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Patrick Rowe

France and the Netherlands set unbelievable marker with Euro 2024 bore-draw

The goalless draw between France and the Netherlands on Friday broke an unbelievable Euros streak which has stood since the last tournament.

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  • France draw 0-0 with Netherlands
  • Break 50-game streak
  • Has been in place since Euro 2020

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    According to StatMuse, the clash at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig was the first goalless fixture since England and Scotland drew 0-0 back in Euro 2020. There had been a goal in 50 straight games since that match.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    A draw was not a disaster for either side, considering they both won their opening fixtures. The two countries will now battle it out to top Group D with France set to face Poland and the Netherlands preparing for Austria.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    England's Euro 2024 campaign has followed a similar pattern to the last tournament so far. That draw against Scotland followed a narrow victory over Croatia, with Gareth Southgate's tactics called into question in the aftermath. They would go on to beat the Czech Republic in their final group game before, of course, going on a run to the final of Euro 2020.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR EURO 2024?

    Another round of fixtures will get started on Saturday (June 22) with three games scheduled to take place. Georgia will face Czech Republic, Portugal are against Turkey and Belgium are seeking a first win in the tournament against Romania.