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CRISTIANO RONALDO’s Portugal kicked off their Euro 2024 campaign with a late comeback win!Ronaldo started for Portugal and became the first player to appear in six European Championships.But Roberto Martinez’s side needed a 92nd minute winner from super-sub Francisco Conceicao to seal three vital points.
Kick-off: 8pm BST
TV channel/ live stream: BBC One/ BBC iPlayer
Portugal XI: Diogo Costa; Cancelo, Pepe, Dalot, Ruben Dias, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes; Leao, Bernardo Silva, Ronaldo
Czech Rep XI: Stanek; Holes, Hranac, Krejci; Coufal, Soucek, Provod, Sulc, Doudera; Kuchta, Schick
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And the end of another dramatic day at Euro 2024.
We may have only had two matches to enjoy, but they served up stunners and storyline by the bucketload.
Wins for Portugal and Turkey have them in charge of Group F yet it could all change in the coming days as the tournament takes in Matchday Two.
We’ll be back for three more matches tomorrow that include a chance for Scotland to make amends for their awful opener when they face Switzerland in Cologne.
See you then. Goodnight.

Copy linkCopiedHasek hails ‘dangerous’ old goat
Czech Republic head coach Ivan Hasek was incredibly disappointed that his young side couldn’t make it through to the final whistle without conceding a winner.
However, magnanimous in defeat, the 60-year-old took time in his press conference to praise the record-breaking Cristiano Ronaldo, who played and threatened for the whole match at the age of 39.
It is really unbelievable how dangerous a player Cristiano Ronaldo is in every game at his age. He showed his genius again, he knows how to get involved in chances. My hat goes off to him; he is one of the best players in football history. Truly a fabulous man.Ivan HasekUefa.com

Copy linkCopiedEuro 2024 going the distance
Lukás Provod sensational opening goal for the Czech Republic this evening was the 11th scored from outside the box at this European Championship.
The 11 goals – many of them stunners – is a total just one fewer than the amount of long range efforts scored in the entire group stage at the 2020 finals (12).
Copy linkCopiedPortugal up and running in F
They left it late, but Portugal secure a huge three points to move level with Turkey at the top of Group F.
The frontrunners face each other in Dortmund on Saturday while Czech Republic and Georgia will be hoping to kickstart their campaigns in Hamburg.
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Copy linkCopiedConceicao makes his mark
Francisco Conceicao’s introduction as the clock raised 90 minutes raised eyebrows from many who wanted Roberto Martinez to make attacking alterations much earlier in the game.
But just 111 seconds later, the Portugal head coach was vindicated and his 21-year-old substitute was in dreamland.
In the process, Conceicao became the first Portugal player to score as a substitute at the European Championship since Eder’s winner in extra-time of the 2016 final.

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Czech Republic took the lead when scoring with their only shot on target, but soon succumbed to Portugal and their 707 passes.

Copy linkCopiedFull time – Portugal 2-1 Czech Republic
Portugal prevail in a game that came to life in the last half hour.
For an hour, the Selecao failed to break down the Czech Republic despite plenty of possession, and then were stunned into life by Lukas Provod’s stunner.
And even then, the Portuguese needed a helping hand to get them going, literally in the case of Jindrich Stanek, who spilled the ball on to his own defender’s shin for an own goal.
Portugal kept searching for a winner, and eventually it came in dramatic style in stoppage time, young sub Francisco Conceicao thumping in at the near post.

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90+4. Lingr has the Leipzig Stadium holding its breath with seconds left on the clock…
…but before he can loop his header agonisingly wide, he is flagged for offside.
That will be enough for Portugal.
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90+3. Twenty-one-year-old substitute Francisco Conceicao was booked for his celebrations in removing his shirt after scoring.
I don’t think he’s going to care one bit.
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90+2. Unbelievable!
On the pitch for little over 100 seconds, and young Francisco Conceicao has won it for the Portuguese!
Another sub in Pedro Neto makes it, bursting down the left, sitting down his marker, and fizzing in a low cross.
It takes a touch off one defender, and that’s enough to befuddle Robin Hranac.
The Czech centre-back slips, and inadvertently tees it perfectly into the path of Conceicao, who slams it straight back under Jindrich Stanek.
What a moment for the youngster!

