Euro 2024 Group C: All eyes on fancied England
Such is our exposure to the pre-tournament chatter around our neighbours that the fortunes of England will likely intrigue Irish football fans the most over the next few weeks.
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Italy recover to beat Albania after conceding fastest goal in Euros history
Nicolo Barella ensured defending champions Italy launched their Euro 2024 campaign with victory over Albania despite conceding the fastest goal in European Championship history.
Italy v Albania: Azzurri recover from disastrous start to win Euro 2024 opener
Italy recovered from conceding the fastest goal in the competition's history to get their defence of the European Championship title off to a winning start on Saturday as they came back to beat Albania 2-1 in front of a partisan crowd.
Switzerland beat Hungary 3-1 with wins for Spain and Italy at 2024 Euros
Switzerland have got their 2024 Euros bid off to a strong start with a 3-1 win against Hungary in Cologne.
Albania are finding their feet - coach Sylvinho
DORTMUND, Germany : Albania are learning how to cope with the spotlight in their second major tournament and Saturday's 2-1 defeat by Italy in Euro 2024 will help them for the tests ahead of Croatia and Spain, coach Sylvinho said.
Italy must be meaner against Spain, Spalletti says
DORTMUND, Germany : Italy must be meaner and more direct when they face Spain, though they may get more attacking opportunities, coach Luciano Spalletti said after his side's 2-1 win over Albania at Euro 2024 on Saturday.
Euro 2024: Spain Coach Says 'Staying Calm Is Power' After Big Croatia Win
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his team had to keep their feet firmly on the ground despite an impressive 3-0 win over Croatia to kick off Euro 2024 in style on Saturday. La Roja defeated Zlatko Dalic's side in Berlin in their opening match, launching their bid for a record fourth triumph with goals from Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Dani Carvajal. "We have to stay calm, motivated and proud, that's my message," De la Fuente told reporters.
Kylian Mbappe, France On A Mission As Favourites Begin Euro 2024 Campaign
Kylian Mbappe and France have been to the last two World Cup finals but are on a mission as they begin their Euro 2024 campaign against Austria on Monday, having endured disappointment in recent editions of the continental championship. Les Bleus won the World Cup in Russia in 2018, when a teenage Mbappe announced himself on the global stage, and only lost the 2022 final on penalties after an epic battle with Argentina in Doha. They also won the UEFA Nations League in 2021, but the European Championship is the one title that has evaded the French since Didier Deschamps became coach in 2012.