Euro 2024

ARDA GULER’S rocket strike on his Euros debut leaves him following in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo. The 19-year-old Real Madrid prodigy produced the 65th minute winner in a jaw-dropping game full of screamers and chaos to become the youngest player to score on his debut in the competition. Arda Guler scored a stunning strike to fire Turkey to a 2-1 winCredit: GettyThe teenager curled his effort into the top-right cornerCredit: APIt was a close encounter between the two teamsGuler (19yrs and 114 days) surpassed Ronaldo’s previous record of 19-years and 128 days set against Greece in 2004 so there’s no surprise why he has been hailed by Jude Bellingham as the “most talented player he has ever seen.”Guler, who became a Champions League winner two weeks ago as an unused substitute, hit the stunning strike on 65-minutes in a match marred with violent scenes between fans before kick-off. Georgia, who are in their first-ever major tournament, can keep their heads held high after a gut-busting show saw Georges Mikautadze cancel out Mert Muldur’s opener for Turkey. Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu wrapped things up with a third for Turkey in the 97th-minute as Georgia’s goalkeeper was miles out of position. Read More on Euro 2024There had been an Old Trafford roof scenario at both ends as the rain lashed onto fans in the lower tiers at Signal Iduna Park. A blistering start saw Turkey hit the post on 11-minutes after Kaan Ayhan waltzed into space and drilled an attempt from 25-yards. On 25-minutes Turkey had lift-off as Arsenal transfer target Ferdi Kadioglu’s cross was only partially cleared by Georgia. Mert Muldur stepped up on the edge of the penalty area and smashed a peach of a sliced volley beyond Mamardashvili into the Georgia goal. Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSMert Muldur opened the scoring with a spectacular strikeCredit: AlamyGeorges Mikautadze equalised in the 32nd minute, scoring Georgia’s first-ever goal at a major tournamentCredit: AlamyOnly a minute later and Turkey thought they had doubled the lead but Kenan Yildiz was judged just offside after a VAR check. On 32-minutes Georgia were in dreamland as they scored their first goal of a major tournament. 10 Steps to Victory for England: A Fan’s GuideGiorgi Kochorashvili produced a stepover before crossing to Georges Mikautadze who squeezed a strike in at the near post. Turkey goalkeeper Mert Gunok could have done better but Georgia couldn’t care less. Georgia emerged from the restart with a fire in their bellies and Khvicha Kvaratskheila teed up Mikautadze who spun and shot but Abdulkerim Bardakci and Samet Akaydin put their bodies on the line. There were shouts for a Turkey penalty when 19-year-old Real Madrid prodigy Guler hit the deck after being crowded by three Georgia players but only a free-kick was given. Hakan Calhanoglu lashed the 30-yard free-kick and stung the hands of Mamardashvili in goal. Both sides were relentless but hero Guler produced a moment of magic and raised the shoddy Dortmund roof with a corker into the top corner on 65-minutes. Georgia hit back strongly though and Giorgi Kochorashvili pounced on the ball and cracked one off the crossbar. READ MORE SUN STORIESGeorgia hit the post as Samet Akaydin produced a potential match-saving headed clearance to deny Budu Zivzivadze.Turkey charged with Georgia’s goalkeeper miles out of position and Akturkoglu slotted home.Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu scored Turkey’s third by passing the ball into an empty netCredit: GettyEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

A BOXER who broke his nose 15 TIMES fired a warning to Kylian Mbappe after the France star’s horror injury against Austria. The newly-signed Real Madrid forward was rushed to hospital after an aerial collision with Kevin Danso left him covered in blood. Kylian Mbappe suffered a horror nose injuryCredit: APEx-boxer Jero Garcia gave a grim warning to Mbappe after the injuryCredit: GettyFormer boxer Jero Garcia gave a grim assessment on Mbappe’s injury having experienced it himself through his own fight career. He said on on El Partidazo de COPE: “It’s clear, it’s a broken bone with deviation. It’s complicated. “His nose is going to be congested for a few days. The recovery is going to be complicated.” Mbappe now faces a fight to be fit for the knockout stages in early July after being ruled out of the remaining group stage matches. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGarcia added: “Now, the mask and a good anti-inflammatory treatment. The first thing is for the nose to go back in place. “The more it gets inflamed, the worse it is going to be for you to breathe. It’s going to be hard to breathe for a few days.”Spaniard Garcia had an 11-1 boxing career with his last bout coming in 2003 – which followed on from over a dozen nose breaks. He said: “Out of those 15 times when I broke my nose, I fixed it myself twice. Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME 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.