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90. The Czechs will have four further minutes to hold on for
Meanwhile, young Francisco Conceicao is on for his competitive debut in stoppage time as one of three last-gasp Portugal subs.
Also on for the Selecao are Nelson Semedo and Pedro Neto; off go Joao Cancelo, Nuno Mendes and Vitinha.
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87. Ronaldo against the post! Jota header! Goal!
Portugal have turned it around thanks to their super sub!
The Portuguese players, fans and staff celebrate wildly but…
…but…
…but there is a goal check going on for a possible offside.
And it doesn’t take long at all with the semi-automated decisions at these finals.
The goal is chalked off after Ronaldo drifted ahead of his marker as the cross came in from the right.
We remain all-square at 1-1 with three minutes to go.

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85. A crunching tackle from Mendes put the ball out play and knocks the wind from the sails of Coufal.
You don’t get this at the London Stadium, he thinks.
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83. It’s been a while since we’ve seen it, but there’s the classic Cristiano tantrum.
Hands up in the air and then thrown downwards in frustration after he failed to get a pass from his teammate.
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81. A half-chance for the Czechs!
Substitute Sevcik quickly finds himself with room on his left foot in the box, but the snapshot is blocked by Dias.
Following up, Soucek is off target with the rebound.
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79. Another two switches for the Czechs.
Among those departing is goalscorer Lukas Provod, along with Pavel Sulc.
The oncoming Petr Sevcik and Antonin Barak will have some work to do in the final ten minutes plus.
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77. Vitinha works Stanek again with a fizzer from long range.
It’s fierce, it’s low and it skids off the surface in front of the Czech goalkeeper, who does the right thing in turning it behind.
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75. Many of these Czech players are flagging, and that’s unsurprising given how much of the game they have played out of possession.
Quarter of an hour remains.
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73. A welcome moment for Stanek, who shows a safe pair of hands in dealing with a Bernardo Silva effort.
The goalkeeper has done well this evening, but will undoubtedly dwell on that single error.
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71. The own goal may be just the inspiration that Portugal needed.
From looking flat after the Czech opener, the Selecao have a new lease of life, pouring forward at every opportunity.
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69. The Czech Republic lead did not last long – and they only have themselves to blame.
Nuno Mendes heads down a right-wing cross at the far post, and it should be meat and drink for Jindrich Stanek.
However, the goalkeeper fails to grasps the ball fully in the wet conditions, instead pushing it up and on to the shin of the unwitting Robin Hranac.
The ball bounces up off the defender, over Stanek and into the inviting net.
Level in Leipzig!

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67. Among the Portuguese fans in the stadium, we may have just seen the first tears of Euro 2024. Somewhat premature.
Meanwhile, Provod’s goal was already the 11th from outside the penalty area at these finals.
Copy linkCopiedPortugal 0-1 Czech Republic – Portugal double substitution
64. Roberto Martinez responds to the goal with a double change of his own.
Liverpool Diogo Jota and Goncalo Inacio are on for Rafa Laeo and Diogo Dalot.
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FRANCE defeated Austria 1-0 to kick off their Euro 2024 campaign – but the win came at a cost for star man Kylian Mbappe.Mbappe was forced off late on after suffering a broken nose following a horror collision which left him covered in blood.The superstar – who has joined Real Madrid – set up the only goal after his cross was turned in for an own goal.Deschamps: Mbappe broken nose
Didier Deschamps told media in France that Kylian Mbappe has suffered a broken nose.
He said: “Yes, Kylian Mbappé has probably broken his nose.
“Apparently the nose is not good at all.
“So we’ll see. It’s obviously the bad point of the evening. Even if it’s just his nose it’s annoying for us.”
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Copy linkCopiedHow Group D is looking
Both France and Netherlands underway with a win.
And they face each other on Friday night!

