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      Slovenia vs Denmark LIVE SCORE: Euro 2024 latest as Janza rocket LEVELS it for Slovenia after Eriksen’s emotional opener

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      CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN opened the scoring for Denmark before Slovenia fought back to draw in their Group C opener.Christian Eriksen gave Denmark the lead with a stunning solo strike – exactly 1,100 days since suffering a cardiac arrest at the last European Championships.The Danes lost to England in the semi-finals of the last Euros and will be looking for revenge next week, but they first need to move past a tough Slovenia side.
      Kick-off time: 5pm BST
      Stream/TV: ITV 1
      Slovenia XI: Oblak; Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Janza; Stojanovic, Elsnik, Gnezda Cerin, Mlakar; Sporar, Sesko
      Denmark XI: Schmeichel; Andersen, Christensen, Vestergaard; Kristiansen, Hjulmand, Eriksen, Hojbjerg, Bah; Wind, Hojlund
      EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSDenmark with tough test ahead
      The next obstacle for The Danes will be a match-up with England at Deutch Bank Park on Thursday.
      There is no doubt that they will have looked at this as the toughest test of their fixtures in this group.
      Slovenia meanwhile, will play Serbia in the Allianz Arena.
      Copy linkCopiedRasmus struggles to make impact
      Rasmus Hojlund put in a shift for Denmark today but it seemed to be a common theme which we saw in the Premier League.
      He likes to drop deep into pockets of space and work the channels but far too often is not in the penalty area.
      This drastically effects his numbers and some would say is why he is not hitting 20 goals a season as when he receives the ball, he is in positions where he cannot hurt the opposition.
      Copy linkCopiedDragons show they have fight in them
      Slovenia will have impressed many this evening with their effort levels right up until the final whistle.
      Despite going behind to Denmark, they gave up hope that they could find a way back into this game.
      At one stage, having got their goal, you even wondered whether they would go on to win the match.
      Credit: AP
      Copy linkCopiedEriksen controls the show for Danes
      Christian Eriksen showed us just how much he still has to offer this Denmark team this afternoon.
      Despite not having as much game time as he would have liked at Old Trafford this season, Eriksen put in a man of the match performance.
      Everything that Denmark did well was as a result of the playmaker.
      England beware.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Slovenia 1-1 Denmark
      It was a thrilling end to the game in Stuttgart.
      Denmark failed to put the game to bed and Slovenia finally found the equaliser they craved.
      They looked the more likely to get a second towards the end of the game but a draw seemed a fair result.

