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Own-Goals Lead the Way in the Scoring Chart After Bizarre Start to Euro 2024 

Italy's Riccardo Calafiori (5) scores an own goal during a Group B match between Spain and Italy at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Thursday, June 20, 2024. (AP)
Italy's Riccardo Calafiori (5) scores an own goal during a Group B match between Spain and Italy at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Thursday, June 20, 2024. (AP)
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Own-Goals Lead the Way in the Scoring Chart After Bizarre Start to Euro 2024 

Italy's Riccardo Calafiori (5) scores an own goal during a Group B match between Spain and Italy at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Thursday, June 20, 2024. (AP)
Italy's Riccardo Calafiori (5) scores an own goal during a Group B match between Spain and Italy at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Thursday, June 20, 2024. (AP)

There’s just no stopping the top scorer at the European Championship.

Own-goals lead the way in the scoring chart, with the fifth one of the tournament coming Thursday through Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori in his team’s 1-0 loss to Spain.

The other unfortunate players to score in their own net were Germany’s Antonio Rüdiger, Austria’s Maximilian Wöber, the Czech Republic’s Robin Hranáč and Albania’s Klaus Gjasula.

These five have come from just 18 games so far. There were a tournament-record 11 own-goals at the last edition three years ago.

In an unusual start to Euro 2024, only one player has two goals — Germany forward Jamal Musiala — and 40 players have scored one goal. Gjasula has scored for and against his country.

There’s also this unlikely stat: None of the 47 goals have been penalties.

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Forest Parts Ways with Head Coach Pereira

(FILES) Nottingham Forest's Portuguese head coach Vitor Pereira reacts ahead of the UEFA Europa League round of 16, first leg football match between Nottingham Forest and FC Midtjylland at The City Ground in Nottingham, central England, on March 12, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)
(FILES) Nottingham Forest's Portuguese head coach Vitor Pereira reacts ahead of the UEFA Europa League round of 16, first leg football match between Nottingham Forest and FC Midtjylland at The City Ground in Nottingham, central England, on March 12, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)
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Forest Parts Ways with Head Coach Pereira

(FILES) Nottingham Forest's Portuguese head coach Vitor Pereira reacts ahead of the UEFA Europa League round of 16, first leg football match between Nottingham Forest and FC Midtjylland at The City Ground in Nottingham, central England, on March 12, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)
(FILES) Nottingham Forest's Portuguese head coach Vitor Pereira reacts ahead of the UEFA Europa League round of 16, first leg football match between Nottingham Forest and FC Midtjylland at The City Ground in Nottingham, central England, on March 12, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Nottingham Forest has parted ways with head coach Vitor Pereira after a short term tenure ⁠at the City ⁠Ground, The Premier League club ⁠said on Thursday.

The Portuguese, who took over from Sean Dyche in February, guided the struggling ⁠side ⁠to Premier League safety and a run to the Europa League semi-finals.

British media reports have suggested Oliver Glasner is poised to take over at the City Ground following his departure from Premier League rivals Crystal Palace at the end of last season.

"Today marks the end of my journey as head coach of Nottingham Forest," said Pereira in a statement. "I want to say a sincere thank you to everyone connected with this incredible football club.

"Although this decision came as a complete surprise to me and without any warning, I fully respect the club's right to make the decisions it believes are best for its future."

The 57-year-old added: "Naturally, I am disappointed and saddened. I truly believed in what we were building together, and I leave with a sense of pride in everything we achieved over the past months.

"Together, we enjoyed a memorable end to the season. We secured the club's Premier League status, reached the semi-finals of the Europa League, and created moments that will stay with me forever.

"Most importantly, I saw a group of players grow in confidence, belief and togetherness."

Pereira, who thanked his staff, players and fans for their support, insisted he wished the club every success in the future.

"I leave Nottingham Forest with no bitterness or resentment -- only respect, gratitude and wonderful memories."

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Former Arsenal and Spain Midfielder Cazorla Retires at 41

FILE - In this Friday Nov. 15, 2019 file photo, Spain's Santi Cazorla celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during a Euro 2020 Group F qualifying soccer match between Spain and Malta at the Ramon de Carranza stadium in Cadiz, Spain. (AP Photo/Miguel Morenatti, File)
FILE - In this Friday Nov. 15, 2019 file photo, Spain's Santi Cazorla celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during a Euro 2020 Group F qualifying soccer match between Spain and Malta at the Ramon de Carranza stadium in Cadiz, Spain. (AP Photo/Miguel Morenatti, File)
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Former Arsenal and Spain Midfielder Cazorla Retires at 41

FILE - In this Friday Nov. 15, 2019 file photo, Spain's Santi Cazorla celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during a Euro 2020 Group F qualifying soccer match between Spain and Malta at the Ramon de Carranza stadium in Cadiz, Spain. (AP Photo/Miguel Morenatti, File)
FILE - In this Friday Nov. 15, 2019 file photo, Spain's Santi Cazorla celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during a Euro 2020 Group F qualifying soccer match between Spain and Malta at the Ramon de Carranza stadium in Cadiz, Spain. (AP Photo/Miguel Morenatti, File)

Former Arsenal and Spain midfielder Santi Cazorla announced his retirement from football on Thursday at the age of 41.

"I never stopped trying. And in the end, I came back. Not to close a chapter but to feel it all again, to remember why I started," he said on X, according to Reuters.

"And now, when the lights go down, when the boots are ⁠hung up and ⁠the noise fades into silence, everything falls into place. Because the ending wasn't just anywhere; it was at home."

Cazorla called time on his 23-year playing career after spending ⁠his final season with his boyhood club Real Oviedo, having helped them earn promotion to LaLiga the previous year and end a 24-year absence from Spain's top flight.

Cazorla earned 81 caps for Spain and was part of the squads that won the European Championship in 2008 and 2012, but missed ⁠their ⁠triumphant 2010 World Cup campaign through injury.

Cazorla made 180 appearances in all competitions for Arsenal in a six-year spell in North London, scoring 29 goals after joining from Malaga in 2012.

He helped Arsenal win back-to-back FA Cups in 2014 and 2015 before injuries forced his departure from the Premier League club in 2018.

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Kate, the Princess of Wales, Visits Wimbledon Tennis

Britain's Kate, the Princess of Wales walks, during a visit on day four of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Matthews)
Britain's Kate, the Princess of Wales walks, during a visit on day four of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Matthews)
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Kate, the Princess of Wales, Visits Wimbledon Tennis

Britain's Kate, the Princess of Wales walks, during a visit on day four of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Matthews)
Britain's Kate, the Princess of Wales walks, during a visit on day four of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Matthews)

Kate, the Princess of Wales, visited Wimbledon on Thursday in her latest public appearance since announcing her cancer was in remission, The Associated Press reported.

As the patron of the All England Club, Kate last year was at Centre Court on consecutive days to present the winners’ trophies to singles champions Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner.

In May, the 44-year-old Kate traveled to Italy for a two-day tour focused on early childhood education. The trip was part of what her office called a “fact-finding mission” to explore different approaches to supporting young children and their carers.

The princess, who spent a gap year in Florence when she was younger, spoke a few words of Italian to a group of preschool children, introducing herself as Caterina.

A year ago, Kate offered consoling words to women's runner-up Amanda Anisimova after a 6-0, 6-0 loss to Swiatek.

In 2024, while recovering from cancer, Kate did not attend the women’s final but was on hand for Carlos Alcaraz’s win over Novak Djokovic at the All England Club.