Copy linkCopiedHow Kylian Mbappe broke his nose
The French talisman bravely leapt to head home from a free-kick but connected with the shoulder of Austria defender Kevin Danso.
France coach Didier Deschamps has confirmed it was a broken nose, with Mbappe being assessed in hospital.
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Kylian Mbappe will now have to wear a mask to continue playing in the tournament after Deschamps explained he likely did break his nose.
Speaking after the win, he said: “Yes, Kylian Mbappe has probably broken his nose.
“His nose is not good at all. So we will see.”
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Copy linkCopiedMbappe set to wear a mask
It is expected Kylian Mbappe will have to wear a mask for the rest of Euro 2024 now his broken nose injury has been confirmed.
And he will have a race to be ready for France’s next clash against the Netherlands on Friday with huge swelling set from tomorrow morning.
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France were beaten black and bleu by Austria but battled through to being with a win.
Kylian Mbappe suffered a broken nose as Austria dished out a kicking but were undone by Maximilian Wober’s own-goal.
It was not a vintage France display, Austria ensured that through their mixture of tough love and tireless work off the ball.
They could be a threat if they spend more time playing rather than brawling.
Didier Deschamps had joked that all of his players were handsome chaps ahead of their opener – and it seemed their opponents were intent on denting their good looks in Dusseldorf.

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Well, it’ll be interesting to see what happens now with Mbappe.
A face mask is likely but will he be available next time out?
Time will tell. Here are the remaining fixtures in Group D.

21/06: Poland vs Austria (Berlin, 5pm)
21/06: Netherlands vs France (Leipzig, 8pm)

25/06: Netherlands vs Austria (Berlin, 5pm)
25/06: France vs Poland (Dortmund, 5pm)

Copy linkCopiedConfirmed
Didier Deschamps has told media in France that Kylian Mbappe has suffered a broken nose.
He said: “Yes, Kylian Mbappé has probably broken his nose.
“Apparently the nose is not good at all.
“So we’ll see. It’s obviously the bad point of the evening. Even if it’s just his nose it’s annoying for us.”

Copy linkCopiedHow we stand
Here’s Group B then after matchday one reaches its conclusion.
Netherlands with the advantage but all to play for.

Copy linkCopied100 up
Tonight was Didier Deschamps’ 100th win as France manager.
If he reaches a handful more than that here, it’ll be another successful tournament.
Copy linkCopiedKant touch him
Gary Neville reckons N’Golo Kante was easily the best player on the park tonight.
And the match observer agreed, making the former Chelsea midfielder tonight’s man of the match.
Fellow ITV pundit Roy Keane added: “He was brilliant. He’s got that vast experience. We talk about him breaking the play up but it’s the other side of his game too.
“His passing was sharp. We know he covers the ground well but his decision making was excellent and he was neat and tidy.
“He makes runs forward. He looked a younger version of himself, he was excellent.”
Copy linkCopiedLacklustre France…
Shades of the England performance from Sunday.
Yes, great to scrape a win in the opening game. But it was far from convincing with bigger and tougher assignments to come.
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An enormous 18 fouls from Austria across the 90 minutes – and there’s more than a few the referee let go too.
Austria with more possession too, showing their aggression on and off the ball.

Copy linkCopiedBroken nose…
We’ll hear more from the French camp shortly.
But this does NOT look good for Kylian Mbappe.

Copy linkCopiedA battle
France certainly know they were in a game. And there’ll be a few sore bodies in the morning.
Austria were aggressive with and without the ball and make it uncomfortable for France on the night.
They’ll be ruing the OG that proved the crucial moment of the game.
Kylian Mbappe’s seemingly broken nose will get a lot of headlines tomorrow. Just how bad could that be….
He also missed an incredible chance with just the keeper to beat to score his first ever Euros goal.
France start with a win!
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France scramble over the line to start Euro 2024 with a win!
Austria 0-1 France

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98. Maignan punches clear but it’ll come back in again.
Camavinga heads this one away and Thuram is away on the counter, driving up towards the Austria box.
He opts to try and run down time….
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98. Austria corner as we go into the final minute!
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97. Huge moment for Giroud!
Kolo Muani is sent in behind and into the box down the right.
He cuts it back for Giroud eight yards out and he misses his kick altogether with just the keeper to beat and Austria scramble it away.

