Germany demolish 10 man Scotland in Euro 2024 opener

Hosts Germany thrashed 10-man Scotland 5-1 on Friday with three goals in the first half to make a triumphant start to their Euro 2024 campaign and lay down a marker with the biggest opening-game margin of victory in the tournament’s history. The Germans, hunting a record fourth European title and first major trophy after a barren decade, scored through Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala and a Kai Havertz penalty before Niclas Füllkrug and Emre Can added two more late in the second half.

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Patrick Cantlay and Rory McIlroy share lead following opening round – US Open

Rory McIlroy is the joint leader of the US Open alongside Patrick Cantlay after an intriguing first day at Pinehurst, North Carolina. American Cantlay was superb in the early wave shooting a five-under 65 to lead by one from Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg. Going out late, McIlroy plotted his way round a difficult golf course, looking unruffled as he matched Cantlay’s score with a bogey-free round.

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Euro 2024: Group F Preview

Euro 2024 is almost here and Group F is a real mixed bag. Portugal come into the tournament somewhat under the radar but they are poised to launch a real bid for the title. Georgia meanwhile make their debut at a major tournament while Turkey and the Czech Republic will look cause an upset in Germany this summer.

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Euro 2024: Group E Preview

Euro 2024 is almost here and Group E offers Belgium’s golden generation their last chance to achieve glory. The Red Devils have been handed a somewhat favourable group as they will do battle with Slovakia, Romania and a Ukrainian side that will have added motivation from events off field as they represent their nation at the finals.

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Euro 2024: Group D Preview

Euro 2024 is almost here and Group D features two powerhouses of European football. France come into the tournament as joint favourites seeking to clinch a third title, the Netherlands will look to negotiate some big player losses while Austria and Poland will look to launch a bid to reach the knockout stages.

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