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]Spain overwhelming favourites but they need to tackle Mbappe in Euro semis
Published on Jul 09, 2024 12:05 PM IST
In all honesty, all tournament so far Spain have been the team to beat. If they can apply the brakes on Mbappe, it could be the same story against France too.
![Spain will take on France for a spot in Euro 2024 finals(AP) Spain will take on France for a spot in Euro 2024 finals(AP)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/09/550x309/Euro-2024-Soccer-Germany-Spain-65_1720502782054_1720502829576.jpg)
Euro 2024 semis: Spain’s magic vs France’s reality
La Roja have delighted fans with their brand of football but Les Bleus have the experience and can be ruthlessness
![Spain midfielder Rodri at the team’s training base ahead of semi-final against France. (REUTERS) Spain midfielder Rodri at the team’s training base ahead of semi-final against France. (REUTERS)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/150x84/Spain-midfielder-Rodri-at-the-team-s-training-base_1720457667224.jpg)
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 10:25 PM IST
Euro 2024: One for Saudi Arabia in Kante, Laporte face-off
Spain and France clash in the Euro semi-final with strong defenses. Saudi Pro League players like Laporte and Kante make history in the tournament.
![France midfielder N'golo Kante. (AFP) France midfielder N'golo Kante. (AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/150x84/France-midfielder-N-golo-Kante---AFP-_1720453946534.jpg)
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 09:23 PM IST
Two underachievers nations in the Euros ring: Will it be the dawn of a new era?
Late Wednesday night, both teams thus have a lot to play for. Both have been trophyless for decades. Fans are getting restless.
![Bukayo Saka and Cody Gakpo have been the standout players for England and Netherlands respectively this Euros.(AFP Images) Bukayo Saka and Cody Gakpo have been the standout players for England and Netherlands respectively this Euros.(AFP Images)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/Saka_Gakpo_1720447980612_1720447987192.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 07:53 PM IST
Euro 2024 finally promises a high-voltage climax
Exciting Euro 2024 semi-finals see France vs Spain and England vs Netherlands clash. France unbeaten but struggling, Spain playing lively football, England seeking redemption, and Netherlands aiming to stop them.
![Fans react as England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford saves a penalty during the shootout against Switzerland on Saturday. (AP) Fans react as England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford saves a penalty during the shootout against Switzerland on Saturday. (AP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/150x84/Fans-react-as-England-goalkeeper-Jordan-Pickford-s_1720372810421.jpg)
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 10:50 PM IST
Euro 2024: Dutch dream of Spain final after surviving Turkey test
Netherlands’ 2-1 win, after Turkey teenager Arda Guler’s another brilliant show, sets them up for the England semi-final
![Netherlands' Cody Gakpo (R) shoots past Turkey's Ferdi Kadioglu during the Euro 2024 quarter-final in Berlin. (AFP) Netherlands' Cody Gakpo (R) shoots past Turkey's Ferdi Kadioglu during the Euro 2024 quarter-final in Berlin. (AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/150x84/Netherlands--Cody-Gakpo--R--shoots-past-Turkey-s-F_1720372330382.jpg)
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 10:42 PM IST
Uruguay knock Brazil out on penalties to move into Copa America semifinals
For Brazil, it is a second straight quarter-final exit via penalties in a major tournament following their 2022 World Cup loss to Croatia.
![Brazil's coach Dorival Junior, right escorts off the field Lucas Paqueta (8) and teammates after their lost in a penalty shootout against Uruguay during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match in Las Vegas, Saturday(AP) Brazil's coach Dorival Junior, right escorts off the field Lucas Paqueta (8) and teammates after their lost in a penalty shootout against Uruguay during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match in Las Vegas, Saturday(AP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/148x111/Copa-America-Soccer-Uruguay-Brazil-110_1720326152854_1720326177283.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:55 AM IST
Reuters |
Which team will Spain face? Who is England up against? Here's Euro SF fixture
Here's all you need to know about the Euro 2024 semifinal fixtures - schedule, venue, and time in IST
![Here's Euro 2024 semifinal fixtures Here's Euro 2024 semifinal fixtures](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/148x111/spain_euro_semis_1720314861391_1720314875328.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 07:37 AM IST
UEFA Euro 2024: Netherlands beat Turkey to enter semi-final, to face England
Netherlands defeated Turkey to set up a Euro 2024 semi-final date with England.
