Italy has secured what could prove to be a pivotal opening victory in the Women’s European Championship by beating Belgium 1-0.

Italy's Jonathan Milan fought off Belgian Wout van Aert to win stage eight of the Tour de France from Saint-Meen-le-Grand to Laval, with defending champion Tadej Pogacar retaining the yellow jersey.

Murmurs about Italy’s ability to upset the odds this summer have been building since they finished top of a tough qualifying group

No miracle in Sion, and the Portuguese end up finishing bottom of Group B. A fine win for Belgium it must be said. Janice Cayman has won it for Belgium in the sixth minute of added time. It's poor defending from Portugal, and Leicester captain is quickest to react, and thumps home.

Group B action heats up at the UEFA Women's Euro as Belgium faces Italy on Thursday in a crucial matchup. Here's how to watch and what to know.

Janice Cayman scored in stoppage time for Belgium to beat Portugal and win in its final game at the Women’s European Championship.

Spain cruised to a 3-1 win over Italy on Friday that sees both sides through to the knockout stages at the Women's Euros, with the Spaniards topping Group B to set up a showdown with hosts Switzerland,