Spain grabbed their first win since lifting the Euro 2024 title by comprehensively beating Switzerland 4-1 in the Nations League in Geneva on Sunday, despite going down to 10 men. Joselu scored a fourth-minute header and Fabian Ruiz struck Spain’s second in the 13th, before defender Robin Le Normand was sent off seven minutes later....
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Ruiz scores twice as Spain beat Switzerland
Five of Fabian Ruiz‘s six international goals have come in 2024 [Getty Images] Ten-man Spain dug in to beat Switzerland by a flattering scoreline in the Nations League. The European champions led when Joselu headed home Lamine Yamal‘s cross despite Gregor Kobel‘s best attempts to claw it off the line. Becir Omeragic thought he had...
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Two out, one in: Spain set to miss a couple of key players against Switzerland due to injury
Two out, one in: Spain set to miss a couple of key players against Switzerland due to injury In what could be a major blow to both club and country, news from the Spain camp has emerged that Dani Olmo is set to miss his nation’s tie against Switzerland. As Spain released their squad list...
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Switzerland coach in awe of Barcelona prodigy – ‘Glad I’m not the one who faces him’
Following a drab draw against Serbia earlier in the week, Spain will take on Switzerland in their second UEFA Nations League game of the ongoing international break. And all eyes will once again be on Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal. The 17-year-old has made a spectacular start to the season, building on his successful UEFA Euro...
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Spain to make significant changes for second UEFA Nations League clash against Switzerland
Spain to make significant changes for second UEFA Nations League clash against Switzerland Spain failed to get off to a winning start in their 2024-25 UEFA Nations League campaign, as they drew 0-0 with Serbia on Thursday night. Luis de la Fuente’s side will now go in search of their first victory on Sunday, when...
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Man City get double injury update on Rodri fitness and Oscar Bobb return date
Oscar Bobb is progressing well with his rehabilitation following surgery on his fractured leg. Bobb starred in Manchester City’s Community Shield win and in pre-season but suffered a freak training ground injury on the eve of the season and is set for three to four months out. Pep Guardiola is hoping for the youngster to...
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Paris Olympics: USA basketball steamrolls Brazil to set up semifinal matchup with Nikola Jokić, Serbia
There was little doubt about this one from the opening tip. USA men’s basketball took early control en route to a dominant 122-87 win over Brazil in the Olympic quarterfinals on Tuesday. The win sets up a matchup with Nikola Jokić and Serbia in the semifinals with a trip to the gold-medal game at stake....
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England Euro 2024 LIVE: Predicted line-up as Gareth Southgate switches formation for Switzerland
Only eight nations remain at Euro 2024 and, somehow, England are still one of them. A date with Switzerland awaits Gareth Southgate’s side now after struggling through the group stage and mounting the very latest of late escapes in the last-16 against Slovakia, with an injury-time equaliser sending the tie to extra-time, where a goal...
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Euro 2024 teams hit with more than €1.2m in fines by UEFA
National football associations represented in this summer’s European Championship have been fined more than €1.2million by organisers UEFA during the tournament group stages. The fines, which total €1,293,645 (£1,097,328; $1,635,123), relate to the national side’s supporters during the matches, but host nation Germany were fined twice for their failure of “protection of the playing area”...
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Germany gets late goal to draw with Swiss; finish top of Euro 2024 group
The German trio was circled by three Swiss opponents trying to protect a 1-0 lead two minutes into stoppage time. (Representative Image) 4 min read Last Updated : Jun 24 2024 | 1:42 PM IST They all jumped for the ball in a frantic late push for the goal that would save Germany from...
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Euro 2024 state of play: Who needs what to reach the knockout stage?
The final round of group games at Euro 2024 get underway today (June 23) and there is an enormous amount to play for as teams battle to reach the knockout stage. Of the 24 countries competing, only Poland (who have been eliminated) and Spain and Portugal (both topping the group) are assured of their finishing...
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NFL games, repeat re-lays: Why pitches have been so bad at Euro 2024
It was a concerning moment for England fans when, early in their 1-1 draw with Denmark, Kyle Walker slipped, took a huge chunk out of the Frankfurt turf and briefly looked in some trouble. Ultimately, the worst Walker had to deal with was a change of boots, but a disintegrating surface became a repeated theme...
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