UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Hungary made history despite early exit, says coach
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Hungary made history despite early exit, says coach

The Hindu  

Hungary coach Marco Rossi said that despite exiting the European Championship after the group stage his team could hold their heads up high for playing a remarkable three games against some of the top teams in the world. RELATED| "I would challenge anyone to say they knew that coming up against these teams we would get any points," Rossi told a news conference. In an exhilarating game against the ever powerful Germans, Hungary took the lead and went ahead again after a first German equaliser before conceding the final goal late in the match. " were disappointed with the result because we went very close to advancing, which would have been incredible, unimaginable, but unfortunately even in the greatest fairytales there can be less than happy endings," Rossi said.

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UEFA Nations League: Germany denied three points by last-chance penalty for Hungary; Sweden’s Gyökeres scores four
1 month ago

UEFA Nations League: Germany denied three points by last-chance penalty for Hungary; Sweden’s Gyökeres scores four

The Hindu  

Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty in the ninth minute of stoppage time to deny Germany a victorious end to the Nations League group stage and show why Hungary is one of the hardest places to win in world football. That preserved Hungary’s unbeaten run at home, which now stretches to 13 games over more than two years since June 2022 …

Every Euro 2024 quarter-final team ranked: England dead last – this is why
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Every Euro 2024 quarter-final team ranked: England dead last – this is why

The Telegraph  

Turkey They knocked out the best team from the group stage, Austria, and anyone who has watched their games will understand why they are ranked ahead of the previously heavily fancied Portugal and England. France Still not clicking, still not playing anything their best but, like England, they keep finding a way to get the job done. Switzerland Have quietly …

Euro 2024 group stage analysed: Fast starts, back threes and why so many own goals?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024 group stage analysed: Fast starts, back threes and why so many own goals?

New York Times  

Well, what a thrilling group stage that was at Euro 2024. By The Athletic’s definition, France’s nine cutback chances created were comfortably more than any other side in the group stage — masterminded by the ​​evasive Ousmane Dembele on their right. Even accounting for the extended amount of time added on, this year’s tournament has had 10 second-half stoppage-time goals, …

Fueled by feeling insulted, Romania draws 1-1 with Slovakia to send both into Euro 2024 round of 16
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Fueled by feeling insulted, Romania draws 1-1 with Slovakia to send both into Euro 2024 round of 16

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Romania coach Edward Iordănescu felt insulted by that pre-game chatter he called “shameful” of possibly contriving a low-key draw against Slovakia to send both teams into the European Championship knockout round. “Nobody could say my team didn’t play to win for the 90 minutes,” Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona said. Romania will now play in the knockout round …

Euro 2024: Romania, Slovakia and Belgium advance to last 16 but Ukraine crash out
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Romania, Slovakia and Belgium advance to last 16 but Ukraine crash out

India Today  

Romania, Slovakia, and Belgium secured their places in the last 16, while Ukraine were eliminated on goal difference. Romania topped the group after a 1-1 draw with Slovakia, pushing Belgium into second place, while Slovakia advanced as one of the best third-place finishers. Romania finished as group winners on goals scored, with Belgium in second place and Slovakia advancing as …

Romania and Slovakia coaches won’t be drawn on talk of a mutually beneficial draw at Euro 2024
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Romania and Slovakia coaches won’t be drawn on talk of a mutually beneficial draw at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Even if many speculate on a mutually beneficial draw when Romania meets Slovakia on Wednesday in the European Championship, the coaches do not want to hear it. “We can’t control what people talk about,” Romania coach Edward Iordănescu said Tuesday when told pre-game chatter around Europe was of playing to win one point that would send both …

SVK vs ROU, Euro 2024: All to play for as Romania and Slovakia vow not to settle for draw
5 months, 4 weeks ago

SVK vs ROU, Euro 2024: All to play for as Romania and Slovakia vow not to settle for draw

The Hindu  

Slovakia and Romania meet in Frankfurt on Wednesday knowing victory will secure a place in the last-16 of Euro 2024, but in the tightest of pools, a draw could send both teams through. Group E is on a knife-edge, with all four teams on three points, though Romania sit on top on goals scored from Belgium, followed by Slovakia and …

