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Euro 2024 has already been full of upsets, but this one takes the cake so far. Defending champion Italy got embarrassed 2-0 by Switzerland on Saturday to kick off the knockout matches, and the Azzuri have some soul-searching to do after they leave Germany. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnaruma was disgusted after...

Gianluigi Donnarumma’s fiery message to Italy after brutal Round of 16 exit vs. Switzerland in Euro 2024

Titleholders Italy are out of UEFA Euro 2024 after a 2-0 loss to Switzerland in the round of 16 in Berlin on Saturday while host nation Germany march on to the semifinals after seeing off Denmark by the same score in Dortmund. Luciano Spalletti's Azzurri side were second best from start to finish against Murat Yakin's Nati with Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas goals either side of halftime booking the Swiss a place in the quarterfinals.

Euro 2024 round of 16 scores, highlights: Germany take care of Denmark; Italy knocked out by Switzerland

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BERLIN (AP) — Defending champion Italy aims to continue its dominance over Switzerland to reach the quarterfinals of the European Championship on Saturday. Switzerland hasn’t beaten Italy for 31 years and has only eight wins from their previous 61 meetings. But the Swiss are unbeaten so far this year and their only loss in 2023 came in the last game of qualifying. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. local (1600 GMT) on Saturday. Here’s what to know about the match:

Euro 2024: Slow-starting defending champ Italy faces Switzerland in first knockout match

Euro 2024 hosts Germany come into Saturday's last 16 clash with Denmark in Dortmund hoping to have learned from Sunday's 1-1 draw with Switzerland, their final group stage match. Germany however came crashing back down to earth against Switzerland and were on course for defeat, before Niclas Fuellkrug's stoppage time header snatched a draw -- and with it, first place in the group.

Euros hosts Germany face Denmark after Swiss 'warning shot'

Georgia State

The Daily Hilario: Saturday

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Latest Sunderland kit is a red and white delight!

ESPN

Vinícius Júnior criticised the Copa America's pitches, referees and organisers CONMEBOL after putting in a player-of-the-match performance in Brazil's 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday.

Brazil's Vinícius Jr. slams Copa organisers over pitches, refs

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The Independent

 Spain take on Georgia at Euro 2024 for a place in the quarter-finals.La Roja have shone in Germany with Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams providing a spark to establish Luis de la Fuente’s side as one of the favourites.A magnificent display against Italy was followed up by a much-changed Spain outfit edging past Albania to maintain the only 100 percent record in the tournament.Meanwhile, Georgia have grown in confidence behind Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Metz striker Georges Mikautadze, who has been linked with West Ham, to create history under Willy Sagnol.Follow all the latest updates from Cologne plus the result and reaction from Gelsenkirchen as England play Slovakia:      Read More               Lightning, hailstones, YMCA and 36 minutes of football: Inside the chaos at Euro 2024’s Dortmund fan parkEngland v Slovakia LIVE: Team news, build-up and latest updates ahead of Euro 2024 last-16 tieWho are Slovakia? England’s Euro 2024 last-16 opponents in profile      

Spain v Georgia LIVE: Team news, build-up and latest updates ahead of Euro 2024 last-16 tie

Earlier this Formula 1 season Charles Leclerc checked a huge item off his personal to-do list. He finally won his home race, the Monaco Grand Prix, after years of heartbreak. That accomplishment opened the door to another honor for the driver, the chance to carry the Olympic torch as it crossed through the Principality on its way to Paris for the 2024 Summer Games.

Charles Leclerc, Olympian?

FOX Sports

Here's a recap of everything that happened on the first day of the Round of 16, with stats from FOX Sports Research.

Euro 2024 daily recap: Germany advances after dominating Denmark; Italy eliminated

Canada have reached the 2024 Copa América quarterfinals after playing to a 0-0 draw with Chile in Saturday's Group A finale. The scoreless result at Orlando City SC’s Inter&Co Stadium, combined with Argentina's 2-0 win over Peru, clinched second place for Les Rouges, who will face the winner of Group B on July 5.

Canada reach Copa América quarterfinals with Chile draw

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Switzerland take on Italy in the first knockout game of the 2024 European Championship. Italy qualified by finishing second in their group, only bettered by Spain who were the only side to win all three group games. Switzerland come into this one on the back of a monumental performance against...

Switzerland vs. Italy prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for Euro 2024 Round of 16

Luis de la Fuente's Spain have been arguably the best team at Euro 2024 so far by beating Croatia, Italy and Albania, and they haven't conceded a goal. La Roja, after winning 3-0 the opener against Croatia and then 1-0 against the title holders, managed to beat Albania despite changing 10 out of 11 starting players. Georgia, on the other hand, were one of the surprising teams of the competition as they managed to qualify for the round of 16 after beating Portugal in the last game of the group phase where they ended up third. Here's what you need to know:

Spain vs. Georgia odds, prediction, live stream: Where to watch Euro 2024 online, TV channel, start time

For the opening laps of Saturday’s F1 Sprint Race at the Austrian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen’s rear-view mirrors matched the color that filled the grandstands at the Red Bull Ring. A whole lot of orange. That orange in Verstappen’s rear-view mirrors, of course, was the color of both...

Max Verstappen seizes victory in F1 Sprint at Austrian GP, but Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris made him earn it

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Holders Italy made a limp exit from Euro 2024 as a sparkling display from Switzerland helped them set up a potential quarter-final meeting with England. The Swiss dominated from the start and took a deserved lead when the impressive Ruben Vargas crossed for Remo Freuler, who took a touch before hammering a low shot past Gianluigi Donnarumma.

UEFA Euro 2024 Switzerland 2 Italy 0 Full time

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Besides the lightning that delayed the Euro Round of 16 match between Germany and Denmark for 25 minutes, the action on the field in the second half displayed flashes of brilliance.Striker Kai Havertz sent a perfectly placed penalty kick past Danish goaltender Kasper Schmeichel in the 53rd minute to put Germany in the lead 1-0.
Kai Havertz placed this PERFECTLY  pic.twitter.com/ra1iPenXn9— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 29, 2024
The spot kick was awarded after the video assistant referee, using new ball-tracking technology, spotted the ball graze Danish defender Joachim Andersen's right hand inside the 18-yard box.
PENALTY FOR GERMANY After review, a handball...

Watch: VAR frenzy plus Havertz, Musiala goals send Germany to Euro quarterfinals

A “horrified” Yuki Tsunoda has issued an apology after race officials fined the Visa Cash App RB F1 Team driver €40,000 for using ableist language during Saturday’s qualifying session at the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix. Tsunoda was summoned to meet with race officials following the...

Yuki Tsunoda ‘horrified,’ apologizes after fine for offensive language at Austrian GP

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Enzo Fernández picks up assist as Argentina win again at Copa América; Germany, Switzerland advance at Euro 2024

Argentina wrapped up a perfect group stage at the Copa América last night with a 2-0 win over Peru in Miami, with Lautaro Martínez notching a...

Enzo Fernández picks up assist as Argentina win again at Copa América; Germany, Switzerland advance at Euro 2024

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