Tag: EURO 2020
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Italy wins Euro 2020, beats England 3-2 in penalty shootout
Italian soccer’s redemption story is complete. England’s painful half-century wait for a major title goes on. And it just had to be because of a penalty ... -
England beats Denmark 2-1, reaches Euro 2020 final
England has broken through its semifinal ceiling at major soccer tournaments. A title match awaits for the first time in 55 years. Harry Kane converted the ... -
Semi-finals | Review: Italy beats Spain on penalties, reaches Euro 2020 final
Facing a wall of nervous blue-and-white clad Italy fans behind the goal, Jorginho took his trademark hop and skip before calmly stroking in the winning penalty. ... -
Preview | England inspired by expectation, Denmark by resilience
England is shouldering rising expectations. Denmark is powered by resilience and recovery. And emotions will be high at Wembley Stadium before their European Championship semifinal match ... -
Semi-finals | Only four teams remain at Euro 2020, which is headed to Wembley
The European Championship is coming to Wembley Stadium for the final three games of the tournament. Italy will take on Spain on Tuesday in the first ... -
Kane carries England past Ukraine, into Euro 2020 semifinals
England is going back home — with something to play for. Harry Kane scored twice and England overwhelmed Ukraine 4-0 Saturday to reach the European Championship ... -
Italy’s players serenade Spinazzola on flight home after win
The in-flight entertainment turned out to be the Spinazzola Serenade. The loud singing and enthusiastic cheering on Italy’s plane home wasn’t for either of the two ... -
Review | Belgium takes on Italy for spot in Euro 2020 semifinals
Belgium’s leading scorer at the European Championship is no stranger to Italy’s veteran defenders. They all play in Serie A. Romelu Lukaku will likely be the ... -
England sheds agonizing history by knocking out Germany
As the Wembley Stadium announcer roared the final score — “England 2, Germany 0” — Gareth Southgate’s vision was momentarily diverted from his victorious players to ... -
De Boer quits as Netherlands coach after loss to Czechs
Frank de Boer quit as coach of the Netherlands on yesterday following the team’s elimination from the European Championship. The Dutch lost to the Czech Republic ... -
Switzerland beats France 5-4 on penalties at Euro 2020
Au revoir France, this summer belongs to Yann Sommer. The Switzerland goalkeeper, who left in the middle of the European Championship’s group stage to be with ... -
Spain taking six players from Euro 2020 to Tokyo Olympics
Taking advantage of Spanish clubs’ obligation to release players, Spain will take six members from its European Championship squad to the Tokyo Olympics. Olympic coach Luis ... -
Euro 2020 elimination caps lackluster season for Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo was slowly walking off the field when Romelu Lulaku came over to give him a hug. The two embraced for a few moments, with ... -
Preview | Lopsided rivalry: Anguished England take on Germany
When you train on the Sir Bobby Charlton Pitch, it’s hard escape the burden of past glory. And when Gareth Southgate is your coach, it’s even ... -
Italy sets record for not conceding, then allows a goal
After 19 hours of flawless defending, Italy broke its own world record for not conceding a goal in international soccer. The streak ended a mere 25 ... -
Preview | France looks to forwards, Swiss aim to end knockout drought
Winning the toughest group at the European Championship wasn’t really a big surprise for the World Cup champions. Winning only one match in that group was, ... -
Ronaldo scores 2 to take a step closer to scoring history
Cristiano Ronaldo’s goals are adding up fast, and they are taking Portugal deeper into yet another tournament. Ronaldo scored two penalties yesterday to help the defending ... -
Lineup set for round of 16 at Euro 2020
The lineup for the round of 16 at the European Championship has been completed with some standout matches. England will play Germany at Wembley Stadium on ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Preview | Finland plays Russia with Euro 2020 knockout stage in reach
Lost, perhaps, in the drama surrounding Christian Eriksen’s collapse during Denmark’s game against Finland at the European Championship was the result after play resumed. The Finns, ... -
Finland beats Denmark at Euro 2020 after Eriksen’s collapse
Joel Pohjanpalo scored and Lukas Hradecky saved a penalty to give Finland a 1-0 victory over Denmark on Saturday in a European Championship game overshadowed by ...