![Netherlands players celebrate their win.(AFP) Netherlands players celebrate their win.(AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/148x111/FBL-EURO-2024-MATCH47-NED-TUR-450_1720305748600_1720305775261.jpg)
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 04:24 AM IST
AP |
Euro 2024: England edge out Switzerland on penalties, enter semis
England beat Switzerland 5-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the Euro semi-final. Saka's equalizer forced extra time.
![(From L) England's Eberechi Eze, John Stones and Ivan Toney celebrate at the end of the penalty shootout. (AFP) (From L) England's Eberechi Eze, John Stones and Ivan Toney celebrate at the end of the penalty shootout. (AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/150x84/-From-L--England-s-Eberechi-Eze--John-Stones-and-I_1720297616512.jpg)
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 02:00 AM IST
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Dhiman SarkarEngland beat Switzerland on penalties, enter semis
Akanji misses the target in shoot-out as England march on 5-3 on penalties after regulation time produced a 1-1 stalemate
![England's forward #07 Bukayo Saka shoots but fails to score during the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final football match between England and Switzerland at the Duesseldorf Arena in Duesseldorf on July 6, 2024. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP) (AFP) England's forward #07 Bukayo Saka shoots but fails to score during the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final football match between England and Switzerland at the Duesseldorf Arena in Duesseldorf on July 6, 2024. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP) (AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/150x84/England-s-forward--07-Bukayo-Saka-shoots-but-fails_1720292515448.jpg)
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 06:34 AM IST
Euro 2024, Netherlands vs Turkey Highlights: NED beat TUR 2-1
UEFA Euro 2024 Quarterfinals, Netherlands vs Turkey HIghlights: Follow NED vs TUR football match's Highlights, in Berlin.
![UEFA Euro 2024 Quarterfinals, Netherlands vs Turkey Highlights: NED beat TUR in Berlin.(AFP) UEFA Euro 2024 Quarterfinals, Netherlands vs Turkey Highlights: NED beat TUR in Berlin.(AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/148x111/FBL-EURO-2024-MATCH47-NED-TUR-449_1720306328534_1720306355169.jpg)
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 04:47 AM IST
France survive as Ronaldo goes quietly into the night
France beat Portugal in a penalty shootout to reach the Euro 2024 semi-finals. Ronaldo and Mbappe struggled as France remains strong without scoring from open play.
![France players celebrate after winning the Euro 2024 quarter-final against Portugal in Hamburg on Friday. (AP) France players celebrate after winning the Euro 2024 quarter-final against Portugal in Hamburg on Friday. (AP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/150x84/France-players-celebrate-after-winning-the-Euro-20_1720274212200.jpg)
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 07:27 PM IST
Euro 2024, England vs Switzerland Highlights: ENG win on penalties
Euro 2024, England vs Switzerland Highlights: The match ended 1-1 after extra-time and England won the penalty shootout 5-3.
![Euro 2024, England vs Switzerland Highlights:(AP) Euro 2024, England vs Switzerland Highlights:(AP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/148x111/Euro-2024-Soccer-England-Switzerland-38_1720291433879_1720291472540.jpg)
Updated on Jul 07, 2024 12:20 AM IST
Ronaldo comforts disconsolate Pepe after Portugal's Euro 2024 elimination
Cristiano Ronaldo had to console Pepe, who was left in tears after Portugal's UEFA Euro 2024 exit in Hamburg.
![Cristiano Ronaldo comforts Portugal's Pepe.(AFP) Cristiano Ronaldo comforts Portugal's Pepe.(AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/FBL-EURO-2024-MATCH46-POR-FRA-838_1720218369713_1720218389756.jpg)
Published on Jul 06, 2024 06:16 AM IST
Euro 2024: France beat Portugal in shootout thriller, to face Spain in semis
France beat Portugal in their UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final, and will now face Spain in the semis.
