Sports Newspapers: 5 things you need to know this Wednesday morning

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Sports Newspapers:

  1. Francisco Conceicao scored a late winner as Portugal fought back from a goal down to beat Czech Republic 2-1 in their Euro 2024 opener in Leipzig.
    Roberto Martinez’s side are one of the tournament favourites after winning every game during qualifying, but they left it late to see off their dogged opponents.
  2. Britain’s Andy Murray began what is likely to be his final Queen’s appearance with a gritty win over Australia’s Alexei Popyrin. Former world number one Murray earned a 6-3 3-6 6-3 victory in his first-round match on Tuesday.
  3. New Zealand Super Rugby player Connor Garden-Bachop has died at the age of 25. Garden-Bachop died in Christchurch “following a medical event” on Monday, New Zealand Rugby said.
  4. Teenager Arda Guler scored on his European Championship debut as Turkey broke Georgia’s hearts with a thrilling Group F victory in Dortmund.
    Right-back Mert Muldur gave Turkey the lead in the 25th minute with an outrageous volley into the top corner, leaving Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili no chance as the match ended 3-1 in favour of Turkey.
  5. Kylian Mbappe “remains uncertain” to play in France’s meeting with the Netherlands after breaking his nose in their opening win at Euro 2024. The 25-year-old striker was forced off during Monday’s 1-0 victory over Austria after his face struck opponent Kevin Danso’s shoulder in the follow-through from an aerial challenge.

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