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Euro 2024 preview: Portugal and Germany

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  3.PORTUGAL(GROUP F) Roberto Martinez will get yet another chance to deliver some silverware for another talent-rich nation. The Spaniard was in charge of Belgium’s golden generation but only had a semi-final to show for it in 2018. Portugal present a real threat for any opposition. Portugal are the only side to win all their qualifying games albeit against weaker sides. Their first real test against a top side under Roberto Martinez was their 2-1 friendly loss to Croatia on Saturday.A result that keeps them level-headed ahead of the group games. Tactically, Roberto Martinez has played with two formations, 3-4-3 and a 4-3-3. The later has been used in the past few games, an indication that Martinez may well favour an expansive formation for the tournament. But knowing him, he will certainly prioritize defensive solidity in the tournament.  They have an array of talent especially out wide. Diogo Dalot, Joâo Cancelo and Nuno Mendes offer Martinez countless flexibility from full...

Euro 2024 Preview: The Favourites

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There’s nothing quite like tournament football. The jeopardy of crashing out,the drama of a penalty shootout and the euphoria at the end when your team lifts the cup. It’s even better when it’s a continental quadrennial tournament. Euro 2024 is upon us. Time to don your national team colours(or adopt one). Let’s preview what to expect. The Favourites 1.FRANCE(GROUP D) Les Bleus are without a doubt the team to beat. Didier Deschamps has overseen three finals out of the last four major International tournaments. However, France did exit Euro 2020 at the hands of the Swiss in the round of 16. Blessed with an abundance of talent, Didier Deschamps has the task of producing another successful tournament. N’golo Kanté earned a surprise call up to add depth to what was already an impressive midfield. Tactically, France will likely set up in the familiar 4-3-3 formation although Deschamps has experimented with a 3-4-2-1 against Luxembourg. Decisions will have to be made on who to start between ...