Switzerland, Portugal notch up wins; Italy held to goalless draw

Portugal`s midfielder Bruno Fernandes (C) celebrates with Portugal`s forward Francisco Conceicao (L) and Portugal`s midfielder Vitinha during the International friendly match between Portugal and Finland at Alvalade stadium in Lisbon. Pic/AFP

Switzerland warmed up with a 4-0 victory over visitors Estonia on Tuesday in their penultimate match before heading to Euro 2024 in Germany.

The hosts cruised to victory in front of 14,473 spectators at the Swissporarena here in their first home match since November.

Meanwhile, Italy stuttered to a 0-0 draw at home to Turkey in the first of two warm-up matches before it begins the defense of its European Championship title next week.

Tuesday's match was overshadowed by a serious-looking injury to Turkey defender Ozan Kabak, who appears more than likely to miss Euro 2024 in Germany.

In another game, without Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal eased to a 4-2 win over Finland. Portugal dominated the game and Bruno Fernandes put it 3-0 up in the 55th minute following Ruben Dias's opener and a penalty converted by Diego Jota on the stroke of halftime.

Ronaldo could return for the final warm-up against Ireland.

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