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Maguire says father suffered rib injuries in Wembley ‘stampede’

(Reuters) - 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…

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UEFA investigating Wembley clashes, charge England FA after Euro final

(Reuters) -UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings and charged England's Football Association (FA) for disturbances during Sunday's Euro 2020 final against Italy at Wembley, Europe's soccer governing body said on Tuesday.…

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Five Italy, three England players in Euro 2020 team of the tournament

(Reuters) - Five players from champions Italy and three from runners-up England were named in the Euro 2020 team of the tournament announced by European soccer's governing body UEFA on…

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Mancini in tears over Italy’s rise from rock bottom to Euro champions

LONDON: Italy manager Roberto Mancini said that watching three years of hard work come to fruition with Euro 2020 glory on Sunday (Jul 11) reduced him to tears at Wembley…

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Southgate presses pause but rewind will lead to questions

LONDON: England manager Gareth Southgate certainly has a well tuned sense for judging the mood and avoiding the traps that some of his predecessors have fallen into. So with England…

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Italy beats England on penalties to win Euro 2020

LONDON (Reuters) -Italy beat England 3-2 on penalties after the Euro 2020 final ended 1-1 following extra time at Wembley on Sunday to secure their second European Championship title. Italy…

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‘Same again’, Southgate tells England before Italy final

LONDON (Reuters) - England manager Gareth Southgate has told his team to focus on reproducing their form from throughout Euro 2020 in Sunday's final against Italy and not get caught…

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Italy’s entertainers want to win Euro 2020 in style, says Mancini

(Reuters) - Italy manager Roberto Mancini urged his players to entertain the public one last time at Euro 2020 and said he has no plans to alter the Azzurri’s attacking…

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UK’s Queen Elizabeth wishes England team good luck ahead of final

LONDON, July 10 (Reuters) - Britain's Queen Elizabeth has sent a message to the England soccer manager to wish the team luck ahead of its most anticipated game since the…

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UEFA deny request to perform ‘Three Lions’ at Wembley before Euro final

(Reuters) - "Three Lions" singer Frank Skinner said UEFA had opposed plans for him and David Baddiel to perform their popular song before Sunday's European Championship final between England and Italy at Wembley. The hit song, released in 1996, has…

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UEFA chief Ceferin against repeat of pan-continental Euros

European football chief Aleksander Ceferin has said there is unlikely to be a repeat of the pan-continental Euro 2020, saying it is unfair to both players and fans. "I would not support…

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From the lowest of lows, England and Italy reach final summit

LONDON, July 9 (Reuters) - For all the differences in style and approach, there is a remarkable symmetry to the journeys taken by England and Italy towards Sunday's Euro 2020…

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Towards the EURO2020 final – Tactics

LONDON, July 9 (Reuters) - The following is a tactical breakdown of Sunday's Euro 2020 final between England and Italy: FORMATIONS Both teams are expected to stick with the formations…

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RAI has to change Euro final commentator due to COVID

State broadcaster RAI has to change its coverage of the Euro 2020 final between Italy and England after three members of its team, including Azzurri-match commentator Alberto Rimedio tested positive…

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Uefa opens disciplinary proceedings against England following Denmark semi-final

Uefa has opened disciplinary proceedings against England following their Euro 2020 semi-final win against Denmark. European football’s governing body released a statement that read: “Charges against England: Use of laser pointer by its…

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England into Euros final after ending Danish dream run

LONDON, July 7 (Reuters) - England and their long-suffering fans finally have the chance to add another trophy to the 1966 World Cup after they overcame Denmark 2-1 in extra-time…

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Italy reach final to continue storming comeback from World Cup failure

LONDON (Reuters) -Italy reached the Euro 2020 final after edging Spain 4-2 on penalties following a compelling 1-1 draw after extra time on Tuesday, completing a remarkable revival after failing…

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UK’s Johnson says: support England’s football team responsibly

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said supporters should back England enthusiastically but responsibly this week, when asked the risk posed by fans heading to venues to support the soccer team…

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Possession will be first battle against Italy, says Spain coach

Spain coach Luis Enrique believes Tuesday's Euro 2020 semi-final against Italy could hinge on who dominates possession. Spain broke a tournament record for possession in their opening game against Sweden but had little to…

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Kane at the double as England cruise past Ukraine into Euro semis

