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Euro 2024 Round of 16 Full Predictions: Who Will Reach The Quarter-Finals?

June 27, 2024 Michel Sakr England, Euro 2024, France, Germany, Inter, International Football, Italian Football, Italy, Portugal, Serie A, Spain Leave a comment

With all the traditional big plays still in the running, this is set to be an electrifying Round of 16. So let's try to predict the identities of the nations that will prevail in the next stage and book their places in the quarter-finals.

A 92-minute goal from super sub Niklas Fullkrug saved tournament hosts Germany and enabled them to preserve their first place in Euro 2024 Group A

Switzerland vs Germany 1-1: Fullkrug Late Goal Saves Tournament Hosts

June 23, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Belgium, Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Romania, Serie A

A 92-minute goal from super sub Niklas Fullkrug saved tournament hosts Germany and enabled them to preserve their first place in Euro 2024 Group A. Switzerland took the lead in the first half as Bologna's Dan Ndoye scored his first international goal and long dreamed of topping the group. Fullkrug's late strike put things back in order for Germany, who however evidenced some clear difficulties at the back.

Belgium bounced back at Euro 2024 as they wiped out Romania in Cologne with two goals from Youri Tielemans and Kevin De Bruyne

Belgium vs Romania 2-0: Tielemans and De Bruyne Revive Diables Rouges

June 22, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Belgium, Euro 2024, International Football, Italian Football, Romania, Serie A

Now, this is the real Belgium. The Diables Rouges had been the only lineup among the Euro 2024 favorites to lose their opening game, but they promptly bounced back tonight in Cologne as they wiped out Romania with two goals from Youri Tielemans and Kevin De Bruyne.

Romelu Lukaku has clear ideas about where he’ll play next even though no team seems particularly close to agreeing to a deal with Chelsea.

Roma Striker Runs Riot as Belgium Thrashing Azerbaijan

November 19, 2023 Marko Vrakela Belgium, Roma, Serie A

In-form Roma talisman Romelu Lukaku doesn't care whether it's club or international level as he cannot stop scoring. Belgium are on the verge of demolishing continental minnows Azerbaijan in their last Euro 2024 qualifier, with the Chelsea loanee at the thick of it.

Roma Striker Lukaku Scores Momentous Goals with Belgium

September 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Belgium, Euro 2024, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Romelu Lukaku had a historic night as Belgium routed Estonia on Tuesday. The new Roma striker bagged a brace in the span of two minutes in the second half. He now has 77 goals with Belgium, the same amount Pelé recorded with Brazil between 1957 and 1971.

Romelu Lukaku has put pen to paper on his Roma move, returning to Serie A for a third stint after two previous ones at Inter.

Roma Striker Romelu Lukaku Disappoints in Belgium Win

September 9, 2023 Marko Vrakela Belgium, Roma, Serie A

New Roma striker Romelu Lukaku captained his Belgium national team to a hard-earned 1-0 win at Azerbaijan on Saturday. In the absence of Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne, the 30-year-old wore the captain's armband in Baku as Domenico Tedesco's side maintained their near-perfect Euro 2024 qualifying start.

Morocco U23 international Oussama El Azzouzi arrives as the fourth Rossoblu signing of the season, following the acquisitions of Beukema, Posch and Moro.

El Azzouzi Becomes Fourth Bologna Summer Signing

July 19, 2023 Akhil Fisher Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Morocco U23 international Oussama El Azzouzi arrives as the fourth Rossoblu signing of the season, following the acquisitions of Sam Beukema, Stefan Posch and Nikola Moro.

De Bruyne on Inter Challenge and Lukaku Confrontation

June 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester City, Serie A

De Bruyne has been in exceptional form this season for City, playing a key role in the successes against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid enroute the final.

Earlier in the week, an Inter scout attended Anderlecht play Antwerp in the Jupiler Pro League to watch one particular player – Zeno Debast.

Inter Scout Anderlecht Defensive Prodigy Ahead of Skriniar Exit

January 30, 2023 Akhil Fisher Belgium, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Earlier in the week, an Inter scout attended Anderlecht play Antwerp in the Jupiler Pro League to watch one particular player – Zeno Debast.

Former Azzurri teammates Inzaghi and Pirlo came face-to-face in the Coppa Italia on Monday night, as the former beat the latter by an overwhelming scoreline

Pirlo Appears on Belgium Radar to Succeed Roberto Martinez

January 10, 2023 Akhil Fisher Belgium, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Pirlo has mutual interest in taking over reigns, having recently submitted his CV to the RBFA for the vacant role. Belgium assistant coach Thierry Henry has also been tipped to take over the role.

Mourinho is anticipating a tough encounter, in what will be a first ever meeting with Sheriff, having never faced a Moldovan side in Europe before.

Mourinho Unlikely to Accept Offer to Manage Brazil

January 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Belgium, Brazil, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

José Mourinho turned down the Portugal job in recent weeks, and he’s poised to do the same with Brazil, despite their courtship. La Seleçao parted ways with Tite after the World Cup. There have been multiple contacts and a phone call with Ronaldo, but the Special One didn’t give his availability.

Croatia needed just a point against Belgium as they beat the Red Devils to a place in the 2022 World Cup knockouts with a 0-0 draw

Croatia Player Ratings vs Belgium: Points Shared as Vatreni Advance

December 1, 2022 Ashlee Kiddell Belgium, Croatia, Player Ratings, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Croatia needed just a point against Belgium as they beat the Red Devils to a place in the 2022 World Cup knockouts with a 0-0 draw in the final Group F fixtures. Substitute Romelu Lukaku came on and had a host of opportunities to put Belgium ahead but the Inter forward failed to do so as the two sides shared the points in Al Rayyan. Josko Gvardiol impressed in an excellent defensive display by the 20-year-old defender as his strong World Cup campaign continues. So, here's our Croatia player ratings for their stalemate with Belgium.

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