Kylian Mbappe found himself at the centre of his country's political turmoil on the eve of France's opening game at Euro 2024 on Sunday, describing the tumultuous events back home as a pivotal moment for French history. Usual questions about the challenge Austria might pose in the Group D clash in Duesseldorf were relegated at the pre-match media conference with Mbappe speaking openly about his fears, saying the situation in France 'was dire'. "This is a never-seen-before event," Mbappe, France's talisman, told reporters.
England’s Group C rivals battle it out in Stuttgart
Group C kicks off with an intriguing clash in Stuttgart
Violent fighting broke out between England and Serbia supporters in central Gelsenkirchen, where the Euro 2024 match between the two sides kicks off at 8pm tonight.