France vs Poland, Euro 2024: Complete head-to-head record, FRA v POL H2H before Group D clash
6 months ago

France vs Poland, Euro 2024: Complete head-to-head record, FRA v POL H2H before Group D clash

The Hindu  

France will look to find its first goal – through its own players – in Euro 2024 when it takes on Poland in their final group stage match, at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany on Tuesday. France vs Poland Head-to-Head Total matches: 17 France wins: 9 Poland wins: 3 Draws: 5 France goals: 30 Poland goals: 17 Poland …

Albania vs Spain, Euro 2024: Predicted lineups; Team news ahead of ALB v ESP Group B clash
6 months ago

Albania vs Spain, Euro 2024: Predicted lineups; Team news ahead of ALB v ESP Group B clash

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Austria and Netherlands meet in their final Euro 2024 Group D game on Tuesday with their fates firmly in their own hands and both sides can still finish in the top two and guarantee a last-16 place. The Dutch top the group on four points ahead of France on goals scored, with Austria third on three points having bounced …

Euro 2024: Dutch need a point to advance while Austria needs a win
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Dutch need a point to advance while Austria needs a win

Associated Press  

The Netherlands needs a point from its final group game Tuesday against Austria to be sure of reaching the knockout stage of the European Championship, while Austria needs a win. Here’s what to know about the match: Match facts — Both the Netherlands and France have four points in Group D, one ahead of Austria, while Poland has no points …

Euro 2024: Switzerland hold Germany to make Round of 16, Scotland knocked out
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Switzerland hold Germany to make Round of 16, Scotland knocked out

India Today  

Hosts Germany came back from a goal down to snatch a 1-1 draw with Switzerland thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Niclas Fuellkrug that sends them into the knockout stage of Euro 2024 as winners of Group A, with the Swiss finishing in second place. Germany's Robert Andrich had a 17th-minute goal ruled out for a foul in the build-up, …

Euro 2024: Belgium get tournament back on track with 2-0 win against Romania
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Belgium get tournament back on track with 2-0 win against Romania

India Today  

A goal by Youri Tielemans after 73 seconds and a late one for Kevin De Bruyne gave Belgium a 2-0 win over Romania in an incredible, action-packegame on Saturday that set up a final round showdown with all four teams in Group E on three points. It meant that, for the first time in European Championship history, all four teams …

Euro 2024: Complete points table after Group E fixtures; Romania, Belgium and Slovakia confirm last 16 berth
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Complete points table after Group E fixtures; Romania, Belgium and Slovakia confirm last 16 berth

The Hindu  

Denmark and Slovenia joined Germany, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, France, England and Netherlands to qualify for the Euro 2024 round of 16. Team Points Matches Played Wins Draws Losses GF GA GD Germany 7 3 2 1 0 8 2 6 Switzerland 5 3 1 2 0 5 3 2 Hungary 3 3 1 0 2 2 5 -3 …

Euro 2024: Energized Austria wins and makes Lewandowski’s Poland the first team to get out
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Energized Austria wins and makes Lewandowski’s Poland the first team to get out

The Hindu  

Austria boosted its last-16 hopes at the European Championship by defeating Poland 3-1 on June 21 and eliminating the Poles in the group stage. Robert Lewandowski, who missed Poland's first match against the Netherlands due to an injury, came on in the second half but failed to make an impact, and was booked after just five minutes on the pitch. …

Germany beat Hungary, Albania shock Croatia in Euro 2024
6 months ago

Germany beat Hungary, Albania shock Croatia in Euro 2024

China Daily  

Jamal Musiala of Germany scores a goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group A match between Germany and Hungary in Stuttgart, Germany on June 19, 2024. BERLIN -- Goals from Jamal Musiala and Ilkay Gundogan helped Germany advance into last 16 after securing the second straight win 2-0 over Hungary while Albania left it late to snatch a 2-2 stalemate …

Euro 2024: Germany vs Hungary predicted lineups, formations
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Germany vs Hungary predicted lineups, formations