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      The referee brings the game to a close.
      Slovenia and Denmark share the spoils in Stuttgart.
      It is a result that will be music to the ears of Gareth Southgate and his squad.
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      90+2. If the result stays like this, it will mean both sides start their campaign unbeaten.
      Confidence can be a huge tool for success in these tournaments.
      Slovenia will extend their unbeaten run to seven games.
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      90. Slovenia try a long range effort but it whistles over the crossbar.
      Time is running out in Stuttgart now.
      We are going to have four additional minutes.
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      88. Neither side will be content with a draw in this one.
      With matches against Serbia and England to come, both sides will be looking to get a late winner.
      As to who will get it, that is anyone’s guess.
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      86. Slovenia will feel they have done enough in this game to get something out of it.
      Denmark on the other hand, will feel they have controlled the game from start to finish.
      They have just struggled to create enough clear-cut chances to put the game to bed.
      Credit: EPA
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      84. It is Denmark’s turn to ring the changes as they try to bring some fresh legs on to find a late winner.
      Wind, Hjobjerg and Hojlund all makes way for Norgaard, Poulsen and Dolberg.
      This should be end to end stuff for the remainder of the game now.
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      82. Slovenia have turned this game on its head now.
      It is ‘The Dragons’ who are piling all the pressure on now.
      Sporar ghosts in behind Vestergaard but he cannot beat Schmeichel in th Denmark goal.
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      80. This should be some finish to this game now.
      After just hitting the woodwork, Janza strikes a superb half-volley towards goal but his effort takes a deflection that wrong foots Schmeichel in the Danish goal.
      You could see on the faces of the Denmark fans in the crowd just how much that sucker punch goal hurt them.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Erik Janza (Slovenia)
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      76. As Slovenia come forward once again, the ball breaks to Sesko.
      He hits a shot from some thirty yards out and it thunders back off the woodwork.
      So close from the Slovenian front man.
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      74. Janza puts a sublime ball into the box from a free kick in a wide position.
      The ball drops to Sporar on the edge of the six yard box but somehow he volleys wide of the post.
      That might just be their best chance of a goal this evening.
      Credit: EPA
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      72. Slovenia look to ring the changes as they try to find that elusive equaliser.
      As the game goes on now, they will have to throw more bodies forward.
      It will give Denmark the chance to pick them off on the break.
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      70. Wind comes charging forward and lays it off into the path of Eriksen.
      He holds off the challenge from the Slovenian defender and plays in Hojlund.
      As the striker looks to run towards the byline, it is put for another Danish corner.
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      68. The game is starting to come to life a little more now.
      We have had two excellent chances, one for either team, in the space of a few minutes.
      While Denmark will feel they are the better of the two teams, while the scoreline remains only a onee goal lead, Slovenia are very much still in this game.
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      66. Slovenia have themselves a massive chance to equalise.
      As a cross is clipped into the box, Cerin makes a late run and the defender does not even see him coming.
      He rises to meet the ball with his head but puts it wide of the goal.
      What a chance.
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      64. What a chance for Denmark to double their lead.
      Kristiansen puts a brilliant ball across the six yard box.
      Hojlund is there to meet, with a goal looking certain, but Oblak does well to block the effort.
      Credit: EPA
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      62. This game has struggled to come to life in this second half so far.
      Denmark are happy to pass the ball around and patiently wait for an opening.
      Slovenia are putting crosses into the box from deep positions but are struggling to penetrate the Danish defence.
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      60. Slovenia need to find a way to get Sesko into the game more.
      He is without doubt their star player but has been pretty anonymous in this game so far.
      Not that Denmark will be complaining about this currently.
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      58. Am not sure with under two hours until the kick-off in their own game whether any of the England squad will be watching this one.
      One thing is for sure that Gareth Southgate will be replaying this to his squad before they meet either team.
      In the previous Euros, it was England who knocked out Denmark at the semi-final stage.
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      56. Hojlund has been busy in the final third, makes runs into the channels but never seems to spend enough time in the box.
      This is a big contributory factor in his goal return.
      Eriksen whips in another corner but Slovenia head the ball clear.
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      Fans say ‘ouch’ as they discover beer prices at England vs Serbia clash – despite only reduced alcohol on offer

