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      Real Madrid star lands coaching role after being ruled out of Euro 2024 with horror injury

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      DAVID ALABA will be on Austria’s bench at Euro 2024 – even though he cannot play due to injury.The 31-year-old was his country’s talisman and was due to captain them this summer before he suffered the cruel blow.Austria captain David Alaba will still have a part to play at Euro 2024Credit: ReutersThe Real Madrid star is staying with the squad despite being ruled out through injuryCredit: GettyAlaba’s Real Madrid team-mates were left unable to look after he sickeningly twisted his knee in a 4-1 win over Villarreal in December.The star has appeared for Austria at both the previous Euros in 2016 and 2020 but has failed to recover from the blow in time for a third.He underwent major knee surgery last December before going under the knife again last month.However, he has suffered no complications with either operation, and he has now got the green light to help Ralf Rangnick’s team in Germany.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAlaba met up with Austria’s squad for their pre-tournament friendlies against Serbia and Switzerland.Now Real Madrid have agreed to let him stay and continue his recovery with Austria doctors and medical team so he can still skipper his nation despite being unable to take the field.Discussing the “non-playing captain”, Rangnick said: “It is a great shame of course that he isn’t available to us as a player.“Over the last weeks I’ve had close exchanges with David. He stressed he wanted very much to still be with us.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“Therefore, I am very happy to say this will be possible after a good discussion with his club Real Madrid.”Alaba missed out on Real Madrid’s Champions League and LaLiga double due to the injury.Watch brilliant moment Roy Keane is forced to HIDE in shopping centre as Ian Wright poses with fans at Euro 2024But Carlo Ancelotti and the ace are both still hopeful that he remains on course to return to action in September.Austria are based in Berlin, with Rangnick’s side training at Mommsenstadion, the home of sixth tier Tennis Borussia Berlin.They head into the tournament unbeaten in seven, with five of those victories.The 2008 co-hosts face France in their opening match on Monday before clashes with Poland and the Netherlands in Group D.And now they will have Alaba, as well as Rangnick, leading them from the touchline as they look to try and reach the knockouts.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENT More

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      Hungary 1 Switzerland 3: Embolo scores late to seal win after return from injury as Swiss get off to flyer at Euro 2024

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      HUMILIATED Scotland are facing a mountain to climb on Wednesday night against a buoyant Swiss side who won in style.Goals from Kwadwo Duah, Michel Aebischer and sub Breel Embolo put them level on points in Group A with Germany who routed the Scots 24-hours earlier.Breel Embolo lobs Peter GulacsiCredit: GettyEmbolo celebrates his Swiss clincherCredit: GettyEURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTAnd the Swiss can kill off the fragile hopes of Steve Clarke’s men with another win in Cologne.A Barnabas Varga second half effort gave Hungary a slim chance before Embolo’s clincher.It was a belter of a game.The Magyars came into this with a hugely confidence boosting run of just one defeat in 16 games.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLYet, in the first half especially, they were dire – bullied by a Swiss side who played with real control and a belief helped by the fact the Hungarians hadn’t beaten them in a competitive game for 43-years.A blistering opening few minutes saw Hungary’s Attila Szalai scuff a close range attempt and then at the other end Aebischer was denied by Peter Gulacsi’s shoulder from eight yards before an offside flag was raised.But Murat Yakin’s men soon took a grip of things.Livewire wide-man Dan Ndoye produced a dazzling, mazy fifth minute run before attempting a pass into the box which was intercepted and cleared.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIt was Switzerland’s first game back here since their heart-breaking 2006 World Cup last 16 penalties defeat to Ukraine.Hungary briefly featured with a 10th minute counter attack which ended with a Roland Sallai shot over from 20-yards.But Switzerland took a deserved 12th minute lead – a piercing Aebischer through ball picking out Duah to run in and clinically fire past Gulacsi.Far side assistant Andraz Kovacic’s offside flag went up but TV replays clearly showed the striker was comfortably onside and a VAR check duly confirmed it to spark Duah ecstasy as he raced to the Swiss dugout.Ropey Hungary should’ve been punished again in the 20th minute following a poor pass-back from Milos Kerkez – but Swiss attacker Ruben Vargas was denied superbly by Gulacsi.Switzerland were dictating and dominating with Hungary skipper and best player Dominik Szoboszlai – becoming the Euros’ youngest ever captain at 23 years, seven months and 21 days – unable to influence.It was just about the Hungarians trying to stay in the game.Five minutes from the break, though, they suddenly had a wonderful chance – an unmarked Willi Orban somehow failing to head home from Szoboszlai’s free-kick just six yards out.London-born Kwadwo Duah gave Switzerland the leadCredit: GettyDuah, 27, celebrates his openerCredit: AFPAnd, agonisingly for them, several minutes later the Swiss went two up – a stunning Aebischer curling right foot shot into the far corner from almost 25-yards.Gulacsi denied Duah a second goal three minutes into the second half and then got down well to his left to hold a Vargas shot as the Hungarians looked vulnerable.They desperately needed a goal to give Switzerland something to think about.Only Varga will know how he contrived to head wide six yards out from a stunning Roland Sallai cross.But within seconds he made amends with a terrific poacher’s finish – racing into the six yard box to stoop and head-flick home a 64th minute Szoboszlai delivery.Suddenly it was game on and the rejuvenated Hungarians pushed strongly in the closing stages.READ MORE SUN STORIESWith tension rising Swiss boss Yakin was booked and then Gulacsi saved brilliantly from Granit Xhaka.But Swiss sub Embolo pounced in the third minute of injury time to seal victory.Michel Aebischer doubles Switzerland’s leadCredit: GettyAebischer put his side two goals to the goodCredit: APBarnabas Varga pulled one back for HungaryCredit: GettyVarga had given Marco Rossi’s side hope in the second halfCredit: Getty More

