Euro 2024 draw pits Spain against Italy and Croatia

Defending champions Italy, who beat Gareth Southgate’s side on penalties in the 2020 final, are up against three-time winners Spain, Croatia and Albania in Group B. Scotland will play Germany in the opening match of Euro 2024 after being drawn in the same group as the hosts.

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Julian Naglesmann appointed as new Germany manager

Julian Nagelsmann has been appointed as Germany’s new manager following Hansi Flick’s sacking earlier this month. The 36-year-old left his role as Bayern Munich boss earlier this year, with Thomas Tuchel replacing him at the Allianz Arena.

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Germany sack manager Hansi Flick

Hansi Flick has been sacked as Germany manager following Saturday’s 4-1 friendly defeat by Japan in Wolfsburg. He becomes the first Germany boss to be sacked since the role was created in 1926. Germany have lost four of their past five games, with Flick overseeing just 12 wins in his 25 matches.

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Sebastian Haller makes Dortmund return after cancer treatment

Sebastien Haller played for Borussia Dortmund in a friendly in his first game since his return following treatment for testicular cancer. The Ivory Coast striker came off the bench after 73 minutes against Fortuna Duesseldorf in Marbella. Dortmund were leading 2-1 at the time and eventually won the match 5-1.

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Germany crash out at group stage despite Costa Rica victory

Germany crashed out of the Fifa World Cup on a remarkable night of drama despite victory over Costa Rica at Al Bayt Stadium. Japan’s controversial 2-1 victory against Spain would have eliminated Germany anyway, but Hansi Flick’s side needed three points to give themselves any chance of reaching the last 16.

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