World media reacts as degraded Scotland watch the devils of Germany whip their kilts clean off in Munich mullering
The scoreline prediction of 1-1 was a popular one for pundits and punters alike in the build-up to Germany vs Scotland.
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Extinction Rebellion protesters chain themselves up outside G7 summit
Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion have chained themselves at the gate of the G7 media centre to protest against what they say is a lack of action in climate change policy.
Calm reflection required after eternal highs of Rome
Unprecedented success for the Irish team at the European Athletics Championships opens more doors to ongoing progression of athletes and fuels anticipation of Olympic success, but a pause for reflection is maybe now required.
Steve Clarke serves up same Scotland dross as last Euros opener after monumental miscalculation - Keith Jackson in Munich
We could be kind to Steve Clarke and his players and put it all down to stage fright.
Julian Nagelsmann Says Thumping Of Scotland A 'First Step'
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side understood Friday's 5-1 thumping of Scotland in the Euro 2024 opener was just a "first step" for the tournament hosts. Germany, who have struggled at major tournaments for most of the past decade, blew the Scots off the park. "The team is conscious that this was a first step," said Nagelsmann as Germany eye a record-breaking fourth European title. "But it was very good and very important and was something that we can build on."
'We've Let Ourselves Down': Scotland Coach Steve Clarke After Defeat Against Germany
Scotland coach Steve Clarke said his team had to quickly forget Friday's 5-1 rout by Euro 2024 hosts Germany in the tournament opener after admitting the "game ran away from us". In 11 past major tournament Scotland have never advanced beyond the group stage and their chances of doing so this summer were jeopardised by a dismal display against Germany. "Obviously we didn't play to our standard," said Clarke. "We feel as though we've let ourselves down. We're a better team than this."
Hosts Germany hammer woeful Scotland in Euro 2024 opener
Germany thrashed 10-man Scotland 5-1 with three goals in the first half to make a triumphant start to their Euro 2024 campaign and lay down a marker with the biggest opening game margin of victory in the tournament's history.
Steve Clarke wants Scotland fans to "keep the faith"
Steve Clarke told a dejected Tartan Army to "keep the faith" after Scotland began their Euro 2024 campaign with a 5-1 thrashing by Germany.