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      Watch brilliant moment Roy Keane is forced to HIDE in shopping centre as Ian Wright poses with fans at Euro 2024

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      ROY KEANE hid from selfie hunters during a shopping trip with Ian Wright yesterday.The duo are in Germany covering Euro 2024 for ITV.Ian Wright stopped for photos with fansCredit: https://www.instagram.com/wrightyofficial/Roy Keane hid as Wrighty stopped for snapsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/wrightyofficial/Wright, 60, turned and laughed at his palCredit: https://www.instagram.com/wrightyofficial/Keane wore a smirk on his face as he hidCredit: https://www.instagram.com/wrightyofficial/Prior to working on last night’s curtain raiser between the hosts and Scotland, Keane and Wright visited a shopping centre in Berlin.Having been recognised by local picture-hunters, the pair reacted in very different ways.While Wright, 60, happily obliged, miserly Keane decided to have some fun.In a video posted to the former Arsenal forward’s TikTok account, Keane could be seen running away from fans.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs Wright posed for snaps, his Manchester United legend pal hid behind a column.When footage zoomed in on him, Keane, 52, could be seen cheekily grinning.After finishing up his photos, Wright cackled as he approached his mate.Having had fun earlier in the day, Keane was in a particularly grumpy mood after watching Scotland lose 5-1 to Germany.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBBC 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

      He ranted: “When you’re playing football at this level you’ve got to hit people.”Hit them properly, hit them aggressively, do it in the right way.SunSport’s Euro 2024 headlines”It’s no good talking after the game about ‘We had a game plan’ – rubbish.”Andrew Robertson, it’s all just rubbish coming out. You knew before the game what was at stake.”After the game it’s no good going ‘We’ll regroup, we’ll be angry tomorrow’, no, you should be angry for a long time.”They spoke before the game about creating history. They’re creating history alright by playing as bad as that, letting their manager and supporters down.”Scotland will be back in action on Wednesday, when they take on Switzerland in Cologne.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTKeane ranted at Scotland’s poor performanceCredit: ITV More

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      Most expensive Euro 2024 XI revealed as FOUR England stars feature in £1.1billion line-up

