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![Brazil's Dani Alves and Richarlison celebrate with their gold medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on August 7, 2021 Brazil's Dani Alves and Richarlison celebrate with their gold medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on August 7, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Olympic football 2024: Past men's & women's medal winners, list of records broken
Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Sports Mole takes a look at the previous medal winners of the men's & women's football tournament and some of the standout records held by teams and players.
Jul 19, 00:25
![Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in England shirt on June 25, 2024. Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in England shirt on June 25, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Every nation's best player including Real Madrid and Barcelona stars
Sports Mole selects every nation's star player at Euro 2024, including Lamine Yamal, Marc Guehi and N'Golo Kante.
Jul 15, 14:26
![Fernando Torres in action for Spain on June 1, 2012 Fernando Torres in action for Spain on June 1, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024 final: Greatest Euros finals of all time ahead of Spain vs. England
Ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final between Spain and England, Sports Mole looks back at the greatest finals from the history of the European Championship.
Jul 12, 17:43
![England head coach Gareth Southgate on June 16, 2024 England head coach Gareth Southgate on June 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: England on brink of glory, but has it been the worst tournament ever?
Sports Mole takes a deep dive into the statistics to determine whether Euro 2024 has been the most boring major international tournament in 21st century.
Jul 12, 11:58
![England's Harry Kane pictured in June 2024 England's Harry Kane pictured in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England penalty takers: Who has the best record ahead of Euro 2024 semis?
Sports Mole takes a look at the penalty records of every England player in Gareth Southgate's squad ahead of their Euro 2024 semi-final against Netherlands.
Jul 9, 23:54
![Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon celebrates with the 2006 World Cup trophy Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon celebrates with the 2006 World Cup trophy](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Can you name every member of Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning squad?
To celebrate the 18th anniversary of Italy's fourth World Cup triumph, Sports Mole challenges you to name every member of their 2006 World Cup-winning squad.
Jul 9, 10:00
![Italy's Gianluca Scamacca looks dejected on June 29, 2024 [IMAGO] Italy's Gianluca Scamacca looks dejected on June 29, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Italy labelled 'worst team in a lifetime' after 'shambolic' Swiss defeat
Defending European champions Italy are heavily criticised following their "shambolic" 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Saturday.
Jun 29, 23:06
![Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji on June 29, 2024 (IMAGO) Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji on June 29, 2024 (IMAGO)](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Switzerland vs. Italy player ratings: Akanji, Xhaka star as Scamacca struggles
Sports Mole takes a close look at how each player performed during Switzerland's 2-0 win over Italy in the last-16 stage of Euro 2024.
Jun 29, 19:49
![Italy manager Luciano Spalletti on June 29, 2024 Italy manager Luciano Spalletti on June 29, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Switzerland 2-0 Italy - highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole provides in-depth analysis of Switzerland's 2-0 win over Italy in the last-16 stage of Euro 2024, including highlights, our man of the match and the best stats.
Jun 29, 19:16
![Switzerland's Ruben Vargas celebrates scoring their second goal with Michel Aebischer on June 29, 2024 Switzerland's Ruben Vargas celebrates scoring their second goal with Michel Aebischer on June 29, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Switzerland 2-0 Italy: Holders eliminated as the brilliant Swiss reach last eight
Switzerland book their spot in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Italy in the last-16 stage of the competition.
Jun 29, 18:52
![Italy's Mattia Zaccagni celebrates scoring their first goal on June 24, 2024 Italy's Mattia Zaccagni celebrates scoring their first goal on June 24, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Switzerland vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's European Championship clash between Switzerland and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 29, 17:49
![Switzerland's Ruben Vargas celebrates scoring their second goal with Michel Aebischer on June 29, 2024 Switzerland's Ruben Vargas celebrates scoring their second goal with Michel Aebischer on June 29, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Switzerland 2-0 Italy - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Switzerland's 2-0 win over Italy, as the slick Swiss seal their place in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
Jun 29, 16:48
![Germany's Ilkay Gundogan reacts on June 14, 2024 [IMAGO] Germany's Ilkay Gundogan reacts on June 14, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Saturday's Euro 2024 predictions including Germany vs. Denmark
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's European Championship fixtures, including Germany vs. Denmark.
Jun 29, 06:00
![General view of the European Championship trophy ahead of Euro 2024 on April 24, 2024 General view of the European Championship trophy ahead of Euro 2024 on April 24, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024 prize money: How much will each nation earn?
Sports Mole takes a look at UEFA's prize money distribution system for Euro 2024 and how much each nation will earn from this summer's tournament.
Jun 29, 00:20
![France's Kylian Mbappe on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO] France's Kylian Mbappe on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Every player serving last-16 ban or nearing quarter-final suspension
Sports Mole provides the lowdown on every player who is suspended for the last 16 of Euro 2024 and takes a look at every player who is at risk of serving a quarter-final ban.
Jun 29, 00:15
![Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann pictured on June 3, 2024 Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann pictured on June 3, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024 table: Confirmed group standings, best third-placed teams, last 16 ties
Sports Mole looks at the Euro 2024 quarter-finals following a dramatic and upset-filled group stage.
Jun 29, 00:05
![Italy's Alessandro Buongiorno on June 24, 2024 [IMAGO] Italy's Alessandro Buongiorno on June 24, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Italy's Buongiorno, Mancini "ready" to start against Switzerland
Italy defenders Alessandro Buongiorno and Gianluca Mancini both state they are "ready" to start in Saturday's Euro 2024 last-16 clash against Switzerland in the absence of Riccardo Calafiori.
Jun 28, 17:58
![Italy manager Luciano Spalletti pictured on June 24, 2024 [IMAGO] Italy manager Luciano Spalletti pictured on June 24, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Italy lineup vs. Switzerland: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 last-16 contest
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Italy could line up for Saturday's Euro 2024 clash with Switzerland.
Jun 27, 17:51
![Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates scoring their first goal on June 19, 2024 Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates scoring their first goal on June 19, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Switzerland lineup vs. Italy: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 last-16 contest
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Switzerland could line up for Saturday's Euro 2024 clash with Italy.
Jun 27, 16:59
![Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring for England on June 16, 2024 Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring for England on June 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024 permutations: England learn next opponents, on course for Italy quarter
With the Euro 2024 group stage now over, Sports Mole looks at how every team progressed into the last 16, and what it means for the possible quarter-final lineups.
Jun 27, 08:55