Romania and Slovakia shock while France win - but at what cost to Mbappé?

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams to recap a busy day of action at Euro 2024.France get the job done in a tight 1-0 victory over Austria - but it wasn't particularly pretty from Mbappé and co - who's tournament *could* be in jeopardy after breaking his nose...A beleaguered Belgium saw TWO Romelu Lukaku goals disallowed as they were stunned in a 1-0 defeat by Slovakia.Meanwhile, Romania returned to the Euros in style with a 3-0 thrashing of Ukraine - back on this stage for the first time since 2016 AND recording their biggest ever win in the competition. Romanian football expert Emanuel Roşu reflects on a seismic day in Munich.Plus - we get an inside look at expectations for the Czech Republic facing Portugal and Georgia taking on Turkey as the first round of group games comes to a close on Tuesday. Journalists Karel Häring and Nika Kevkhishvili are on hand to help us preview those Group F clashes.Produced by Lucy Oliva.Theme music by JJ Bull.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Austria 0-1 France (05.05)• PART 2a: Belgium 0-1 Slovakia (14.30)• PART 2b: Romania 3-0 Ukraine with Emanuel Roşu (22.00)• PART 3a: Turkey v Georgia preview with Nika Kevkhishvili (33.20)• PART 3b: Portugal v Czech Republic preview with Karel Häring (44.25)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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