Luciano Spalletti confident Azzurri can impose Euro 2024 game plan
Italy boss Luciano Spalletti has challenged his squad to show no fear at Euro 2024 as they look to live up to what the fans dream of and successfully defend their title in Germany.
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Italy's Barella is on track for Euro opener, Spalletti says
DORTMUND, Germany :Italy's lynchpin midfielder Nicolo Barella is likely to be available for selection in the reigning champions' opening match at Euro 2024 against Albania on Saturday after recovering from a minor injury, coach Luciano Spalletti said on Friday.
Evan O'Connell to captain Ireland U20s at World Championship
Ireland head coach Willie Faloon has named a 30-man squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship later this month, with Munster's Evan O'Connell captaining the side in South Africa.
England face Serbia in Euro opener with weakened defence
DORTMUND: England face the first test of their credentials as one of the Euro 2024 favourites when they launch their campaign against Serbia on Sunday, with injuries and illness adding to worries about an already depleted defence.
Germans have a soft spot for England after Bayern move, says Kane
Harry Kane said German fans look upon the England team a little more fondly since his move to Bayern Munich, though the skipper does not expect the hosts to be cheering Gareth Southgate's side on at the European Championship.
Euro 2024: Who will win Europe's most significant prize?
Expectations for the 2024 edition of the Euros is high, with several teams emerging as potential contenders to lift the trophy.
UEFA Euro 2024: Groups, Format, Venues, Records: All You Need To Know
UEFA Euro 2024 kicks off on June 15, as hosts Germany face Scotland in the tournament opener. A major international tournament returns to Germany for the first time since the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Italy enter as defending champions, but they'll have an uphill task to even make it out of the groups, with Spain, Croatia and Albania alongside them in Group B. Germany talisman Toni Kroos has come out of retirement to have one last crack, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric may also be playing their final Euros. The format stays the same; top two teams qualify from the six groups, with the four best third-placed teams also making the Round of 16.
‘Infinite’ Pedri is Spain’s key against Modric’s Croatia
Spain’s Euro 2024 hopes have been bolstered by Pedri Gonzalez’s return to form and the Barcelona playmaker could prove crucial in their stern opening battle against Luka Modric’s dangerous Croatia.