Luciano Spalletti leads a new-look Italy to Euro 2024 as the Azzurri defend their continental crown in Germany and try to emulate World Cup heroes past.And the heroes of Wembley, who beat England on their own patch to win the last Euros, have largely been cast aside by Spalletti after failing to reach a second straight World Cup less than a year after glory at the Euros.
Host nation Germany are riding a resurgent wave of hope with the Euro 2024 tournament opener against Scotland just days away. Germany face Scotland, Hungary and Switzerland in the group stages -- three teams the hosts will now be expected to beat.
Luka Modric, Croatia's star midfielder and the guiding force behind the country's recent football successes, will lead the squad at Euro 2024 in what will likely be his final act on the international stage.The paper called Modric's upcoming appearance on the pitch during the Euro 2024 one of the "most anticipated football moments" of the year.