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Germany Seek Redemption at Home in Euro 2024 After Recent Tournament Struggles
As the countdown to Euro 2024 begins, all eyes are on Germany as they look to bounce back from their recent woes in major tournaments. The German national team have lost their opening match at the past three major competitions, a rarity for a footballing powerhouse that has dominated the international stage for decades.
However, when Germany do get off to a flying start, they tend to follow it up with an excellent run of form. The upcoming Scotland match will be a crucial litmus test for Hansi Flick’s side as they aim to set the tone for a successful home tournament.
In their past two home Euros, in 1988 and 2006, Germany reached the semi-finals before falling to the eventual winners. While this may not be considered an exceptional performance, it would still be a very decent outcome for the four-time European champions. History shows that home advantage in World Cups and Euros rarely translates into titles, with only France (1984 and 1998) managing to win on home soil since 1980.
The always-intriguing German goalkeeper saga is sure to unfold as well, with the possibility of Manuel Neuer’s shakiness leading to his replacement by the impressive Marc-André ter Stegen, who may then go on to have a stellar tournament before an inevitable late blunder.
Meanwhile, England are being tipped as the team to beat, with their talented and experienced squad oozing the sense of inevitability that often precedes tournament success. However, the ever-present danger of England’s propensity for self-implosion means the outcome is still very much up in the air.
Elsewhere, Hungary are generating plenty of excitement with their united and hardworking side, led by the rising star Dominik Szoboszlai. Croatia’s seasoned veterans are also fancied to make a deep run, while Spain’s striker conundrum and Italy’s uncertainty after Roberto Mancini’s departure add an element of unpredictability to their campaigns.
As the anticipation builds, football fans around the world eagerly await the start of Euro 2024, where Germany will be aiming to overcome their recent woes and reclaim their place at the top of European football.
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