![France's players celebrate after winning the final penalty shootout.(AFP) France's players celebrate after winning the final penalty shootout.(AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/FBL-EURO-2024-MATCH46-POR-FRA-711_1720217063578_1720217092092.jpg)
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 04:22 AM IST
AP |
Merino's late header sends Spain into Euro semifinals with 2-1 win over Germany
With a minute remaining in extra time and the game looking set for penalties, Olmo lofted a cross for Merino, who headed Spain into the semi-finals.
![Spain's Mikel Merino, centre, scores his side's second goal during a quarter final match between Germany and Spain at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, Friday, July 5, 2024.(AP) Spain's Mikel Merino, centre, scores his side's second goal during a quarter final match between Germany and Spain at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, Friday, July 5, 2024.(AP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/APTOPIX-Euro-2024-Soccer-Germany-Spain-9_1720206294439_1720206336805.jpg)
Published on Jul 06, 2024 12:43 AM IST
AFP |
Merino’s last-gasp strike knocks Germany out, takes Spain to Euros semis
The two heavyweights fought to a standstill and when the dust finally settled, the Spaniards, courtesy a Mikel Merino header deep in extra time, had won
![Spain's Mikel Merino celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during their quarter-final against Germany on Friday (AP) Spain's Mikel Merino celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during their quarter-final against Germany on Friday (AP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/150x84/Spain-s-Mikel-Merino-celebrates-after-scoring-his-_1720205679355.jpg)
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 06:34 AM IST
UEFA Euro 2024, Portugal vs France Highlights: FRA edge past POR, enter semis
UEFA Euro 2024 Quarterfinals, Portugal vs France Highlights: Follow POR vs FRA UEFA Euro 2024 football match highlights, taking place in Hamburg.
![UEFA Euro 2024 Quarterfinals, Portugal vs France HIghlights: FRA sealed a dramatic shootout win vs POR.(AFP) UEFA Euro 2024 Quarterfinals, Portugal vs France HIghlights: FRA sealed a dramatic shootout win vs POR.(AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/FBL-EURO-2024-MATCH46-POR-FRA-572_1720216053006_1720216106826.jpg)
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 03:39 AM IST
Euro 2024, Spain vs Germany Highlights: Merino late goal powers ESP to semis
UEFA Euro Cup 2024 Quarterfinals, Spain vs Germany Highlights: Mikel Merino scored the winning goal in the 119th minute to power Spain to semis.
![UEFA Euro Cup 2024 Quarterfinals, Spain vs Germany Highlights(AP) UEFA Euro Cup 2024 Quarterfinals, Spain vs Germany Highlights(AP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/Euro-2024-Soccer-Germany-Spain-34_1720205576710_1720205608622.jpg)
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 12:39 AM IST
Martinez saves Argentina in Copa shootout win over Ecuador to reach semis
Lionel Messi clipped the crossbar with Argentina's first effort during the penalty shootout
![Emiliano Martinez of Argentina saves the first penalty from Angel Mena of Ecuador in the penalty shoot out during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 quarter-final match between Argentina and Ecuador(Getty Images via AFP) Emiliano Martinez of Argentina saves the first penalty from Angel Mena of Ecuador in the penalty shoot out during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 quarter-final match between Argentina and Ecuador(Getty Images via AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/SOC-SPO-ARGENTINA-V-ECUADOR-CONMEBOL-COPA-AMERICA-_1720158897834_1720158898083.jpg)
Published on Jul 05, 2024 11:27 AM IST
Reuters |
Euro 2024: Turkey rise with Mert Gunok’s save for the ages
A brilliant 2-1 win over Austria was capped by the goalie’s sensational late block that will live on way beyond the tournament
![Turkey's goalkeeper Mert Gunok saves the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 Round of 16 against Austria in Leipzig. (AFP) Turkey's goalkeeper Mert Gunok saves the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 Round of 16 against Austria in Leipzig. (AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/03/150x84/Turkey-s-goalkeeper-Mert-Gunok-saves-the-ball-duri_1720025147588.jpg)
Published on Jul 03, 2024 10:16 PM IST
Euro 2024: A lot more to Spain than possession play
They have not shirked from going direct in a competition where Portugal, Germany and England have had more of the ball
![Spain's forward Lamine Yamal attends a training session in Donaueschingen, Germany. (AFP) Spain's forward Lamine Yamal attends a training session in Donaueschingen, Germany. (AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/03/150x84/Spain-s-forward-Lamine-Yamal-attends-a-training-se_1720014703015.jpg)
Published on Jul 03, 2024 07:22 PM IST
Real Madrid Foundation to take part in grassroots development of Indian football
The collaboration aims to foster young footballers at the grassroots level, combining Real Madrid Foundation and Real Madrid's legendary football philosophy.
