Belgium secured a crucial victory over Romania in their Euro 2024 Group E opener, with Youri Tielemans scoring early to give them the lead. The win is vital for Belgium’s knockout stage hopes, as a loss would have severely jeopardized their chances. Veteran defender Jan Vertonghen, at 37 years old, made history as Belgium’s third oldest player in major tournaments.
Jordanian football association (JFF) announced that they have mutually agreed to part ways with coach Hussein Ammouta, who led the team to its maiden Asian Cup final earlier this year. Ammouta requested a contract termination after facing criticism for Jordan’s lack of wins in recent matches. The JFF has appointed Moroccan coach Jamal Sellami as the new technical director of the national team.
Portugal secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Turkey in their final Group F match, clinching a spot in the Euro 2024 round of 16. Bernardo Silva opened the scoring, followed by an own goal from Turkey, and a late strike from Cristiano Ronaldo, who also notched his seventh assist of the tournament, a record high.
Cristiano Ronaldo has broken the record for most assists in the European Championship, assisting Bruno Fernandes in Portugal’s victory over Turkey. This achievement adds to his already impressive record as the tournament’s highest goalscorer.
In a bizarre moment during the Euro 2024 Group F match, Turkey’s goalkeeper Altay Bayindir gifted Portugal a second goal with a comical own goal. The blunder occurred when Samet Akaydin passed the ball back to Bayindir, who was caught off guard and unable to clear the ball. This stunning mistake doubled Portugal’s lead and left fans in disbelief.
Georgia secured a crucial draw against Czechia in their second Euro 2024 Group F match, keeping their hopes alive for a knockout stage berth. Despite losing their opening game to Turkey, Georgia’s resilience and a point against Czechia sets the stage for a thrilling final group stage match against Portugal.
Georgia and Czechia played out a 1-1 draw in a match heavily influenced by VAR decisions. Georgia scored first through a penalty awarded after a lengthy review, while Czechia equalized in the second half.
Czechia’s celebrations for a 1-0 lead against Georgia in their Euro 2024 Group F match were cut short as VAR intervened and disallowed Adam Hlozek’s goal due to a handball violation. The Snickometer technology confirmed the hand contact before the ball went into the net, leaving Czechia third in Group F and Georgia at the bottom.
Georgia aims for its first-ever European Championship points as they face Czechia in Group F. The match features intriguing storylines, including a potential record-breaking goal from Georges Mikautadze and Czechia’s strong record against unfamiliar opponents.
Belgium aims for its first Euro 2024 points against a confident Romania, who stunned Ukraine in their opening match. The Red Devils face pressure after a disappointing World Cup exit and need a win to avoid early elimination. Romania, unbeaten in qualifying, poses a tough challenge for the Belgians.
