Tag: 2020 UEFA European Football Championships
England-Scotland: Rivalry that started international soccer
LONDON — Unimaginable now, especially with tickets in short supply during the coronavirus pandemic, but when England and Scotland first decided to play each...
Bale sets up both goals, Wales beats Turkey 2-0 at Euro 2020
BAKU, Azerbaijan — Gareth Bale set up both goals and missed a penalty in Wales' 2-0 victory over Turkey on Wednesday at the European...
Belgium to stop game against Denmark for Eriksen tribute
COPENHAGEN — Belgium's players will kick the ball out of play in the 10th minute of their European Championship game against Denmark so the...
Italy impress again in 3-0 win over Switzerland at Euro 2020
ROME — The wingers sprint forward like Ferraris. The midfielders are just as capable at scoring as the forwards. And the reserves look like...
Locatelli scores 2, Italy beats Switzerland 3-0 at Euro 2020
ROME — Manuel Locatelli scored two goals and Italy beat Switzerland 3-0 Wednesday to become the first team to advance to the last 16...
Ukraine, North Macedonia need points after Euro 2020 losses
BUCHAREST, Romania — Both Ukraine and North Macedonia conceded late goals in their opening matches at the European Championship, and both lost because of...
Mings hopes taking a knee informs critics like UK minister
BURTON-ON-TRENT, England — Taking a knee has now pitted a British government official against the England team in their campaign against racial injustice.
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Finland plays Russia with Euro 2020 knockout stage in reach
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Lost, perhaps, in the drama surrounding Christian Eriksen’s collapse during Denmark’s game against Finland at the European Championship was the...
From Serie B to Euro 2020, Italy players shaped by Zeman
ROME — A 74-year-old chain-smoking Czech coach might have made just as much of an impact on this Italy squad as Roberto Mancini has.
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Ronaldo scores 2, Portugal beats Hungary 3-0 at Euro 2020
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Cristiano Ronaldo set the record for most goals at the European Championship with two of them Tuesday in Portugal’s 3-0 victory...