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      EURO 2024 features many of the biggest stars in world football.So it is no surprise that many of them carry incredible price tags.Jude Bellingham has been prolific for Real MadridCredit: GettyWe have put together the most expensive XI we could manage using Transfermarkt’s valuations.And it comes out at an incredible £1.1billion – a price even Manchester City and Newcastle’s owners would find pricey.It features four Citizens and seven Premier League aces in total, with four of them – including the joint-most expensive – representing England.Diogo Costa: £38millionPortugal stopper, 24, is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in world football and has been linked with Manchester United.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTrent Alexander-Arnold: £59mEngland star 25, has made the full-back position his own thanks to staggering technical ability.William Saliba: £67.5mFrenchman, 23, has been a rock at the heart of Arsenal’s defence.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTWilliam Saliba is a towering presenceCredit: GettyRuben Dias: £67.5mThe Portugal and Man City, 27, centre-back is probably the best in the world in his position.Josko Gvardiol: £63.5mCroatia have an ageing team but City star Gvardiol, 22, has a bright future.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRodri: £101.5m Yet another Citizen, 27-year-old Rodri will be at the heart of Spain’s midfield.Jude Bellingham: £152mThe jewel in England’s crown, Real Madrid starlet Bellingham, 20, has the world at his feet.How France can win Euro 2024Florian Wirtz: £110m The 21-year-old Germany playmaker may not be at Bayer Leverkusen long if he continues to shine on home soil.Florian Wirtz tore Scotland apart in Germany’s openerCredit: GettyPhil Foden: £127m England playmaker, 24, is now a City regular and still has room to develop.Bukayo Saka: £118.5mSaka, 22, is a constant threat on the right flank for Arsenal and England. Kylian Mbappe: £152mThe France skipper, 24, will form a lethal partnership with Bellingham at Real next season. More

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      Watch Scotland boss Steve Clarke give reporter a death stare as he’s asked about bust-up during Germany embarrassment

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      THIS WAS the hilarious moment Steve Clarke gave a brave reporter a death stare after he was quizzed about his touchline row with a set-piece coach.It was a night to forget for the 60-year-old and Scotland as they were hammered 5-1 by Germany in the opening game of Euro 2024 yesterday.Scotland boss Steve Clarke and set-piece coach Austin MacPhee had a touchline rowCredit: XThe Scottish boss looked to be shaking with anger when quizzed about itCredit: BBCIt was his heaviest loss as national boss as his side only managed to hold the hosts in Munich for ten minutes.By half time they were trailing 3-0 and were a man down after Ryan Porteous was sent-off, and they went on to concede twice more after the break.They did not even manage to have a shot on target, with their consolation coming courtesy of an own goal from Antonio Rudiger late on.Captain Andy Robertson was blasted by Roy Keane after he admitted afterwards they “had got everything wrong”.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd fans claimed that they “knew Scotland were in trouble” after spotting Kieran Tierney and Robertson’s early antics before they had even conceded.However, another talking point from Scotland’s defeat occurred in the technical area with their manager.As they fell 4-0 behind, Clarke and his set-piece coach Austin MacPhee were spotted arguing when a free kick routine went wrong just following the hour mark.Scotland declined to put the ball into the box from the set-piece, instead working the ball wide to Robertson.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut the full-back only succeeded in giving it away – leading to Leroy Sane running through on goal and almost adding another.It proved to be a rather poor choice, which looked to be the point Clarke was making, as their goal did actually occur from a ball being played into the box.Watch shock moment kilt-wearing Scotland fan’s wardrobe malfunction live on TV leaves reporter very flustered ITV commentator Sam Matterface said: “It wasn’t shown on your screen but that all came from a disappointing Scotland free kick.“There was a bit of an argument going on in the Scotland technical area between Steve Clarke and Austin MacPhee, who’s the set piece coach.“Clarke wanted them to utilise that set piece better.”However, Clarke was in no mood to talk about it in his post-match press conference when asked about the apparent difference of opinion.And he unleashed a fierce looking stare as he eyeballed the reporter who dared to ask.The journalist enquired as to whether they had smoothed things over since then and what was the reason behind the angry exchange.Clarke firstly looked to have a wry smile before quickly looking sternly straight at him before asking: “Is that a serious question?”When the reporter confirmed it was, Clarke then looked to be shaking his anger as he fiercely continued with his answer.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTHe said: “Yeah, we’re fine. I don’t even remember it. We’re fine.“It’s emotional on the touchline.”Clarke would go on to ask the heartbroken Tartan Army to keep the faith with him and his team ahead of Wednesday’s second group game with Switzerland.He said: “I’ve had tough nights before. I’ll cope.“I believe the players will get over this quickly. I have never doubted my players and I never will.”“What would I say to the fans?“Keep the faith and we’ll see you at the next game.”READ MORE SUN STORIESHe added: “We will go away and analyse the game as we always do and work on Switzerland and the shape of the team. “Now it’s all about reaction. Let’s see how they react. Four points is the target in the next two games.” More

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      What are the German national anthem lyrics?

