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Netherlands v Austria LIVE: Result and analysis as Dutch finish third and could face England after defeat

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Euro 2024 Group D reached its conclusion on Tuesday night as Austria powered previous the Netherlands in an enthralling encounter in Berlin.

Ralf Rangnick’s facet grabbed an early lead after Donyell Malen turned a cross into his personal internet, and so they dominated a lot of the primary 45 because the Netherlands wasted a few possibilities to equalise.

The second half started within the reverse method, with Cody Gakpo curling an equaliser previous Pentz inside 5 minutes of the restart. The Dutch started to impose themselves on the match, however they had been behind once more earlier than they knew it as Romano Schmid guided a header previous Verbruggen.

With each groups urgent to achieve a bonus, the Netherlands had been briefly again into it after Depay poked an effort previous Pentz, however their parity was as soon as extra short-lived. Baumgartner threaded in a go to Sabitzer, who broke by way of and rifled an effort into the roof of the Dutch internet.

The Netherlands pushed for an equaliser as full-time loomed however Austria held agency to take three factors within the German capital, and with them first place in Group D.

Comply with all of the response from Netherlands v Austria beneath.

Euro 2024: Netherlands v Austria

  • Netherlands face Austria in ultimate sport of Group D | 5pm BST on BBC Two

  • 6’ GOAL – Donyell Malen turns Prass’ cross into his personal internet (NED 0-1 AUT)

  • 47 ‘ GOAL – Gakpo ranges with a intelligent end after chopping inside (NED 1-1 AUT)

  • 59’ GOAL – Austria regain the lead as Romano Scmid heads them in entrance (NED 1-2 AUT)

  • 75’ GOAL – Depay finds an equaliser with a looping effort previous Verbruggen (NED 2-2 AUT)

  • 80’ GOAL – Austria take the lead once more as Sabitzer fires previous Pentz when clear by way of (NED 2-3 AUT)

  • Netherlands XI: Verbruggen; Geertruida, van Dijk, de Vrij, Ake; Schoeten, Veerman; Malen, Reijnders, Gakpo; Depay.

  • Austria XI: Pentz; Posch, Wober, Lienhart, Prass; Seiwald, Grillitsch; Wimmer, Schmid, Sabitzer; Arnautovic.

  • Group D ENDS: 1.AUT 6pts; 2.FRA 5pts; 3.NED 4pts; 4.POL 1pt.

Netherlands 2 – 3 Austria

No person informed Austria this was the group of loss of life – they’ve reshaped the map of Euro 2024

19:25 , Chris Wilson

If this was presupposed to be the group of loss of life, nobody informed Austria. Ralf Rangnick’s endearing underdogs have reshaped the draw, and maybe the future, of Euro 2024 by topping it. They beat Netherlands. Greater than that, although, they blitzed them; fearless and ferocious, Austria recovered from conceding two equalisers to sentence the Dutch to defeat courtesy of Marcel Sabitzer’s terrific end.

They head to Leipzig as group winners. Netherlands, their qualification already assured, nonetheless stumbled from first to 3rd on an eventful afternoon. It’s Gelsenkirchen for them.

If Rangnick’s males nonetheless wanted France to slide as much as leapfrog them, and so they did, theirs is a historic feat. Not because the 1978 World Cup, when Hans Krankl’s targets ensured they completed above Brazil, have Austria gained a gaggle in event soccer.

Now gamers such because the excellent Sabitzer and the unheralded Romano Schmid have an analogous feat to their title. Rangnick has one other triumph for his blueprint: all-action soccer has been allied with the flexibility to reply to setbacks.

Group D standings

19:15 , Chris Wilson

Right here’s the way it ends in Group D then.

1 – Austria – 6 factors, GD +2

2 – France – 5 factors, GD +1

3 – Netherlands – 4 factors, GD 0

4 – Poland – 1 level, GD -3

FULL-TIME! Netherlands 2-3 Austria

19:05 , Chris Wilson

A whirlwind night ends with a loopy end to Group D. Pre-tournnament favourites France undergo in second after three unconvincing performances, with Austria incomes their billing as pre-tournament ‘darkish horses’ with a first-place end.

The Netherlands creep by way of in third after three of their very own unconvincing performances, and so they may very well be going through England within the subsequent spherical…

FULL-TIME! Netherlands 2-3 Austria

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FULL-TIME! Netherlands 2-3 Austria

18:57 , Chris Wilson

The referee brings an enthralling encounter to an finish, and Austria have taken first place in Group D!

A pulsating sport ends 3-2 to Austria, with some sensible play from Ralf Rangnick’s facet.

France undergo in second, and the Netherlands will doubtless be by way of in third.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-3 Austria

18:55 , Chris Wilson

97 minutes

Austria clear and Sabitzer collects close to midway, however he can’t keep away from ceding possession. Austria win it again although, and Sabitzer and Baumgartner are within the nook…

Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-3 Austria

18:54 , Chris Wilson

95 minutes

We’re virtually previous the allotted quantity of added time, although there’ll be some additional little doubt. Virgil van Dijk launches a protracted ball ahead to Weghorst, however he doesn’t have the tempo to get on the tip of it.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-3 Austria

18:53 , Chris Wilson

93 minutes

Micky van de Ven fizzes in a cross nevertheless it’s straight at Pentz, and it goes out for a nook. Querfeld is down in his personal field, however he’s okay to hold on. He’s additionally booked for causes as but unknown.

Depay swings within the nook and it makes his approach again to him, however he crashes a shot in opposition to the defender.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-3 Austria

18:50 , Chris Wilson

90 minutes

One other Depay cross leads to Pentz’s arms. Austria counter however they’re reluctant to throw too many males forwards, earlier than they by chance clip it out of play.

There’ll be six minutes of added time as Austria carry on Weimann rather than Schmid. Arnautovic was changed by Gregoritsch earlier, too.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-3 Austria

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88 minutes

Depay swings in a cross nevertheless it’s straight to the defender. Austria defend a second ball in and Baumgartner collects.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-3 Austria

18:44 , Chris Wilson

85 minutes

So as soon as once more, because it stands, Austria are heading by way of high of Group D, with France in second and the Netherlands in third.

If England had been to win Group C, they’d doubtless play the Netherlands because it stands.

The Dutch attempt to change it up with an early cross into Weghorst, however he can solely direct his header over the bar!

Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-3 Austria

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83 minutes

DISALLOWED GOAL!

Baumgartner hads the ball within the internet once more after taking a go within the field, however he’d strayed offside.

GOAL! Netherlands 2-3 Austria

18:40 , Chris Wilson

81 minutes

GOAL! Unimaginable! Austria have grabbed the lead once more!

It’s in the reduction of to Baumgartner close to the sting of the Netherlands field. He’s in acres of house and he threads a easy go by way of to Sabitzer, who waits for van de Ven to try the slide problem earlier than firing previous Verbruggen into the roof of the web!

Euro 2024: Netherlands 2-2 Austria

18:38 , Chris Wilson

79 minutes

Nice work from Weghorst there and an important end from Depay. It’s changed into an important sport, this.

The Netherlands win a nook and the goalscorer swings it in, nevertheless it’s straight into the arms of Pentz.

GOAL! Netherlands 2-2 Austria

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76 minutes

GOAL! And Depay finds an equaliser!

Gakpo clips in a ball in the direction of Weghorst close to the center of the field. He heads it down in the direction of Depay and he takes it down on his chest earlier than lifting a half-volley over Pentz!

There’s a test for handball, and VAR is taking its time…

However the aim is given!

Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-2 Austria

18:32 , Chris Wilson

73 minutes

Xavi Simons tries a half-volley from close to the midway line as Pentz’s clearance goes straight to him, nevertheless it was a wild effort. Schoeten collects in midfield, however Seiwald heads it out for a throw. It’s grow to be extra scrappy in midfield over the previous couple of minutes, with each side discovering it troublesome to string significant passes collectively.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-2 Austria

18:29 , Chris Wilson

71 minutes

The Netherlands win a free-kick as Depay is dragged again.

The Netherlands carry on Wout Weghorst for Donyell Malen. An evening to overlook for the Dortmund man, in fact.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-2 Austria

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68 minutes

Ronald Koeman seems unusually relaxed as he sits on the bench. The Dutch are nonetheless probing however they’re but to create an enormous likelihood since going behind.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-2 Austria

18:24 , Chris Wilson

64 minutes

Adjustments for each side. For Austria, Leopold Querfeld replaces Grillitsch, Christoph Baumgartner comes on for Lienhart, and Konrad Laimer comes on for Wimer.

