Hold onto your scarves, soccer fans! Euro 2024 delivered drama as defending champions Italy suffered a stunning 2-0 exit against Switzerland 🏟️. Goals from Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas sealed the deal in a match that left fans reeling. Meanwhile, hosts Germany weathered a literal storm ⛈️ – their clash with Denmark was paused by lightning – before Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala powered them to a 2-0 quarterfinal victory.
The Swiss squad, often called the 'silent assassins' of European soccer, outplayed Italy with precision passes and relentless energy. Social media exploded with memes comparing the upset to a blockbuster underdog movie 🎬.
Germany's win sets up an electric quarterfinal lineup, with fans already dubbing their team 'Blitzkrieg FC' ⚡ for their lightning-fast counterattacks. Can anyone stop the host nation's momentum? Stay tuned for more heart-stopping action! 🌍🔥
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