There is a risk of severe storms in parts of Germany for the European Championship round of 16 match between the German national football team and Denmark this Saturday (9 p.m./ZDF and MagentaTV). Thunderstorms with heavy rain in some regions, heavy gale-force to hurricane-force gusts and large hail are particularly likely in the southwest.
Going to a public viewing is not advisable, said Tobias Reinartz, meteorologist at the German Weather Service in Offenbach on Saturday: “It can be very dangerous if you are outside.”
And in Dortmund, where the DFB team’s round of 16 match is being played, there is also a risk of a heavy thunderstorm coming up towards the end of the game. “Extra time would not be advisable from a meteorological point of view,” explained Reinartz. According to the Dortmund police, the game will take place as of now and the fan zones will also be open. “The decisions, however, depend on further meteorological observations,” said a police spokesman.
11:40 a.m.: Slovenian with the most powerful goal of the European Championship
Powerful and precise long-range shots are one of the big trends at this European Championship. The biggest hit so far was by Slovenian Erik Janza with his 1:1 goal against Denmark. According to UEFA and Adidas, the ball reached 128.76 kilometers per hour.
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According to the data, nine goals have been scored from a distance of 20 metres or more. Denmark’s Morten Hjulmand scored against England from 28 metres, which was the longest distance for a goal to date.
10:56 am: Germany vs. Schmeichel, Part II
In 1992, Germany lost the European Championship final against Denmark. Or, to be more specific, Germany lost against Danish goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel. Before the European Championship round of 16 on Saturday, the DFB team is now faced with the anxious question: like father, like son?
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1992 European Championship final against Denmark
10:08 a.m.: Darts and football, German round of 16 double pack
Martin Schindler is not worried about the scheduling and the European Football Championship as a rival event. “It doesn’t matter at all. We’re going here and want to win the game – regardless of whether Germany is playing or not. You have to be selfish sometimes,” said Schindler at the Darts Team World Championship in Frankfurt. After finishing first in their preliminary round, he and Gabriel Clemens will face Northern Ireland in the round of 16 on Saturday evening (7.10 p.m./DAZN).
Martin Schindler (l.) and Gabriel Clemens play for Germany at the Team World Championship
Source: dpa/Jürgen Kessler
This means that the Arrows round of 16 does not directly overlap with the DFB team’s match against Denmark (9 p.m./ZDF and MagentaTV). However, it could still be the case that fans do not use the tickets they bought long ago and instead watch football in other company. Schindler: “If that’s the case, then that’s the case. We support Germany when we can see them. But we want to play here for ourselves and for no one else.”
9.21am: Italy ready for a penalty shootout
Before the round of 16 match against Switzerland, the Italians have prepared for all eventualities. “I let in a few goals during penalty shootout training so that they aren’t so depressed,” joked goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma before today’s match at 6 p.m. in Berlin’s Olympic Stadium. But it is important to practice penalty shootouts.
In the European Championship final that was won three years ago, the goalkeeper saved two penalties in the penalty shootout and was voted player of the tournament. However, his coach Luciano Spalletti would prefer to have decided the game against Switzerland beforehand. “It would not be ideal in terms of the course of the game if we had to go to a penalty shootout,” said the 65-year-old.
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.
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.”
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