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Euro 2024 host Germany will get a better idea of whether its blend of youth and experience can sustain a title challenge when it takes on a Hungary side on Wednesday eager to bounce back from a disappointing result in its Group A opener. FOLLOW | LIVE: GERMANY VS HUNGARY SCORE AND MATCH UPDATES Germany ran riot in a …

Slovakia upset Belgium, France down unfortunate Austria in Euro 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

Slovakia upset Belgium, France down unfortunate Austria in Euro 2024

China Daily  

Slovakia's Ivan Schranz scores their first goal past Belgium's Koen Casteels during Euro 2024's Group E match against Belgium at Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, Germany, June 17, 2024. BERLIN -- Slovakia flabbergasted Belgium 1-0 in Group E after Ivan Schranz's early opener was enough to snatch all three points while Austria lost 1-0 to France due to Maximilian Wober's own goal …

Hungary vs Switzerland live: Uefa Euro 2024 Result and final score after late Embolo goal
6 months, 1 week ago

Hungary vs Switzerland live: Uefa Euro 2024 Result and final score after late Embolo goal

The Independent  

✕ Close Allianz Arena erupts as Germany score first goal of Euro 2024 Switzerland edged out Hungary to secure the ideal start to Euro 2024 in Group A with a 3-1 victory. Earlier, Duah opened the scoring in just his second game for Switzerland, shooting low past goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi off a pass from Aebischer. Varga's diving header in the …

Euro 2024 draw: Italy and Spain to meet in group stage, England handed kind draw
1 year ago

Euro 2024 draw: Italy and Spain to meet in group stage, England handed kind draw

Firstpost  

Italy, who beat England on penalties at Wembley in the final of the last European Championship in 2021, and Spain will face Croatia and Albania in Group B. Reigning champions Italy were placed in the same group as Spain in Saturday’s draw for Euro 2024, while France will come up against the Netherlands and England avoided any of the toughest …

Euro 2024 draw LIVE: England drawn in group C as Scotland and Wales discover opponents
1 year ago

Euro 2024 draw LIVE: England drawn in group C as Scotland and Wales discover opponents

The Independent  

✕ Close Page frustrated with officials as Wales' Euro 2024 hopes rest on playoffs Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from …

Hungary qualifies for Euro 2024 with own-goal in stoppage time in match marred by violence
1 year, 1 month ago

Hungary qualifies for Euro 2024 with own-goal in stoppage time in match marred by violence

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hungary qualified for its third …

EURO 2024 qualifiers: France beats Ireland 2-0 to stay perfect, Poland wins to revive campaign
1 year, 3 months ago

EURO 2024 qualifiers: France beats Ireland 2-0 to stay perfect, Poland wins to revive campaign

The Hindu  

Two-time champion France was rock solid as it resumed its qualifying campaign for the European Championship with a fifth straight win Thursday, while the Netherlands eased to a 3-0 victory over Greece to keep its chances alive in Group B. France remained perfect and produced yet another clean sheet, beating Ireland 2-0 in Paris and extending its lead to nine …

UEFA Women's Euro 2022: Draw leaves Italy and Iceland on knife edge
2 years, 5 months ago

UEFA Women's Euro 2022: Draw leaves Italy and Iceland on knife edge

Firstpost  

Italy midfielder Valentina Bergamaschi equalised from Barbara Bonansea’s cut-back to ensure a share of the spoils at Manchester City’s Academy Stadium Manchester: Italy and Iceland will take their bid to reach the Euro 2022 quarter-finals down to the last group game after sharing a 1-1 draw on Thursday. Karolina Lea Vilhjalmsdottir put Iceland ahead in the third minute with a …

Euro 2022: The Netherlands pick up their first victory beating Portugal 3-2
2 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2022: The Netherlands pick up their first victory beating Portugal 3-2

NL Times  

The Netherlands picked up their first win of their Euro 2022 campaign with an exciting 3-2 victory over Portugal in Wigan & Leigh, England. After surviving an early scare when a Portugal goal was disallowed for offside, Oranje took the lead after only six minutes when a corner from Sherida Spitse was headed into the net by Damaris Egurrola. Portugal …