For the Netherlands, Wijnaldum replaces Reijnders in midfield.

GOAL! Netherlands 1-2 Austria

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59 minutes

GOAL! And Austria reply immediately!

It involves Prass on the left and Austria work it backwards. Grillitsch makes the overlapping run and he collects the by way of ball earlier than chopping it again from the touchline. His go is straight to Romano Schmid and he heads it on track, with a deflection taking it previous Verbruggen.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-1 Austria

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59 minutes

Kylian Mbappe has scored a penalty within the different sport, in order it stands Austria are at present in third.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-1 Austria

18:15 , Chris Wilson

57 minutes

Pentz stays down for a short time, however he’ll be okay to hold on.

The Netherlands win a free-kick on the appropriate, and it’ll be Depay to ship another.

This one’s a extra inviting supply, however de Vrij glances a header extensive.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-1 Austria

18:12 , Chris Wilson

54 minutes

Depay swings in a harmful nook and van Dijk will get a head to it, nevertheless it’s deflected behind. On the subsequent nook, van Dijk fouls Pentz.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-1 Austria

18:11 , Chris Wilson

52 minutes

All Netherlands within the second half to date, however no possibilities because the aim. Austria clearly haven’t modified their techniques, however they’re struggling to maintain possession excess of they had been within the first 45.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 1-1 Austria

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49 minutes

Nice work from Malen on the appropriate ends with Depay taking a poor contact and losing the chance.

GOAL! Netherlands 1-1 Austria

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47 minutes

GOAL! An early Dutch counter ends with an equaliser!

Geertruida wins the ball and it runs to Xavi Simons. He’s nonetheless in his personal half and he drives in the direction of the field, ultimately laying it off to Gakpo. He cuts again inside and sweeps an inch-perfect effort into the far nook.

KICK-OFF! Netherlands 0-1 Austria

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KICK-OFF! The Netherlands get us began once more within the capital.

HALF-TIME: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

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The groups are again out on the Olympiadstadion and the second half is moments away.

HALF-TIME: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

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An intriguing first 45 in Berlin. The sport was performed at fairly a pedestrian tempo at occasions, with each side lacking massive possibilities and offering a flurry of high quality in moments.

As ti stands, Austria are heading by way of on the high of Group D! France can be second and the Netherlands in third, which means that England may nicely face the Dutch in the event that they had been to win Group C tonight.

HALF-TIME: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

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Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

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HALF-TIME!

Ake concedes a nook after doing nicely to get a foot to the tried by way of ball.

Sabitzer delivers and Grillitsch heads over, and shortly after the referee blows the whistle for half-time!

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

17:46 , Chris Wilson

44 minutes

Austria are pleased to maintain the ball patiently because the half involves an finish.

They’re ready for an opportunity to pounce, nevertheless it by no means comes because the ball finally ends up again with Pentz.

There’ll be two minutes of added time.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

17:43 , Chris Wilson

42 minutes

Good work from Malen down the appropriate as he holds the ball up earlier than skipping previous the problem and chopping it again. The preliminary shot is blocked and the assault ends moments later as Depay was offside as he tried to run by way of on aim.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

17:40 , Chris Wilson

40 minutes

Wimmer carries in the direction of aim and house opens up in entrance of him, however his shot is definitely blocked.

Seconds later, the Netherlands win a free-kick in a harmful space, and Depay delivers, nevertheless it’s cleared away simply.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

17:39 , Chris Wilson

37 minutes

It seems like Ronald Koeman has simply had sufficient of the Netherlands efficiency thus far. It doesn’t seem to be Veerman is injured in any respect.

Austria win a nook after good work from Arnautovic, and Sabitzer’s shot from vary is saved. It bounces again out and Austria chip it again into the Netherlands field – it bounces into the trail of Arnautovic, who merely must information it previous Verbruggen, however the Dutch ‘keeper saves the preliminary effort earlier than tangling with Arnautovic and ultimately palming the ball away!

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

17:35 , Chris Wilson

34 minutes

Now Patrick Wimmer goes into the ebook as he catches Geertruida late. Veerman swings it in and it bounces out to Reijnders, who fires a shot nicely extensive.

Ronald Koeman makes a change as Veerman is changed by Xavi Simons, and there’s a quick water break too.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

17:32 , Chris Wilson

32 minutes

There’s a quick trade of phrases between van Dijk and the referee, earlier than Posch is booked for following by way of on Depay with a late problem.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

17:30 , Chris Wilson

29 minutes

There’s some sustained possession from Austria that ends with Wimmer laying it off to Prass on the sting of the field. He sweeps within the cross nevertheless it solely falls to Seiwald on the sting of the field, and Austria recycle possession to the centre-backs.

Moments later, Prass launches a protracted throw that ends with Wimmer hitting a shot from vary straight on the ‘keeper.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

17:27 , Chris Wilson

26 minutes

Higher from Malen as he skips previous Prass earlier than profitable a nook. Veerman delivers, nevertheless it’s headed clear by Posch.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

17:24 , Chris Wilson

24 minutes

CLOSE! Malen virtually makes amends.

Depay lays off the excessive ball to Reijnders, who threads an ideal by way of ball into Malen. He’s one-v-one with Pentz, however he scuff his shot and drags it extensive of the far submit! He actually ought to’ve scored there.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

17:23 , Chris Wilson

22 minutes

One other Austria assault breaks down on the final because the by way of ball runs straight to Verbruggen. They’ve the ball again quickly sufficient although, earlier than Donyell Malen is introduced down close to midway.

An intriguing sport to date, however hardly an action-packed one.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

17:20 , Chris Wilson

19 minutes

The ball is cleared to Arnautovic in the midst of the park and he does nicely to flick it to a supporting midfielder. Austria recycle possession and so they get by way of the Netherlands’ press simply, with Arnautovic then sweeping it extensive to Posch, however Austria resolve to go backwards as soon as extra. Virtually 60 per cent possession for Rangnick’s facet to date.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

17:17 , Chris Wilson

16 minutes

The sport has turned a bit scrappy because the aim, with various useless fouls in midfield. Geertruida is the newest wrongdoer.

Austria go lengthy with the diagonal to Prass, however he can’t maintain it underneath management. He’s getting loads of motion down that left facet.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

17:14 , Chris Wilson

14 minutes

The Netherlands have likelihood as Gakpo collects on the wing earlier than squaring a go to Reijnders within the field. He tries to side-foot it first time, however he scuffs it and it bobbles harmlessly extensive.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

17:13 , Chris Wilson

12 minutes

Each side are exchanging possession because the aim, with a few stray passes from every. Schoeten seems visibly pissed off on the lack of passing choices in entrance of him.

Cody Gakpo concedes the foul and Austria have one other likelihood to construct.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-1 Austria

17:11 , Chris Wilson

9 minutes

The Netherlands have settled a bit since conceding, however they nonetheless can’t create something of notice because the cross is straight to an Austria shirt.

With France at present drawing to Poland, Austria can be by way of in first place because it stands. There’s a protracted technique to go but although.

GOAL! Netherlands 0-1 Austria

17:07 , Chris Wilson

7 minutes

GOAL! Austria’s early strain pays off!

They work the ball extensive to Prass, who’s in acres of house within the field. He goals a cross in the direction of Arnautovic within the center, however Donyell Malen slides in on the close to submit and turns it into his personal internet!

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-0 Austria

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6 minutes

Wimmer’s cross is caught by Verbruggen and the Netherlands lastly have the ball, however they offer it away virtually instantly.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-0 Austria

17:05 , Chris Wilson

5 minutes

The Netherlands are struggling to maintain possession within the opening phases. It’s been all Austria to date, and so they’re retaining possession exceptionally nicely.

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-0 Austria

17:03 , Chris Wilson

2 minutes

Austria have began on the entrance foot, although neither facet has been in a position to trend an opportunity but. Loads of passing across the again from Ralf Rngnick’s facet ends with them working it extensive down the left to Cross, however his cross misses everybody within the field and the follow-up cross is blocked.

KICK-OFF! Netherlands 0-0 Austria

17:00 , Chris Wilson

KICK-OFF! We’re underway within the capital, with Austria getting us began.

Euro 2024: Netherlands v Austria

16:56 , Chris Wilson

We’re moments from kick-off in Berlin, with each side having come out of the tunnel. The nationwide anthems are virtually underway.

Euro 2024: Netherlands v Austria

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Type information

16:45 , Chris Wilson

Netherlands: D-W-W-W-L

The Netherlands began Euro 2024 with an unconvincing 2-1 win in opposition to Poland, with Wout Weghorst scoring a late winner for Ronaldo Koeman’s facet.

