The Round of 16 of the 2024 Euro Cup begins tonight, featuring Italy facing Switzerland and Germany clashing with Denmark. This marks the start of the knockout stage, where every match is sudden death, elevating the intensity and stakes of the tournament.
Euro Cup Knockout Stage Begins Tonight
The Round of 16 of the 2024 Euro Cup will kick off in the early hours of June 30, Beijing time. Italy will face Switzerland first, followed by a clash between Germany and Denmark. England, Spain, France, Belgium, Portugal, and the Netherlands will all make their appearances thereafter. The group stage, criticized by some fans for its lackluster content due to the 24-to-16 format, will give way to the knockout stage where every match is sudden death. The real Euro Cup is about to begin!
Italy to Play Four Defenders Against Switzerland
Ahead of the match against Switzerland, Italy's coach Luciano Spalletti said in a press conference, "Bastoni's condition is being evaluated; he did some training today, which is a relief. On the other hand, Dimarco is not recovering and will not play. Four defenders? Yes, we will use a similar formation. We need to strengthen our attack while not conceding goals." Spalletti also mentioned that Scamacca will not fit into the team, and Gianluca Mancini will be used instead.
Aston Villa Signs Chelsea's Full-Back Maatsen
Official news: Aston Villa has officially signed Chelsea full-back Ian Maatsen. According to Romano, the transfer fee is £37.5 million. Villa did not specify the length of Maatsen's new contract, but Romano revealed that the two sides have signed until the summer of 2030. The 22-year-old Dutchman primarily plays as a left-back but can also operate further up the left side. In the latter half of last season, Maatsen was on loan at Borussia Dortmund, where he played 23 matches, scored 3 goals, and provided 2 assists, helping Dortmund reach the Champions League final.
Joselu Joins Al-Gharafa in Qatar
Official news: Real Madrid forward Joselu has joined Qatari club Al-Gharafa Sports Club. Yesterday, the Spaniard announced that Real Madrid exercised the buyout option for Joselu, signing the 34-year-old striker for €1.5 million. Reports indicate that Real Madrid sold Joselu to Al-Gharafa for the same price. At Al-Gharafa, Joselu will earn an annual salary of about €8 million, compared to his pre-tax salary of approximately €2.5 million at Real Madrid.
Previously, it was reported that Real Madrid planned to keep Joselu for another season after buying out his contract for €1.5 million. However, with the arrivals of Mbappe and Endrick, Joselu sought a new environment. His decision surprised many, but Real Madrid chose to respect it. The 34-year-old joined Real Madrid on loan from Espanyol last summer, helping the team win La Liga, the Champions League, and the Spanish Super Cup last season.
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