UEFA Nations League: France pit their restored pride against a young Spain side in final
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Nations League: France pit their restored pride against a young Spain side in final

Firstpost  

Down by two goals at half-time on Thursday following quickfire strikes from Yannick Carrasco and Romelu Lukaku, a demoralising run of results and performances appeared set to continue in Turin. Thursday’s win in Deschamps’ old stomping ground of Turin felt like catharsis following a fraught summer marked by the last-16 elimination from the Euro at the hands of Switzerland. “Ok, …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2022: Back to business for Italy and new-look Germany as qualifying resumes
3 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2022: Back to business for Italy and new-look Germany as qualifying resumes

Firstpost  

Italy are unbeaten in 34 games - including winning their first three qualifiers for Qatar back in March – and now they face three more matches in eight days with a trip to Switzerland and a home meeting with Lithuania also on the agenda. “As a national team we can still improve between now and the World Cup, but first …

Euro 2020: Europeans lambast England fans after Italy defeat
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Europeans lambast England fans after Italy defeat

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy From a post-Brexit headache which …

EURO 2020 Final: Italy crowned European champion after penalty shootout win over England
3 years, 5 months ago

EURO 2020 Final: Italy crowned European champion after penalty shootout win over England

The Hindu  

Italy claimed the European Championship for the first time since 1968 as penalties came back to haunt England at Wembley on Sunday, Gianluigi Donnarumma saving twice as the Azzurri won a shootout 3-2 after the game finished 1-1 following extra time. Luke Shaw had given England a dream start with a superb goal after two minutes but Italy, which offered …

Euro 2020: Make no mistake! 2021 European Championships littered with own goals
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Make no mistake! 2021 European Championships littered with own goals

The Hindu  

While Cristiano Ronaldo and Patrik Schick top the individual scoring charts at Euro 2020, their five-goal hauls are well adrift of the 11 own goals at the tournament -- a total that eclipses all the other European Championships combined. The Poland goalkeeper, sent off in the opening game of the 2012 edition, unwittingly gave Slovakia the lead when Robert Mak's …

Euro 2020: No complaints, only congratulations for the players, says Spain's Luis Enrique
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: No complaints, only congratulations for the players, says Spain's Luis Enrique

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis Enrique said he had no complaints over his side's Euro 2020 semifinal exit after a penalty shootout defeat to Italy on Tuesday, insisting he will only be congratulating his players for their efforts in the tournament. Alvaro Morata's well-taken finish dragged Spain back into the game after Federico Chiesa had brilliantly fired Italy into the lead in …

How the four Euro 2020 semi-finalists compare in numbers
3 years, 5 months ago

How the four Euro 2020 semi-finalists compare in numbers

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sharp shooters open image in gallery Spain's Alvaro Morata, left, and Jordi …

Czech Republic shows it's a team on the rise after deep Euro 2020 run
3 years, 5 months ago

Czech Republic shows it's a team on the rise after deep Euro 2020 run

The Hindu  

The Czech Republic showed it is team ready to compete with the heavyweights of European football after a run to the quarterfinals at Euro 2020 that ended in a 2-1 defeat to an exciting Denmark side. RELATED | Midfielder Antonin Barak said his team's run at Euro 2020 gave it something to build on as it eyes the next World …

Euro 2020 Cup: Italy's Spinazzola could miss rest of the tournament
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020 Cup: Italy's Spinazzola could miss rest of the tournament

The Hindu  

Italy's delight at reaching the Euro 2020 semifinals with Saturday's 2-1 win over Belgium was soured by a serious injury to left-back Leonardo Spinazzola, who was taken off on a stretcher in the second half and is expected to be out of the tournament. Italian media reports said the AS Roma defender Spinazzola, who has been fundamental to the Azzurri's …

Euro 2020 Cup: Mancini hails Italy after reaching Euro 2020 semifinal
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020 Cup: Mancini hails Italy after reaching Euro 2020 semifinal

