Euro 2020 is almost here and Group A features a powerhouse of European football that is on the rise once again. It also features a real dark horse that comes into the tournament under the radar as well as two teams hoping to put together a run to go deep into the competition. Here’s your guide to Group A.
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The Republic of Ireland fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat by Euro 2024-bound Switzerland in a low-key friendly in Dublin. Xherdan Shaqiri struck the winner in the 23rd minute when he curled a free-kick into the bottom corner. Granit Xhaka hit the post from 40 yards as he almost capitalised on a poor clearance by Gavin Bazunu.
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Last 16 Portugal 6-1 Switzerland Few fans had heard of Goncalo Ramos before Portugal’s 6-1 demolition of Switzerland took them
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Switzerland sealed their place in the World Cup last 16 following an entertaining five-goal victory over Serbia to round off the group stage. The Swiss fell behind but launched a comeback in a feisty affair to secure progression to the next round.
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Casemiro scored a stunning winner as five-time champions Brazil edged past Switzerland to reach the World Cup knockout stage. An otherwise drab encounter was brought to life seven minutes from time as Manchester United midfielder Casemiro fired a first-time effort into the far corner, leaving goalkeeper Yann Sommer standing.
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