“When inflammation goes away, if you can breathe properly, it’s all good. If not, then surgery is needed.”Mbappe has not yet had surgery on his nose but France’s medical team remain monitoring the situation. Jack Rosser reports on France training and Mbappe absence from PaderbornHe had a part to play in his side’s winning goal after his byline cross was inadvertently put in by Austria defender Maximilian Wober. Mbappe, 25, will wear a protective mask by the time he does return as France boss Dider Deschamps discussed the situation. Deschamps said: “He’s not doing well. He’s with the medical staff. I cannot tell you anything else. “His nose got badly hit. We need to check that out. It is just really unfortunate right now.”Mbappe faces a fight to get fitCredit: Getty More

KYLIAN MBAPPE is set to be out of France’s Group D clash with Netherlands on Friday.The French captain, 25, suffered a broken nose against Austria on Monday night following a collision with defender Kevin Danso.Kylian Mbappe suffered a broken nose against AustriaCredit: GettyHe is set to be sidelined for France’s next game against the NetherlandsCredit: AlamyFrance’s medical team are quickly having a mask made for their talisman in order to get him back playing.However, L’Equipe state that he is unlikely to adjust to it in time and that will rule him out of Friday’s game in Leipzig. With both Les Bleus and the Netherlands having won their opening games it is effectively a shootout for top spot in Group D.There is some hope the Real Madrid-bound forward will return for their final group game vs Poland.READ MORE ON KYLIAN MBAPPEMbappe, whose cross forced the winner against Austria – an own goal by Maximilian Wober, rejoined his teammates at their Paderborn base following examinations at University Hospital Dusseldorf.The new Real Madrid man has not required surgery at this stage, though France’s medical team will continue to monitor him.In a statement, France said: “Kylian Mbappe returns to the base camp of the French national team.”Kylian Mbappe suffered a broken nose during the second part of the Austria-France held this Monday in Dusseldorf.Most read in Euro 2024″The captain of France was treated first by the medical staff and Dr. Franck Le Gall, who diagnosed him with a nose fracture.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMbappe received a Ninja Turtle mask from Thiago Silva back in 2017Credit: Instagram @kurzawa”Mbappe will receive treatment in the next few days, but he will not undergo surgery in the immediate future.”A mask will be made for him so that the number 10 of the French national team can prepare for his return to the competition after a period dedicated to treatment.”Thiago Silva gets Kylian Mbappe a Michelangelo ninja turtles mask for his BirthdayEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYMbappe reacted to the injury on social media on Monday night,saying: “Any ideas for masks 🎭😅 ?”The French star was previously gifted a Ninja Turtles mask by PSG team-mate Thiago Silva in a nod to his nickname “Donatello”.Boss Didier Deschamps said: “The national squad will always be stronger with Kylian. But if the news does not go along these lines we will have to fight without him.”But Kylian is Kylian and every team is stronger with him in it.”France trained behind closed doors at their Paderborn Arena base on Tuesday afternoon.Danso, the former Southampton defender who clashed heads with Mbappe to cause the injury, has apologised to French supporters for the incident.Posting on social media, Danso said: “To French supporters: I am sorry that Kylian Mbappe was injured during our duel.”I wish him a good recovery and I hope he can quickly find his place on the pitch.”French Football Federation president, Philippe Diallo, said: “There have been a number of reviews, they have come to quick conclusions.”They made sure to limit the consequences of the fracture that he could have. There is no surgery planned in the short term, we are awaiting the latest developments during the day for the conditions of Kylian’s participation in the rest of the tournament.READ MORE SUN STORIES“There have been a number of reviews, they have come to quick conclusions.”They made sure to limit the consequences of the fracture that he could have. There is no surgery planned in the short term, we are awaiting the latest developments during the day for the conditions of Kylian’s participation in the rest of the tournament.” More

TURKEY’S Euro 2024 clash with Georgia descended into chaos before kick-off after fights broke out in the stands and water poured from the roof.Footage from the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund showed rain from a storm drenching seats by the pitch.Water poured onto fans at the WestfalenstadionCredit: ReutersThe problem wreaked havoc for fans in that area of the groundCredit: EPAThe water poured onto seats next to the pitchCredit: ReutersFights broke out between Turkey and Georgia fansCredit: ReutersIt added to the chaotic situation in the stadiumCredit: ReutersWorkers acted quickly to clear the flooding and ensure the match went ahead as plannedCredit: EPAAround the same time, crowd violence began to erupt inside the ground between the two sets of fans.Objects were reportedly thrown between two sections as fighting ensued.The scene was described as “absolute bedlam” by journalist Daniel Storey with fears the game could be suspended.A small section of supporters from both sides could be seen throwing punches and pushing.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLJust a small rail appeared to be dividing the supporters as stewards tried to intervene.Riot police eventually re-established control of the situation just over one hour before kick-off.There were initially concerns the game may not go ahead on time, but those fears were quashed a short while later.Turkey-Georgia is the penultimate match of the first round of group-stage matches at the Euros.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe chaos will not be a pleasant sight for organisers in GermanyCredit: ReutersHeavy rain and the leaky roof covered fans inside the groundCredit: APThe final two teams to get their tournaments underway are Portugal and Czech Republic as they prepare to face off on Tuesday evening.Organisers of the Euros have already been heavily criticised during the early stages of the tournament amid transport chaos.England fans stranded in Gelsenkirchen for hours after Euro 2024 win over Serbia as they slam ‘absolute disgrace’ Following England’s win over Serbia on Sunday, some Three Lions fans were stranded in Gelsenkirchen for up to THREE HOURS.Bogestra, responsible for transport in Gelsenkirchen, claimed that “it is normal to wait” when 50,000 people are trying to get home.They added that their concept “worked overall”, and that their target was to get everybody transported within two hours of the final whistle.Bogestra also claimed that social media “overrated” the issues, and that it is “impossible” to have all fans moved within an hour.They alleged that fans used emergency brakes before the game, which led to some of the delays.Georgia Euro 2024 guideTOURNAMENT rookies Georgia have absolutely nothing to lose as they step onto the big stage for the first time.
They held their nerve to qualify with a penalty shootout win over former European champions Greece in the play-offs.
MANAGER: Willy Sagnol
Former France star and Bayern Munich legend took over in 2021 after a stint as Bayern’s interim boss.
STAR MAN: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
The Napoli winger has been linked with almost every top club in Europe and Georgia will need him to shine if they are to perform at the Euros.
How Georgia attack
Georgia may be underdogs but they’re a country that produced highly technical players and that will be reflected in their approach.
They may play longer at times, but their players are confident in playing out from the back and Kvaratskhelia will glide around the pitch looking to get on the ball as often as possible.
How Georgia defend
Georgia will drop off and crowd the middle with a medium defensive block.
However, they are vulnerable in wide areas and can be caught out with balls over the top.
Read the full Georgia Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags More

