Tag: UEFA European Football Championships
A year late, Italy and Turkey play opening game at Euro 2020
ROME — Somehow it seems appropriate that Italy, the first country in Europe that was overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic, is hosting the opening...
Chiellini believes Italy can become a ‘contender’ again
ROME — A first-round exit from the 2010 World Cup. A lopsided loss to Spain in the 2012 European Championship final. The victim of...
Fans are allowed at Euro 2020, even if stadiums aren’t full
LONDON — A full house doesn’t mean a full stadium for this year’s coronavirus-impacted European Championship.
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Spain hopes 2 infected players will be back for Euros
MADRID — Spain hopes captain Sergio Busquets and Diego Llorente will still have an impact on the European Championship after both players tested positive...
Virus threat, Europe’s divisions hang over rescheduled Euros
A tournament intended to unify a continent could underscore divisions and uncertainties gripping Europe.
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Sweden calls up 6 players as cover after coronavirus cases
GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Sweden called up six reserve players on Thursday to train in their own bubble as potential cover for any more positive...
EURO 2020: Winners and losers in the new qualifying playoffs
GENEVA — Hello Hungary, goodbye Greece and sorry Serbia.
The new...
No luck of Irish: Rice, Grealish now with England for Euros
BURTON-ON-TRENT, England — Preparing for a tournament debut with England, Declan Rice beamed when he recalled the thrill of experiencing the World Cup three...
Kepa added to Spain’s ‘parallel’ squad ahead of Euro 2020
MADRID — Spain added more players to its “parallel" squad ahead of the European Championship on Tuesday, with goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga set to join...
Foden revels in Gazza comparisons with bleached Euros hair
BURTON-ON-TRENT, England — Arriving at England's European Championship base with his hair bleached platinum blond, Phil Foden knew the comparisons he would be inviting...