They adopted that up with one other slightly unconvincing efficiency in opposition to France in a 0-0 draw, although they had been unfortunate to not seize a win after Xavi Simons’ late aim was controversially disallowed by VAR.

Their two warm-up video games noticed the Oranje defeat each Canada and Iceland 4-0, whereas a March pleasant gave one other indication as to how they could carry out in opposition to event favourites – they misplaced that sport 2-1 in Frankfurt.

Austria: W-L-D-W-W

Austria’s current performances underneath new coach Ralf Rangnick have led to them being labelled among the many darkish horses at Euro 2024.

Current friendlies have seen them play different sides of an analogous degree who’re additionally competing at Euro 2024, and Rangnick’s facet beat Serbia 2-1 earlier than incomes a 1-1 draw with Switzerland within the warm-up video games earlier this month. In March, they despatched out a message to their rivals with a 6-1 demolition of Turkey in Vienna.

Although they misplaced 1-0 to France of their Euro 2024 opener, the way of the defeat may have given Rangnick loads of encouragement. A 3-1 dismantling of Poland within the subsequent sport then furthered Austria’s credentials.

Group D permutations

16:40 , Chris Wilson

Right here’s a reminder of the varied eventualities and permutations within the group.

Netherlands: The Netherlands and France are assured a spot within the knockout rounds after reaching 4 factors after their first two video games. The Dutch can be assured a spot within the high two in the event that they keep away from defeat to Austria, and can high the group in the event that they win and higher France’s outcome in opposition to Poland. They can not end any decrease than third, with Poland already knocked out and confirmed as fourth earlier than the ultimate spherical of fixtures.

France: Can affirm their place within the high two in the event that they keep away from defeat to Poland, however Les Bleus can be seeking to high the group and might achieve this in the event that they win and the Netherlands don’t in opposition to Austria. If France and the Netherlands each win, it should go all the way down to aim distinction after which targets scored because the head-to-head is degree.

Austria: Ralf Rangnick’s facet can solely end within the high two in the event that they defeat the Netherlands. They will undergo to the last-16 even when they lose, except they lose by 4 targets or extra.

Poland: Defeats to France and Austria put Poland on the mercy of France and the Netherlands in Leipzig, and a draw between the group leaders confirmed Poland as the primary nation to be knocked out of Euro 2024. They are going to end fourth, no matter their outcome in opposition to France on the ultimate day.

Euro 2024 group permutations and third-place standings defined

Head-to-head

16:35 , Chris Wilson

The Netherlands have confronted Austria 19 occasions on the worldwide stage, with fixtures relationship way back to 1933.

11 of the matches between the 2 have been friendlies, and the primary ever Netherlands victory got here in 1978, within the eighth assembly between the 2.

Most of their aggressive conferences have been in World Cup and European Championship qualifiers, with the primary sport between the 2 at a significant event coming within the 1978 World Cup. The Netherlands gained that group stage sport 5-1.

The newest match between the 2 got here at Euro 2020, when Memphis Depay and Denzel Dumfries scored in a 2-0 win within the group phases.

The Netherlands have gained the previous seven conferences, with the final Austria win coming in a pleasant in 1990.

General, the Netherlands have gained 9 matches between the 2, with Austria profitable six and 4 ending as attracts.

Netherlands vs Austria TV channel, begin time and how you can watch Euro 2024 fixture on-line at present

16:30 , Chris Wilson

With simply half an hour left till kick-off, right here’s a reminder of how one can watch tonight’s match.

It would kick-off at 5pm BST on the Olympiastadion in Berlin, and it’ll be proven reside on BBC Two. It may be streamed by way of the iPlayer or the BBC Sport web site too. Yow will discover a full record of which channelis displaying every match right here.

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Netherlands vs Austria TV channel, begin time and how you can watch

Who may England play subsequent and when? Euro 2024 draw and last-16 schedule

16:25 , Chris Wilson

A ‘small’ apart for the video games in Group D is that they are going to have some bearing on who England ultimately face within the final 16 if the Three Lions high their group.

If England win Group C, they are going to play one of many 4 greatest third-placed groups within the last-16. The formulation to resolve who will get who may be very sophisticated, and is dependent upon the mix of third-placed groups to undergo. The present standings for the best-placed third groups are beneath.

Who may England play subsequent and when? Euro 2024 draw and last-16 schedule

That is why Ralf Rangnick turned down Bayern Munich – Austria may cause an actual Euro 2024 upset

16:20 , Chris Wilson

And right here’s the report from Austria’s final match…

So for this reason Ralf Rangnick rejected Bayern Munich. Euro 2024’s oldest supervisor may have taken cost of the most important German membership however rejected them to stick with Austria. As an alternative, he could also be teaching for a bit longer in his homeland this summer season. A stirring victory gave Austria a preventing likelihood of reaching the final 16.

Poland, in the meantime, look virtually sure to be the casualties of the group of loss of life, with no level, with solely a gathering with France to come back. For Robert Lewandowski, his entrance to the event delayed by harm, his exit may come early.

However for Christoph Baumgartner, there was a seismic strike to accompany his statistical marvel. In March he scored what seems to be the quickest aim within the historical past of worldwide soccer. After that six-second effort in opposition to Slovakia, a aim within the 66th minute felt slovenly, nevertheless it was additionally well-taken and decisive, placing Austria forward.

That is why Rangnick turned down Bayern – Austria may cause actual Euros upset

Netherlands vs France participant scores as stars underwhelm and Xavi Simons strike is controversially disallowed

16:15 , Chris Wilson

Listed here are the participant scores from what was an underwhelming efficiency from each side.

Favourites France drew with the Netherlands in Leipzig in the primary goalless draw of Euro 2024.

Each side had been searching for the three factors that might have ensured qualification to the final 16, however they had been responsible of missing creativeness and cutting-edge in a pedestrian first half, with Adrien Rabiot losing the most effective likelihood of the primary 45 after selecting to go to Antoine Griezmann when the shot was a neater possibility.

Netherlands vs France participant scores as Euro 2024 stars underwhelm

There’s no masking the reality: Euro 2024’s first goalless draw sums up France’s greatest drawback

16:10 , Chris Wilson

Right here’s the report from the Netherlands’ final sport, after they had been controversially denied a Xavi Simons winner.

There’s no masking the reality from this primary 0-0 of Euro 2024. France, the true favourites, at present lack finish product. It does increase doubt over whether or not they can finish this event as European champions, though it solely provides narrative weight to Kylian Mbappe’s eventual return from his damaged nostril. He compelled France’s solely aim of Euro 2024 to date, and that was from an Austria defender. A promising Netherlands group did have the ball at the back of the web, though that was dominated out within the sport’s most debated second.

That wasn’t to say this was a nasty match. It was typically enthralling, though lacked greater than the end and the event’s excellent participant. That actual impetus wasn’t there. A few of which will have been circumstantial.

Pretty much as good as the sport was, and as sensational because the event has been as an entire, that is perhaps the place the issues of the 24-team competitors are revealed. It takes one thing from these matches between the heavyweights. They each know they’ve a security internet with 4 third-placed sides going by way of. That wouldn’t fairly be the case if it was solely two going by way of. There’d have been a better pressure, and perhaps extra output.

Euro 2024’s first goalless draw sums up France’s greatest drawback

Euro 2024: Netherlands v Austria

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Crew information

16:06 , Chris Wilson

Austria have made 4 modifications to the facet that beat Poland 3-1 final week.

In defence, Alexander Prass replaces Phillipp Mwene at left-back, whereas Maximilian Wober comes into central defence rather than Gernot Trauner.

The opposite two modifications are available in assault, with Konrad Laimer and Christoph Baumgartner popping out for Romano Schmid and Patrick Wimmer.

Crew information

16:01 , Chris Wilson

Each side have made a number of modifications, with some extra fascinating than others.

Ronald Koeman has made one change in defence, with Denzel Dumfries changed by Lutsharel Geertruida at right-back.

In midfield, Joey Veerman has come again in rather than Xavi Simons, with Tijjani Reijnders shifting right into a extra attacking position.

Jeremie Frimpong is changed by Donyell Malen on the appropriate of assault.

Line-ups

15:53 , Chris Wilson

NETHERLANDS XI: Verbruggen; Geertruida, van Dijk, de Vrij, Ake; Schoeten, Veerman; Malen, Reijnders, Gakpo; Depay.

AUSTRIA XI: Pentz; Posch, Wober, Lienhart, Prass; Seiwald, Grillitsch; Wimmer, Schmid, Sabitzer; Arnautovic.