ENGLAND have a remedy to get their players out of a pickle when cramping up.Gareth Southgate’s squad are being given pickle juice to fight the fatigue frustration – as it is said to solve the issue 40 per cent faster than drinking water.Kieran Trippier was spotted drinking pickle juice late on against SerbiaCredit: BBCNow the reason why the England camp is stocked up with it has been revealedCredit: GettyFull-back Kieran Trippier, 33, was given pickle juice when cramping up in the latter stages of Sunday’s 1-0 win over Serbia in Gelsenkirchen.That was in addition to also having a high-carb drink referred to as a “fuel bomb”.Pickle juice is regularly used in tennis and contains sodium, potassium and vinegar.When consumed, a reflex in the mouth is sparked, sending a signal to stop muscles from cramping.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt also improves gut health with antioxidants and helps control blood sugar levels.It is also said to be great for fresh-smelling breath due to it killing bacteria which reproduces in the mouth.And it is not a brand new remedy discovered before Euro 2024.Way back in 2019, eagle-eyed football fans spotted then Arsenal ace Lucas Torreira gulping down some pickle juice.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe was not the first high-profile sports star who used the pungent fluid.Just weeks before that, unseeded American tennis player Frances Tiafoe revealed pickle juice helped him overcome Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov in the last 16 of the Australian Open.Pyschic eagle predicts result of Denmark v England at Euro 2024Rising Russian tennis pro Daniil Medvedev also opted for the salty drink during a break in play in his match against Novak Djokovic.Now the England camp has stocked up and are using the pickle juice to help try and conquer all before them at the Euros.And Southgate’s squad of stars may even be downing it the day after the final.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYPickle juice is said to cure hangovers.So it could prove to be the ideal pick me up they need should they be toasting becoming champions of Europe come July 14.But first England need to secure their place in the knockout stages.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd they can confirm that if they beat Denmark on Thursday.WHAT DOES PICKLE JUICE TASTE LIKE?FOOTBALLERS and tennis stars swear by the recovery powers of pickle juice – but does it actually taste any good?
We put The Pickle House’s original juice to the test and found out it didn’t tickle everyone’s taste buds.
Laura Morelli said: “No wonder why it fixes cramps – who would think about pain when you have to sip on this!”
Rachael Clarke said: “It tastes really salty. It’s gross. The aftertaste lingers and it’s leaves my mouth feeling like I have swallowed a blended McDonalds burger.”
Natasha Wynarczyk said: “It’s so sour and the vinegar smell is so overpowering. It does feel like I’m drinking pure vinegar.”
Valerie Browne said: “It’s tasty! I have some vinegar in the mornings and this is like a white wine, cider vinegar. I could drink it regularly.”
Sam Morgan added: “It’s like drinking sea water. The initial taste knocks you back but it settles a bit after that. I think a quick shot of this is probably enough for anyone.”
Thank you to The Pickle House, who provided us with their juice. You can buy it here.

How England rated vs Serbia… as Bellingham shines but TWO big names get 5s
JUDE BELLINGHAM was England’s head boy as Gareth Southgate’s side made a winning start in Germany.
The Real Madrid superstar oozed class throughout and broke the deadlock with only 13 minutes played thanks to an excellent header, dispatching Bukayo Saka’s deflected cross.
But, despite the brilliant start, it was a nervy affair here in Gelsenkirchen.
Serbia exerted significant pressure in the second half, with a few narrow escapes for Southgate’s men.
Harry Kane barely had a kick and the Premier League’s player of the year Phil Foden struggled to have any influence on the left of the Three Lions’ front three.
Here’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay rated England’s stars… with TWO stars getting just a 5. More