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Euro 2024: Switzerland knocks out defending champions Italy; Germany advances past Denmark

Switzerland has started the knockout round of the Euro 2024 with a bang, eliminating the defending champions Italy with a dominant 2-0 win on Saturday in Berlin.

After more than 30 minutes of a stalemate, Switzerland midfielder Remo Freuler broke through the Italian back line to score in the 37th minute. The goal was followed up by a banger from midfielder Ruben Vargas, who had an assist on the first goal, to open the second half and give Switzerland the dominant 2-0 lead.

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