The second round of group stage fixtures at Euro 2024 will begin with Group A again on Wednesday, which will see a bruised Scotland take on a Switzerland side teaming with Serie A stars in their squad. Scotland were dealt a hammering blow in the tournament’s opening match, played against the hosts Germany at the...
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Euro 2024: Switzerland’s Murat Yakin looks for even better
Switzerland head coach Murat Yakin believes there is room for improvement from his side despite Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Hungary – and that they will need it in their second Euro 2024 group game against Scotland on Wednesday. While happy at an opening 45 minutes that yielded two goals, the 49-year-old was less enamoured by...
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Euro 2024: Switzerland ready for wounded Scotland – Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka says Switzerland will need to be even more on their toes against Scotland on Wednesday now that Steve Clarke will be looking for a response from his side following their opening Euro 2024 group hammering by Germany. Captain Xhaka was man of the match as his own side got off to a winning...
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Clarke on miscommunication, picking up players & Switzerland
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke chose to sit in the hot seat for the team’s daily media conference in the aftermath of Friday’s 5-1 defeat by Germany. Here are the key points: Clarke said he may have given the players “too much information” which may have “clouded” their thinking in Munich However, the Scotland boss...
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‘Dark horses’ Hungary suffer opening Euro 2024 defeat to impressive Switzerland
Switzerland claimed a 3-1 victory over Hungary with the help of a tactical masterclass on Saturday that could be crucial for progressing from the Euro 2024 group stage. Michel Aebischer set up the first from Kwadwo Duah in the 12th minute and then struck himself at the end of the first half. It was the...
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Switzerland beat Hungary 3-1 at 2024 Euros
Italy finished 2-1 against Albania in Dortmund while in Berlin it was a 3-0 finish in the Spain-Croatia game. ADVERTISEMENT Switzerland have got their 2024 Euros bid off to a strong start with a 3-1 win against Hungary in Cologne. Breel Embolo ran, arms spread wide in celebration, after his goal meant victory for the...
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Four things we learnt from Switzerland’s statement Euro 2024 win over Hungary
The burning question of who would be the rest of the rest in Group A may have an answer. Switzerland looked an impressive side in their 3-1 win over Hungary in Cologne as they sent a statement of intent to their competitors. Hungary came into the fixture as a potential dark horse for Euro 2024 but it...
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Lamine Yamal helps Spain’s style evolve, Granit Xhaka pulls strings for Switzerland – Euro 2024 hits and misses
Yamal helps Spain’s style evolve Image: Lamine Yamal was excellent in Spain’s win over Croatia Spain’s meeting with Croatia ended a run of 136 competitive fixtures in which they have had more possession than their opponents, dating back 16 years to their win over Germany in the final of Euro 2008. And yet, despite only...
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Dominik Szoboszlai Breaks EURO Record as Hungary Beaten by Switzerland
Szoboszlai’s Historic Captaincy In the sweeping panorama of EURO 2024, a new chapter was written by Dominik Szoboszlai, the Liverpool midfielder who, at the age of 23 years, seven months, and 21 days, became the youngest captain in the tournament’s history. His leadership was a highlight in Hungary’s spirited, albeit unsuccessful, encounter against Switzerland. Despite...
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‘Absolute unit’: Fans have fallen in love with Hungary’s No 9 Martin Adam at Euro 2024 with striker featuring as a substitute in defeat to Switzerland
Fans have fallen in love with Hungary’s No 9 Martin Adam at Euro 2024 Adam, who fans called an ‘absolute unit’ featured as a substitute v Switzerland LISTEN to It’s All Kicking Off! Trent? Gallagher? Mainoo? Who deserves a place in England’s Euro 2024 midfield? By Jeorge Bird Published: 20:44 BST, 15 June 2024 |...
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Hungary 1-3 Switzerland: Post-match Player Ratings
Switzerland beat Hungary after surviving a late scare, to get off to winning ways in Group A at Euro 2024. A dominant first-half showing saw them lead at the break thanks to goals from Kwadwo Duah and Michel Aebischer. The second half offered a very different game, however, as Hungary began to control proceedings. Marco...
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Euro 2024: Switzerland outclass clumsy Hungary in opener
Cologne: Switzerland made a flying start to their Euro 2024 campaign with a commanding 3-1 win over a blunder-prone Hungary on Saturday, with first international goals for Kwadwo Duah and Michel Aebischer, and Breel Embolo netting on his return from injury. Chasing a place in the knockout rounds in their sixth consecutive major tournament, Switzerland...