Parts of Germany are threatened by severe weather on Saturday. Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony and Thuringia could be affected. The German Weather Service (DWD) pointed this out on Saturday morning. According to the report, severe weather could occur from Saturday evening into Sunday night.
This happened right in the middle of the German national team’s match against Denmark in Dortmund that evening (9 p.m.). Recently, several fan zones had already been closed at least temporarily due to bad weather.
According to the information, the evening could be extremely unpleasant in a wide strip from the southwest to the center. Heavy thunderstorms are possible, with extremely heavy rain of up to 80 liters per square meter within a few hours and large hail. “The danger and damage potential is significantly increased,” it said.
8:30 a.m.: The countdown of the German team
This is how the national team spends the day until kick-off of the round of 16 against Denmark:
By 10 a.m.: The national players must have had breakfast. Morning: Discussion of standard situations, for the first time the procedures for a possible penalty shootout may also be discussed, followed by light training. 1 p.m.: Lunch, then free time. 5.15 p.m.: An early light dinner, energy reserves are replenished. Around 7 p.m.: Team meeting, then departure to the stadium. 9 p.m.: Kick-off by the English referee Michael Oliver.
7:46 a.m.: Faeser draws a positive interim conclusion on security
After the end of the group phase, Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser has drawn a positive interim conclusion about the security situation at the European Championships. “Security remains the top priority. The strong security measures are working, especially a very strong police presence at all venues, at public viewings and in many other places,” the SPD politician told the editorial network Germany.
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For the state police and the federal police, the tournament is a “huge effort,” explained Faeser. “The federal police alone deploy 22,000 officers every day to protect all German borders, airports and rail traffic. The police intervened quickly and consistently against violence by hooligans, bottle throwing and pyrotechnics. However, the fact that police officers were also attacked shows how dangerous this operation can be.”
The security authorities are constantly adapting their measures, said Faeser. “During the knockout phase of the European Championship, forces can be concentrated even more because fewer games are taking place on the same day. Rescue workers and fire brigades are also constantly on duty, and the THW is providing support with 3,400 volunteers. I would like to express my greatest thanks and respect to all of them,” said the 53-year-old.
21:36: Nagelsmann keeps the striker question a secret
Julian Nagelsmann can probably rely on defensive leader Antonio Rüdiger in the round of 16 of the European Championship against Denmark. The national coach does not want to reveal whether he is planning to make a change in the offensive for the game in Dortmund. He has already made the decision.
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20:47: England’s Gordon after accident – “I have some scratches”
Throwing darts was much easier for Anthony Gordon than riding a bike. The 23-year-old striker had no problem with the usual darts duel with a journalist in the English training camp. A joint cycling trip by the “Three Lions” in the idyllic Thuringia this week did not end so well for Gordon.
“I was riding downhill and wanted to make a video for my family. Suddenly I was lying on the ground. I have a few scratches, but it’s not too painful,” said Gordon on Friday in Blankenhain. The accident left visible marks on his chin and arms.
Anthony Gordon after his bicycle accident
Source: AFP/ADRIAN DENNIS
Apparently the Newcastle United professional had not paid enough attention to the bike’s brakes. “The e-bikes are much faster than normal bikes. The front brake is usually on the right in England. That’s why I pressed the brake on the left – I didn’t slow down, I stopped abruptly,” reported Gordon.
18:57: 105,000 Euro fine for Croatia
The Croatian Football Association (HNS) must pay a total fine of 105,000 euros for offenses committed by its fans during the preliminary round match against Italy. The disciplinary committee of the European Football Union UEFA has sanctioned throwing objects with 45,000 euros, setting off pyrotechnics with 30,000 euros and inappropriate behavior by its own fans with 30,000 euros, the HNS announced on Friday.
Croatia conceded the goal that equalized the score at 1-1 in injury time in the match in Leipzig on Monday and was eliminated after the draw after the group stage.
18:42: Denmark fears Eriksen’s participation
The Danish national team is worried about the availability of leading player Christian Eriksen ahead of the round of 16 match against Germany on Saturday (9 p.m., ZDF and MagentaTV) in Dortmund. As national coach Kasper Hjulmand confirmed on Friday evening, the Manchester United midfielder and record international player for the 2021 European Championship semi-finalist is complaining of stomach and intestinal problems and had therefore skipped training this morning. “He’s feeling better again. We expect him to be able to play tomorrow,” said Hjulmand.
Thomas Delaney, who suffers from similar problems to Eriksen, does not seem to be on the road to recovery yet. The Danish coach left it open whether the former Bremen and Dortmund professional can replace the suspended midfielder Morten Hjulmand as planned: “We have a plan B for every player.”
18:16: The tapir is betting on Germany
Now it has happened: Theo, the lowland tapir from the Münster Zoo, has predicted a German victory for the first time as an oracle before the Germany-Denmark round of 16 match. The tapir walked very purposefully towards the black, red and gold food ball and started eating, said a spokesman for the Münster Zoo on Friday. He did not even glance at the Danish competition for food.
But is that really a good sign? After all, Theo has always been wrong with his predictions before Germany matches. He is betting on victories for Scotland, Hungary and Switzerland. As a result, Theo has already had to deal with the accusation of being the worst European Championship oracle of all time.
Tapir Theo left no doubt
Source: dpa/Benjamin Westhoff
It is possible that intensive discussions prior to the tip had persuaded the animal to finally predict a winner, said a zoo spokesman: “Or everything is different and Germany is out.”
17:53: Slovakian Benes moves from HSV to Union
Bundesliga club 1. FC Union Berlin has signed Slovakian international Laszlo Benes. The 26-year-old midfielder is moving from second division club Hamburger SV to the capital. As usual, the Berlin club did not provide any information about the duration of the contract in their statement on Friday.
“With Laszlo we have gained a versatile midfielder who can create chances time and again, including with his set pieces,” said Horst Heldt, Managing Director of Professional Football. Benes is currently playing for the national team at the European Championships; on Sunday (6 p.m.) the Slovakians will face England in the round of 16.
17:07: More than 100,000 fans expected in Dortmund
More than 100,000 fans are expected in the city for the German-Danish round of 16 match on Saturday (9 p.m.) in Dortmund. In addition to the more than 60,000 fans with tickets for the stadium, tens of thousands are expected to come to the Westfalenpark and the city center just for public viewing, said a spokesperson for the city of Dortmund. To accommodate them, another area with screens will be opened in the large park near the stadium. A total of 43,000 people will then be able to watch football together and cheer on their team.
In view of the large number of people in the city, the Dortmund police are preparing for a major operation. “We have a lot of experience with international football here and are looking forward to a great evening of football, where we will do everything we can to ensure the safety of the fans,” said a police spokesman. He appealed to out-of-towners to use public transport when travelling to the event if possible.
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