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      Which teams have been eliminated from Euro 2024?

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      Euro 2024 is well underway and we’re not approaching the final round of group games. We’ve seen some incredible action and some brilliant performances so far in Germany. 24 teams are competing for the chance to win Euro 2024Credit: ReutersThe hosts are looking like favourites to go all the way while Spain have picked up six points from six in a group which includes Italy. England have failed to impress but they’re more than certain to reach the last 16 at this point. Some teams, however, are yet to pick up any wins, and they could see their tournaments come to an end very soon. Eight teams will be eliminated at the conclusion of the group stages, with 16 going through to the knockout rounds. Which teams have been knocked out of Euro 2024?So far, just one team has been eliminated from Euro 2024, and that team is Poland. After two games, Robert Lewandowski’s side have 0 points, losing both their games to Holland and Austria. Group A
      Germay – QUALIFIED FOR LAST 16
      Scotland
      Hungary
      Switzerland
      Most read in Euro 2024Group B
      Spain – QUALIFIED FOR LAST 16
      Italy
      Croatia
      Albania
      Group C
      England
      Serbia
      Denmark
      Slovenia
      Group D
      Holland
      France
      Austria
      Poland – ELIMINATED
      Group E
      Belgium
      Slovakia
      Romania
      Ukraine
      READ MORE SUN STORIESGroup F
      Portugal
      Turkey
      Czech Republic
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      First team knocked OUT of Euro 2024 in huge ‘plot twist’ after France vs Netherlands clash

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      POLAND are the first team to be knocked out of Euro 2024.The country’s fate was sealed following a 0-0 draw between Netherlands and France.Poland have been knocked out of Euro 2024Credit: ReutersThey are the first team to be knocked out of the tournamentCredit: GettyMichal Probierz’s side suffered a 3-1 defeat to Austria earlier in the day.Krzysztof Piatek gave Poland a glimmer of hope after cancelling out Gernot Trauner’s opening goal.But Christoph Baumgartner and Marko Arnautovic both struck in the second half to seal the win for Das Team.Poland needed Netherlands to beat France to remain in the tournament.Read More on Euro 2024However, Oranje were held to a goalless draw.Xavi Simons thought he had won it for Netherlands in the 69th minute, but his goal didn’t stand after Denzel Dumfries was deemed to be in an offside position.Reacting to the disallowed strike, one fan took to social media to write: “Plot twist it’s just to knock Poland out of Euros.”Speaking after his side’s 3-1 defeat, Poland boss Probierz said: “We started the match badly. We lost too many balls.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERS”Later we managed to calm things down and had our chances.”It seemed that we could have this match under control, but we had too many ball losses that ended up costing us.”Moment vast swarm of BEES invades Euro 2024 stadium just hours before Germany vs Hungary clashPoland next face France on Tuesday in the final group match.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Netherlands 0 France 0: Dutch left fuming after VAR controversy as wasteful French struggle without Mbappe