ROME (Reuters) - England stormed into the European Championship semi-finals for the first time in 25 years after two goals from Harry Kane helped Gareth Southgate's side thrash Ukraine 4-0…

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Denmark reach Euro semis after proving too strong for Czechs

BAKU, July 3 (Reuters) - Denmark's rousing Euro 2020 campaign continued as they beat the Czech Republic 2-1 on Saturday to reach the semi-finals thanks to first-half strikes from Thomas…

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Spinazzola’s suspected ruptured Achilles tendon injury sours Italy celebrations

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Italy's delight at reaching the Euro 2020 semi-finals with Friday's 2-1 win over Belgium was soured by a serious injury to left-back Leonardo Spinazzola who was…

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Italy book semi-final spot with 2-1 win over Belgium

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Italy set up a Euro 2020 semi-final clash against Spain after first half goals from Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Insigne led the Azzurri to a 2-1…

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Spain conquer penalty demons to reach semis against gallant Swiss

ST PETERSBURG (Reuters) -Spain suffered more penalty jitters but squeezed past Switzerland 3-1 in an error-strewn shootout to reach the Euro 2020 semi-finals on Friday after their battling opponents clung…

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Italy bans England travelling fans from Euro2020 QF clash

The Italian Government has banned England fans travelling to Italy to watch the team's Euro 2020 quarter-final clash with Ukraine from accessing the stadium. Anybody who has been in the…

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Nearly 2,000 Scots attended Euro 2020 events with COVID, health agency says

LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - Nearly 2,000 people who live in Scotland have attended a Euro 2020 event while infectious with COVID-19, Public Health Scotland said on Wednesday. Thousands of…

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Italy’s first real test will be against Serie A top scorer Lukaku

MUNICH, Germany, June 30 (Reuters) - Doubters over Italy's chances of going all the way at Euro 2020 have pointed to their comfortable path to the quarter-finals, but that will all change…

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Germany’s Euro exit blamed on departing Loew

LONDON (Reuters) -Germany returned home on Wednesday following their Euro 2020 last-16 defeat by England, with departing coach Joachim Loew at the centre of fierce criticism after another early tournament…

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Last-gasp Dovbyk winner sends Ukraine into first Euro quarter-final

GLASGOW, June 29 (Reuters) - Artem Dovbyk netted a dramatic winner in stoppage time at the end of extra time as Ukraine squeezed past 10-man Sweden 2-1 at Hampden Park on Tuesday to book a…

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England end rot against Germany to reach Euro quarters; end Loew term

LONDON (Reuters) -Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane struck as England reached the quarter-finals of the European Championship with a 2-0 win over rivals Germany at Wembley on Tuesday. England will…

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Senior EU official questions Wembley hosting of Euro semis, final

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European soccer body UEFA needs to consider "very carefully" whether the semi-finals and final of the European Championship should be held in Britain, which is experiencing a surge…

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Ukraine must match Sweden in the air, says Shevchenko

GLASGOW (Reuters) - Ukraine must gear up for aerial battles and find a way to contain a physical Swedish strike force if they are to reach their maiden European Championship…

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Kane, Neuer to wear rainbow captain’s armbands in Euro game

(Reuters) - England striker Harry Kane will join Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in wearing a rainbow captain's armband to show solidarity with the LGBTQ communities in their last-16 game at…

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Analysis – Complacent France pay price for lacking the team factor

REUTERS: Kylian Mbappe missing the decisive kick in the shootout as world champions France were eliminated from Euro 2020 by Switzerland on Monday encapsulated the biggest lesson of an extraordinary…

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Germany trio in doubt for last-16 clash with England says Loew

Germany's Ilkay Gundogan, Robin Gosens and Antonio Rudiger are doubtful for their Euro 2020 last-16 game against England at Wembley on Tuesday, with a decision on their fitness to be taken on…

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England’s Southgate wary of new contract talk ahead of Germany clash

England manager Gareth Southgate has said that "outside backing" will determine his future and dismissed talk of a new deal despite support from his Football Association (FA) bosses ahead of Tuesday's Euro…

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Mbappe apologises for shootout miss as France crash out

(Reuters) - France forward Kylian Mbappe has apologised for missing the decisive spot kick in Monday's 5-4 shootout loss to Switzerland that saw the world champions crash out of the…

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Swiss beat France on penalties to reach Euro 2020 last eight

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Switzerland's Yann Sommer saved France striker Kylian Mbappe's spot kick to secure a 5-4 penalty shootout win following a thrilling 3-3 draw after extra time on Monday…

