Slovakia Shocks Belgium; Romania and France Triumph

Euro 2024: Slovakia Shocks Belgium; Romania’s Fairytale Start and France Triumph Over Austria

France started their EURO 2024 campaign on a strong note with a 1-0 victory over Austria.

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The game took a dramatic turn when Mbappé, had to leave the pitch with a broken nose.

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EURO 2024 witnessed its first major upset as Slovakia stunned Belgium with a memorable 1-0 win in Frankfurt.

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Romania delivered a standout performance in their Group E opener, beating Ukraine 3-0 in Munich.

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