![Generic image of football on the ground(Action Images via Reuters) Generic image of football on the ground(Action Images via Reuters)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/03/148x111/_115f079a-0a15-11eb-9735-285f94a4b56e_1719994931498.jpg)
Published on Jul 03, 2024 02:00 PM IST
Euro 2024, quarter-finals: Schedule, teams, timings - All you need to know
Spain face Germany in a blockbuster of a match to kick off the quarter-finals of the UEFA European Championship.
Published on Jul 03, 2024 01:03 PM IST
Brazil held by Colombia in Copa America, to face Uruguay quarter-final
An equalizer from Daniel Munoz in first half stoppage time was enough to earn Colombia a share of the spoils after Raphinha had fired Brazil into the lead
![Brazil's Endrick (9), and Colombia's Carlos Cuesta, left, battle for the ball during a Copa America Group D soccer match(AP) Brazil's Endrick (9), and Colombia's Carlos Cuesta, left, battle for the ball during a Copa America Group D soccer match(AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/03/148x111/AP07-03-2024-000004A-0_1719978077201_1719978356462.jpg)
Published on Jul 03, 2024 10:31 AM IST
AFP |
Ronaldo confirms he is playing his 'last European Championship'
Ronaldo, 39, is playing at the Euros for a record sixth time and has helped his country reach the quarterfinals — where Kylian Mbappe's France await in Hamburg.
![Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after winning the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match against Slovenia(AFP) Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after winning the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match against Slovenia(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/03/148x111/FBL-EURO-2024-MATCH41-POR-SLO-766_1719968438896_1719968465955.jpg)
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 09:15 AM IST
PTI |
Turkey set up Euros quarter-final with Dutch after thrilling win over Austria
Merih Demiral was the unlikely hero for Turkey after bundling his team ahead with less than a minute on the clock and then thumping in the decisive header.
![Turkey's defender #03 Merih Demiral (L) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match against Austria(AFP) Turkey's defender #03 Merih Demiral (L) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match against Austria(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/03/148x111/TOPSHOT-FBL-EURO-2024-MATCH44-AUT-TUR-0_1719968167268_1719968257677.jpg)
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 09:15 AM IST
AFP |
Euro 2024: Gakpo makes his mark on the big stage, again
He scored one and set up another as Netherlands dominated Romania in the Round of 16 game in Munich, winning 3-0
![Netherlands' Cody Gakpo (R) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal against Romania on Tuesday. (AFP) Netherlands' Cody Gakpo (R) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal against Romania on Tuesday. (AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/02/150x84/Netherlands--Cody-Gakpo--R--celebrates-after-scori_1719946101528.jpg)
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 12:25 AM IST
Euro 2024: Malen's late brace fires Netherlands to quarterfinals with 3-0 win
The victory put the Oranje on course for a quarter-final clash with Turkey or Austria, who beat the Netherlands in 3-2 in the group stage.
![Donyell Malen of the Netherlands, right, celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during a round of sixteen match between Romania and the Netherlands at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, July 2, 2024.(AP) Donyell Malen of the Netherlands, right, celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during a round of sixteen match between Romania and the Netherlands at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, July 2, 2024.(AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/02/148x111/Euro-2024-Soccer-Romania-Netherlands-241_1719944648119_1719944675573.jpg)
Published on Jul 02, 2024 11:57 PM IST
AFP |