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95. Real, frantic end to the game here. Austria throwing bodies forward in search of the equaliser.
France defending well enough to this point.
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92. Giroud tripped by Danso just inside the Austria half.
Danso is shown the latest yellow card.
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91. Wimmer goes to ground inside the France box holding his face and looking for a penalty.
He looks to have headed Hernandez’s arm rather than the other way about. No penalty.
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90. NINE MINUTES added on.
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89. France double change as Mbappe is forced off.
This is a major concern for France…

OFF: Mbappe & Griezmann
ON: Giroud & Fofana

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89. France playing with 10 men at the minute and are waiting to bring on a sub.
The ball goes out but the referee DOESN’T stop the game to allow the subs, for some reason.
So Mbappe just walks back on the pitch and goes to ground once again to stop the play. He’ll get a yellow card for that but it will allow the subs to be made.
Crazy from the referee there.

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BELGIUM take on Slovakia in their opening Euro 2024 clash with the Red Devils still looking to win their first major tournament. Romelu Lukaku and Co have fallen short over the years despite having a ‘Golden Generation’ squad, and they’ll be desperate to get off to a flyer in Frankfurt today.
Kick-off time: 5pm BST
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Belgium XI: Casteels; Castagne, Faes, Debast, Carrasco; De Bruyne, Mangala, Onana, Doku; Trossard, Lukaku
Slovakia XI: Dúbravka; Pekarík, Vavro, Skriniar, Hancko; Kucka, Lobotka, Duda; Schranz, Bozeník, Haraslín
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5. Belgium look so dangerous on the attack.
Slovakia just cannot cope with Jeremy Doku.
He finds Romelu Lukaku but his shot is blocked by the onrushing keeper on the edge of his box.
Trossard picks up the loose ball but dwells on it for too long before getting it into the box and the keeper gathers.
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3. Somehow, the scores are still level.
Doku cut in from the right as he ghosted past the Slovakian players.
He lays it off to De Bruyne who stretches out a leg but the keeper blocks it.
It drops to Lukaku, who seems certain to score, but once again the keeper saves.
Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Martin Lipton in Frankfurt
No shortage of Slovak fans inside the Waldstadion (as it used to be called)  – and no shortage of them at breakfast in my hotel either.
My fault for not getting there earlier….but all the scrambled eggs were gone. Hashtag #poormartin
They’ve made the three mile journey from the centre of town and are in good voice, although significantly outnumbered by the Belgian supporters who look to be in expectant mood.
This COULD be fun…..
Copy linkCopiedBelgium 0-0 Slovakia
1. This should be an interesting contest this evening.
Many have already written off Slovakia, including the bookies.
They are a good football team and if Belgium have an off day, they could cause an upset.
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Belgium go into the match as strong favourites, despite their nervousness.
As a measure of the difference in status, Lukaku – still nominally a Chelsea player with two years left on his Stamford Bridge contract despite not playing for the Blues for the past two seasons – has scored 12 tournament goals in his career.
Slovakia, admittedly only a separate football nation for 30 years after the break-up of the former Czechoslovakia, have scored NINE in total.
Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Belgium vs Slovakia