Line-ups

15:48 , Chris Wilson

The announcement of the beginning elevens are imminent. Will we see any main modifications from both facet?

Group D standings

15:40 , Chris Wilson

That is how Group D seems heading into the ultimate sport.

1 – Netherlands – 4 factors, GD +1

2 – France – 4 factors, GD +1

3 – Austria – 3 factors, +1

4 – Poland – 0 factors, GD -3

Crew information

15:25 , Chris Wilson

Gernot Trauner is the one doubt for both facet, with the Austrian defender going off injured in his group’s final match after having scored. If he misses out, Kevin Danso will doubtless come again in.

In any other case, Austria ought to line up largely the identical with Marko Arnautovic main the assault. Netherlands have decisions to make in midfield – the place Koeman shuffled his pack final time – and maybe up entrance, with Memphis Depay not trying sharp or absolutely match within the event but.

Memphis ‘satisfied’ he can ship for Dutch, says Koeman

15:10 , Lawrence Ostlere

Koeman added that Memphis was additionally not happy along with his personal efficiency and that the participant believes issues can and must be improved.

“He does have a historical past of accidents, after all, so I didn’t count on him to be in high type for the event. However it’s clear that issues have to enhance.

”I feel that as a coach you all the time attempt to assist gamers to enhance, to place them in conditions the place they develop and acquire confidence.”

However Koeman stated he didn’t assume Memphis was scuffling with confidence.

“He’s satisfied of himself, and I’ve informed him too he has an important position as a result of he’s a participant who usually provides worth. The group wants him.”

Memphis Depay set to proceed regardless of poor type

14:54 , Lawrence Ostlere

Netherlands’ high scorer Memphis Depay will doubtless play in opposition to Austria tonight after a vote of confidence from coach Ronald Koeman, regardless of his poor type on the event in Germany.

Memphis has been criticised for his performances of their first two Group D video games even when the Dutch have taken 4 of a doable six factors and all however assured themselves of a berth within the final 16.

However the 30-year-old, with 45 targets in 94 appearances for his nation, will lead the assault as Koeman stated he was searching for to beat Austria in Berlin and end high of the desk.

”For me it’s not up for dialogue, he’ll play. It isn’t with out cause that he’s the highest scorer for the Netherlands,” Koeman stated on Monday.

Memphis Depay continues to be discovering his toes at Euro 2024 (AP)

Group D outcomes to date

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Hamburg: Poland 1-2 Netherlands

Dusseldorf: Austria 0-1 France

Berlin: Poland 1-3 Austria

Leipzig: Netherlands 0-0 France

June 25, Berlin: Netherlands v Austria (1700)

June 25, Dortmund: France v Poland (1700)

Group D permutations

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Netherlands: The Netherlands and France are assured a spot within the knockout rounds after reaching 4 factors after their first two video games. The Dutch can be assured a spot within the high two in the event that they keep away from defeat to Austria, and can high the group in the event that they win and higher France’s outcome in opposition to Poland. They can not end any decrease than third, with Poland already knocked out and confirmed as fourth earlier than the ultimate spherical of fixtures.

France: Can affirm their place within the high two in the event that they keep away from defeat to Poland, however Les Bleus can be seeking to high the group and might achieve this in the event that they win and the Netherlands don’t in opposition to Austria. If France and the Netherlands each win, it should go all the way down to aim distinction after which targets scored because the head-to-head is degree.

Austria: Ralf Rangnick’s facet can solely end within the high two in the event that they defeat the Netherlands. They will undergo to the last-16 even when they lose, except they lose by 4 targets or extra.

Poland: Defeats to France and Austria put Poland on the mercy of France and the Netherlands in Leipzig, and a draw between the group leaders confirmed Poland as the primary nation to be knocked out of Euro 2024. They are going to end fourth, no matter their outcome in opposition to France on the ultimate day.

Netherlands v Austria: Predicted line-ups

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So right here’s how we count on the 2 groups to line up tonight.

Netherlands: Verbruggen, Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Ake, Reijnders, Schouten, Frimpong, Simons, Gakpo, Depay.

Austria: Pentz, Posch, Danso, Lienhart, Mwene, Laimer, Seiwald, Wimmer, Baumgartner, Sabitzer, Arnautovic.

Austria group information

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Gernot Trauner is the one doubt for both facet, with the Austrian defender going off injured in his group’s final match after having scored. If he misses out, Kevin Danso will doubtless come again in. In any other case, Austria ought to line up largely the identical with Marko Arnautovic main the assault.

Marko Arnautovic will lead the road for Austria (AP)

Netherlands group information

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Netherlands have decisions to make in midfield – the place Ronald Koeman shuffled his pack final time – and maybe up entrance, with Memphis Depay not trying sharp or absolutely match within the event but. However the supervisor has given his striker a vote of confidence and Memphis is anticipated to begin as soon as extra.

Depay had one other disappointing efficiency in opposition to France (Getty Pictures)

The right way to watch Netherlands v Austria

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The match kicks off at 5pm BST tonight, Tuesday 25 June, on the Olympiastadion in Berlin.

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Netherlands v Austria

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Netherlands have impressed in spells at Euro 2024 however look but to completely hit their stride all through a whole match – which makes the very fact they’ve already earned 4 factors to seal their development to the final 16 extra spectacular.

Ronald Koeman’s facet haven’t fairly clicked within the ultimate third however a goalless draw with France following a late win over Poland places them within the driving seat to high Group D for now.

Austria current formidable opposition although, impressing underneath Ralf Rangnick with good organisation, loads of work charge and a aim risk from a number of angles, together with the in-form Christoph Baumgartner.

Victory for Austria will see them by way of in a minimum of second place, and even when they lose they could but progress – however they’re sure to undergo with a draw or higher, which is little doubt what Rangnick can be instructing them to goal for.

Netherlands v Austria

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Whats up and welcome alongside to The Unbiased’s reside protection as Netherlands tackle Austria in Euro 2024 at present – with high spot in Group D nonetheless on the road.

Netherlands 2 – 3 Austria

Austria deservedly edged a five-goal thriller in opposition to the Netherlands to qualify for the final 16 of Euro 2024 as Group D winners.

Ralf Rangnick’s well-organised and spectacular facet have been twice pegged again in an entertaining contest in Berlin however Marcel Sabitzer had the ultimate say 10 minutes from time.

A Donyell Malen personal objective gave Austria an early lead with Romano Schmid placing them again in entrance after a Cody Gakpo leveller.

Memphis Depay scored the Netherlands’ second equaliser but it surely was not sufficient as Austria ended up leapfrogging each them and runners-up France, who have been held to a 1-1 draw by Poland in Dortmund.

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The Netherlands have certified for the final 16 as probably the greatest third-placed groups

How Austria upset the chances to win Group D

Each nations knew development to the final 16 was all however confirmed heading into their closing Group D fixture. The Netherlands’ spot within the subsequent spherical was already assured – at the least as probably the greatest third-placed groups – whereas Austria knew even a defeat would see them qualify in third until they misplaced by a five-goal margin.

However with the highest two positions within the group nonetheless up for grabs, each side needed to complete with a victory and it was Austria who seemed set to just do that when Malen diverted Alexander Prass’ harmful cross into his personal internet within the sixth minute.

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Austria took the lead when Donyell Malen diverted a cross into his personal internet within the sixth minute

Rangnick’s facet continued to impress each out and in of possession however the Netherlands responded properly and will have equalised halfway by means of the primary half, just for Malen to tug a shot extensive when performed by means of by Tijjani Reijnders, who had earlier missed the goal himself.

Austria remained harmful and virtually doubled their benefit late within the half, however Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen saved out Sabitzer’s long-range drive earlier than Marko Arnautovic didn’t make contact with the ball from a number of yards out after Florian Grillitsch’s effort was deflected into his path.

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Cody Gakpo equalised for the Netherlands instantly after the break

The Austrians deservedly led at half-time however the Netherlands hit again instantly after the break. Lutsharel Geertruida’s wonderful deal with gave first-half substitute Xavi Simons the prospect to drive ahead and his closing cross was rounded off emphatically by Liverpool ahead Gakpo (47).

The Dutch had lastly gained some momentum however they weren’t stage for lengthy. Their equaliser didn’t faze Austria and so they retook the lead by means of Schmid, who headed in Grillitsch’s pinpoint cross by way of a Stefan de Vrij deflection (59).

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Romano Schmid restored Austria’s lead within the 59th minute

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Memphis Depay’s fantastic end introduced the Netherlands stage for a second time

Depay thought he had introduced the Netherlands stage once more when he managed and volleyed in substitute Wout Weghorst’s knock-down within the seventy fifth minute, just for the objective to be instantly dominated out for handball. Nevertheless, replays confirmed that was not the case and referee Ivan Kruzliak overturned his choice after being suggested by the VAR to assessment the incident on the pitchside monitor.