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      FANS were left saying “ouch” after discovering the price of beer ahead of England vs Serbia.The two sides face each other in a heated Euro 2024 group stage opener tonight.England fans were left stunned by the price of reduced-alcohol beer in GermanyCredit: X @TheAdrianDurhamFull strength lager was off the menu as the reduced booze was flogged for £6 a popCredit: X @TheAdrianDurhamEngland fans partied in Gelsenkirchen ahead of kick-off against SerbiaCredit: GettyGerman police were present amid fan clashesCredit: EPAPolice feared fights between sets of supporters in the build-up to the game.And their worst fears were realised earlier on Sunday as yobs launched chairs in a bloody clash in the venue city of Gelsenkirchen.The violence came about despite tournament chiefs deciding to pull full-strength beer ahead of the match.Instead, low-alcohol replacements including shandy — a mixture of beer and lemonade — were put on sale around the city.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut despite the lager being weakened, the prices remained at a premium for parched fans.Pictures from the area surrounding England’s match showed that the low-booze beer was still on sale at a hefty 7 euros, or £6, for a 500ml glass.That’s roughly the same for a full pint of proper beer at a London pub.And supporters did not appear to be happy about digging deep for half-quality drinks after they were branded “reasonable” by talkSPORT star Adrian Durham.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSOne said: “Ouch. Where do you get reasonable from?”Another declared: “How can they charge the same for non-alcoholic?”Full strength beer at England vs Serbia AXED and replaced by low alcohol brew amid threat of boozed-up ultras violenceOne noted: “Sure there will be an off licence around the corner.”Another added: “Some deviation in prices, very expensive pretzel and drinks.”Germany’s low-strength beer certainly didn’t go down well with Sun men Nick Parker and Robin Perrie.Neither were impressed with the pints on offer, with the 2.5 per cent shandy and 2.8 per cent light beer failing to hit the spot.It came amid a warning from German police that England fans will not be allowed to booze in the city square ahead of kick-off.A statement read: “Fans are not allowed to drink alcohol in the city’s main square, Heinrich-Konig-Platz.READ MORE SUN STORIES“An England fan with a can or bottle of beer in the square will be asked to put it away, or it will be taken away. They will not immediately be arrested.”The square will be a fan zone for other games in the city, but not for England. Fans can however drink alcohol in the city’s bars and in a fan zone for England fans at the racecourse.”EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTMeet England’s Euro 2024 Wags
      England Wags range from childhood sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.
      Katie Goodland (Harry Kane’s wife)
      The fitness instructor has been married to the England captain since 2019 and joined him in Germany with their four children after he joined Bayern Munich.
      Laura Celia Valk (Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend)
      The stunning Dutch model, 25, has more than half a million Instagram followers and is said to be absolutely smitten with the Real Madrid star.
      Rebecca Cooke (Phil Foden’s girlfriend)
      Foden’s childhood sweetheart and the mother of his two kids tends to keep out of the spotlight, but is a regular at England games.
      Dani Dyer (Jarrod Bowen’s girlfriend)
      England’s most famous Wag, former Love Island winner and daughter of Eastenders’ Danny Dyer.
      Iris Law (Trent Alexander-Arnold’s girlfriend)
      Dani Dyer isn’t the only actor’s daughter dating an England star. Iris’ dad is Hollywood legend Jude Law.
      Megan Davison (Jordan Pickford’s wife)
      Megan has been with Pickford since he was 14 years old. The couple married in 2022 and have one son.
      Olivia Naylor (John Stones’ girlfriend)
      The 33-year-old former beautician has stepped back from her role after giving birth to a baby son.
      Read more about the Wags who will be supporting England at Euro 2024 here More

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      Watch as ‘Albanian Laura Woods’ goes wild in stands at Euro 2024 after fastest goal in tournament history

