The 39-year-old stepped up to take the overtime PK after a foul on Diogo Jota, but his effort was superbly saved by Jan Oblak.
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Euro host Germany passes Denmark test but clouds remain
In a match Nagelsmann called “bizarre” and “wild,” Germany needed a fair share of luck to get past the Danes.
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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente: We could have beaten Georgia 9-1
La Roja fell behind through Robin Le Normand’s own goal but bounced back strongly to claim a 4-1 victory in Cologne.
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Bellingham brilliance papers over cracks in England’s Euro 2024 case
The Three Lions failed to look like future European champions in sneaking past Slovakia 2-1.
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Euro 2024: Stars have yet to shine — will they show up for round two?
But with the remaining 16 teams, things are now getting serious. With tough confrontations for outsiders Georgia (vs. Spain) and Slovakia (vs. England).
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Young players shining at Euro 2024
As the Euro 2024 group phase came to an end on Wednesday and the remaining 16 sides prepare for the knockouts, the tournament has so far provided a platform for the rising stars of the game to showcase their talents with all of Europe watching. Here are five players aged 21 and under who have […]
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Euro 24 group phase: multiple own goals, no strikers, and Georgian heroics
The many own goals aren’t surprising given how many teams defend with nine or more players in their own penalty areas.
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Kvaratskhelia hails Euros miracle as ‘best day of my life’
Georgia, which has never previously played in a major tournament, is on the way to the knockout stage with a 2-0 win over Portugal
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Euro 2024: Iordanescu hails history-making Romania’s march into last 16
With all four teams in the group earning four points from their three games, Romania ended top having scored more goals than second-place Belgium.
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De Bruyne stays tight-lipped on Belgium fan fury
Kevin De Bruyne refused to comment on the angry reaction of Belgium fans after Wednesday’s 0-0 draw with Ukraine at Euro 2024.