EURO 2020
Exhilarating Spain eclipse Italy to book Last 16 spot
Spain qualified for the last 16 of Euro 2024 with a match to spare on Thursday after beating defending champions Italy 1-0 in a dominant display which ensured that La Roja would go through as Group B winners.
Schick's long-range strike against Scotland voted goal of Euro 2020
Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick's stunning long-range effort against Scotland in the Euro 2020 group stage has been voted the goal of the tournament, European soccer's governing body UEFA said on Wednesday.
Man arrested over online racist abuse of England players
A man has been arrested after racist messages aimed at England players were posted on social media following the European Championship final, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said on Wednesday.
Maguire's father suffered 'rib injuries' during crowd disturbance at Euro final
England defender Harry Maguire said his father was left with rib injuries and struggled to breathe after being trampled by fans during crowd disturbances at Wembley Stadium before the Euro 2020 final against Italy.
Facebook, Twitter vow to tackle racial abuse of England footballers
Facebook and Twitter said Monday they were scrambling to take down racially abusive comments directed at members of the England football team following a heartbreaking loss in Sunday's Euro 2020 final.
Italy basks in Euro glory
After 18 months of pandemic hell, Italy revelled in some football heaven on Monday after its national team brought back the European Championship trophy for the first time since 1968 following victory over England at Wembley.
‘A renaissance for Italian football’
Italy manager Roberto Mancini said watching three years of hard work come to fruition with Euro 2020 glory on Sunday reduced him to tears at Wembley after his side edged England on penalties.
‘I will remember this night forever’
After squeezing past Austria in extra-time to reach the Euro 2020 quarter-finals, Italy coach Roberto Mancini said he had expected Saturday’s clash to be more challenging than their next tie against either Belgium or Portugal.
Bale rules out retirement with World Cup in mind
Gareth Bale has ruled out speculation he could have played his last match for Wales or even retire from football.
‘Austria tougher than the quarter-final’
Roberto Mancini insists Italy ‘deserved it’ against Austria and should’ve scored before going to extra time, but this Round of 16 test will be ‘tougher probably than the quarter-final.’
Bale quits interview after question about his Wales future
Wales captain Gareth Bale cut short a post-match interview when asked about his future in international football after his country's crushing 4-0 loss to Denmark in the last 16 of the European Championship on Saturday.
Subs spare Italy’s blushes in extra time
Italy survived a huge scare as they scrambled past outsiders Austria into the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 with substitutes Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina scoring extra-time goals to earn them a 2-1 win at Wembley on Saturday.
Denmark demolish Wales 4-0 to reach quarters
Dominant Denmark thrashed Wales 4-0 to sweep into the European Championship quarter-finals on Saturday and continue a wave of positive emotion generated by sympathy for Christian Eriksen.
Bale not bothered by emotional support for Denmark
Gareth Bale is blocking out Denmark's new status as neutrals' favourites ahead of Saturday's Euro 2020 last 16 clash in Amsterdam as he attempts to recreate Wales' magnificent run to the semi-finals of Euro 2016.
Danes to leverage Dutch connection against Wales
Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand is hoping his nation's long love affair with Dutch football in general and Ajax Amsterdam in particular will stand to them when they take on Wales in their Euro 2020 last 16 game on Saturday.
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Bale and Wales swimming against the tide
Gareth Bale and Wales may have been the neutrals’ favourites during their rousing run to the semi-finals of the last European Championship, but as they prepare to face Denmark in the last 16 at Euro 2020 in Amsterdam on Saturday the goodwill is likely to all be for their opponents.
Verratti gives new impetus to high-flying Italy
Marco Verratti’s return from injury has given new impetus to an Italy side looking increasingly like title contenders at Euro 2020.