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      EVA MURATI went viral during her celebrations of Albania’s historic goal at Euro 2024.Eva, 29, is a TV personality that is lighting up screens in Albania and has been compared to Laura Woods.Eva Murati attended Albania’s Euro 2024 opener against ItalyCredit: Instagram / evamuratiMurati went crazy after Albania opened the scoring on 23 secondsCredit: Instagram / evamuratiMurati watched Albania score the fastest ever goal in Euros’ historyCredit: Instagram / evamuratiMurati is a popular TV presenter in AlbaniaCredit: Instagram @evamuratiMurati has been compared to famous presenter Laura WoodsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/evamurati/?hl=enMurati presents a number of football competitions on TVCredit: https://www.instagram.com/evamurati/?hl=enThe presenter was sat in the stands of the Signal Iduna Park as she watched her country take on Italy on Saturday.Sylvinho’s men stunned the Azzurri as they opened the scoring after just 23 seconds.Federico Dimarco gave the ball away in his own area after a reckless free throw.Sassuolo star Nedim Bajrami picked it up and beat Gianluigi Donnarumma with a powerful shot from a tight corner down the right.Read More on Euro 2024Bajrami made history as he scored the fastest ever goal in the history of the Euros as he beat Russia star Dmitri Kirichenko, who netted against Greece after just one minute and six seconds at Euro 2004.Murati went crazy at the stands as she filmed herself celebrating with thousands of her fellow countrymen.However, the TV star’s joy didn’t last long as Italy turned the game on its head soon after to win 2-1.Alessandro Bastoni equalised in the 11th minute and Nicolo Barella completed his team’s impressive comeback just five minutes later.Most read in Euro 2024Murati has attracted a large audience of 941,000 followers on Instagram.She has also made a name for herself as an actress, host and model in her homeland.Meet glam Champions League host Eva MuratiThe Elbasan-born star, who is fluent in Italian, has been presenting all the biggest European action for Tring TV ever since 2017.Scroll down for more from Eva MuratiMurati is always joined by an all-star panelCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiMurati also works as a modelCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiThe Albanian star is a Juventus fan and recently met Fabio CannavaroCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiMurati is a fans’ favourite on Champions League nightsCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiShe also hosts magazine show Sports WeekCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiThe popular star also works as a lingerie modelCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiMurati has a huge following on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiMurati building a huge fanbase across the globe thanks to her many talentsCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiThe presenter has nearly one million Instagram followersCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiShe has been presenting Champions League action since 2017Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiMurati has also tried her hand at actingCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiWhile she would also like a go at singingCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiMurati loves to share snaps from her holidaysCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiDuring her time off she can be found on the beachCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati More

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      Man Utd star Scott McTominay’s stunning Wag puts on busty display in very daring outfit at Euro 2024

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      SCOTT MCTOMINAY’S girlfriend continued her tour of Munich as she supports her partner at the Euros.Cam Reading posed in Munich ahead of Scotland’s opener against Germany.Cam continued to support her boyfriend in MunichCredit: Instagram / @camreading_Cam posed with a meal and white wineCredit: Instagram / @camreading_Cam posed for a photo at a hotel barCredit: Instagram / @camreading_Cam began dating McTominay in 2022Credit: InstagramUnfortunately it was defeat for the Scots as they were well beaten by the Germans at the Munich Football Arena.Next up for McTominay and the Scotland squad is a clash against Switzerland in Cologne.But McTominay’s girlfriend Cam made sure to make the most of her time in Munich before making the journey west to Cologne.She posted a series of pictures of her with her family to Instagram alongside the caption: “Sister trips are always a yes from us 🧡”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHer 31,000 followers were quick to praise Cam in comment section.One fan wrote: “Gorgeous ❤️”Another commented: “🔥🔥❤️”While a third commented: “😍😍😍”Most read in FootballCam will be supporting McTominay across Scotland’s journey at the EurosCredit: Instagram @scottmctominayThe model and influencer posted a selfie alongside her sister as part of the Instagram dumpCredit: Instagram / @camreading_Cam and Scott have been dating since 2022.The midfielder was Scotland’s top scorer in qualifying, with seven goals from midfield.Football’s 10 richest wags including music stars and millionaire modelsHe’ll be hoping to add a Euros finals goal to his tally against Switzerland on Wednesday.Meet England’s Euro 2024 Wags
      England Wags range from childhood sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.
      Katie Goodland (Harry Kane’s wife)
      The fitness instructor has been married to the England captain since 2019 and joined him in Germany with their four children after he joined Bayern Munich.
      Laura Celia Valk (Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend)
      The stunning Dutch model, 25, has more than half a million Instagram followers and is said to be absolutely smitten with the Real Madrid star.
      Rebecca Cooke (Phil Foden’s girlfriend)
      Foden’s childhood sweetheart and the mother of his two kids tends to keep out of the spotlight, but is a regular at England games.
      Dani Dyer (Jarrod Bowen’s girlfriend)
      England’s most famous Wag, former Love Island winner and daughter of Eastenders’ Danny Dyer.
      Iris Law (Trent Alexander-Arnold’s girlfriend)
      Dani Dyer isn’t the only actor’s daughter dating an England star. Iris’ dad is Hollywood legend Jude Law.
      Megan Davison (Jordan Pickford’s wife)
      Megan has been with Pickford since he was 14 years old. The couple married in 2022 and have one son.
      Olivia Naylor (John Stones’ girlfriend)
      The 33-year-old former beautician has stepped back from her role after giving birth to a baby son.
      Read more about the Wags who will be supporting England at Euro 2024 here

      EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTCam visited Dubai earlier this yearCredit: instagram/Cam ReadingShe is signed to Boss Model ManagementCredit: InstagramShe often shares snaps from hers and Scott’s glamorous homeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/camreading_/She has over 30k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram/camreading_ More

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      Fans in tears as Man Utd star Christian Eriksen scores in first Euros appearance 1,100 days after dying on pitch

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      CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN has scored for Denmark at Euro 2024, exactly 1,100 days since suffering a cardiac arrest at the last European Championships.The Manchester United star, 32, slotted beyond Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak to give his side a 17th minute lead.Christian Eriksen celebrates scoring Denmark’s openerCredit: ReutersEriksen, 32, flicks the ball homeCredit: EPAThe midfielder suffered a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020Credit: Getty – PoolOn June 12, 2021, Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest during Denmark’s Euro 2020 clash with Finland in Copenhagen.The midfielder collapsed on the pitch in the 41st minute of the match.Eriksen received CPR from medical staff, and revealed to the BBC in 2022: “I was gone from this world for five minutes.”After 15 minutes of treatment he was stretchered off, with players leaving the field.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAround two hours later, and only after having been informed that Eriksen was awake in a nearby hospital, play resumed, with Finland going on to win 1-0.The then-Inter Milan star was ruled out until 2022, when he returned to action with Brentford having been fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.After a brief spell with the Bees, Eriksen joined Man Utd in the summer of 2022.He made his international return for Denmark in March 2022, scoring in an emotional clash with the Dutch.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTEriksen went on to become a regular again for his country, and featured at the World Cup in Qatar later that year.As Denmark kicked off their Euro 2024 campaign against Slovenia, Eriksen was handed a start – marking his first European Championship appearance since suffering his cardiac arrest.Christian Eriksen says he is pleased to be back playing for Denmark after cardiac arrest Just 17 minutes into the match, the midfielder made a smart run into the box, before chesting down Jonas Wind’s smart flick.He then made no mistake, brushing the ball into the back of the net with the outside of his right boot.Eriksen was mobbed by his team-mates, with fans also sent into dreamland.Viewers online also found themselves welling up at the heartwarming goal.One wrote: “I’m in tears.”While a second gushed: “What a moment at the Euros! He died on the field at the last Euros 3 years ago. Now Christian Eriksen scores to give Denmark the 1-0 lead. This gave me & a lot of fans around the world tears. Sports!”Another added: “If you’re a soccer fan, you gotta be shedding happy tears for Christian Eriksen right now.” More

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      Watch Holland manager Ronald Koeman appear to do disgusting act on live TV during Euro 2024 opener

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      FANS have been left disgusted by Ronald Koeman’s repulsive act on the bench during Holland’s Euro 2024 opener.The camera cut to the Dutch boss on the touchline as his side took on Poland.Ronaldo Koeman appeared to be caught picking his noseCredit: BBCFans were disgusted as Holland’s boss then put his finger in his mouthCredit: BBCEURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTAnd it caught the moment Koeman rubbed his nose before wiping his hand.He then stuck one of his fingers up his nose before putting it in his mouth, much to the disgust of fans.One reacted saying: “Why did he eat it like it was a tasty snack😭”Another added: “Bro got caught lacking in front of millions of people 😭”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA third wrote: “Disgusting 🤮”And another commented: “That’s wild 😂”Joachim Low infamously grabbed headlines for his nose-picking when he managed Germany.Former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri was also caught in the act during a conversation with Jose Mourinho on the touchline.Most read in Euro 2024Netherlands Euro 2024 guideRONALD KOEMAN has overhauled Holland’s playing style after returning for a second stint in charge.