Whereas the Dutch had hopes of discovering a late winner, Austria had different concepts and went forward for the third time within the match simply 5 minutes later by means of Sabitzer, who was performed by means of exquisitely by substitute Christoph Baumgartner earlier than smashing an effort previous Verbruggen from the tightest of angles.

There was nonetheless time for Baumgartner to have a objective disallowed for offside and Weghorst to ship a diving header over the bar earlier than the nation ranked twenty fifth on the earth have been confirmed as Group D winners, with the Netherlands having to settle as probably the greatest third-placed qualifiers.

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Marcel Sabitzer’s Eightieth-minute strike was the distinction in Berlin

Rangnick: An unimaginable feat to complete prime

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick mentioned: “We deserved to win ultimately. Total, we had the better will to win and an excessive power output on the pitch, which you would really feel in each part of the match.

“The way in which we reacted to the targets we conceded, that we did not bend, that we stayed true to our type of play and continually saved in search of out our probabilities going ahead.

“It is unimaginable to complete prime of a bunch that was the toughest attainable primarily based on UEFA coefficients.

“We began with an unfortunate personal objective in opposition to France, handled all of the stress placed on us to win in opposition to Poland, after which to finish as group winners is one thing very particular.”

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Ralf Rangnick has led Austria to back-to-back Euro 2024 victories

Koeman: We deserved to lose

Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman mentioned: “We began very badly in lots of facets. There have been many openings for the opponent. We weren’t aggressive and there was an absence of stress on the opponents.

“It was very dangerous. We didn’t management the match early. Afterward we carried out barely higher and we had a number of alternatives, however they punished us.

“Now we have to take duty on the pitch; we’re not entitled to get a greater outcome.

“We knew earlier than the match that if we end third we’d get a giant nation within the subsequent spherical. We’ll wait and see what occurs.”

Evaluation: Harmful Austria will not concern anybody

Sky Sports activities’ Dan Sansom:

Ralf Rangnick admitted there was doubt among the many gamers when he was employed as Austria’s supervisor in 2022, however the 65-year-old has now led the nation to back-to-back wins at a significant event for the primary time because the 1982 World Cup – and he is executed so in fantastic type.

Often known as one of many godfathers of “gegenpressing”, the German has left a everlasting mark on fashionable soccer and Austria’s present squad is excelling beneath his steerage.

Their aggressive, front-foot method noticed them carry out properly in a slim loss to France and extra eye-catching shows adopted in deserved wins over Poland and the Netherlands.

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Austria have reached the knockout stage of Euro 2024 as Group D winners

Whereas Austria’s tireless operating and fluid motion brought on the Dutch fixed issues in Berlin, their never-say-die perspective – instilled by Rangnick – was equally as spectacular.

Many will view a rustic ranked twenty fifth on the earth as a shock bundle at this event, however Austria have now misplaced simply twice in 19 matches.

Rangnick’s facet are a pressure to be reckoned with. They will not concern anybody within the knockout stage.

Who faces who within the final 16?

Austria will face the runners-up in Group F (at present Turkey) within the final 16, with France dealing with the runners-up in Group E (at present Belgium).

The Netherlands’ subsequent opponents usually are not but confirmed. They might face Group B winners Spain, Group C winners England or Group E winners (at present Romania).

As soon as the 4 finest third-placed groups have been decided, UEFA then allocates every nation to a last-16 tie according to its rules.

How does rating third-placed groups work?

The highest two groups from every of the six teams will proceed to the spherical of 16.

These 12 sides can be joined by 4 of the six third-placed finishers within the teams. The perimeters ending third can be positioned right into a league desk, with the highest 4 sides progressing to the final 16.

The groups that end third of their respective teams are ranked so as of the next standards, beginning with:

  1. Factors
  2. Objective distinction
  3. Objectives scored
  4. Wins
  5. Decrease disciplinary factors whole
  6. European Qualifiers total rating

The event then strikes to a straight knockout format, with one-legged ties – together with extra-time and penalties if obligatory – till two sides attain the ultimate on July 14 in Berlin.

Opta stats: Sabitzer makes historical past for Austria

  • Marcel Sabitzer turned the primary Austrian to play 10 matches on the European Championships, scoring his first objective within the competitors from his twenty second shot.
  • Austria have ended a run of seven consecutive defeats to the Netherlands in all competitions, with this their first victory since a 3-2 pleasant win in 1990.
  • Austria scored their sixth objective at Euro 2024, their most in any version of the European Championships and their most in a significant event because the 1978 World Cup.
  • Cody Gakpo has scored 5 of the Netherlands’ final eight group-stage targets at main tournaments, with no different Dutch participant netting greater than as soon as in these matches.

Stats: Story of the match

Group D closing outcomes…

Julian Assange pleads guilty in court on US Pacific island

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has pleaded responsible in a US court docket underneath a deal permitting him to stroll free following a 14-year authorized battle.

He entered the formal plea to a single cost within the Northern Mariana Islands, an American territory within the Pacific, two days after leaving a British jail.

In return, he was sentenced to time already served and launched to fly to his native Australia and be reunited along with his household.

US officers had been pursuing the 52-year-old over an enormous disclosure of secret information in 2010, which they mentioned put lives at risk.

Assange arrived at court docket on Wednesday morning native time in Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands, alongside a group that included Australia’s ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd.

On the listening to, Assange admitted a felony cost of conspiracy to acquire and disclose nationwide defence data.

“Working as a journalist I inspired my supply to supply data that was mentioned to be categorised as a way to publish that data,” Assange instructed the court docket.

However he emphasised that he believed he could be protected by the First Modification of the US Structure, which covers freedom of the press.

In the course of the listening to, prosecutors mentioned the WikiLeaks founder actively inspired leaks of categorised data. They mentioned Assange instructed leakers that “prime secret means nothing”.

After the sentencing, Assange’s lawyer, Barry Pollack, mentioned: “Wikileaks’s work will proceed and Mr Assange, I’ve little question, might be a unbroken power for freedom of speech and transparency in authorities.

“He’s a robust voice and a voice that can’t and shouldn’t be silenced.”

Assange didn’t make any feedback.

The US Division of Justice mentioned in an announcement, exterior following his sentencing that, attributable to his conviction, he was “prohibited from returning to the US with out permission”.

Nevertheless, his spouse Stella instructed the Reuters information company that they’d search a pardon for Assange.

Mrs Assange took to X, previously Twitter, after he walked free to specific her emotion.

“I can’t cease crying,” she wrote.

Wednesday’s listening to befell on the distant Pacific archipelago because the US commonwealth is way nearer to Assange’s native Australia than US federal courts in Hawaii or the continental US.

Assange spent the final 5 years behind bars at London’s high-security Belmarsh Jail, combating US makes an attempt to extradite him.

In 2010, he confronted separate prices of rape and sexual assault in Sweden, which he denied. He spent seven years hiding in Ecuador’s London embassy, claiming the Swedish case would lead him to be despatched to the US.

Swedish authorities dropped that case in 2019 and mentioned that an excessive amount of time had handed for the reason that unique criticism, however UK authorities later took him into custody. He was tried for not surrendering to the courts to be extradited to Sweden.

Within the US, Assange was charged with conspiracy to acquire and disclose nationwide defence data, following the large Wikileaks disclosure in 2010.

Wikileaks had launched a video from a US navy helicopter which confirmed civilians being killed within the Iraqi capital Baghdad.

It additionally printed hundreds of confidential paperwork suggesting that the US navy had killed a whole bunch of civilians in unreported incidents through the battle in Afghanistan.

The revelations grew to become an enormous story, prompting response from all corners of the globe, and led to intense scrutiny of American involvement in international conflicts.

Prince Was Always Compared To Michael Jackson, But He Was More Like David Bowie 

MIAMI – FEBRUARY 01: Musician Prince performs in the course of the Tremendous Bowl XLI Half-Time Press Convention on the Miami Conference Heart on February 1, 2007 in Miami, Florida.

Loads has been made from the rivalry between Prince and Michael Jackson, and it’s simple to grasp why. They had been two of the most important pop stars of the ‘80s (together with Bruce Springsteen, Madonna and George Michael, amongst just a few others). 

