerland hold Germany to make Round of 16, Scotland knocked out

India Today  

Hosts Germany came back from a goal down to snatch a 1-1 draw with Switzerland thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Niclas Fuellkrug that sends them into the knockout stage of Euro 2024 as winners of Group A, with the Swiss finishing in second place. Germany's Robert Andrich had a 17th-minute goal ruled out for a foul in the build-up, …

Germany’s Euro 2024 campaign suddenly got much more interesting
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Germany’s Euro 2024 campaign suddenly got much more interesting

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Dan Ndoye opened the scoring for Switzerland in …

Switzerland vs Germany live, Euro 2024: Host nation tops Group A, Swiss qualify second; Major talking points from SUI v GER
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Switzerland vs Germany live, Euro 2024: Host nation tops Group A, Swiss qualify second; Major talking points from SUI v GER

The Hindu  

Germany and Switzerland played out a 1-1 draw in their final Group A match of Euro 2024 at the Frankfurt Arena. Here are the major talking points and stats from the big clash: Neuer’s Euro legacy German Manuel Neuer became the goalkeeper with the most appearances in the history of the European Championships after he was named in the starting …

Euro 2024: Italy and Croatia clash with tournament survival at stake
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Italy and Croatia clash with tournament survival at stake

Associated Press  

LEIPZIG, Germany — Defending champion Italy needs to avoid defeat against neighboring Croatia in their final group game to ensure progress at the European Championship. Here’s what to know about the match: Match facts — Italy has three points after beating Albania 2-1 in its opening game before losing 1-0 to Spain, which is already assured of winning the group. …

Euro 2024: Croatia faces Italy in crunch survival clash
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Croatia faces Italy in crunch survival clash

The Hindu  

Group B was dubbed Euro 2024’s ‘Group of Death’ but while Spain soared through with a game to spare, heavyweights Italy and Croatia meet on June 24 fighting to stay in the competition. “We control our own fate -- that’s a good thing,” said the stopper, who shone at the Qatar World Cup, saving a penalty in a shoot-out against …

Euro 2024: Complete points table after Group E fixtures; Romania, Belgium and Slovakia confirm last 16 berth
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Complete points table after Group E fixtures; Romania, Belgium and Slovakia confirm last 16 berth

The Hindu  

Denmark and Slovenia joined Germany, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, France, England and Netherlands to qualify for the Euro 2024 round of 16. Team Points Matches Played Wins Draws Losses GF GA GD Germany 7 3 2 1 0 8 2 6 Switzerland 5 3 1 2 0 5 3 2 Hungary 3 3 1 0 2 2 5 -3 …

Euro 2024: Germany faces Switzerland with both teams unbeaten and eyeing top spot in Group A
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Germany faces Switzerland with both teams unbeaten and eyeing top spot in Group A

The Hindu  

Germany goes for a third straight win in Group A against a Switzerland team that also is unbeaten. The kick-off in Frankfurt — at the same time as group rivals Hungary and Scotland meet in Stuttgart — is 9 pm local. Here's what to know about the match: Match facts — Both teams impressed in their first games: Germany routed …

Euro 2024: Points to prove, wounded Italy and Croatia face Group B showdown
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Points to prove, wounded Italy and Croatia face Group B showdown

The Hindu  

With wounds to dress and points to prove, Italy and Croatia face each other knowing their Euro 2024 survival is on the line in Monday's decisive Group B match. Italy's chastening 1-0 defeat by a dominant Spain on Thursday and Croatia's 2-2 draw with Albania after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser left both teams anxiously glancing at the table heading into …

Euro 2024: Energized Austria wins and makes Lewandowski’s Poland the first team to get out
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Energized Austria wins and makes Lewandowski’s Poland the first team to get out

The Hindu  

Austria boosted its last-16 hopes at the European Championship by defeating Poland 3-1 on June 21 and eliminating the Poles in the group stage. Robert Lewandowski, who missed Poland's first match against the Netherlands due to an injury, came on in the second half but failed to make an impact, and was booked after just five minutes on the pitch. …

EURO 2024: Nico Williams Runs Riot as Spain Sink Italy 1-0 to Qualify for Last 16
6 months, 2 weeks ago

