Football News: Ukraine Eliminated from Euro 2024 After Dramatic Draw with Belgium

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Ukraine were eliminated from Euro 2024 after they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw with Belgium in Stuttgart. Serhiy Rebrov’s side were arguably the more deserving of the victory after late chances fell the way of Ruslan Malinovskyi and Georgiy Sudakov, both of whom were denied by Belgium goalkeeper Koen Casteels.

Amassing four points from three games, Ukraine exited the tournament in dramatic fashion as their players sunk to the floor following the stalemate. A negative goal difference meant they would go no further at the tournament, but they did achieve a brand-new feat in the process.

“Ukraine were the better team and it is a miracle that their team are here and their fans are in the stadium with everything they have gone through. They can be very proud of their efforts,” said BBC’s Alan Shearer.

Despite their total of 4 points, Ukraine became the first-ever team at a European Championships to be eliminated with their tally. A 3-0 defeat to Romania in their opening Group E encounter proved pivotal, as their exit eventually came down to goal difference.

The new format of Euro 2024 has drawn criticism from pundits and former pros alike, with Shearer and Gary Lineker expressing their disappointment over the poor showings in the final round of group stage matches.

In other football news:

• Preparations are underway for the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2024 and the Women’s World Cup later this year.
• The Africa Cup of Nations standings continue to captivate fans.
• The Premier League, EFL Cup, EFL Championship, EFL One, EFL Two, and FA Cup seasons are in full swing, delivering thrilling matches and unexpected results.

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