      Captain Virgil van Dijk will be expected to be a stalwart in defence while Xavi Simons will be hoping for a breakout tournament. But they may miss injured Frenkie de Jong.
      MANAGER: Ronald Koeman
      Ex-Barcelona and Everton boss was the scourge of England as a player when he knocked Graham Taylor’s side out of World Cup qualifying in 1994.
      STAR MAN: Virgil van Dijk
      Liverpool star has won everything there is to win at club level and will be counted on to keep things tight at the back.
      How Holland attack
      The Netherlands will play with a typically Dutch patient possession-based build-up.
      They will stagger their positions to play through the lines, but can be overly individualistic in the final third.
      How Holland defend
      The Dutch will play with a medium block, allowing the opposition to break the first line before engaging in the midfield area.
      They can run into problems when they fail to protect the middle of the pitch.
      Read the full Netherlands 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags

      Koeman masterminded a comeback victory for Holland, who beat Poland 2-1 after substitute Wout Weghorst netted a late winner.Liverpool star Cody Gakpo cancelled out Adam Buska’s opener with a deflected effort, while Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen made a last-gasp save to ensure the win.SunSport’s Euro 2024 headlines More

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      Watch unfortunate moment Dutch fan is hit flush in the face by football as he poses for cameras – and drops his beer

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      DUTCH fans were in great spirits ahead of their country’s Euro 2024 opener against Poland.But one unfortunately found himself down a pint after being whacked by a stray ball.A Dutch fan was hit by a stray footballCredit: X formerly Twitter / @BBCSportThe supporter was caught at the precisely wrong momentCredit: X formerly Twitter / @BBCSportThe supporter dropped one of his pintsCredit: X formerly Twitter / @BBCSportThousands of supporters rocked up to Hamburg decked in their famous Oranje kits.In footage captured before the match, beaming fans could be seen clutching pints in the stands.As one noticed a camera panning across, with pints in both hands, he gleefully raised one of them towards it… only to quickly be left in shock.In his big moment, the Dutch supporter was struck by a stray football, presumably a wayward warm-up shot.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt struck the fan in the chest, before rebounding onto one of his hands, knocking one of his pints flying and leaving him seeing stars.Incredibly, however, his other pint remained remarkably intact.Despite the initial shock, he managed to retain a sturdy grip on his remaining drink.The fan’s pal to his left, who was gripping two pints, also managed to avoid any spillage.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSReacting to the moment on social media, one fan wrote: “Well held sir.”While a second erroneously echoed: “Not a drop spilled, well played sir.”SunSport’s Euro 2024 headlinesEURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTAnother added: “Fair play he still held the beer! Knight this man.”The stunned fan’s afternoon threatened to get worse within the first 20 minutes of the match, when Adam Buksa headed in Piotr Zielinski’s corner to give Poland a shock lead.Things got better for the Oranje on the half-hour, however, when Cody Gakpo’s deflected shot fortuitously found its way into the back of the net.Boss Ronald Koeman eventually threw on Wout Weghorst, with the former Manchester United loanee providing an instant impact.With virtually his first touch, the lanky forward swept home Nathan Ake’s through ball to seal his side’s 2-1 win.Wout Weghorst was the hero for HollandCredit: AFPNetherlands Euro 2024 guideRONALD KOEMAN has overhauled Holland’s playing style after returning for a second stint in charge.