For one factor, they had been two of the primary non-white artists to get important airtime on MTV. Musical Youth, Herbie Hancock, Eddy Grant and the Bus Boys obtained some play, however Prince and Michael had been the primary to be handled as stars, not novelties or one-hit wonders. Prince’s breakthrough to MTV was his fifth album, 1999, launched in October of 1982, a few month earlier than Michael Jackson’s Thriller. “1999” and “Little Purple Corvette” obtained some MTV consideration as nicely, however not on the extent of Thriller’s “Billie Jean,” “Beat It” and “Thriller” – the latter had a price range of $1 million in an period the place most music movies had been comparatively low price range affairs. 

The Jackson and Prince rivalry wasn’t a media concoction; there was precise friction there. Jackson mentioned it in a dialog he recorded for his 1988 autobiography, Moonwalker. The phase wasn’t used within the guide, however the British tabloid The Mirror obtained possession of the tapes in 2016, shortly after Prince’s passing. “I don’t prefer to be in comparison with Prince in any respect,” he stated. “I’ve confirmed myself since I used to be actual little. It’s not truthful. He seems like I’m his opponent. I hope he alters as a result of, boy, he’s gonna get damage… He was so impolite, one of many rudest folks I’ve ever met. Prince may be very aggressive. He has been very imply and nasty to my household.”

The 2 had been nearly the very same age, however after all, as a baby star, Jackson’s profession began over a decade earlier than Prince’s. Nonetheless, Prince stated in a 1997 interview with Chris Rock, “[He] was by no means my modern.” Rock protested, “He’s obtained to be a recent! [Was there] any rivalry between you and Mr. Jackson?” Prince responded flatly, “To not me. I’m a musician. I dwell for taking part in and creating songs.” 

This was the unique “I don’t know her.” After all they had been contemporaries. And, after all, there was a rivalry. Thriller spent over 20 non-consecutive weeks at #1 on the album charts in 1983, and the primary 15 straight weeks of 1984 within the high slot. However 1984 would in the end belong to Prince: Purple Rain was the number-one album within the nation for 22 weeks in a row, from the start of August by way of the 12 months’s finish. 

The rivalry didn’t finish there: Prince didn’t take part in USA For Africa’s “We Are The World.” The tune, after all, was co-written by Jackson and Lionel Richie. Richie mentioned Prince’s absence from the tune with Jimmy Kimmel in 2019. The Netflix documentary on the tune goes into extra element about why Prince wasn’t concerned within the recording.

Regardless of that, Jackson needed to work with Prince. He invited Prince to carry out on the tune “Dangerous.” This additionally got here up in Prince interview with Chris Rock. He took concern with the road “Your butt is mine.” “I stated, ‘Who’s gonna sing that to whom? ‘Trigger you certain ain’t singing that to me. And I certain ain’t singing that to you.’ So, proper there we obtained an issue.” Apparently, Prince despatched Michael and producer Quincy Jones a demo of how he thought the tune would go; this wasn’t nicely obtained. Evidently, Prince isn’t on Jackson’s “Dangerous.” 

Not that any artists have to be in comparison with anybody, however a better comparability to Prince was David Bowie. Each loved being huge stars, and so they each used that foreign money to present them the house to do much less industrial tasks. Prince adopted up 1984’s Purple Rain with 1985’s Round The World In A Day, an album that marked a 180-degree inventive flip. Now a marquee idol, Prince wasn’t seen on the album’s cowl, he did minimal press and nearly appeared to need to get away from the success of Purple Rain.  Bowie did quite a lot of drastic left turns all through his profession. After his greatest album, 1983’s Let’s Dance, Bowie did just a few extra (much less profitable) albums in that vein however then shaped a brand new band, Tin Machine, that gave the impression of nothing he’d ever accomplished earlier than. 

They each veered backwards and forwards between extra standard and fewer accessible tasks over the many years, altering their backing bands based mostly on their inventive visions and who might greatest execute on that. They had been ready, to various levels, to include newer genres into their music. (Prince embraced hip-hop on 1991’s Diamonds and Pearls, and Bowie integrated drum and bass/jungle/techno on 1997’s Earthling). They usually loved working with youthful artists who they’d influenced (Bowie labored with Trent Reznor, Prince with Gwen Stefani, Sheryl Crow and Eve). 

A few of these issues are true of Michael as nicely, and none of that is to disparage him. And, in the end, Prince possible wouldn’t have needed us to. As his pal, the author Tavis Smiley revealed, when the information of Jackson’s passing circulated, Prince took it exhausting. He advised ExtraTV, “Prince was in rehearsal at Paisley Park; Prince cancels rehearsals, despatched the band residence, and for days, locked himself in his bed room, wouldn’t come out, actually didn’t discuss to folks.” 

Smiley elaborated in a later interview. He famous that these rehearsals had been for the Montreaux Jazz Pageant in Switzerland, which befell simply weeks after Jackson’s passing. Smiley accompanied Prince to Switzerland for the pageant and recalled that after the present, he and Prince frolicked on the roof of the resort: “We walked there at about two within the morning, and we sat on the rooftop of that resort, trying on the Swiss Alps ‘til the solar got here up, and all Prince talked about for hours was Michael Jackson…. I don’t know if I stated ten phrases that evening, however Prince simply needed to get it out of his system. It was so surreal to listen to him discuss for hours about his respect for Michael’s genius, for Michael’s present, for Michael’s showmanship.” 

Michael’s genius and present had been about doing issues on the highest and largest ranges: he wasn’t about bizarre, against-the-grain tasks. He was the grain! The whole lot needed to be primary for him. And there was an pleasure to that. Off The Wall, Thriller, Dangerous and Harmful had been all large moments in popular culture. However what Prince and Bowie had in widespread was that they’d have large mainstream successes after which do one thing that wasn’t practically as accessible, with the arrogance that they might at all times have one other hit once they needed to. 

Brian has been working in popular culture and media for about three many years: he’s labored at MTV, VH1, SiriusXM, CBS and Loudwire. Moreover working as a author and an editor-in-chief, he’s additionally appeared on air as a pundit, guested on radio exhibits and hosted podcasts. Over time, he’s interviewed the surviving members of Led Zeppelin, the members of U2, Beyonce, Pink, Usher, Stevie Nicks, Lorde… and is grateful to have had the possibility to interview Joe Strummer of the Conflict and Tom Petty.

Denmark 0-0 Serbia: Danes reach Euro 2024 last 16 after tame Munich draw

Denmark completed second in Group C by advantage of getting a greater disciplinary file than Slovenia after a boring draw with Serbia.

Neither aspect produced a efficiency that mirrored their potential, however Denmark had been the higher staff in a forgettable encounter in Munich.

Denmark ended on an similar file to Slovenia, that means they needed to be separated by the quantity of yellow playing cards they obtained.

Either side picked up six yellow playing cards on the pitch, however Slovenian coach Novakovic Milivoje was additionally booked within the first recreation, which Uefa don’t rely on their disciplinary statistics web page, and that finally gave Denmark the slimmest of edges.

Whereas Denmark and Slovenia each undergo, Serbia are out – though not one of the three groups received a gaggle recreation.

Jonas Wind had a aim disallowed for Denmark within the first half as a result of the ball had gone out of play earlier than he bundled it over the road from a nook.

The Wolfsburg ahead additionally slipped as he tried to attach with a wise flick-on from Rasmus Hojlund, slicing over the bar from place, and was substituted on the break.

Denmark continued to create possibilities regardless of a poor show by their requirements. Alexander Bah headed vast and Christian Eriksen’s shot needed to be parried behind for a nook.

Serbia, who knew they’d be eradicated if they didn’t win due to Slovenia’s stalemate with England within the different Group C match, had only one shot on track that got here in second-half stoppage time.

That they had a aim dominated out when Luka Jovic’s shot bounced in off Denmark defender Joachim Anderson within the second half. Striker Jovic had been offside within the build-up.

Understanding their place within the final 16 was safe with a draw, a realistic Denmark aspect lacked ruthlessness. Jannik Vestergaard headed a nook supply at Serbia goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic, however the Danes hardly ever examined him within the second half.

As group runners-up, they’ve arrange a tie with match hosts Germany within the subsequent spherical.

“We’re representing Danish soccer and we now have to be completely satisfied about it,” mentioned Denmark supervisor Kasper Hjulmand.

“It is particular after all whenever you play the hosts. It’s a incredible soccer nation with a variety of ardour.

“I actually love soccer right here in Germany and taking part in towards them with the Danish staff – it can’t be higher. I can not wait.”

Denmark vs Serbia Predictions and Betting Tips: Denmark Deadly in Crucial Clash

Our soccer betting skilled gives up his three finest Denmark vs Serbia predictions and betting suggestions forward of their big Euro 2024 conflict on Tuesday.