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      STOCKLEY PARK has gone on tour for the summer and brought Premier League chaos to the Euros.After everybody had praised officials at this tournament for their use of VAR – the English arrived.Antoine Griezmann missed a brilliant chance in the first halfCredit: ReutersXavi Simons thought he scored a brilliant opener in the second halfCredit: ReutersDenzel Dumfries was caught in an offside positionCredit: BBCKylian Mbappe missed the match due to his broken noseCredit: AFPYou can argue the toss on whether the duo of ref Anthony Taylor and VAR, Stuart Atwell, were right to rule out what would have been a winner for Xavi Simons.But the clear fact is it should not take nearly three agonising minutes to work out if an offside player is getting in the way of a ball or not – well done lads, good process.The dithering sucked the life out of a game that, while goalless, had bubbled nicely with chances at either end – and been well officiated, allowed to breathe, to that point.Chances that, had they been taken, would have seen France win by a mile.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut that was their problem – the masked man, Kylian Mbappe, never came close to getting on.France had feared Mbappe would be able to play no role in their biggest game of the group stages. But the Real Madrid-bound superstar recovered in time to be named on the bench – although his inclusion appeared to be simply mind games from boss Didier Decschamps.Mbappe took his seat on the bench and did not move from it once – not even to warm up.Aurelien Tchouameni, who has recovered from a foot injury, came into the side with Antoine Griezmann pushed into a more advanced role.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe France end of the Red Bull Arena was dotted with supporters wearing homemade versions of Mbappe’s mask, bearing the tricolore flag, his initials and number 10.Ronald Koeman had demanded his Netherlands side show more bravery on the ball and brought in Jeremie Frimpong to add some more firepower to his forward line – Wout Weghorst remained on the bench despite his winner last time out.Kylian Mbappe’s new mask revealed as France training mask is bannedThe Bayer Leverkusen winger made an instant impact, driving beyond the French defence in the opening minute and forcing Mike Maignan to tip around the post.There were fears that, having both got an opening day win in Group D, this could be a tame contest between two former winners.But just minutes after Frimpong’s early effort, Bart Verbruggen was scrambling to push Griezmann’s dipping effort over his bar.The Dutch had the greater backing in Leipzig and made a more threatening start, but France should have been ahead after 12 minutes.Griezmann said ahead of the game that he wanted more touches of the ball – something he may have been regretting after dropping an absolute clanger.Marcus Thuram played Adrien Rabiot clean through with a delightful backheel. Instead of slotting home the midfielder surprisingly prodded the ball left to Griezmann, who appeared surprised by the decision and instead of tapping into an empty net collapsed in a heap.The Atletico Madrid man had the chance to make amends moments later when N’Golo Kante, superb once more, squared to him in the box but the shot was wide.Both sides were at the same time wonderful and wasteful – some superb breaks were sparked by sloppy play on the ball from those in orange and in white.It was making for a fine encounter.Griezmann, captain for the night in Mbappe’s absence, was at fault on both sides. Wasting chances and gifting possession, but at the heart of most France openings – heading into Verbruggen’s hands from Adrien Rabiot’s cross just before the interval.For all the chances created, France appeared to be lacking the efficient cutting edge Mbappe always carries.They may have won the opener with an own-goal, but it was their captain’s work which forced it.The profligacy continued after the restart, Rabiot scooping an effort into the sky from Dembele’s whipped cross before Thuram dragged one wide.At least the French chances were still flowing – the Dutch struggled to get out of their own half for most of the second half.France were getting closer. Tchoumeni headed narrowly over from Dembele’s corner – Griezmann should have scored again, fluffing his lines from yards out once more having been teed up by Kante.Dembele then sent one whistling over the bar.It looked as if the Netherlands had punished all those wasted chances when Simons smashed home, though after an interminably long VAR break the goal was ruled out for offside against Denzel Dumfries, who had been blocked Maignan from diving to stop the ball.Just to rub it in for Simons, who had a disappointing first game, he was withdrawn once the decision had been confirmed.READ MORE SUN STORIESDeschamps made his changes – but still Mbappe stayed fixed to his seat as Olivier Giroud and Kingsley Coman were sent on.But the game never really got going after the disallowed goal. It is a result which really harms neither nation in their pursuit of qualification to the knockouts. The only real dent is on English officiating.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Euro 2024 fan in ‘unhinged’ act towards Antoine Griezmann which ‘only misses France star by inches’