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      GERMANY had its opening game against Scotland for the 2024 Euros on Friday June 14, 2024.The German national anthem has a complicated history, but why and what do the lyrics mean? The German team at the opening game against Scotland in MunichWhat are the lyrics to the Germany national anthem?The German anthem is called ‘Deutschlandlied’ and has a long, complicated history.But it wasn’t until 1922 — when the Weimar Republic emerged from the wreckage of World War One — that it became the anthem of Germany.The third verse is now the only part sung and will be the one used at the Euros: “Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit Für das deutsche Vaterland!”Danach lasst uns alle streben Brüderlich mit Herz und Hand!”Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit Sind des Glückes Unterpfand; Blüh’ im Glanze dieses Glückes, Blühe, deutsches Vaterland!”What is the English translation of the German national anthem?In English, it translates to: “Unity and justice and freedom for the German fatherland!”Towards these let us all strive brotherly with heart and hand!”Unity and justice and freedom are the foundation of happiness; Flourish in the radiance of this happiness, flourish, German fatherland!”EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTWhat is Germany’s national anthem, ‘Deutschlandlied’ about?The ‘Deutschlandlied’ is about the aspiration for German unity, justice and freedom.It reflects the historical context of its time and has evolved to symbolise these values for the German nation today.The national anthem is also known as ‘Das Lied der Deutschen’, or ‘The Song of the Germans’.Who composed Germany’s national anthem, ‘Deutschlandlied’?The music was written way back in 1797 by the Austrian composer Joseph Haydn.The melody was originally written as a hymn for the birthday of Emperor Francis II of the Holy Roman Empire.Later, in 1841, August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben wrote the lyrics that are now associated with the anthem.This combination of Haydn’s music and von Fallersleben’s lyrics became the anthem that is used today, with the third verse being the official national anthem of Germany.Who is ‘Deutschlandlied’ about?The ‘Deutschlandlied’ is not about a specific person.Instead, it is a patriotic song that expresses the ideals of unity, justice and freedom for the German nation as a whole.Did it change after World War Two?Yes, the anthem changed after World War Two.Following the war, two verses were dropped from the anthem due to their nationalistic content.These included the infamous “Deutschland, Deutschland über alles”, which translates to “Germany, Germany above all”.Only the third stanza was sung in West Germany from 1952 onwards, and once the Berlin Wall came down and there was unification in 1990, it was adopted for the whole country.Germany Euro 2024 guideGERMANY’S reputation as tournament football’s greatest nation has taken a battering in recent years.
      The hosts haven’t won a knockout game in eight years and the pressure is on for them to get it right in front of their home crowd.MANAGER: Julian NagelsmannBright, young and a bit of a maverick. The ex-Bayern Munich boss is known for his flashy outfits and arriving for training on a skateboard. STAR MAN: Jamal MusialaThe 21-year-old former Chelsea star could have been playing for England and can make things happen out of nothing.How Germany attackToni Kroos will typically drop deep to take the ball off the defence with the Germans then overloading the side of the pitch the ball is on.That gives them the option of either passing through the congested area or attacking the other side with a crossfield ball to the man in space.How Germany defendGermany’s striker and the team’s five midfielders will form a diamond shape in the hope of preventing the opposition playing through the middle.Should opponents then play the ball wide, the German full-backs will be expected to press high up the pitch in an attempt to win possession.Read the full Germany Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags More

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      ITV VAR expert Christina Unkel is a former player, referee and current president of up-and-coming US team

