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Euro-2024 Group Stage: When and Where Are the Matches?

Euro 2024 kicks off in Munich on Friday, 14 June, and ends with the final in Berlin on Sunday, 14 July. See dates, venues and schedule (Beirut times). Group stage 14 June Group A: Germany vs Scotland (Munich, 22:00) 15 June A: Hungary vs Switzerland (Cologne, 16:00) B: Spain vs Croatia (Berlin, 19:00) B: Italy vs Albania (Dortmund, ...

Judicial Victory for Riad Salameh: Germany Cancels Arrest Warrant Against Him

The Seventh Chamber of the Munich Regional Court pronounced its verdict in favor of the former Governor of Lebanon’s Central Bank, Banque du Liban (BDL), Riad Salameh. On June 10, Salameh won the case he had brought before the German courts against the Munich public prosecutor. On May 15, 2023, the Munich public prosecutor had issued a warrant ...

Germany Ease Past Hungary to Make Euro-2024 Last 16

Jamal Musiala and Ilkay Gundogan scored, as hosts Germany became the first team to qualify for the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Wednesday, after beating Hungary 2-0 in Stuttgart. Musiala struck for the second game running midway through the first half, much to the anger of Hungary players, who felt a foul should have been awarded in the build-up to ...

Euro-2024: Germany to 'Play to Win' Despite Possible Spain Clash

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his team will play to win against Switzerland on Sunday, despite the risk of meeting in-form Spain in the quarter-finals. Germany is already qualified for the knockout stages and will be first in the group with a win or a draw against the Swiss in Frankfurt on Sunday. However, that will put them on track for ...

Germany Survives Euro-2024 Scare, Hungary's Victory Marred by Injury Drama

Germany survived a scare to finish top of Group A at Euro 2024 as Niclas Fuellkrug's stoppage-time goal rescued a 1-1 draw against Switzerland on Sunday, while Hungary's Barnabas Varga suffered a sickening injury in a 1-0 win that eliminated Scotland. Dan Ndoye's first-half goal in Frankfurt had put Switzerland on course to climb above hosts ...

Injured Rudiger in Doubt for Germany's Last 16 Match

Euro 2024 hosts Germany have been hit with fresh defensive concerns ahead of their last 16 clash, with centre-back Antonio Rudiger in doubt with a thigh injury. The German FA (DFB) said Monday Rudiger would be in doubt for the match, against an as yet undetermined opponent in Dortmund on Saturday, from the side's training base in the Bavarian ...

German Foreign Minister Warns Against 'Miscalculations' on Southern Front

Visiting German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock appealed on Tuesday for restraint in southern Lebanon, warning that a "miscalculation" could provoke a full-scale war between Hezbollah and Israel at any moment. Berlin has joined Western diplomatic efforts to avert a conflagration in the Middle East, sending its foreign minister to Tel Aviv and ...

Germany & Hezbollah: Friends of Yore, Enemies of Today?

During her two-day visit to Beirut this week, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was not received by the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, Nabih Berri. What was Berri’s excuse? "A scheduling conflict," although Baerbock's visit to Lebanon is part of a tour she is conducting in the Middle East to try to defuse the escalating military ...

Germany Asks Citizens to Leave Lebanon 'Urgently'

Germany on Wednesday urged its citizens to leave Lebanon as soon as possible due to the risk of escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah. On Wednesday, Berlin's Foreign Ministry updated its travel guidance for the country, saying, "German nationals are urgently requested to leave Lebanon." "The current heightened tensions in the border ...

Denmark Expect Eriksen to Play in Euros Last-16 with Germany

Denmark expect midfielder Christian Eriksen to overcome stomach issues and play in the Euro 2024 last 16 clash with Germany in Dortmund on Saturday. Germany had positive news of their own over Antonio Rudiger, with the star defender returning to training on Friday having missed earlier sessions with a hamstring strain. The Danes' bid to spring a ...

Euro-2024: German Weather Storm, Holders Italy Knocked Out

Hosts Germany beat Denmark 2-0 in a storm-interrupted encounter to reach the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 on Saturday, after reigning champions Italy were knocked out of the competition by Switzerland. Two second-half goals, one a Kai Havertz penalty and another a Jamal Musiala strike, allowed Germany to come out on top in Dortmund, where the ...

Spain Thrashes Georgia and Reaches Euro-2024 Quarter-Finals

Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams and Dani Olmo all scored as Spain beat Georgia 4-1 at Euro 2024 on Sunday and set up a blockbuster quarter-final against hosts Germany. Robin Le Normand's own goal gave Georgia a shock lead in the 18th minute of this last-16 tie to send their noisy supporters wild in Cologne. It was the first goal Spain had ...