Why are Italian coaches dominating the sidelines at Euro 2024?
Italy continues a tradition at the European Championship with Italian coaches — this time five — in charge of national teams at the tournament in Germany.
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Slovakia must take positives into final pool game
DUESSELDORF, Germany : Slovakia paid for the price for taking their foot off the gas in the second half of their 2-1 European Championship defeat by Ukraine on Friday but can take positives from a strong first- half display into their final Group E fixture against Romania.
Analysis: Painful deja vu as Slovakia punished by Ukraine
DUESSELDORF, Germany : Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona said there had been no celebrating after his side’s shock opening win over Belgium as "nothing has been achieved" and he was proved prescient as his team were brought down to earth with a 2-1 defeat to Ukraine.
Cinderella story Slovakia still in the Euros fight, coach says
DUESSELDORF, Germany : Slovakia remain underdogs in Euro 2024 and are determined to make a good run in the tournament, coach Francesco Calzona said on Friday, hailing a crop of players who performed well even in defeat against a determined Ukraine side.
Euphoria over as Slovakia eager to avoid repeat of three years ago
DUESSLEDORF, Germany : Any euphoria after Slovakia's shock victory over Belgium in their Euro 2024 opener was quickly replaced by the stark reality that they have achieved nothing yet, coach Francesco Calzona said on Thursday ahead of their clash with Ukraine.
Slovakia's shock win over Belgium a victory for smaller nations - coach Francesco Calzona
Slovakia's surprise 1-0 win over Belgium at Euro 2024 on Monday was proof of the progress of the smaller nations but there remained a gap even though his side won, said coach Francesco Calzona.
Slovakia's shock Belgium win shows smaller nations progressing - coach
FRANKFURT, Germany : Slovakia's shock 1-0 win over Belgium at Euro 2024 on Monday was proof of the progress of the smaller nations but there remained a gap even though his side won, said coach Francesco Calzona.
Ivan Schranz Strikes As Slovakia Beat Belgium At Euro 2024
Slovakia caused the first upset at Euro 2024 as Ivan Schranz fired the underdogs to a 1-0 win against Belgium on Monday. Francesco Calzona's side are 45 spots below third-placed Belgium in FIFA's world rankings. But they made a mockery of the supposed quality gap between the teams with a courageous performance in Frankfurt. Calzona, who also served as Napoli's interim boss in the second half of last season, had admitted he would be "delighted" with a draw. The Italian got more than he could have dreamed of as Schranz left Belgium reeling after ending his nine-game international goal drought.