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      ITV expert Christina Unkel has done it all.The American, 37, will be gracing our screens as a refereeing analyst throughout Euro 2024.Christina Unkel picked up her first whistle at a young ageCredit: GettyChristina Unkel is a feature of the CBS Champions League show alongside Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah RichardsCredit: Instagram @christina.unkelThe former ref advanced quickly through FIFA’s ranksCredit: GettyAnd it is hard to think of anybody more qualified to talk us through the inevitable VAR controversies.Unkel’s refereeing career started when she was just 10.The youngster’s coach Bob Harris – a referee and assessor – told her to stop shouting at officials, who she felt were not paying enough attention to girls’ games.Told she could either take a course or stop voicing her opinions, Unkel became a certified US Soccer Referee in Cape Coral, Florida.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“I could ref two games and make $40 and have all the concession stand food you could want,” she said in an interview with Stetson University.“For me, it was kind of a no brainer. It was something where I could play and practice soccer and then on my off-days referee. I ended up falling in love with it.”The rising star continued to play as well and featured at the collegiate level for Palm Beach Atlantic University, where she unfortunately suffered a torn ACL.After recovering while at Stetson University College of Law, Unkel began travelling to referee and ended up overseeing over 80 professional games while continuing her studies.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I would go to school, then on Friday afternoons I would fly out to some place and do a game and then fly back on Sunday evening to go back to school on Monday,” she told the University’s website.Unkel received her FIFA badge in 2013 at just 25 years old – the youngest possible age.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTBest XI of players snubbed for Euro 2024She has been involved with VAR since its introduction in the MLS in 2017.The former whistler is a refereeing analyst on the CBS Champions League show, which has soared in popularity on both sides of the pond.Unkel regularly features alongside host Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher.She has now replaced Mark Clattenburg on ITV and made her debut as Germany hammered Scotland.As well as working for ITV and CBS, Christina previously worked at Fox Sports and Paramount+ and has also been a journalist for The Athletic.A qualified attorney, Unkel is the president and general counsel for the Tampa Bay Sun – an expansion team who will enter the USL Super League this year.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe describes herself as an entrepreneur and has co-founded multiple businesses, including Scorch Fitness and the Deadlift Effect, sports science and strength training firms.She is married to current MLS referee Ted, with the couple having one daughter, Quinn.Unkel made her ITV debut as Germany beat ScotlandCredit: Getty More

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      Hungary vs Switzerland LIVE SCORE: Embolo seals Euro 2024 win with audacious lob to fend off late fight back – updates

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      EURO 2024 continues today with another bumper day of action – and Hungary vs Switzerland is on NOW. Dark horses Hungary are led by Liverpool man Dominik Szoboszlai while ex-Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka will be hoping his Swiss side get off to a perfect start.
      Kick-off time: 2pm BST
      Stream/TV: ITV1
      Hungary XI: Gulacsi; Lang, Orban, Szalai; Fiola, Adam Nagy, Schafer, Kerkez; Sallai, Szoboszlai; Varga
      Switzerland XI: Sommer; Schar, Akanji, Rodríguez; Widmer, Freuler, Xhaka, Ndoye; Duah, Aebischer, Vargas
      Get £50 in free bets for Hungary vs Switzerland at Euro 2024 with BetfredEuro 2024 FREE bets and offersThat’s all from Cologne
      The opening Group A games are done, and for Scotland and Hungary there is plenty of work to be done.
      They’ll get their chance again on Wednesday, but now the focus shifts to Group B.
      Spain will take on Croatia in Berlin shortly, and you can follow all the action with our live coverage.
      Goodbye.

      Copy linkCopiedSwiss defy Euros history
      With victory in Cologne, Switzerland recorded only their fourth win in 19 European Championship matches (D8 L7).
      And it is only the second time that the Rossocrociati have triumphed in their opening match of a Euros tournament, following a 1-0 success against Albania in 2016.
      Yet perhaps today’s win should have been on the card given recent results.
      Murat Yakın’s side have lost only one of their last 15 matches in all competitions (W7 D7) – a 0-1 defeat to Romania in qualifying for this event in November 2023.
      Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from Cologne Stadium
      The numbers look much better for Hungary after an improved second half, but they ultimately paid the price for a first period in which they were outclassed.