A win over Serbia would assure Denmark a spot within the Euro 2024 knockout rounds and they need to be capable of get the three factors they want after they meet in Munich.

Denmark vs Serbia Betting Suggestions

  • Denmark to win @ +135 with bet365
  • Each groups to attain @ -110 with bet365
  • Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg 1+ pictures on course @ +120 with bet365

All odds are courtesy of bet365, appropriate on the time of publishing and topic to vary.

Denmark to say essential three factors

Denmark have drawn their opening two video games in Euro 2024, however their efficiency towards England was glorious and they need to be capable of get a win towards a disappointing Serbia aspect on Tuesday.

The +135 favorites know {that a} win would assure them passage via to the final 16 and, regardless of their winless begin to the event, they’ve nonetheless gained 9 of their final 14 matches and might look again to a superb run to the semi-finals in Euro 2020 for confidence.

Serbia misplaced their opening match after which wanted a late equalizer to keep away from a second defeat, this time towards Slovenia. They sit backside of Group C and have gained simply three of their final ten matches.

These sides final met in a pleasant in 2022 and Denmark strolled to a cushty 3-0 win. The same margin of victory isn’t anticipated on Tuesday, however Kasper Hjulmand’s aspect ought to nonetheless be capable of get the win they want.

Denmark vs Serbia Tip 1: Denmark to win @ +135 with bet365

Targets at each ends anticipated in Munich

Serbia could also be struggling to win video games in the intervening time, however they’re regulars on the scoresheet and their desperation to win on Tuesday makes them a very good guess to get a aim in Munich.

Dragan Stojkovic’s aspect have scored in 4 of their final 5 matches and Denmark have solely stored two clear sheets of their final 10 video games. Each groups have scored in each of Denmark’s Euro 2024 video games thus far, and the identical is anticipated after they face Serbia.

Denmark vs Serbia Tip 2: Each groups to attain @ -110 with bet365

Hojbjerg a risk going ahead

Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was given quite a lot of freedom for Denmark of their assembly with Slovenia and he adopted that by having an enormous 5 pictures towards England of their second group sport.

4 of these pictures hit the goal towards the Three Lions and he can be eager to make an affect once more on Tuesday.

He has had eight pictures on course in his final 9 appearances for Denmark and appears a giant value so as to add to his tally.

Denmark vs Serbia Tip 3: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg 1+ pictures on course @ +120 with bet365

Inside Michael Jackson’s Kids Prince, Paris and Bigi’s Lives Today

It’s been 15 years since Michael Jackson’s surprising dying at age 50 on June 25, 2009. Though the years that adopted have been arduous on the singer’s three youngsters, a supply completely reveals within the new problem of Us Weekly that Jackson could be pleased with the place his children are at present.

“Some folks may let nepotism get to their heads, however they’re the exact opposite of that,” the insider says of Jackson’s sons, Prince, 27, and Bigi, 22, and daughter Paris, 26.

A second supply notes that Paris has labored as a mannequin, an actress and a singer as a result of she “needed to make a residing and never rely on [her father’s] cash.” Paris has launched one studio album so far, 2020’s Wilted, in addition to two EP’s, 2020’s The Soundflowers and 2022’s The Misplaced EP.

Jackson’s sons, in the meantime, have stayed extra out of the general public eye. “Bigi is probably the most personal of the siblings.” the second supply shares. “He lives on his personal and doesn’t need to work however has hobbies.”

Prince, who has been courting faculty sweetheart Molly Schirmang for over seven years, “loves driving bikes and his charity work,” the insider says of Jackson’s firstborn.


Prince Jackson, Paris Jackson and Bigi Jackson.
Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Pictures

A 3rd supply advised Us in April that Prince and Schirmang are going robust, however don’t have plans to tie the knot anytime quickly.

“Molly doesn’t care about Prince’s fame or who his household is,” the insider mentioned, noting that Schirmang will get alongside effectively with Paris and Bigi. “They need the identical issues out of life and are taking every day because it comes.”

Along with his stable relationship with Schirmang, Prince additionally has the tight bond he shares along with his two siblings.

“They’re one another’s greatest pals and all stick collectively,” the second supply says. “Michael could be so joyful.”

Jackson shared Prince and Paris with ex-wife Debbie Rowe and welcomed Bigi through surrogate. Whereas Paris didn’t have a relationship with Rowe, 65, as a baby — Rowe gave Jackson full custody rights after the pair divorced in 2000 — they reconnected throughout her teenage years.

“It’s simply cool having her as a good friend,” Paris mentioned of her mother throughout a 2021 look on Pink Desk Speak. “It’s cool attending to know her, seeing how comparable we’re, moving into what sort of music she actually likes. … We glance loads alike.”

Associated: All the pieces We Know Concerning the Upcoming Michael Jackson Biopic

Michael Jackson’s long-awaited biopic is coming to theaters sooner than you possibly can say “Beat It.” The upcoming movie, Michael, has made headlines since casting Jaafar Jackson, the real-life nephew of the late musician and son of Jermaine Jackson, as Michael. Director Antoine Fuqua introduced the thrilling casting choice through Instagram in January 2023, together with […]

Paris has additionally spoken about her bond along with her late dad. Throughout an August 29, 2023 efficiency at Las Colonias Park Amphitheater in Colorado, she credited him with getting her into music.


Paris Jackson.
Mike Marsland/WireImage

“He would have been 65 years outdated at present,” she advised the gang in a video shared through her Instagram web page. “And he put 50 years of blood, sweat and tears and love and keenness into doing what he did, in order that I can arise right here on stage in entrance of you and scream right into a microphone. So, I owe the whole lot to him.”

For extra on Jackson’s children, watch the video above and decide up the newest problem of Us Weekly, on newsstands now.

England at Euro 2024: The football songs you need to know (and some you don’t) | Ents & Arts News

Everybody appears to know the rating, they’ve seen all of it earlier than…

Or have we? Now England have gotten by way of the group stage, it is time for the nation to begin getting its hopes up manner too early – sure, there are nonetheless a couple of hurdles to beat earlier than the Euro 2024 ultimate, however regardless of – and take into consideration (whisper it) soccer presumably, perhaps coming dwelling.

We’ve David Baddiel, Frank Skinner and The Lightning Seeds’ Ian Broudie to thank for that central chorus now synonymous with England and soccer; a tune filled with unashamed nostalgia for the times of the World Cup victory (1966, you might need heard of it), completely capturing the combination of “oh-so-nears” pessimism since and the cautious hope that comes with being an England fan.

Launched for Euro ’96, again when it was solely a mere 30 years of damage, Three Lions continues to be the last word anthem for English soccer.

At Euro 2020, the tune was in all places as the boys’s crew reached its first worldwide match ultimate since 1966 – however ended the run with the all-too-familiar agony of defeat by penalties to Italy. In 2022, England have been lastly topped champions of Europe after the Lionesses beat Germany within the ultimate – and did certainly carry soccer dwelling.

So… can it keep right here? Can Gareth Southgate’s males make it a double?

From a homage to former England supervisor Sven-Goran Eriksson to a celebration of baked items, listed below are a couple of official and unofficial songs so as to add to your Euro 2024 playlist. After Three Lions, in fact. And Three Lions ’98, as a result of nobody likes change.

We nonetheless consider…

This Time (We’ll Get It Proper)

After failing to qualify for the World Cup in 1974 and 1978, 1982 was not solely an enormous 12 months for soccer however an enormous 12 months for England within the charts. Frontman Kevin Keegan was no stranger to the Prime 40, having launched the one Head Over Heels In Love a couple of years earlier, and he led the squad of their promise to “get it proper… this time”. Sadly, it wasn’t to be. Keegan, for his half, missed a sitter (he did not get it proper) towards the hosts and England didn’t progress past the second group stage, regardless of remaining unbeaten all through the match in Spain. The tune charted at quantity two although, so each cloud.

We have Received The Complete World At Our Toes

“There’s not a single crew that we won’t beat,” sang the England squad forward of Mexico 1986. Sadly, they hadn’t reckoned with Maradona and his Hand of God. So as to add insult to harm, chart success additionally eluded them, with We have Received The Complete World At Our Toes solely reaching quantity 66 (as in the event that they wanted one other reminder). Nevertheless, Gary Lineker did win the match’s Golden Boot for prime scorer.

All The Manner

For the Euros in West Germany in 1988, Inventory, Aitken and Waterman took cost of the music, which led to this upbeat quantity that epitomised the pop sound of the time. Sadly, it solely reached quantity 64 within the charts – mirroring England’s success within the match (they went out early after failing to win any of their video games within the group stage).