The Hindu  

Roberto Mancini was overjoyed with his Italy team after it withstood a late onslaught from top-ranked Belgium to win 2-1 and set up a Euro 2020 semifinal clash with Spain. RELATED| Mancini said his players deserved to savour the triumph before thinking about Tuesday's game against three-time European champion Spain at London's Wembley Stadium. "We didn't have a minimum goal, …

Euro 2020: Switzerland exits with heads high, says manager Petkovic
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Switzerland exits with heads high, says manager Petkovic

The Hindu  

Swiss manager Vladimir Petkovic said his team could leave the European Championship with its head high after being eliminated by Spain on penalty kicks in the quarter-finals on Friday in St. Petersburg. An equaliser by captain Xherdan Shaqiri in the second half cancelled an early own goal and sent the teams to overtime, but two of the Swiss penalty kicks …

Euro 2020: Italy Book Semi-finals Berth with 2-1 Win over Belgium
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Italy Book Semi-finals Berth with 2-1 Win over Belgium

News 18  

Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Insigne scored a goal each Friday to give Italy a 2-1 win over Belgium and a spot in the European Championship semifinals. Romelu Lukaku pulled one back from the penalty spot right before halftime but the Belgians missed further chances to equalize in the second half. Barella put Italy in the lead in the 31st minute …

EURO 2020: Italy edges past Belgium 2-1 to set up Spain semifinal
3 years, 5 months ago

EURO 2020: Italy edges past Belgium 2-1 to set up Spain semifinal

The Hindu  

Italy set up a Euro 2020 semifinal clash against Spain after first half goals from Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Insigne led the Azzurri to a 2-1 win over Belgium on Friday in an entertaining encounter in which both sides created a number of chances. MATCH BLOG | Insigne doubled the lead in the 44th minute after collecting the ball on …

EURO 2020: Spain beats Switzerland on penalties to reach semifinals
3 years, 5 months ago

EURO 2020: Spain beats Switzerland on penalties to reach semifinals

The Hindu  

Spain reached the Euro 2020 semifinals on Friday after prevailing 3-1 in a nervy penalty shootout against dogged Switzerland which was reduced to ten men by a sending off but still clung to a 1-1 draw after extra time. MATCH BLOG | Hoping to win its first of four quarterfinal appearances in major tournaments, Switzerland deservedly levelled in the 68th …

EURO 2020 highlights: Spain defeats Switzerland after penalty shootout
3 years, 5 months ago

EURO 2020 highlights: Spain defeats Switzerland after penalty shootout

The Hindu  

This is Sportstar's match blog of the EURO 2020 match between Spain and Switzerland which happened at the Gazprom Arena on Friday. MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: SPAIN BEATS SWITZERLAND 3-1 IN THE PENALTY SHOOTOUT TO ADVANCE TO THE EURO 2020 SEMIFINALS!!!!! Spain's Ferran Torres and Pedri try to open up the opposition with a series of short passes, but Switzerland defender Ricardo …

Euro 2020: 'What a game. What a tournament' — Twitter reacts to Switzerland and Spain's dramatic wins
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: 'What a game. What a tournament' — Twitter reacts to Switzerland and Spain's dramatic wins

Firstpost  

Switzerland eliminated world champions France with a penalty shootout win while Spain knocked Croatia out with help of extra time goals. Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer made the biggest save of his life against one of the best players in the world as his team secured a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over World Cup champion France on Monday and a spot …

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Germany trio of Gundogan, Gosens and Rudiger in doubt for last-16 clash with England says Loew
3 years, 5 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Germany trio of Gundogan, Gosens and Rudiger in doubt for last-16 clash with England says Loew

The Hindu  

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 matchday, Germany coach Joachim Loew said on Monday. Midfielder Gundogan hit his head in the final group game last week and only trained partly with the team on …

Euro 2020 Cup: Luis Enrique hails Spain's team spirit after 'crazy' 5-3 win over Croatia
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020 Cup: Luis Enrique hails Spain's team spirit after 'crazy' 5-3 win over Croatia

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis Enrique hailed his players' character as the three-time European champion recovered from a nightmare start then let slip a two-goal lead before finally beating Croatia 5-3 in extra time to reach the Euro 2020 quarterfinal. "When the word ego disappears and the word team appears, of course it's fantastic to be part of a group like that," …

