England and Denmark settled for a 1-1 draw in their Euro 2024 Group C match, with Harry Kane's early goal being nullified by a sloppy performance from the Three Lions. Morten Hjulmand's equalizing goal for Denmark added to England's woes, as they struggled to maintain possession and create chances. Meanwhile, Luka Jovic's last-minute header helped Serbia earn a crucial point against Slovenia in the same group. In other Euro 2024 news, Italy and Spain will be facing off in what is expected to be an exciting match between two strong teams.
Euro 2024: Denmark Hold England to a Draw, Serbia Snatch Late Point Against Slovenia
Copenhagen, Denmark; Belgrade, Serbia - UEFA Euro 2024 kicked off with a thrilling encounter between Denmark and England in Group C. In a match that saw both sides share the spoils, Harry Kane's early strike was canceled out by a Morten Hjulmand equalizer.
England dominated the opening exchanges and took the lead through Kane in the 12th minute. However, a sloppy performance from the Three Lions allowed Denmark to grow into the game. Hjulmand scored the equalizer in the 60th minute, taking advantage of England's failure to clear a corner.
In the other Group C match, Luka Jovic's late header rescued a point for Serbia against Slovenia. Jovic's goal came in the 90th minute, denying Slovenia a famous victory.
Elsewhere, reigning champions Italy will face a tough test against Spain in a much-anticipated clash of heavyweights. Both teams are expected to field strong lineups and provide a spectacle of attacking football.
Background
The UEFA European Championship, commonly known as Euro, is a quadrennial international football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of UEFA member associations. The tournament has been held since 1960, with the first edition being won by the Soviet Union. The most recent edition, Euro 2020, was won by Italy, who defeated England on penalties in the final.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Who are the favorites to win Euro 2024?
Italy, England, Spain, and France are widely considered the favorites to win Euro 2024.
2. Which teams have qualified for Euro 2024?
24 teams have qualified for Euro 2024: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine.
3. Where will Euro 2024 be held?
Euro 2024 will be held in Germany.
4. What is the format of Euro 2024?
The 24 qualified teams will be divided into 6 groups of 4 teams each. The top 2 teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage, which consists of a round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final.
5. Who is the current European champion?
Italy is the current European champion, having won Euro 2020.
Al-Hilal, along with fellow Saudi Pro League team Al-Ahli, maintained a perfect record in the Asian Champions League Elite after two games. The holders of the league, Al-Ain, suffered a 4-2 loss against Al-Gharafa. Al-Hilal's dominant performance, led by goals from Seydou Sano and Yacine Brahimi, left them on top of the west Asian standings.
Star wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson will be returning to lead the Kerala team for the second round of the Ranji Trophy after India's tour against Bangladesh in 2024. The Kerala Cricket Association had announced its 15-member squad for the first round without Samson due to his national commitments. After displaying his batting prowess in the Duleep Trophy, Samson's return to the domestic circuit will give him important game time before the upcoming T20 series against South Africa.
As India prepares for the T20Is against Bangladesh, fans are eagerly anticipating which uncapped players will make their debut. One of them is promising bowler Mayank Yadav, who impressed with his pace in the recent IPL season. While there is uncertainty about his debut, captain Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed that Sanju Samson will open for India alongside Abhishek Sharma. The India skipper also praised the new T20-friendly pitch at Gwalior's new cricket venue, which could make for a competitive match.
All-rounder Shivam Dube has been replaced by Tilak Varma ahead of the first T20I against Bangladesh due to a back injury. Varma has only played in 15 T20Is, but now has a chance to cement his spot in the Indian squad with this opportunity. This comes after Dube's successful run in the T20 World Cup in 2024, where he played in all eight games.
Chelsea will take on Nottingham Forest in their upcoming Premier League match on Sunday, October 6. With a winning run of five games across all competitions, Chelsea aims to continue their winning streak against Nottingham Forest who have only won two out of their first six games. Here's all the information you need to know about how to livestream and watch the match live along with team news and updates.
Enzo Maresca's Chelsea is on fire with a 15-goal streak in their last five games, thanks to the impressive performances of Cole Palmer and the rest of the squad. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest, despite an impressive win over Liverpool, have struggled with consistency and will have a tough time facing the dominating Blues on Sunday. As both teams gear up for the highly-anticipated match, it remains to be seen if Chelsea's impressive form will continue or if Nottingham Forest can pull off an upset.
The Serbian superstar, Nikola Jokic, recently revealed that the loss to Team USA in the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics was the hardest blow of his professional career. Despite his numerous individual and team achievements, Jokic still carries the pain of falling short against Team USA, even though his team had already beaten them in the group stage. In an interview with Mozzart Sport, Jokic spoke about the defeat, saying it was one of the toughest in their careers and describing it as a "big chance" that they ultimately couldn't capitalize on.
In a one-sided match, New Zealand outplayed India to win by a huge margin of 58 runs in the opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024. The White Ferns posted the highest total of the tournament so far, with captain Sophie Devine's unbeaten 57 leading the way. India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted that her team did not play their best game and will need to improve in all areas, especially fielding, in their upcoming matches.
Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur was overwhelmed with emotion as she heard the national anthem being played before their T20 World Cup match against New Zealand. The video, posted on ICC's Instagram account, shows Kaur taking a deep breath and visibly holding back tears during the anthem. It was a powerful reminder of the pride and honor that comes with representing one's country on the global stage.
As the pressure mounts on Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, his fate could be decided this Sunday as his team faces Aston Villa. After blowing a two-goal lead against Porto in the Europa League, another defeat for United could potentially see Ten Hag sacked. With just three wins in their first 10 matches, the Red Devils are in a dire state and desperately need a positive result against Villa to turn their season around. Despite their struggles, there is a glimmer of hope for Man United as they have kept clean sheets on their last two away trips in the Premier League.