      Copy linkCopiedSwiss join Germany on maximum points
      It’s looking good for Germany and Switzerland after just two games of Euro 2024.
      Both countries registered resounding wins to take hold of the first two spots in Group A with the competition less than 24 hours old.
      With midweek games against Hungary and Scotland to come next, the top two could have qualification sewn up by Wednesday.
      Credit: uefa.com
      Copy linkCopiedFull time – Hungary 1-3 Switzerland
      The full time whistle goes in Cologne and it’s a fine three points for the Swiss.
      Hungary made a game of it in the second period, but Marco Rossi’s men were never able to recover from a poor first half in which they were torn apart by Switzerland.
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      90+5. It’s the Switzerland supporters that can be heard now.
      They’re singing their side towards an encouraging three points that will start their Euro 2024 journey in style.
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      90+2. Switzerland start with a win – and it’s a wonderful moment for the returning Breel Embolo!
      Yann Sommer sends a hefty punt downfield, Willi Orban makes a hash of his header back towards his own goalkeeper, and in steals the Swiss sub.
      A lovely chest down puts Embolo in control, and he then cooly lobs over the stranded Peter Gulacsi.
      After all those months on the treatment table, Breel Embolo is smiling again and scoring again.

      Copy linkCopiedSealed in style!

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      90. There will be five minutes of stoppage time.
      Five minutes for Hungary to rescue a result. Five minutes for Switzerland to hold on for an opening match win.
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      89. Hungary are throwing everyone forward…
      …and, as a result, are leaving huge gaps at the back.
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      87. With men committed forward, Hungary are in danger of being caught on the counter.
      And that’s why Bendeguz Bolla has to put in a cynical challenge on Amdouni.
      Switzerland boss Murat Yakin also is cautioned for his complaints on the touchline.
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      85. The Swiss move to shore their situation up with the introduction of two more players.
      A forward in Dan Ndoye goes off along with Remo Freuler as a pair of midfielders – Fabian Rieder and Vincent Sierro – come on
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      83. Ndoye attempts to seal it on the counter, but steers his shot wide of the near post under some desperate pressure from a defence that has begun to commit men forward.
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      81. Inside the final ten minutes, and this one is still in the balance.
      Clive Tyldesley believes Hungary are knocking on the door, and while I don’t agree with that notion, they have been the better side in the second period.
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      79. Marco Rossi rolls his dice and turns to another striker in Martin Adam.
      He replaces Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, and also on is Marton Dardai.
      The other player to make way is defender Attila Szalai.
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      77. Hungary have encouragement, but they’re struggling to find any real flow.
      The game has been littered with fouls in the past few minutes.
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      74. Now we’re going to get a glimpse of Breel Embolo.
      The striker – a mainstay of past Switzerland tournaments – has barely played in the past year after an injury-ravaged campaign, but he’s given a chance to show his fitness levels here.
      He replaces a puffed-out Ruben Vargas.
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      72. Hungary fancy their chances of rescuing something from this fixture now.
      Another cross from the left, this time driven in on the bounce has Varga sliding in at the far post.
      Before the striker can connect, however, Sommer leaps off his line to bravely claim.
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      70. Defender Attila Szalai is the first Hungary player to make his way into the referee’s notebook.
      The defender is cautioned for crashing into Dan Ndoye.
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      68. Murat Yakin responds to that goal by making a double change.
      The Switzerland boss sends on Leonidas Stergiou and Burnley’s Zeki Amdouni for Silvan Widmer and Kwadwo Duah.
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      66. Game on in Cologne!
      There’s no mistake from Barnabas Varga this time as the striker outmuscles his marker to stoop low and head beyond Yann Sommer.
      Again the action stemmed down the left, on this occasion with Dominik Szoboszlai delivering with perfection from the flank after checking back on to his right foot.
      A little over a quarter of the contest remains, and Hungary have renewed hope.

      Copy linkCopiedOne back!

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      64 Varga! Free header! Wide!
      It’s another glorious chance for Hungary with Sallai putting over a peach of a cross from the left.
      Schar misses his connection at the near post, and the presents a perfect opportunity for Varga to meet it…
      …and miss.
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      62. A win treble for Barnabas Varga.
      He forward is put through on goal, but a) mistimes his run and is offside; b) trips Ricardo Rodriguez to concede a foul; and c) shoots hopelessly over when one-on-one with Yann Sommer.
      Copy linkCopiedHungary 0-2 Switzerland – Freuler yellow card
      59. This is better from Szoboszlai though. He combines well with a teammate and escapes away from Freuler on the left.
      In fact, the Swiss midfielder’s only course of action is to pull back his opponent, leading to the game’s second yellow card.
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