World In Movement

England’s second-finest observe comes from New Order, features a magnificent rap from John Barnes and mercifully has minimal enter from the remainder of the squad. Launched for Italia 90, this was the World Cup of Gazza’s tears, of England’s first heartbreaking penalties defeat – dropping 4-3 to West Germany within the semi-finals – and of Lineker infamously getting caught quick on the pitch. There aren’t many soccer songs that get away of the novelty bracket however that is simply such a observe, completely encapsulating the hopeful optimism of England followers with out, for essentially the most half, actually sounding like a soccer tune in any respect.

Eat My Aim

Not an official England observe however Collapsed Lung’s soccer anthem Eat My Aim, launched in 1996, turned the soundtrack to Coca-Cola’s “Eat Soccer, Sleep Soccer, Drink Coca-Cola” promoting marketing campaign that tied in with Euro 96.

Vindaloo

In addition to the revived Three Lions, the France 98 World Cup additionally introduced us Fats Les, aka Blur bassist Alex James, actor Keith Allen and artist Damien Hirst. Due to its straightforward to chant “nah nah nahs” and triumphant “We’re! Gonna! Rating! One! Extra! Than! You!”, Vindaloo was an affectionate parody that turned the unofficial hit of the match. That includes comic Paul Kaye (greatest referred to as Dennis Pennis) in a video sending up The Verve’s Bittersweet Symphony, additionally look out for David Walliams and Matt Lucas, and a younger Lily Allen, who’re in there someplace.

(How Does It Really feel To Be) On Prime Of The World

This one was really the official tune for 98, despite the fact that it is Vindaloo you most likely bear in mind. That includes a medley of artists together with The Spice Women, Echo And The Bunnymen, House and Ocean Color Scene – aka England United – however no precise England gamers (aside from a couple of cameos within the video), the tune featured a pleasant sing-song refrain however wasn’t fairly as memorable or rousing as the opposite choices that 12 months, and charted at quantity 9. This was the World Cup of Michael Owen’s unimaginable aim towards Argentina, David Beckham’s notorious pink card and defeat by Argentina on penalties – all in the identical sport.

Meat Pie, Sausage Roll

After the success of Three Lions, soccer songs have been cool once more – which meant everybody wished to launch one. Contenders in 1998 additionally included Granddad Roberts And His Son Elvis, with this ridiculous tune that ought to have been sponsored by Greggs. “Ooh, we obtained a nook,” is the chorus, whereas it ends with the weird line: “No surprise my wee smells like Sugar Puffs, the stress I am beneath.”

We’re On The Ball

Ant & Dec took over official duties for the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan, hailing then supervisor Sven-Goran Eriksson as England’s “tremendous Swede” and referencing captain Golden Balls and the 5-1 win over Germany within the qualifiers the earlier 12 months. Regardless of the one basically being PJ and Duncan’s musical revival, England weren’t fairly able to rumble and misplaced 2-1 to eventual winners Brazil within the quarter-finals.

Sven, Sven, Sven

Launched a 12 months earlier, Sven, Sven, Sven, by comedy duo Bell & Spurling, was additionally impressed by the 5-1 victory and the nation’s love for Eriksson on the time. That includes girls in England bikinis and wearing Bavarian costume, the video is a reminder of how a lot instances have modified within the final 20 years or so. The pair launched an up to date model, Gareth, Gareth, Gareth, for the World Cup in 2018, but it surely wasn’t fairly as profitable as their prime 10 debut.

All Collectively Now

Written in regards to the Christmas truce within the First World Battle in 1914, when troopers from each side put their weapons all the way down to alternate presents and play soccer in No Man’s Land, this tune by The Farm was launched in 1991 and has been utilized by quite a few soccer groups since. Re-released for the 2004 Euros in Portugal, England have been crushed by the hosts on penalties (naturally) within the quarter-finals.

World At Your Toes

The official England tune for the Germany 2006 World Cup was launched by Embrace, greatest identified for hits together with All You Good Good Folks, Come Again To What You Know, Ashes and Gravity within the Nineteen Nineties and 2000s. “With the world at your toes, there is not any one you’ll be able to’t beat/Sure it may be completed,” sang frontman Danny McNamara. A pleasant effort that charted at quantity three and spent six weeks within the Prime 40, however England weren’t so profitable. Wayne Rooney was red-carded within the quarter-final towards Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo turned referred to as the winker – oh, and as probability would have it, they have been knocked out on penalties.

Shout

Whereas the one music folks actually bear in mind from the South Africa World Cup in 2010 is Shakira’s Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) and the deafening sound of vuvuzelas, Dizzee Rascal and James Corden did additionally crew as much as launch this unofficial tune for England. Sampling Tears For Fears’ Shout and together with the road “come and have a go in the event you suppose you are laborious sufficient”, the tune did prime the charts, but it surely most likely will not be remembered as one of many England greats. England went out 4-1 to Germany within the ultimate 16, so it wasn’t the crew’s best efficiency, both.

Sing 4 England

Chris “Unbelievable, Jeff” Kamara launched Sing 4 England for the Euros in 2012, co-hosted in Poland and Ukraine. Reminiscent of the naff however lovable-sounding typical soccer songs of the 80s and 90s, it will get full marks for rousing positivity. “Come on and sing for ENG-ER-LAND”. We have been all inspired however sadly, we might seen all of it earlier than, and England misplaced within the quarter-finals, to Italy, on penalties.

Ole (We Are England 21)

Ole was the Euro 2020 (sure, nonetheless Euro 2020, despite the fact that the match happened in 2021 – blame COVID) effort from Krept & Konan. A up to date rap observe that – ole, ole, oles apart – moved away from the standard soccer tune however nonetheless mirrored the temper of the nation. Till they misplaced the ultimate, to Italy, on penalties.

Candy Caroline

Neil Diamond’s 1969 hit Candy Caroline turned a feel-good hit yet again through the pandemic in 2020, and likewise smashed it on the Euros. DJ Tony Perry made the choice to play the tune after England made it by way of to the quarter-finals due to a win over Germany, and a fan favorite was born. In a video message, the US singer-songwriter advised The Telegraph he was “thrilled” to see followers belting the tune out at Wembley, saying: “Properly, I hope you are able to do it once more – here is to England.” As a result of good instances by no means appeared so good – so good, so good… till the ultimate, that’s.

Complete Once more

This sugary Atomic Kitten hit from 2000 discovered a brand new viewers due to a reworked model paying tribute to Southgate – a lot in order that Natasha Hamilton and Liz McClarnon went viral after performing it reside to soccer followers watching the quarter-final victory over Ukraine in Croydon, so determined to re-release it as a brand new single. Whereas some would possibly say they may have put a bit extra effort in and adjusted the remainder of the lyrics, now isn’t the time for nit-picking. Altogether now, optimistic ideas: “Southgate, you are the one, you continue to flip me on – soccer’s coming dwelling once more.” Properly, it was in the event you have been dwelling in Italy.

Euro 2024: How Ralf Rangnick restored reputation with Austria

The end result in opposition to the Dutch was arguably the reward for Rangnick being afforded the time to form this Austria aspect in his imaginative and prescient.

Outcomes have been combined after he was appointed supervisor of the nationwide group in April 2022, however over time they’ve produced some spectacular shows, notably beating Italy and securing attracts with Belgium and France previous to this match.

Austria received three of their 4 video games earlier than heading to Germany and, after an personal purpose condemned them to a loss to France of their Group D opener, they responded with wins in opposition to Poland and now the Netherlands – one of many pre-tournament favourites.

On Tuesday, Rangnick’s group performed with relentless vitality and a starvation to win again the ball rapidly after dropping it. At instances, the Dutch gamers appeared exhausted within the face of their opponents’ want.

“You may see a transparent growth for the reason that coach joined the group,” Sabitzer added.

“Earlier than we have been a bit passive in opposition to the ball and now we have undoubtedly modified that.

“We at the moment are very sturdy in opposition to the ball, so everybody is aware of once we lose the ball now we have to modify and seek out the ball. That’s the largest distinction.”

Tom Middler, host of Austrian soccer podcast “The Different Bundesliga”, says this Austria aspect is a exact opposite to the one underneath Rangnick’s predecessor Franco Foda.

“On a couple of memorable events, Franco Foda gave his gamers an earful after they instinctively tried to maneuver ahead and press, so the present type could not be way more contrasting to the defensive, cautious Austria of earlier than,” he instructed BBC Sport.

“The gamers actually appear to respect [Rangnick] and they seem like very proud of him in cost as his soccer is way nearer to what most gamers know from their golf equipment.”

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