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      ANTOINE GRIEZMANN escaped a nasty injury after a can of beer was thrown at him during the Euro 2024 group stage match between Holland and France.The 33-year-old started for Les Bleus against Ronald Koeman’s side in Leipzig.A beer was thrown at Antoine Griezmann while he was taking a cornerThe Frenchman was also forced to remove cups from the pitchCredit: GettyBut as he stepped up to take a corner in the 41st minute, a can of beer was thrown onto the pitch just in front of him.The can narrowly missed Griezmann’s head, leaving his team-mates furious.Referee Anthony Taylor briefly paused the match to remove the object before play continued.Fans took to social media to react, with one person writing: “Throwing a beer at Griezmann, really?”Read More on FranceAnother commented: “Disappointing from the Dutch fans. Throwing beer to Griezmann. You’ve been real good up until now.”While a third simply said: “That’s happening too often at this tournament.”Fans were warned against throwing plastic cups onto the pitch during Serbia’s match against Slovenia on Thursday.Serbia supporters appeared to aim the objects at Slovenia players following Zan Karnicnik’s opening goal.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFrance Euro 2024 guideFRANCE are the one nation all England fans are truly afraid of.
      They are many punters’ favourites after knocking the Three Lions out of the 2022 World Cup and will be hoping to do much better than at Euro 2020, when they lost to Switzerland in the last 16.
      MANAGER: Didier Deschamps
      Coming up to 12 years in the job, the only thing missing from his CV is a European Championship.
      STAR MAN: Kylian Mbappe
      Mbappe’s PSG may have underachieved on the European stage but he remains France’s most deadly threat, with a World Cup trophy and a World Cup final hat-trick to his name.
      How France attack
      Expect to see France play in a fluid 4-3-3 – which becomes 4-2-3-1 in possession – throughout the tournament.
      Giroud acts as the focal point in the attack with the two wide players and Griezmann as No 10 supporting.
      How France defend
      We can expect to see France defend high with an emphasis on winning back possession as far up the pitch as possible.
      France will stagger their defensive shape when the opposition are in possession.
      Read the full France Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags.

      The stadium announcer was forced to intervene in the final 10 minutes, warning those in attendance against throwing anything onto the field.Just moments before being targeted by Netherlands supporters, Griezmann suffered the “miss of the tournament” so far.Kylian Mbappe’s new mask revealed as France training mask is bannedAdrien Rabiot received the ball in the penalty area, but rather than shooting he opted to pass it to the Atletico Madrid star on the edge of the six-yard box.An unsuspecting Griezmann was then forced to try and scoop the ball in from behind him, instead prodding it away from goal.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Rooney reveals he gave Depay a ‘talking to’ after Dutch star turned up to Man Utd game in a Rolls Royce and cowboy hat

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      WAYNE ROONEY has revealed he once gave Memphis Depay a “talking to” after he turned up to a game in a cowboy hat.The retired footballer was covering the Netherlands’ clash against France at Euro 2024 when he remembered the moment.Wayne Rooney had to once give Memphis Depay a talking to at Man UnitedCredit: AFPThe Dutchman arrived at a reserve match in his Rolls RoyceCredit: Zenpix LtdRooney, 38, played with Depay during his time at Manchester United.However, the pair clashed as the Dutchman once arrived at a reserve match driving a Rolls Royce and wearing a cowboy hat.Rooney was not pleased by the forward’s appearance and confronted him about it.Speaking on the BBC, he said: “Firstly, uou could never knock his work rate.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”In training, he worked really hard every single day in order to prove himself.”It was made more of a few things off the pitch I have spoken about.”I was at a reserve game once being a bit lowkey, and he turned up in a Rolls Royce and a cowboy hat.”I had to speak to him, so that was Memphis.”Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDepay has spoken about his time in Manchester as he claimed he “earned” his sucess.Speaking in a documentary tracking him and his life, the 30-year-old winger said: “My whole life is upside down. Wayne Rooney reveals his biggest fear for England’s Euro 2024 stars and warns them to be ‘very careful'”They talk about the headlines in papers, me wearing a hat and all the f***ing s***.“They say, in Manchester I flopped. But let’s go, man. I drive a Rolls Royce, this is my life.“I was not given anything, I have earned it all with both feet. I am not good, I am not bad. Just don’t forget to check my past, check my scars.“I am a lion, I am a king. I have fashion in my blood and only big dreams. I don’t care what people think about me.”It is my life and if I am the black sheep, so it is. I do what I want anyway.”Depay left Old Trafford in 2017 and rebuilt his career in Lyon.After four years in France, he made the move to Barcelona and, after two seasons, joined Atletico Madrid in 2023.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Watch Antoine Griezmann’s ‘miss of the tournament’ as fans left in disbelief at France team-mate’s act