      Captain Virgil van Dijk will be expected to be a stalwart in defence while Xavi Simons will be hoping for a breakout tournament. But they may miss injured Frenkie de Jong.
      MANAGER: Ronald Koeman
      Ex-Barcelona and Everton boss was the scourge of England as a player when he knocked Graham Taylor’s side out of World Cup qualifying in 1994.
      STAR MAN: Virgil van Dijk
      Liverpool star has won everything there is to win at club level and will be counted on to keep things tight at the back.
      How Holland attack
      The Netherlands will play with a typically Dutch patient possession-based build-up.
      They will stagger their positions to play through the lines, but can be overly individualistic in the final third.
      How Holland defend
      The Dutch will play with a medium block, allowing the opposition to break the first line before engaging in the midfield area.
      They can run into problems when they fail to protect the middle of the pitch.
      Read the full Netherlands 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags More

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      Slovenia vs Denmark LIVE SCORE: Euro 2024 latest as Kasper Schmeichel and Christian Eriksen start Group C clash

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      DENMARK are taking on Slovenia RIGHT NOW in the opening game of Euro 2024’s Group C – which also contains England.The Danes lost to England in the semi-finals of the last Euros and will be looking for revenge next week, but they first need to move past a tough Slovenia side.
      Kick-off time: 5pm BST
      Stream/TV: ITV 1
      Slovenia XI: Oblak; Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Janza; Stojanovic, Elsnik, Gnezda Cerin, Mlakar; Sporar, Sesko
      Denmark XI: Schmeichel; Andersen, Christensen, Vestergaard; Kristiansen, Hjulmand, Eriksen, Hojbjerg, Bah; Wind, Hojlund
      EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSSlovenia 0-0 Denmark
      5. The Danes are dominating possession in the early stages.
      Slovenia are really struggling to win the ball back from the opposition.
      Denmark play some nice, crisp, passing football.
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      3. Hojlund is in the wars early on.
      As he looked to chase down the ball, he slips slightly and flies into the body of the defender.
      He is fine to continue but seems a little rattled by the impact.
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      1. There is very little between these two sides.
      Only one goal separated them in their two games in qualifying.
      Denmark look to go on the offensive early on.
      Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Slovenia vs Denmark
      We are underway in the MHPArena.
      It is a packed-house for this opening match.
      Slovenia get the game started.
      Copy linkCopiedKick-off looms in Stuttgart
      As the players gather in the tunnel, all that can be heard is a cauldron of noise coming from the pitch.
      Slovenia has a population smaller than Greater Manchester, what an honour this must be for every player in that squad.
      Jan Oblak, despite being one of the best keepers in the world for some time, is making his first appearances in a major finals.
      Copy linkCopiedDanes cannot under-estimate threat
      While Denmark go into this game as favourites, they need to be wary of the threat of their opponents.
      Slovenia are on a six-game unbeaten streak coming into this game, which included a 2-0 victory over Portugal.
      They also amassed 22 points in qualifying and expect to compete in every game they play in Germany.
      Copy linkCopiedCarnival atmosphere in stadium
      As edge closer to kick-off, fans of both teams are getting into the party mood.
      It is a sea of colour in the MHPArena as Slovenia and Denmark look to go toe-to-toe as they did in qualifying.
      They know each other well and will need to utilise that in order to get a favourable result this afternoon.
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      Copy linkCopiedHopes rest on young prodigy
      Benjamin Sesko has given Slovenian fans hope that they can do the unthinkable in Germany.
      With the young striker playing his domestic football in the country, having scored five goals in qualifying, the eyes of the world will be on him.
      RB Leipzig will not have to worry about losing their prized asset, with him having signed a new deal before the tournament.
      Copy linkCopiedHistory favours Danish attack
      Having won the tournament previously, Denmark also reached the semi-finals of Euro 2020.
      The country has a love for this tournament and will be hoping to surprise many again.