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Morata rises to occasion as Spain outlast Croatia in eight-goal thriller

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Spain held off a remarkable Croatian fightback to win 5-3 in a pulsating Euro 2020 last 16 knockout match on Monday thanks to goals from Alvaro Morata…

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Players to miss Euro 2020 games due to COVID-19

The European Championship kicked off on June 11 with many participating nations still struggling with new COVID-19 infections and some players not inoculated. Following are players affected by COVID-19: CROATIA…

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Croatia’s Perisic to miss Spain game after positive COVID-19 test

Croatia will be without Ivan Perisic for their Euro 2020 last-16 match against Spain after the 32-year-old winger tested positive for COVID-19, the team’s medical staff said. Perisic, who scored…

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Hazard rocket fires Belgium past holders Portugal into last eight

Belgium knocked defending champions Portugal out of Euro 2020 with a 1-0 victory in the last 16 on Sunday to set up a mouth-watering quarter-final tie against Italy. A 43rd-minute…

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Czechs cash in with surprise last-16 win over Netherlands

Tomas Holes and Patrik Schick scored second-half goals to take the Czech Republic into the Euro 2020 quarter-finals as they took advantage of a red card for the Netherlands to…

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We will be troublesome opponents for Dutch, says Czech coach

The Czech Republic will provide unpleasant opposition for the Netherlands in their Euro 2020 last-16 clash on Sunday by working hard and looking to attack, coach Jaroslav Silhavy said on…

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Belgium’s will to win adds more pressure to their matches, says coach

Belgium carry added pressure into their matches not only because of their top ranking but also due to their will to win all their encounters, coach Roberto Martinez said on…

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England fully prepared if Germany game goes to penalties

England will be completely focused and well prepared if their European Championship last-16 meeting with Germany on Tuesday goes into a penalty shootout, said defender John Stones. The team banished…

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Italy reach quarters with extra-time win over Austria

Italy set a new unbeaten record of 31 games as they qualified for the Euro quarter-finals with a 2-1 extra-time win over Austria at Wembley on Saturday. Substitutes Federico Chiesa…

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Danish fairy tale continues as they beat Wales 4-0

Forward Kasper Dolberg struck in each half while Joakim Maehle and Martin Braithwaite also got in on the act late on as Denmark overpowered Wales to win 4-0 and reach…

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Overview of teams to reach the last 16 at Euro 2020

The European Championship is entering its knockout phase and the following is an overview of the remaining 16 teams: AUSTRIA Led by coach Franco Foda, Austria finished second, behind the…

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Wales embracing underdog tag against fan favourites Denmark, says Bale

Wales captain Gareth Bale said on Friday they will embrace their own underdog status against Denmark, the neutrals' favourites in the last 16 of the European Championship, adding they will…

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UEFA does not want ‘soft penalties’ says refs chief

UEFA's head of refereeing defended the high number of penalty kicks awarded at Euro 2020 so far and said they were the result of effective use of VAR technology rather…

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Morata reveals social media abuse, threats to family

Spain striker Alvaro Morata said he has received vicious abuse on social media during Euro 2020 and that his wife and children have been shouted at on the streets of…

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Clean sheet kings Italy should conquer Austria in last 16

Italy stormed into the last 16 scoring more freely than in past European Championships, but it is their near-impenetrable backline that makes them favourites to beat Austria in Saturday's knockout…

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Ronaldo penalty double rescues Portugal in dramatic draw with France

Cristiano Ronaldo came to Portugal's rescue with two penalties to cancel out a brace from France's Karim Benzema in an enthralling 2-2 draw that sent both sides into the Euro 2020 last…

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Late Goretzka equaliser against Hungary sends Germany into last 16

A late Leon Goretzka goal salvaged a 2-2 draw for Germany against Hungary on Wednesday night, in a whip-saw contest that sets the Germans up for a June 29 Round of 16 match against England at Wembley. The Germans were teetering on…

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Sweden take top spot after thrilling 3-2 win over Poland

Sweden topped Group E and sent Poland home from the European Championship on Wednesday with a stoppage time winner to make it 3-2 in one of the tournament's most exciting…

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Spain crush Slovakia to set up Euros last-16 date with Croatia

Spain claimed the biggest win of the tournament with a 5-0 thrashing of Slovakia in their final European Championship Group E match on Wednesday to finish second in the group…

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