Euro 2024 had its fair share of highs and lows, and it was a great demonstration of sportsmanship that paved the way for a bright future ahead.
England, meanwhile, are left heartbroken after suffering defeat in a second consecutive European Championship final.
Spain will face the winner between France and Portugal in the semi-finals.
The Euro 2024 last eight is filled with heavyweight matches: Spain tango hosts Germany and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal face Mbappe’s France.
Slovenia manager Matjaz Kek was proud that his players had created a culture that would help the national team prepare for the future.
“Even the strongest people have their (bad) days. I was at rock bottom… when the team needed me the most,” Ronaldo said in a post-match interview before bursting into tears again.
Italy had their first shot on target in the 73rd minute.
Only low-alcohol beer will be served at the stadium with fans from both countries kept apart.
Maguire, Maddison, and five other players were dropped as the final team list was announced on Thursday ahead of a June 7 submission deadline.
“In times when the enemy tries to destroy us, we demonstrate every day that Ukrainians are and will be. Ukraine is and will be,” said Mr Zelensky.