      In a group with both England and Serbia, they will be seeing this as a key game to get three points in the bag.
      Copy linkCopiedDenmark starting XI:
      A host of Premier League talent features in this Danish side that kicks off the tournament against Slovenia.
      1. Schmeichel, 3. Vestergaard, 6. Christensen, 2. Andersen, 17. Kristiansen, 23. Hjobjerg, 21. Hjulmund, 18. Bah, 10. Eriksen, 9. Hojlund, 19. Wind
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      Copy linkCopiedSlovenia starting XI:
      This is the side ‘The Dragons’ have chosen to start their Euro 2024 campaign this afternoon.
      1. Oblak, 2. Karnicnik, 6. Bijol, 9. Sporar, 10. Elsnik, 11. Sesko, 13. Janza, 17. Mlakar, 20. Stojanovic, 21. Drkusic, 22. Cerin
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      Copy linkCopiedHead to head record
      Slovenia and Denmark have met each other on six occasions.
      The Dragons have yet to beat The Danes to date.
      Denmark have won five of the previous encounters, with one ending in a draw.
      Copy linkCopiedDanes fancied for early victory
      Having previously won this tournament, the bookies cannot see past a win for the red and whites this evening.
      Slovenia – 4/1
      Draw – 21/10
      Denmark – 4/7
      All match odds brought to you by Betfair.
      Copy linkCopiedDanes looking for positive start
      Stuttgart is awash with a sea of colour as we head towards the game.
      Danish fans are out in force to lend their passionate support as ever to the national team.
      They know that it is the form in the tournament that is key and have upset the odds before, anything is possible.
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      Copy linkCopiedExperience could be key to success
      Christian Eriksen has nothing to prove in footballing circles, the quality of the midfielder is undeniable.
      However, his last appearance in the tournament was a very emotional one for all involved and he will see this time as the opportunity for him to have a swansong in a Denmark shirt.
      His intelligence, vision and passing ability could be key for the Danes if they are hoping to make it out of the group and cause an upset in the latter rounds.
      Copy linkCopiedA tale of two strikers
      Both Slovenia and Denmark will be looking to young forwards to impress in Germany.
      Much has been said of Benjamin Sesko as he has been linked with a host of Premier League clubs due to his fine form with RB Leipzig.
      Despite having a tough first season at Old Trafford, Rasmus Hojlund will be hoping to show Europe what he is really made of as he leads the line for the Danes.
      Copy linkCopiedBoth sides with no pressure to feel
      Neither of these sides will be fancied to progress far in Euro 2024.
      This takes so much pressure off the teams and allows them to play with a freedom that could see them spring an upset.
      Denmark did this before in the tournament when they shocked the world in Euro 1992, beating Germany 2-0 in the final.
      Copy linkCopiedWelcome to Slovenia vs Denmark
      Two teams hoping to make the knockout stages of Euro 2024 meet at the MHP Arena as Slovenia and Denmark get their campaigns up and running.
      Benjamin Sesko will lead the line for Slovenia with the in-demand forward having turned down interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd before signing a new contract with RB Leipzig.
      Josip Ilicic has been brought back in from the international wilderness after being left out of the national team for three years. However, he scored a late winner against Armenia in their warmup matches and will be hoping to play a big part in Germany.
      Andraz Sporar is expected to play alongside Sesko however while Atletico Madrid number one Jan Oblak takes the captain’s armband between the sticks.
      For Slovenia, winger Benjamin Verbic was unable to complete the full training session on Wednesday and is a slight doubt but right-back Peter Stojanovic has made a full recovery from the muscle injury that forced him to miss both of their recent friendlies this month.
      Denmark boss Hjulmand was forced to make a late change to his squad as Galatasaray defender Victor Nelsson succumbed to injury and had to be replaced by Zanka, one of four Brentford players in the squad.
      Christian Eriksen is fit and raring to go and will be hoping to put his nightmare Euro 2020 behind him, where he suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch. He recently scored a late winner against Sweden which sent the Danish fans wild.
      Bees’ midfielder Christian Norgaard missed training on Thursday but this was thought to be just a precaution to ensure that he was fit for this opening match of the tournament.
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