We are underway in Frankfurt.
It is a full house with an electric atmosphere.
Slovakia get the game started.
Copy linkCopiedSlovaks finding their feet in finals
This will be Slovakia’s third appearance in the Euros.
So far, their best performance was when they reached the last 16 of Euro 2016, losing 3-0 to Germany.
Juraj Kucka is one of three players to have featured in all Slovakia’s seven matches at the Euros, alongside Marek Hamsik and Peter Pekarik. Only Kucka has not missed a single minute.
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Copy linkCopiedCoach has found that winning formula
Since taking over as Belgian manager, Domenico Tedesco is unbeaten in 14 games (W10, D4).
This is their seventh appearance at the Euros with their best showing resulting in ending up runners-up in the 1980 edition.
They have gone out in the quarter-finals of the last two tournaments, losing 3-1 to Wales in Euro 2016 and suffering a 2-1 defeat to Italy in Euro 2020.
Copy linkCopiedFront line to fear for Slovaks
There is no doubting that Belgium have a formidable attacking threat.
With De Bruyne playing in the number 10 slot, he will have Doku and Trossard either side of him.
Down the middle they have the ultimate target man in Lukaku, a striker who does not struggle to taunt sides with his physical presence and scoring abilities.
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We need to talk about Kevin.
Kevin De Bruyne, that is.
The fulcrum of Manchester City for the Guardiola glory era, but who is suddenly looking vulnerable, uncertain, no longer what he was.
That huge eight inch scar on his right hamstring is the visible evidence of why the doubts are swirling.
But with most of Belgium’s “Golden Generation” now part of Red Devils’ history, De Bruyne has to show he is still able to mesmerise and cajole.
Belgium were a mess in Qatar, a squad riven by internal doubts and squabbles, De Bruyne’s observation that the team was “too old” fair but damaging.
This is a different Belgium but still looking to the City man and Romelu Lukaku for inspiration.
The heat is on, too. If Belgium are not right, Slovakia’s aggressive press could really undo them.
Belgium’s injury issues have continued, with Axel Witsel ruled out while Thomas Meunier is still recuperating back home, so Leicester’s Wout Faes is partnered by Anderlecht rookie Zeno Debast at the back.
Copy linkCopiedRed Devils bring sea of colour
Frankfurt has been illuminated by the Belgian army for this game.
The atmosphere is building in the stadium and everyone seems in high spirits.
Red Devils’ fans are hoping to see a footballing masterclass from their talented team.
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Copy linkCopiedBelgians heavy favourites for opener
The bookies cannot see past a win for The Red Devils this evening.
Belgium 1/2
Draw 100/30
Slovakia 11/2
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Copy linkCopiedSlovakia starting XI:
Francesco Calzona will be hoping his side can step up to the plate despite their underdog tags this evening.
1. Dubravka, 16. Hancko, 14. Skriniar, 3. Vavro, 2. Pekarik, 8. Duda, 22. Lobotka, 19. Kucka, 17. Haraslin, 9. Bozenik, 26. Schranz
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Copy linkCopiedBelgium starting XI:
The Red Devils name a strong side to take on Slovakia this evening in Frankfurt.
1. Casteels, 11. Carrasco, 2. Debast, 4. Faes, 21. Castagne, 24. Onana, 18. Mangala, 9. Trossard, 7. De Bruyne, 22. Doku, 10. Lukaku
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Copy linkCopiedFalcons looking to spring upset
Slovakia are under no illusions how difficult their opening game will be.
Coach Francesco Calzona has spoke about he would be “delighted” if they were able to get a draw from the game.
They will need their defence to be solid as it will come under constant attack from this free-flowing Belgian side.

