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© ReutersForty-five minutes gone, and both managers are still waiting for a moment of inspiration to spring this game into life, although the current scoreline will certainly suit Italy down to the ground as they seek the precious point required for qualification.The Azzurri weathered an early storm from the Croatians, who stung the palms of Gianluigi Donnarumma inside the opening five minutes through Luka Sucic but have otherwise been found wanting in the final third, no doubt harmed by a lack of pacy wingers.Luciano Spalletti's men started to turn the...

Argentina can punch their ticket into the knockout stage of the 2024 Copa America when they head to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to face Chile on Tuesday.In the opening match of this tournament, the reigning champions fended off a pesky Canada side to win 2-0, while Chile could only manage a 0-0 draw with Peru.© ReutersHeading into this tournament, the Chileans appeared to have rediscovered their goalscoring form, but that attacking quality was nowhere to be found on matchday one.Ricardo Gareca's men had scored multiple times in their three...

Requiring just one point to ensure a place in the knockout phase of Euro 2024, the Netherlands meet Austria for their final Group D fixture on Tuesday.The teams convene in Berlin, with the Oranje having four points on the board following their stalemate with France; Ralf Rangnick's men swept past Poland last time out but must now avoid defeat to have a good chance of reaching the last 16.© ReutersAiming to reach the knockout rounds for an eighth time in their last nine European Championship appearances, the Netherlands took one...