England advanced to the Euro 2024 semi-finals after defeating Switzerland in a penalty shootout.

Bukayo Saka played a crucial role by scoring a redemption penalty, following previous shootout misses and facing racist abuse in 2021.

Jadon Sancho praised Saka's resilience and determination.

Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford also played a key role in the victory.

Harry Kane faced health issues during the match but assured fans of his recovery for the upcoming match against the Netherlands.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan criticized UEFA for suspending player Merih Demiral due to a controversial celebration linked to Turkish right-wing extremism.

Erdoğan offered support to the Turkish national team after their loss to the Netherlands.

Toni Kroos has retired from football, prompting discussions about potential successors for the German national team's midfield, with Lothar Matthäus advocating for Joshua Kimmich.

Mikel Merino scored the winning goal for Spain against Germany, following in his father Ángel Miguel Merino's footsteps with a memorable goal in the same stadium.

Spain's resilience and unity have been crucial in their success despite challenges with injuries and suspensions to key players.

England will now face the winner of Netherlands vs Turkey in the semi-finals on July 10.