Copy linkCopiedTedesco with chance to write history
Belgium are currently feature 3rd in the FIFA rankings.
They have a wealth of talent at their disposal and should not find goals a problem to come by.
Romelu Lukaku was the top scorer in qualifying with 14 goals.

Copy linkCopiedFans using all forms of transport for game
As both Belgium and Slovakia fans head to the stadium, they are getting there by any means possible.
The first game of the group is always a highly-anticipated event and no one wants to miss it.
They will be hoping for a classic encounter this evening.
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Copy linkCopiedMidfield maestro looking to make a difference
Kevin De Bruyne has won it all with Man City but his focus now is solely on ensuring it is a summer of celebration for his homeland.
“I feel the team is ready and has a lot of energy to do something good.
“Since my return from injury in January I think overall it’s been good. I’ve played most of the games and at a good level in my view.
“So I feel good now, hoping to help Belgium do well in this tournament.”
Copy linkCopiedUnderdogs looking to frustrate
Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona was asked about today’s game from his team’s perspective:
We know we are by no means favourites for the match. I hope the team plays beyond themselves and get the utmost in terms of result. What matters is not losing. Belgium are good in transition and on the counter-attack, but we have our own way of playing. When you press well it can be an advantage, but if you don’t then you leave more space.Francesco CalzonaSlovakia coach
Copy linkCopiedLast chance saloon for legends
Belgium were graced with some quality players in what was dubbed as their ‘golden generation’.
While some of those players have now retired, the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Axel Witsel and Romelu Lukaku will see this as their final chance to get their hands on the European trophy.
This is a talented side and The Red Devils will feel they have as good a chance as anyone of going all the way.
Copy linkCopiedWelcome to Belgium vs Slovakia
Belgium and Slovakia meet at the Frankfurt Arena this evening in the first game of their Euro 2024 campaign in Germany.
Jeremy Doku and Kevin De Bruyne will be key players to Belgium’s chances but the absences at the back could mean a start for Maxim De Cuyper, with the Club Brugge defender is in line to win his third cap for the national side.
Axel Witsel is also set to fill in a hole in the middle of defence along with Leicester City’s Wout Faes.
Everton’s Amadou Onana should be joined by Orel Mangala in the middle of midfield with the likes of Youri Tielemans and Arthur Vermeeren being left in reserve.
For Slovakia, Denis Vavro is nursing a slight thigh problem but the defender is expected to be given the nod for a starting berth.
Juraj Kucka should also be fit despite some recent injury issues, while there is expected to be a spot in the final third of the pitch for Robert Bozenik, who has seven goals for his national team.
PSG defender Milan Skriniar, who is set to win his 69th cap for his country, while leading scorer Ondrej Duda is expected to be a certain starter for The Falcons.
Another key player for Slovakia is 29-year-old Stanislav Lobotka, with the Napoli midfielder is set to win his 56th cap for his country this evening.
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ROMANIA have secured their first Euros win in 24 years at the expense of Oleksandr Zinchenko’s Ukraine.Nicolae Stanciu fired the Romanians ahead before Razvan Marin’s magnificent strike put them two up.And then Denis Dragus put the icing on top after timing his back-post run to perfection.
RESULT: Romania 3-0 Ukraine
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Romania XI: Nita; Ratiu, Dragusin, Burca, Bancu; Marin; Man, Marin, Stanciu, Coman; Dragus
Ukraine XI: Lunin; Zinchenko, Mativenko, Zabarnyi, Konoplia; Shaparenko, Stpanenko; Tsygankov, Sudakov, Mudryk; Dovbyk
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Romania celebrate as Ukraine contemplate, it has been an opening match mauling that Group E observers never saw coming.
Now both countries can take a breather, sit back and watch the two other teams in their section battle it out in Frankfurt.
And you can follow all the action from the Waldstadion with our live coverage of Belgium vs Slovakia.
Goodbye.

Copy linkCopiedIordanescu salutes terrific team performance
Romania head coach Edward Iordanescu cut an emotional figure at full time, having watched his Romania side stun Ukraine.
The 46-year-old had seen his squad written off before the tournament, but believes this performance will have many critics back home retracting their words.
I’d like to thank every Romanian everywhere in the world. I know that they were with us today. It was a fantastic effort by my team. If you had any doubts, I think you can believe me now that this is a great team. Congratulations to the lads. It’s just incredible.Edward IordanescuUefa.com

Copy linkCopiedDangerous Dennis is main Man
By setting up goals for Nicolae Stanciu and Denis Dragus today, Dennis Man became the first Romanian to provide multiple assists in a major tournament match since Gheorghe Hagi against Colombia at the 1994 World Cup in America.
Fine company indeed.

Copy linkCopiedRomania rise to top E
It’s been a dream start to Euro 2024 for Romania, and given the scoreline and the fact that some third-placed teams will progress, one more point should seal their spot in the knockouts.
Ukraine still have hope, but with a game against Slovakia on Friday they will need to improve quickly.
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Romania’s 29% possession is the lowest share for a winning team at a European Championship match since records began in 1980.

Copy linkCopiedFull time – Romania 3-0 Ukraine
Glenn Nyberg calls time in Munich and the Romania squad rush together to celebrate their biggest ever win in European Championship football.
For a team that came into the tournament with a reputation for being makeweights that couldn’t score goals, they have produced a thrilling, determined and organised showing that was simply too much for Ukraine.

