Euro 2024: Memorable moments so far

The 10-year-old boy Berat probably had to summon all his courage to get this selfie with football legend Cristiano Ronaldo. In the 69th minute of Portugal's match against Turkey, the young fan stormed onto the pitch, interrupting the game. "I just made my dream come true," he later said in an interview. "Now I have a photo with Cristiano Ronaldo. It's going on a T-shirt and up in my room."

The Euros might be in full swing in Germany, but the weather doesn't seem to have gotten the memo. Thunderstorms, heavy rains and even gale-force winds have whipped across the country, turning several matches into quite uncomfortable affairs. But things are looking up, with bright skies forecast for the remaining championship. Sommermärchen here we come!

Swiss fans were elated when they scored a lead against Germany during their group match. But it wasn't meant to last, as Germany's team managed a last-minute draw, clinching their spot at the top of the group and relegating Switzerland to second place. It remains to be seen if raclette is truly better than currywurst, but the editors have discussed it and they're leaning toward the latter.

Dutch striker Memphis Depay was the topic of much talk when he took to the pitch wearing a white headband that read "who cares." Some loved it, others, like sports reporter Valentijn Driessen, thought it was "ridiculous." Whatever one's opinion is on the matter, we think everyone can agree that the braids in his hair are a true work of art.

The Protestant Emmaus congregation in western Gelsenkirchen celebrated the Euro 2024 kickoff with an ecumenical service — followed by bratwurst and drinks. Congregation members have decorated the church and before each match, laying out flowerpots containing the country flags of each team playing. The church's Facebook page welcomes visitors with a banner that reads "Peace. Love. Football."

The match between the Netherlands and France on June 21 wasn't much of a laughing matter, ending with a goalless draw that left both teams' fate in Group D undecided. But one photographer did catch this silly moment, when French defender Theo Hernandez dove for the ball, only to find his face entirely covered in this perfectly-timed snapshot.

Ahead of Ukraine's opening match against Romania, the country unveiled a chilling installation of shell-blasted stadium seats. Positioned in a central Munich square, the display includes a banner that reads, "A Kharkiv stadium, built for Euro 2012, destroyed by Russian shells in 2022." Former Ukrainian striker Andriy Shevchenko presented the stark reminder of Russia's ongoing war of aggression.

A number of fervent fans have managed to invade the pitch for the sake of a memorable photo. Star scorer Ronaldo hasn't been the only target of choice for daring fans. French forward Antoine Griezmann also has supporters who would do just about anything to snag a selfie with their hero. But this young fan waited until after France won the match against Austria on June 17 to get his dream shot.

After breaking his nose, French striker Kylian Mbappe can only compete wearing a protective mask. During training, he wore a specially manufactured mask in France's blue, white and red colors. During tournaments, however, he will have to switch to an all-black design, as UEFA regulations determine that medical equipment "must be of a single color and free of team and manufacturer identification."

Germany kicked off its opening match against Scotland on June 14 with a scorching 5:1 victory, with German striker Niclas Füllkrug among the successful scorers. After the game, he celebrated his team's win with daughter Emilia. Later, he told German press that "these are images that will stay with me forever."