EURO 2024: Nico Williams Runs Riot as Spain Sink Italy 1-0 to Qualify for Last 16

News 18  

Spain qualified for the last 16 of Euro 2024 with a match to spare on Thursday after beating defending champions Italy 1-0 in a dominant display which ensured that La Roja would go through as Group B winners. Nico Williams was the star for Spain as he ran Napoli right-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo ragged and supplied the cross from which …

Euro 2024: Poland has an option on Lewandowski for must-win game against Austria
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Poland has an option on Lewandowski for must-win game against Austria

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Poland faces Austria on Friday in a game both have targeted as a must-win after losing their European Championship openers, and with a stronger opponent to follow. Here’s what to know about the match: Match facts — When Poland played Austria in their second group game at Euro 2008 the bizarre outcome was criticism by the Polish prime …

Spain vs Italy, Euro 2024: Top three player battles and key match-ups in the crucial Group B Euros clash
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain vs Italy, Euro 2024: Top three player battles and key match-ups in the crucial Group B Euros clash

The Hindu  

Retooled versions of Spain and Italy meet on Thursday in a highly anticipated Euro 2024 Group B encounter between the winners of three of the last four European Championships. READ FULL PREVIEW | New look Spain and Italy meet in battle of play styles Here are the top three player match-ups that could have an impact on the result of …

EURO 2024: What are the matches in the European Championship today?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

EURO 2024: What are the matches in the European Championship today?

The Hindu  

The 17th edition of the European Championship started with a bang as the host, Germany, thrashed Scotland 5-1 in the opening match, at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Following are the matches that are scheduled to be played on June 20: Slovenia vs Serbia - 6:30 PM IST; 3:00 PM local time, 2:00 pm BST Denmark vs England- 9:30 PM …

Euro 2024: Germany cruise into knockouts with 2-0 win over Hungary
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Germany cruise into knockouts with 2-0 win over Hungary

The Hindu  

Ilkay Gundogan set up a goal for Jamal Musiala and then scored himself to give Germany a comfortable 2-0 win over Hungary in Group A on Wednesday that made the host nation the first side to qualify for the knockout stage at Euro 2024. Germany through to the round of 16 🔢#EURO2024pic.twitter.com/tNgBkM4Myv — UEFA EURO 2024 June 19, 2024 Musiala, …

Germany beat Hungary, Albania shock Croatia in Euro 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Germany beat Hungary, Albania shock Croatia in Euro 2024

China Daily  

Jamal Musiala of Germany scores a goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group A match between Germany and Hungary in Stuttgart, Germany on June 19, 2024. BERLIN -- Goals from Jamal Musiala and Ilkay Gundogan helped Germany advance into last 16 after securing the second straight win 2-0 over Hungary while Albania left it late to snatch a 2-2 stalemate …

Euro 2024: Heavyweight rivals Italy and Spain meet for the fifth European Championship in a row
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Heavyweight rivals Italy and Spain meet for the fifth European Championship in a row

Associated Press  

DUSSELDORF, Germany — Defending champion Italy plays Spain on Thursday in one of the most anticipated games at Euro 2024. Team news — Spain defender Aymeric Laporte has resumed training following a muscular issue, leaving coach Luis de la Fuente to declare a fully fit squad for the game. By the numbers — This is this the fifth Euros in …

Euro 2024: Germany vs Hungary predicted lineups, formations
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Germany vs Hungary predicted lineups, formations

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Euro 2024 host Germany will get a better idea of whether its blend of youth and experience can sustain a title challenge when it takes on a Hungary side on Wednesday eager to bounce back from a disappointing result in its Group A opener. FOLLOW | LIVE: GERMANY VS HUNGARY SCORE AND MATCH UPDATES Germany ran riot in a …

Italy vs Albania LIVE: Euro 2024 result and final score from Group B fixture tonight
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Italy vs Albania LIVE: Euro 2024 result and final score from Group B fixture tonight