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90+2. Yaremchuk lobs an effort over Nita and on to the top of the crossbar.
The epitome of too little, too late.
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90. There will be four minutes of stoppage time played in Munich.
Ukraine keep plugging away, desperately trying to salvage something in terms of goal difference, but you get the impression they’d all like to call it an afternoon now.
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88. Substitute Puscas nearly gets his name on the scoresheet!
Mind you, it would have been for the wrong team.
In defending a right wing corner, the forward beat his goalkeeper to the ball to flash a header narrowly wide of his own far post.
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86. Bogdan Racovitan is on to shore up the Romania defence. Not that it needs much shoring at this stage.
The 24-year-old defender replaces captain, goalscorer and standout performer Nicolae Stanciu, who comes off to a hero’s reception.
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84. There’s the Mykhailo Mudryk we all know and love.
Bursting through on the left at a pace too quick for his own good, rather than considering his options, the Chelsea swipes wildly at the ball with his left foot to send it swerving into the crowd.

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82. A final Ukraine change brings Ruslan Malinovskyi to the… erm… party?
The midfielder takes over from the exciting 22-year-old Heorhiy Sudakov, for whom it just has not happened today.
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80. Ten minutes remain and Ukraine look out of ideas.
On the touchline, Serhiy Rebrov looks throughly deflated. He did not see this performance and result coming.
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78. Yaremchuk tries to put some respect on the scoreline but his goalbound effort is comfortably kept out by Nita at the second attempt.
Copy linkCopiedRomania 3-0 Ukraine – Romania double substitution
76. Marius Marin makes way for Romania, replaced in midfield by Adrian Rus.
Also off is the incredibly impressive striker Denis Dragus, and on for him is the wonderfully-named George Puscas.
Don’t get too excited though, he used to play for Reading.
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74. With football so lauded for being played expansively, fluidly and with real width these days, Romania’s rigidness and compactness this afternoon has been a real joy.
A throwback to a simpler time.
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72. Another change for the beleaguered Ukrainians.
Oleksandr Tymchyk replaces the yellow-carded Yukhym Konoplya.
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70. Full of confidence, Radu Dragusin sets off on a barnstorming run forward from defence.
Tottenham fans will hope to see much more of that next season.
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67. The first booking of the contest sees Yukhym Konoplia cautioned for a cynical chop on Valentin Mihaila over by the far touchline.
Ukraine could do without losing their heads in these final stages. There is still plenty of football to played at this tournament.

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65. Substitute Yarmolenko has an immediate opportunity to lessen the damage, but sends his half-volley high into the stands.
It was a shot that was more lean back than half a pound bacon.
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63. Serhiy Rebrov follows suits with a trio of substitutions.
The Ukraine head coach opts for the experience of Andriy Yarmolenko, Roman Yaremchuk plus the young Volodymyr Brazhko as he takes off Mykola Shaparenko, Viktor Tsyhankov and Taras Stepanenko.
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61. First to make their moves are Romania, who withdraw the dangerous pair of Florinel Coman and Dennis Man.
On in their place come Valentin Mihaila and Ianis – son of Gheorghe – Hagi.
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59. There are shocked faces among the Ukrainian ranks, none more so than Andriy Shevchenko in the stand who led his country to the Last 16 at Euro 2020.
Both teams are readying changes, albeit for very different reasons.
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57. And now Romania do have another!
Edward Iordanescu’s side score their third, and their second within four second half minutes thanks to Denis Dragus.
The striker is on hand to covert from close range after Dennis Man had made short work of a short corner and some more half-hearted defending, notably from Mykhailo Mudryk and Mykola Shaparenko.
There’s a momentary VAR check while it’s confirmed that the Romania goalscorer was onside, and eventually he and his countrymen are giving the green light to celebrate all over again.

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ENGLAND won their opening game of Euro 2024 – but the Three Lions were far from their best against Serbia.Jude Bellingham powered home a header after just 13 minutes and Gareth Southgate’s side were impressive in the first half.But Serbia were the much better side after the break and England struggled, just about getting over the line after withstanding long periods of pressure.Bee BC
There was a little bit of a disturbance in the open-air BBC studio, which has been built next to the Brandenburg Gate.
Gary Lineker revealed he and his fellow pundits – Rio Ferdinand, Cesc Fabregas and Micah RIchards – were at one stage under attack from a HORNET.

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Bukayo Saka’s partner Tolami Benson was spotted in the crowd in Gelsenkirchen.
And the 23-year-old bombshell even wore a jacket in honour of Saka’s early days at Arsenal.

