Wembley capacity increased for Euro 2020 semifinals, final

More than 60,000 fans will be allowed into the semifinals and final of the European Championship at Wembley Stadium after UEFA secured an agreement Tuesday with the British government on

Belgium beats Finland, perfect in group play at Euro 2020

Three straight wins, seven goals and its top players with game time in their legs. For Belgium, the group stage at the European Championship could hardly have gone better. The world’s top-ranked

Preview | France’s showdown against Portugal at Euro 2020 lacks punch

France advanced without kicking a ball, and Portugal can move on as well even with a loss tomorrow. Hardly the heavyweight showdown many had hoped for in a match pitting defending

UEFA declines Munich application for rainbow-colored stadium

UEFA has declined the Munich city council’s application to have its stadium illuminated in rainbow colors for Germany’s final European Championship group game against Hungary tomorrow. The governing body said in

Shaqiri scores 2, Switzerland beats Turkey 3-1 at Euro 2020

A lifeline for Switzerland. More misery for Turkey. Xherdan Shaqiri scored two goals Sunday to give Switzerland a 3-1 victory over Turkey and a likely place in the round of 16

Preview | Scotland looks to give fans something to cheer at Euro 2020

Scotland is looking to give its boisterous fans something to really cheer about at the European Championship. Not just a 0-0 draw. Euphoria set in among the Tartan Army after Scotland managed

France forward Dembélé out of Euro 2020 with knee injury

Ousmane Dembélé has been ruled out of the European Championship because of a knee injury, the French soccer federation said yesterday. Dembélé sustained the injury during a 30-minute appearance as a

Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour positive for coronavirus

Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour has tested positive for the coronavirus and will have to isolate for 10 days, the team said yesterday. The Chelsea player will miss his team’s final Group

Euro 2020 format causes qualification confusion for England

England’s draw with Scotland showed just how confusing the European Championship format can be for the teams and even the organizers. UEFA’s official website stated ahead of Friday’s game that a

Germany clicks at Euro 2020 with 4-2 win over Portugal

Germany finally clicked into gear at the European Championship, with a little help from defending champion Portugal. The Portuguese became the first team to score two own-goals in one game at

Preview | Ukraine and Austria close in on round of 16 at Euro 2020

A draw might be enough for both, while a win would be a guarantee for either. Ukraine and Austria each have one victory and one loss so far at the European

Preview | Sweden to throw off shackles against Slovakia at Euro 2020

Sweden is promising a more expansive approach against Slovakia at the European Championship. That won’t be difficult. Against Spain in their Group E opener, the Swedes had only 15% possession — the

Italy impress again in 3-0 win over Switzerland at Euro 2020

The wingers sprint forward like Ferraris. The midfielders are just as capable at scoring as the forwards. And the reserves look like starters. A new-look Italy is impressing with its offensive

England-Scotland: Rivalry that started international soccer

Unimaginable now, especially with tickets in short supply during the coronavirus pandemic, but when England and Scotland first decided to play each other in a soccer match they weren’t sure

This day in history | 1974 IRA bombs parliament

The IRA said it planted the 20 lb (9.1 kg) device which exploded at about 0828 BST in a corner of Westminster Hall. The explosion is suspected to have fractured a

Ronaldo scores 2, Portugal beats Hungary 3-0 at Euro 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo’s record-setting day came in front of the first packed crowd of this year’s European Championship. The Portugal great set the record for most career goals at the tournament in

Preview | Ukraine, North Macedonia need points after Euro 2020 losses

Both Ukraine and North Macedonia conceded late goals in their opening matches at the European Championship, and both lost because of them. The teams will next play each other at Euro

People hurt by parachuting protestor at Euro 2020 game

Several spectators were treated in the hospital for injuries caused by a protestor who parachuted into the stadium before France played Germany at the European Championship, UEFA said Tuesday. Debris fell

Spain misfires, held to 0-0 draw by Sweden at Euro 2020

The chances came and went but neither Spain nor Sweden managed to put any of them in the net. Spain dominated possession and kept the pressure on the opposing area for

England players booed for taking a knee despite plea by team

Sections of fans at Wembley Stadium booed England players for taking a knee before the European Championship game against Croatia on Sunday. The boos, which could be heard over those fans

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