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July
July 2024
on the ground
Euro 2024 diary: I sweep into Berlin like Napoleon, but have met my Waterloo on the Deutsche Bahn
a turning point
Spain's joyful football does us all a favour in condemning France's grim approach
Spain ensured that the international game’s worship of dull efficiency died in Germany.
Getting closer
England show that they can win the Euros without even needing to play well
England’s weight of individual talent rescued them in another stodgy performance.
the alphatross
Portugal blow glorious Euros opportunity by sticking with past-it Ronaldo
Portugal played what little football was played in Hamburg – but found Ronaldo wanting.
euro 2024
Euro 2024 diary: Two days, 1500km of trains, and the anguish of being locked out of matches
‘Do Uefa not know that one of our national sports is Hoping England Lose?’ asks Gavin Cooney.
Preview
One of the great blockbuster nights in Euros history before England seek to stumble through
We preview the quarter finals in Germany.
turkish delight
Turkiye's momentum rolls after rip-roaring win - they can go deep in the tournament
Roared on by their intense support, Vincenzo Montella’s side eked into the last-eight in Leipzig.
June
June 2024
who else
Bellingham's genius rescues England - but they can't keep getting away with it
England were dreadful for 95 minutes against Slovakia and yet progress thanks to Bellingham’s audacious act.
stormy progress
Germany are flawed but mark themselves out as true contenders in wild Danish win
A storm-delayed last-16 win over Denmark earned Germany their first major tournament knockout win since Euro 2016.
Business end
Euro 2024 diary: The best and worst of the group stage
If there is one word to sum up the Euro 2024 group phase, it’s balance.
georgias new dream
Georgia shock Portugal to qualify for Euros last-16 on manic, magical night
The debutants earned an upset victory to progress
euro 2024
A desperate draw against Slovenia but dreary England continue failing upwards
England have topped their group in miserable style and head for the easier half of the Euro 2024 knockout draw.
no georgian dream
Georgia boss Sagnol angrily hits out at claim his team selections are influenced by politics
euro 2024 diary
Reeling in the beers: Nostalgia will eventually save Scotland’s Euro 2024 adventure
Gavin Cooney spends a day and night with Scotland fans around what proved to be their final game at Euro 2024.
on the ground
Euro 2024 diary: Tournament highlights enduring differences between West and East Germany
We report from Leipzig, the only old East German venue hosting games at the Euros.
Bore draw
VAR controversy the only interesting part of shocking draw between France and Netherlands
It finished goalless among two heavyweights happy with a draw.
Freeeuro 2024
Euro 2024 diary: Liquorice rocket fuel is the drink of choice as Germany march on
Gavin Cooney enjoys the hosts’ 2-0 win against Hungary in the company of some Dusseldorf football fans.
turkish delight
Guler stunner helps Turkiye beat brave Georgia in magnificent Dortmund occasion
One of the tournament’s dark horses opened with a 3-1 win over Willy Sagnol’s underdogs.
acts of kylian
France are Mbappe's team - tonight he won another game without even playing well
Mbappe forced the own goal with which France won their opening Euro 2024 game.
judedependencia
Bellingham's brilliance cannot disguise England's many problems
England were deeply unimpressive in their opening night win over Serbia.
Mamma Mia
Italy concede the fastest goal in Euros history but bounce back to beat Albania
The champions breathed a sigh of relief after a 2-1 win in Dortmund.
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Analysis Xs and Os
The tactical trends to look out for at Euro 2024
Four tactical issues that may define these championships.
Freea turning point
The 2006 World Cup was celebrated as a 'fairytale' - Euro 2024 will show a changed, pessimistic Germany
The vision of Germany promoted at the 2006 World Cup has proved to be naively optimistic – and has affected how Euro 2024 has been organised.
Freecolumn
Not even the Euro 2024 sticker album is safe from greed that has overtaken modern sport
The pre-tournament tradition of stickering is the latest to be ruined by progress.
easily beaten
Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal outclass Ireland
Ireland were easily beaten 3-0 by a brilliant Portuguese side.
Looking Back
McClean: Ireland might have qualified for Euro 2020 if Mick McCarthy had stayed in charge