Euro 2020: 'It's painful', says France captain Hugo Lloris after shock Round of 16 defeat against Switzerland
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: 'It's painful', says France captain Hugo Lloris after shock Round of 16 defeat against Switzerland

Firstpost  

Didier Deschamps’ team fell behind in Bucharest on Monday but Karim Benzema scored twice before Paul Pogba added a third to leave France seemingly on course for the quarter-finals. Bucharest: France captain Hugo Lloris admitted the world champions were punished for their failure to hold on to a two-goal lead as they lost 5-4 on penalties to Switzerland in the …

Euro 2020 Cup: Petkovic, Xhaka shower praises on the Swiss history-makers after stunning win over France
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020 Cup: Petkovic, Xhaka shower praises on the Swiss history-makers after stunning win over France

The Hindu  

Switzerland's extraordinary comeback to eliminate world champion France from the European Championship on Tuesday drew superlatives from both coach and captain after the side's penalty shootout success. Manager Vladimir Petkovic and skipper Granit Xhaka hailed the achievement of the first Swiss side to reach the last-eight of a major tournament since it hosted the World Cup in 1954 after fighting …

EURO 2020: Switzerland stuns France in penalty shootout to set up Spain quarterfinal
3 years, 5 months ago

EURO 2020: Switzerland stuns France in penalty shootout to set up Spain quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Switzerland's Yann Sommer saved France striker Kylian Mbappe's spot kick to secure a 5-4 shootout win over the world champion following a thrilling 3-3 draw after extra time on Monday, to reach the Euro 2020 quarterfinal where it will meet Spain. Highlights| On a memorable evening for Swiss football, the so-called Nati repeatedly beat the odds, coming from 3-1 down …

Euro 2020: Spain defeat Croatia in high-scoring thriller, enter QF
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain defeat Croatia in high-scoring thriller, enter QF

Hindustan Times  

In the huddle, Luka Modric was as animated as Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic. Also animated was Luis Enrique having had to lift himself from being on his haunches moments earlier when Mario Pasalic stole ahead to make it 3-3 and force extra-time in a pre-quarter final Spain looked to have wrapped up. Spain's forward Mikel Oiarzabal celebrates with teammates after …

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Spain beats Croatia 5-3 to advance to the quarterfinals
3 years, 5 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Spain beats Croatia 5-3 to advance to the quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Spain striker Alvaro Morata enjoyed sweet redemption by helping fire his side to a 5-3 win over Croatia after extra time on Monday to reach the quarterfinals of Euro 2020 in an enthralling match laced with drama and storylines. Spain showed tremendous character though and prevailed thanks to Morata's superb strike in the 100th minute and a goal from Mikel …

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Belgium coach Martinez hails team’s strong mentality after Portugal win
3 years, 5 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Belgium coach Martinez hails team’s strong mentality after Portugal win

The Hindu  

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez hailed his team’s strong mentality after it ended Portugal’s reign at the European Championship with a 1-0 win in a bruising last-16 encounter in Seville on Sunday. They know how to take those moments that can hurt you, but I think we had incredible concentration and defended really well,” a beaming Martinez told the post-match news …

Euro 2020: France aim to reach quarter-finals with 'different approach' as Luka Modric plots Spain downfall
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: France aim to reach quarter-finals with 'different approach' as Luka Modric plots Spain downfall

Firstpost  

France face Switzerland who have not won a knockout tie at a major tournament since the 1930s. World Cup holders France are in Euro 2020 action on Monday as they face Switzerland in Bucharest looking to secure a place in the quarter-finals, while Luka Modric leads Croatia into battle against Spain. “The approach now needs to be completely different and …

Euro 2020: Dutch capable of winning the trophy, says coach De Boer
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Dutch capable of winning the trophy, says coach De Boer

The Hindu  

Netherlands coach Frank de Boer said his team is capable of success at the European Championship but would need matters to go perfectly for it over the next fortnight to take the trophy. But the goal is to win the final, then it is completely successful," De Boer told Saturday's news conference on the eve of the game at the …

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