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      ANTOINE GRIEZMANN produced the “miss of the tournament” in France’s clash with the Netherlands at Euro 2024.The forward missed a gilt-edged chance to open the scoring during the first half in Leipzig on Friday night.Antoine Griezmann produced the ‘miss of the tournament’ against the NetherlandsCredit: ReutersFans were shocked Adrien Rabiot passed to his France team-mate in front of goalCredit: AFPHowever, fans were left shocked by one of his own team-mates instead.A flowing French move saw Didier Deschamp’s side open up the Dutch defence.The attack saw the ball reach Adrien Rabiot in the penalty area as he controlled in front of goal.Instead of shooting, though, he opted to nudge the ball to Griezmann on the edge of the six-yard box.READ MORE FRANCE NEWSAn unsuspecting Griezmann was then forced to try and scoop the ball in from behind him, instead prodding it away from goal.Fans were stunned on social media that France had failed to take the lead, with Rabiot criticised for his decision.One supporter wrote: “That’s all on Rabiot.”Another added: “Griezmann that is the worst miss of the tournament.”Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third fan also commented: “The question is, why is Rabiot even passing from there?”Meanwhile, one more said: “Playing Rabiot that far up front when he refuses to take the clearest shot known that man is crazy.”Kylian Mbappe’s new mask revealed as France training mask is bannedGriezmann had been deployed in a more advanced role in the absence of Kylian Mbappe.The forward was named on the bench after breaking his nose in France’s opening victory over Austria.Griezmann missed the chance to open the scoring from six yards outCredit: ReutersInstead, Aurelien Tchouameni came into the side, with Griezmann pushing further forward.However, he was unable to add to his seven Euros goals from the previous two tournaments in 2016 and 2021.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Tipped to be Slovenia’s greatest ever player, it’s little wonder Benjamin Sesko has Arsenal and Chelsea on red alert  

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      HE is the latest Bundesliga star to attract serious interest from the big boys of the Premier League.Once upon a time it was Erling Haaland. Now, Red Bull Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko is the name on everyone’s lips, a supreme talent that is on every transfer wish list back in England.Slovenia’s Benjamin Sesko was tipped to move to the Prem before the EurosCredit: AFPThe 21-year-old has already made a name for himself in the BundesligaCredit: GettyArsenal and Chelsea – to name just a few – were hopeful of luring the 21-year-old to the bright lights of London this summer after netting 18 goals in all competitions last season, ready to trigger an appealing £55m release clause.But it says a lot about this young player’s mindset and maturity that he recently decided to sign a new long-term deal with Leipzig instead.There is a composure and an aura around the Slovenian which is hard to ignore. A self-confidence that his time in the Prem spotlight will come – just not yet.Not that the spotlight has avoided his towering 6ft5 stature over in Germany during the Euros, showing glimpses of why he is such a wanted man.read more on EnglandAs such, he is embracing Slovenia’s Group C showdown with England on Tuesday, a chance to pit himself against players he may well call teammates before too long.Speaking to SunSport, he said: “To be honest, with the pressure, I put it on the bright side.“It’s a good kind of pressure. If you have the opportunity where people can talk about you, doesn’t matter if it’s good or bad, there’s something about you and it means I have done something good in the past and people are talking about it.“I always put it on the bright side and I am happy to be a part of this.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“It’s definitely a good chance for me to play in this type of tournament. I’m really proud of myself to be a part of the team and be here and for the experience and the self-growth.“It’s really important for me and for my career in general. It’s been an amazing time and I’m looking forward to more of this.”SunSport’s Latest Transfer HeadlinesSlovenian journalists – who have covered Sesko’s journey ever since he took the plunge at the age of 15 to leave his home in a small village in Radece and join Red Bull Salzburg in 2019 before agreeing to join Leipzig last summer – are in awe of this kid.They happily admit they have never seen or met anyone like him – a unique presence matched with an eye-catching ability.Having scored 11 times in 31 caps, he is already tipped to be Slovenia’s greatest ever product, with many predicting he will soon eclipse Zlatko Zahovic’s national goalscoring record of 35 sooner rather than later.Sesko holds the country’s footballing hopes on his enormous shoulders. He added: “It’s good that I can be that. We have to know that I am still young and there will be plenty more games, tournaments, so I am always going to be there for the team.“Sometimes I am lucky, sometimes I am not. It is just about the position I am in at the moment. It’s my status. I always help my team as much as I can and do my best.”EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYHe is yet to find the net at his first major tournament, but came agonisingly close in Slovenia’s opening 1-1 draw with Denmark, smacking the post from range late on.Two points from two games sees Slovenia needing an unlikely result against the Three Lions to stand any chance of reaching the last 16 in their first Euros campaign for 24 years.Sesko’s impressive conviction shines through again when asked what he thinks of England’s stuttering start in the Euros and whether Slovenia could catch them cold.He explained: “Yeah we definitely can. They know that we have played two great games.“They’re not at their best. They are still doing great of course, but now is the best opportunity to play against them and show them the best we can do. I am sure we are going to shine.”Sesko admits to watching clips of England skipper and Bayern Munich man Harry Kane on his journey to becoming a top European goal-getter – not that he believes they are one of the same, having already sized him up in the Bundesliga this term.He said: “Every single season [Kane] scores plenty of goals and he is a great striker – a different type to me but still the position and what a striker needs.READ MORE SUN STORIES“He is a great example to learn from. It’s amazing that I am going to play against him and try to copy him in a couple of positions.“I watch him, I watch a lot of strikers and try to learn from them and hope to learn from him too.” More

