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![Germany makes history: no host nation has ever started a European Championship this well](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2157609628/pt/foto/munich-germany-niclas-fuellkrug-of-germany-celebrates-scoring-his-teams-fourth-goal-with.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=o2Z8g3PDrfcxkPwtV1oFT-IHRIu0bS8epX2Q8_whhhA=)
Germany makes history: no host nation has ever started a European Championship this well
The thrashing of Scotland was also the biggest victory in the history of the German national team at the European Championships.
![Goalkeeper dies at 26 during Montenegro national team training camp](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2155640344/pt/foto/brussels-belgium-goalkeeper-matija-sarkic-of-montenegro-looks-on-during-the-international.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=Q2rTbxXmUdD0O8xqile5dtl7iDLS52tDMuAk_kIMt40=)
Goalkeeper dies at 26 during Montenegro national team training camp
The last game of Matija Sarkic's life took place on the 5th of this month, where he played against Belgium. This match marked his final appearance on the field before his untimely passing.
![Kane does not shy away from England s favorite role and praises Tadic](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2156322640/pt/foto/london-england-harry-kane-of-england-during-the-international-friendly-match-between-england.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=VPj7ewyIpl3ZjGhiF9jZMM95h8Ua_gmZqGNyQqmdGxI=)
Kane does not shy away from England's favorite role and praises Tadic
Harry Kane is clear about England's favorite role in the upcoming European Championship. The striker, who is set to break a record on Sunday, did not shy away from stating at the press conference that The Three Lions are one of the favorites to win in Germany. Head coach Gareth Southgate was a bit more reserved.
![We were miserable. I can t even express how good this German team is](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2156932969/pt/foto/munich-germany-niclas-fullkrug-of-germany-celebrates-after-scoring-a-goal-to-make-it-4-0.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=1YM9Iiy_RFhWTmRk9z-eRkp2JoQuXqrO13V6U-Z6HyI=)
We were miserable. I can't even express how good this German team is
Graeme Souness, former captain of Scotland, expressed deep disappointment following Scotland's heavy 1-5 defeat to Germany in the opening game of Euro 2024.
![The Dutch approach the opening match against Austria with a relaxed mindset](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2156786423/pt/foto/frances-midfielder-adrien-rabiot-controls-the-ball-during-a-training-session-at-the-home.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=rKdaToNg_lAjLsd9LnsbP1RsaT3wNLkhvmeWL066HI4=)
The Dutch approach the opening match against Austria with a relaxed mindset
Many people consider France to be the absolute favorite to win the European Championship. Undoubtedly, they know this in the Les Bleus camp as well, but it doesn't seem to cause excessive tension. Marcus Thuram and Benjamin Pavard showed that they packed their sense of humor too.
![I was surprised by Scotland s lack of aggressiveness](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2157610598/pt/foto/munich-germany-julian-nagelsmann-head-coach-of-germany-applauds-during-the-uefa-euro-2024.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=x3ZgWYbPU25jWulBzDje2aih10SHZJERGpjWgJzWm9s=)
I was surprised by Scotland's lack of aggressiveness
The German coach admitted that the opponent's first 20 minutes allowed for a "brilliant" start for his team in the match.
![Bayern renews with midfielder who missed Euro 2024 due to tonsillitis](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2152637974/pt/foto/munich-germany-aleksandar-pavlovic-of-bayern-muenchen-reacts-during-the-bundesliga-match.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=igOXXQoH1ssku6gg9_-010SdXPQYpmq-X87qRNByg0I=)
Bayern renews with midfielder who missed Euro 2024 due to tonsillitis
Bayern Munich announced the contract renewal of 20-year-old midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic until June 30, 2029. Having spent his entire career with the club, Pavlovic played 22 games this season, scoring two goals and providing two assists.
![Salvio becomes a free agent and would like to return to a club he has previously played for](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2151316577/pt/foto/pachuca-mexico-eduardo-salvio-of-pumas-unam-runs-with-the-ball-during-the-play-in-match.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=sf_Yu6eKoD0P9qkcUE6Rt0AhjMp155rKkqQ8F7xBOMM=)
Salvio becomes a free agent and would like to return to a club he has previously played for
Eduardo "Toto" Salvio has ended his contract with Pumas in Mexico and is considering a return to Boca Juniors, a club he deeply admires.
![Albania s coach: We had opportunities to equalize](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2157140769/pt/foto/dortmund-germany-head-coach-sylvinho-of-albania-gives-his-team-instructions-during-the-uefa.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=O6TokO3nofr2LFJLgGs6vYaqcy-ubQewLVuqWrBpkL4=)
Albania's coach: 'We had opportunities to equalize'
Statements from Sylvinho, Albania's coach, at the end of the Italy-Albania match (2-1), in the first round of Group B of the 2024 European Football Championship.
![Bellingham shone in his debut](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2157329032/pt/foto/gelsenkirchen-germany-jude-bellingham-of-england-and-sergej-milinkovic-savic-of-serbia-in.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=dIjepQdom8olmtdk4QWtZrBdmfPV8TR-nLq5H1LJ6MQ=)
Bellingham shone in his debut
Real Madrid midfielder scored the only goal in England's victory against Serbia in the first match of Group C of Euro 2024.