Italy is undefeated after a 1–0 win over Belgium and a 1–1 draw with Portugal in its opening matches. If Italy beats Spain, it will leapfrog the reigning World Cup champions and finish atop Group C. A draw will be enough for Italy to guarantee a spot in the quarterfinals.

Andrea Soncin insisted Thursday that his Italy team can hurt Spain ahead of their showdown with the world champions, who have so far laid waste to everything in front of them in Switzerland."We're a well-organised team when we have to face a team like Spain,

Italy go into their clash against Spain at the Euros on Friday with no fear of the Group B leaders, defender Elisabetta Oliviero said, despite her side needing at least a draw to ensure they progress alongside the Spaniards.

Brits planning to jet off for a summer holiday in Europe could be facing major turmoil as strike action looms at airports across Italy and Spain, hot on the heels of French air traffic control chaos.

Experts claim Italy is the next country to target Airbnb after Spain triggered a "domino effect" by introducing stringent new laws that could hit Brit holidaymakers in the pocket. Last week, a new register in Spain will require all properties used for tourism and short-term holiday rentals to have a mandatory registration code to operate legally.

They will be sure of reaching the quarter-finals if they avoid defeat by Spain or if Portugal do not beat Belgium. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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