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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.
FreeContenders
Ranking the 10 teams most likely to win the Euros
France, England and other sides who are expected to be there or thereabouts.
Record Breakers
Ireland win European Championship silver in Women’s 4x400m
The team of Sophie Becker, Rhasidat Adeleke, Phil Healy and Sharlene Mawdsley ran a new national record time of 3:22.71.
Freeyoung lions
England could be out of the Euros before Tories face their own humiliation
Arrival of fresh faces and inexperienced internationals brings mix of excitement and uncertainity for Gareth Southgate.
hanging in there
Ten Hag made history as Manchester United manager and must now build on it
Dutchman is the first boss ever at Old Trafford to win back-to-back trophies in his first two seasons and will remain in charge.
Freecolin judge
'There wouldn't be any other athlete at the top level competing with one arm and no legs'
the next episode
Erik ten Hag set to remain as Manchester United manager
The Dutchman is said to be aligned with the club and negotiations over a contract extension have begun.
easily beaten
Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal outclass Ireland
Ireland were easily beaten 3-0 by a brilliant Portuguese side.
European Championships
Sensational Femke Bol wins 400m hurdle title with nearly two full seconds to spare
Opposition
The South Africans and Scots out to prevent an all-Irish URC final
The Bulls and Glasgow take on Leinster and Munster on Saturday in the semi-finals.
