Euro 2024 Warmup Matches: Injury Scares and Dominant Victories
Italy and Turkey played a goalless draw in a pre-Euro 2024 warmup match. Turkey's Ozan Kabak suffered a serious injury, likely missing Euro 2024. Portugal confidently secured a 4-2 win against Finland without Cristiano Ronaldo. Austria, Hungary, and other teams continued preparations with mixed outcomes.
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In a pre-Euro 2024 warmup match, Italy managed only a lackluster 0-0 draw against Turkey. The friendly was marred by a significant injury to Turkey's Ozan Kabak, who is now a doubt for Euro 2024. The Hoffenheim defender was applauded off the field after an unfortunate fall during a challenge.
Portugal showcased their depth by cruising to a 4-2 victory over Finland without their star player, Cristiano Ronaldo, who was granted a rest by coach Roberto Martinez. Meanwhile, Austria secured a 2-1 win over Serbia in a dominant performance, while Hungary's unbeaten streak was snapped by a last-minute goal from Ireland's Troy Parrott.
Other notable results included Switzerland's 4-0 thrashing of Estonia and Slovenia’s 2-1 win over Armenia. Romania drew 0-0 with Bulgaria as their midfielder Dennis Man missed a penalty. Teams continue to fine-tune their strategies ahead of the championship.
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