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England fans will have enjoyed that win and so will have pub landlords.
An estimated 30million pints were sank on Sunday night in the build up and during Eng;and’s 1-0 win.

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SunSport columnist Jack Wilshere was pleased with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s performance against Serbia.
Read his column below.

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He writes his own script. The timing of his runs. It was a super bit of play in the build-up of his play. I think all of our forward players looked really good.
“I am confident we will score goals. Playing against a back give it is not easy to create chances and we did. I liked the fact we had to suffer without the ball because that is an area we have worked on a lot this week. We were obviously much better than last week at doing that.”Gareth SouthgateBBC Sport
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They are a strong team. We had to suffer a bit which I think is really good for us. I think to defend the box the way we did was really good for us. I was really pleased with a lot of the play. Second half we didn’t keep it as well as I would have liked but to get the win is very important.”Gareth SouthgateBBC Sport
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Jude Bellingham delivers a masterclass.
Phil Foden, not at his best. Read our player ratings below.

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Jude Bellingham gets England off to a winning start.
Here’s what chief sports writer Dave Kidd thoughts of the game.

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It was an all-action display from Jude Bellingham.
But aside from his tackling and swashbuckling runs, his passing was exemplary too.

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Here’s Jude Bellingham’s game by numbers.
He had a stonker. What a player.

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With his match-winning goal this evening, Jude Bellingham has become just the second player ever to score at both a World Cup and a European Championship before the age of 21.
In achieving the feat, the Real Madrid star joins compatriot Michael Owen who did the business at both France ’98 and Euro 2000.
Bellingham also becomes the fifth England player to score his country’s opening goal at a tournament after Bobby Charlton, Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker and Bryan Robson.

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England captain Harry Kane admitted that his team were up against it for long periods in the second half, but was pleased with the resilience shown.
Addressing the win, he added that the three points will go a long way to ensuring England make it successfully out of Group C.
We knew it was going to be a tough game. Serbia pose a lot of threats and have some good players. They will make it a battle for you and I think we dealt with it really well. There was a spell in the second half where we got camped in our box and we found it hard to get out but it was an important win tonight.Harry KaneBBC

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England have now won the opening game in all four of their major tournaments played under Gareth Southgate.
They had only recorded five such victories across their other 23 major tournament appearances (W5 D11 L7).

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There will undoubtedly be a post-mortem on the performance ahead of Thursday’s fixture with Denmark, but England are two points clear at the top of Group C.
And with four third-place teams progressing from the group stage, the result could already be enough to land a spot in the knockout round of 16.
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England begin with a win!
It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t convincing. It wasn’t entertaining. But if football does end up coming home this summer, then nobody will recall the dreariness that made up much of this performance.
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90+3. Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold share a giggle in the dugout.
If only everyone else was as relaxed and assured as them.
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90+2. Bowen has blocked a number of passes and crosses since stoppage time started.
Who knew it would be the substitute’s defensive work that got England over the line?
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90. The board goes up to indicate a minimum of four additional minutes.
England are almost there.
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89. Milinkovic-Savic tries his luck from distance but lacks the accuracy to trouble Pickford.
The England keeper will take his time with his goalkick.
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88. Stones heads clear an excellent Mladenovic cross from the left.
It goes as far as Harry Kane, but the striker has nowhere to go.
It’s going to come straight back at England…
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86. Jude Bellingham departs – but will it be as England’s matchwinner?
In his place is the more defence-minded Kobbie Mainoo, who is actually making his competitive debut for England.

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84. Dragan Stojkovic is giving the fourth official an earful, really just because he can.
He knows that time is ticking away on Serbia.

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82. Pickford tips over to deny Vlahovic!
Serbia are pushing for an equaliser now, and from the corner Birmancevic thumps a half volley into the ground that bounces up and loops towards goal.
Pickford would probably claim it, but Kane is taking no chances and heads powerfully clear before celebrating his defensive duties.
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80. Realising that the only alternative is a one-legged Luke Shaw, Trippier is up and able to continue.
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79. Kieran Trippier goes down with a knock.
Thankfully, this England squad is well stocked with left-backs.

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