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      Shearer fires savage dig at Lineker live on TV ahead of Holland vs France Euro 2024 clash as fans hail ‘mugging off’

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      ALAN SHEARER stunned Gary Lineker with a savage dig ahead of France’s clash with the Netherlands at Euro 2024.The pair appeared live in the studio during the BBC’s pre-match coverage on Friday night.Alan Shearer aimed a dig at Gary Lineker during the BBC’s Euro 2024 coverageCredit: Getty Images – GettyShearer ‘mugged off’ Lineker over his relationship with former Barcelona boss Johan CruyffCredit: ReutersPrior to kick-off, the panel, which also included Wayne Rooney and Cesc Fabregas, discussed Dutch legend Johan Cruyff.After watching his iconic Cruyff turn in action, Lineker said: “It’s almost 50 years to the day since we saw the Cruyff turn.“I remember it as well, 1974 here in Germany.”Shearer turned to Lineker before remarking: “He turned you too didn’t he? READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Turned you into a winger and turned you into a substitute.”Lineker burst out laughing, and then said: “Er thanks Al.”Lineker played under Cruyff during his time at Barcelona, but fell out of favour under his management.Having initially been signed to play as a striker by Terry Venables, Lineker was played on the right of midfield after Cruyff took charge in 1988.Most read in Euro 2024His struggles in the position ultimately resulted in the England icon losing his place in the team and leaving the following year.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSReacting to Shearer’s quip on social media, one fan wrote: “Shearer just bodied Lineker after talking about the Cruyff turn.”Another added: “It was really lovely to see Alan Shearer bring Gary Lineker back down to earth about his relationship with Johan Cruyff.”A third also commented: “Shearer mugging off Lineker about Cruyff,” with a series of crying emojis.Shearer’s dig comes just days after Lineker also took aim at a BBC colleague live on air.Gary Lineker aims brutal dig at Frank Lampard live on BBC’s Euro 2024 coverageBBC and ITV’s Euro 2024 line up in fullHere’s how each channel will line-up:

      BBC presenters:
      Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman
      ITV presenters:
      Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods 
      BBC pundits:
      Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden
      ITV pundits:
      Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina Unkel
      BBC commentators:
      Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce
      ITV commentators:
      Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight
      BBC co-commentators:
      Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden
      ITV co-commentators:
      Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend

      The presenter vowed to apologise after accidently insulting Frank Lampard during coverage of Germany’s win over Hungary.During his three years in Spain, Lineker scored 51 goals in 138 appearances for Barcelona.His tally included 10 strikes in 38 matches under Cruyff before his move to Tottenham in 1989.Lineker also won both the Copa del Rey and European Cup Winners’ Cup with the club.READ MORE SUN STORIESShearer joked Cruyff turned Lineker ‘into a winger and then into a substitute’Credit: AP:Associated PressLineker lost his place in the Barcelona team after being moved to right midfield by CruyffCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Meanwhile, Cruyff enjoyed two spells as manager either side of a one-month absence in 1991 before leaving the Nou Camp in 1996.His 11 major trophies as manager included four league titles and the Champions League.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More