Turkish forward Mehir Demiral scored the second-fastest goal in European Championship history, netting after just 57 seconds in Turkey’s Round of 16 clash against Austria. The goal, scored from a corner kick, gave Turkey a dream start to the match.
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Turkey’s Mehir Demiral scored the second-fastest goal in European Championship history, netting after just 57 seconds against Austria. This follows Albania’s Nedim Bajrami setting the record with a goal in 23 seconds earlier in the tournament.
Turkey has closed its main border crossings into northwest Syria after Turkish troops faced attacks from Syrians angered by violence against their compatriots in Turkey. The unrest, fueled by social media reports of a Syrian man sexually abusing a child in Kayseri, has spread across Turkey, leading to the detention of 474 individuals involved in attacks on the Syrian community.
The Round of 16 at Euro 2024 kicks off with intriguing matchups. The Netherlands, despite a shaky group stage, face a difficult Romania side. Meanwhile, Austria, a surprise contender after topping their group, will face a formidable Turkey team.
Austria faces a unique challenge in their last 16 clash against Turkey: the possibility of a penalty shootout. With four defenders missing training due to injuries and illness, the team is focusing on preparing for this eventuality, which they have never experienced at a major finals. The team’s training session included a rule where every goal had to be followed by a successful penalty, adding pressure to the drills.
Turkey has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) ‘grey list’ after implementing significant reforms to strengthen its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime. This achievement marks a significant victory for Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek, who has been leading a major economic overhaul since his appointment.
A heated brawl erupted between Czechia and Turkey players following Turkey’s 2-1 victory in their Euro 2024 Group F match. The incident involved Turkish youngster Arda Guler, Czech captain Tomas Soucek, and Czech forward Tomas Chory, who received a red card. The match also saw disciplinary issues for Czechia, with striker Patrik Schick receiving a yellow card while on the bench.
Portugal has secured a spot in the Euro 2024 knockout stage after winning their first two matches. Group F remains competitive, with Turkey, Czechia, and Georgia still vying for qualification. The final group stage matches hold significant implications for each team’s chances of advancing to the Round of 16.
Czech Republic’s star striker Patrik Schick is doubtful for their crucial Euro 2024 group stage match against Turkey due to an injury sustained in their previous game. Coach Ivan Hasek expressed concern but expressed confidence in his team’s ability to perform even without Schick.
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.