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The French Football Federation has announced that a mask will be made for their captain, but it is not yet known whether he will play against the Netherlands on Friday. The 25-year-old forward was forced off during Monday's 1-0 win over Austria after head-butting opponent Kevin Danso's shoulder during an aerial follow-up. He was transferred to a hospital in Dusseldorf where the break was confirmed. "He has returned to the...

Third in the world, Belgium were favorites to top Group E before kick-off, but are now playing catch-up after a wasteful performance in Frankfurt and a "scandalous" refereeing decision. "I don't think anyone saw this result coming with the talent and quality that Belgium have in their squad," Sutton added. "They had chances. This will be one of Slovakia's most famous victories." It certainly is because Slovakia, 48th in the...

Despite helping Real Madrid win the UEFA Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund, Thibaut Courtois will not feature for Belgium at Euro 2024. The 32-year-old suffered serious knee ligament damage ahead of the 2023/24 season but managed to return to Madrid for five games, including the Champions League final where he kept a clean sheet in a 2-0 win over Borussia. Dortmund. "He was honest and clear," Tedesco said of...

Christian Eriksen completed a fairytale return to the European Championship stage with a magnificent goal, but Denmark were held to a 1-1 draw by Slovenia in their Group C opener in Stuttgart. MAN OF THE MATCH - CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN (DENMARK) In such emotional circumstances, it would be easy to hand the Manchester United playmaker the goal award. The reality is that he was the game's most inventive force and was...

Vout Veghorst's goal in the 83rd minute gave the Netherlands a narrow victory over Poland. Although the Netherlands started well enough, dominating possession, play and an organized Poland were solid at the back and dangerous in attack. MAN OF THE MATCH - VOUT WEGHORST (NETHERLANDS) No one really stood out, so we'll go with the man who scored the winner two minutes into the game. PLAYER RATINGS Poland: Szczesni 6,...

England took their first steps at Euro 2024 with a nervous 1-0 win over Serbia in Gelsenkirchen. Jude Bellingham put Gareth Southgate's side ahead with an early header, but they struggled to establish themselves after that as their opponents raised a few alarms. Harry Kane could have extended England's lead in the second half, but his header from Jarrod Bowen's cross was pushed onto the crossbar. England is now top...