Football News: Croatia vs. Italy – Euro 2024 Preview
In a crucial Group B clash at Euro 2024, Italy will meet Croatia on Monday evening in Leipzig, Germany. The match holds significant importance as the winner will secure second place and a guaranteed spot in the tournament’s last 16.
Croatian fans will be eager for a victory, as their team has faced a heavy defeat against Spain and a disappointing draw with Albania so far in the competition. On the other hand, Italy only needs a point to ensure their qualification for the knockout stages.
Overseeing the contest will be Dutch referee Danny Makkelie, who previously took charge of Germany’s 2-0 win over Hungary at Euro 2024. That match saw a moment of slight controversy when Willi Orban was nudged off the ball in the box by Ilkay Gundogan, allowing Jamal Musiala to score.
“Makkelie, a regular in the Eredivisie, has also refereed Arsenal’s 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League earlier this year.”
The assistants for the Croatia vs. Italy match will be Hessel Steegstra and Jan de Vries. The fourth official for the game will be Serdar Gozubuyuk, while Rob Dieperink will be the VAR, assisted by Dutchman Pol van Boekel and German Bastian Dankert.
Fans can look forward to an intense and decisive encounter as both teams vie for a spot in the last 16 of Euro 2024. The match will kick off at 9 pm local time (8 pm UK time) and promises to be a must-watch for Football News enthusiasts.
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