The Independent  

✕ Close Euro 2024: Who are the favourites? Albania scored the fastest goal in Euros history after Nedim Bajrami collected Dimarco’s throw-in and rifled past Donnarumma within 23 seconds of kick-off. But a determined Azzurri side quickly got one back after Alessandro Bastoni rose highest to thump home a header at the far post, and the comeback was completed within …

Hungary vs Switzerland live: Uefa Euro 2024 Result and final score after late Embolo goal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Hungary vs Switzerland live: Uefa Euro 2024 Result and final score after late Embolo goal

The Independent  

✕ Close Allianz Arena erupts as Germany score first goal of Euro 2024 Switzerland edged out Hungary to secure the ideal start to Euro 2024 in Group A with a 3-1 victory. Earlier, Duah opened the scoring in just his second game for Switzerland, shooting low past goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi off a pass from Aebischer. Varga's diving header in the …

Italy concedes goal after 23 seconds but recovers to beat Albania 2-1 at Euro 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Italy concedes goal after 23 seconds but recovers to beat Albania 2-1 at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — By conceding a goal after just 23 seconds, Italy made the worst possible start to its European Championship title defense. Italy recovered from letting in the quickest goal in the tournament’s 64-year history to beat Albania 2-1 in Dortmund on Saturday in an atmospheric Adriatic derby that immediately threatened an upset. “The scoreline doesn’t reflect the difference …

Euro 2024: Defending champion Italy opens campaign with narrow 2-1 win against Albania
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Defending champion Italy opens campaign with narrow 2-1 win against Albania

The Hindu  

Italy recovered from the shock of conceding the fastest goal ever scored at a European Championship to beat Albania 2-1 on Saturday as Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella ensured the defending champion made a winning start. Tens of thousands of raucous, red-shirted Albania fans had the Dortmund BVB Stadion rocking when Nedim Bajrami blasted home from an angle after 23 …

Italy vs Albania, EURO 2024 highlights in pictures
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Italy vs Albania, EURO 2024 highlights in pictures

The Hindu  

DORTMUND, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy celebrates following the team's victory in the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Italy and Albania at Football Stadium Dortmund on June 15, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. Italian players celebrate after Italy's Nicolo Barella scored his side's second goal during the Group B match between Italy and Albania at the …

Euro 2024: Switzerland sinks Hungary to make strong start
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Switzerland sinks Hungary to make strong start

The Hindu  

Switzerland made a flying start at Euro 2024 as Kwadwo Duah and Michel Aebischer scored their first international goals in a 3-1 win against Hungary on June 15. After providing the assist for Duah’s opener, Bologna midfielder Aebischer netted his maiden Switzerland goal with an eye-catching long-range strike just before the interval. But their dismal first half proved fatal, showing …

How Italy’s reign of turmoil came full circle ahead of Euro 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

How Italy’s reign of turmoil came full circle ahead of Euro 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Luciano Spalletti leads a new-look Italy into Euro …

UEFA Euro 2024: Full Schedule, Dates, Timings, Venues & More
6 months, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Euro 2024: Full Schedule, Dates, Timings, Venues & More

ABP News  

UEFA Euro 2024: UEFA Euro 2024 is set to begin on June 15 in Germany, with the host nation facing Scotland in the opening Group A match. Defending champions Italy are in Group B and will start their campaign against Albania on June 16. Ahead of the UEFA Euro 2024, here’s a look at the tournament’s full schedule, groups, dates …

Euro 2024: Italy vs Albania: Moment of truth for revamped Italy as title defence begins
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Italy vs Albania: Moment of truth for revamped Italy as title defence begins

The Hindu  

Italy kick off their European Championship title defence against Albania on June 15 as a new-look team tries to rebuild the reputation of one of the world’s most important football nations. Luciano Spalletti’s Italy take on Albania in Dortmund in the first of three clashes in a fiendishly difficult Group B which also contains Spain and Croatia. And those two …

Euro 2024: Italy opens title defense against Albania in Group B
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Italy opens title defense against Albania in Group B

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Italy begins the defense of its European Championship title against Albania on Saturday in their first Group B match. Here’s what to know about the match: Match facts — Italy is back at a major tournament after failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. — Italy first played at Borussia Dortmund’s stadium in 2006 …

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