UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: Enrique expected to bring Busquets back for decider against Slovakia
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: Enrique expected to bring Busquets back for decider against Slovakia

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis Enrique says he expects Slovakia to sit deep and defend in Wednesday's crunch Group E game and urged his side to look to score as soon as possible to ensure they qualify for the Euro 2020 knockout stage. READ | "They'll play defensively, without a doubt, a draw will be good enough for them so I hope we can break the deadlock as soon as possible because it's going to complicated," the coach told Spanish television network Cuatro ahead of the game. Captain Sergio Busquets and Thiago Alcantara, who started neither game, were seen in the midfield alongside Pedri, who has started both, with Pablo Sarabia joining Moreno and Alvaro Morata in attack. Never one to give the game away, however, Luis Enrique was tight-lipped when asked if he would make changes.

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Euro 2024: Luis de la Fuente gives update after photographer falls on Alvaro Morata’s knee
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Luis de la Fuente gives update after photographer falls on Alvaro Morata’s knee

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. Read our privacy policy Alvaro Morata appeared to twist his knee on …

Spain vs France, Euro 2024 semifinal: All-time head-to-head record ahead of ESP v FRA clash
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain vs France, Euro 2024 semifinal: All-time head-to-head record ahead of ESP v FRA clash

The Hindu  

Goal-shy France will be looking to silence the critics when it takes on Spain in their Euro 2024 semifinal clash on Tuesday in Munich, while its opponents hopes to keep its impressive campaign going even without key players. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | SPAIN VS FRANCE LIVE SCORE, EURO 2024 SEMIFINAL With Kylian Mbappe leading its talented squad, France was …

EURO 2024: Spain announces provisional squad, Morata, Yamal included
6 months, 4 weeks ago

EURO 2024: Spain announces provisional squad, Morata, Yamal included

The Hindu  

Barcelona youngster Fermin Lopez earned his first senior team call-up as Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente announced a 29-member provisional squad for UEFA EURO 2024 on Monday. Following his appointment only months ago, De La Fuente named Dani Carvajal and Lamine Yamal while Marco Asensio missed out. Maybe one of those players that now I’m thinking that wouldn’t …

Portugal confirm Euro 2024 squad as Cristiano Ronaldo leads star-studded team
7 months ago

Portugal confirm Euro 2024 squad as Cristiano Ronaldo leads star-studded team

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. Read our privacy policy Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play at a …

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Chelsea’s Kepa back for Spain in De la Fuente’s first squad
1 year, 9 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Chelsea’s Kepa back for Spain in De la Fuente’s first squad

The Hindu  

New Spain coach Luis de la Fuente brought back Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga along with several veteran players on Friday when he announced his first squad since replacing Luis Enrique ahead of European championship qualifiers. De la Fuente only stuck with 11 players that Luis Enrique took to last year’s World Cup, when Spain disappointed with a penalty-shootout loss to …

Spain boss Luis Enrique: “Want to convince Sergio Busquets to play another FIFA World Cup’
2 years ago

Spain boss Luis Enrique: “Want to convince Sergio Busquets to play another FIFA World Cup’

The Hindu  

Spain manager Luis Enrique on Sunday said he would like midfielder Sergio Busquets to play another FIFA World Cup. After Spain took a lead through an Alvaro Morota goal in the 62nd minute, Germany landed one blow after another on Spain’s defence in search of a goal. Although Germany eventually managed an equaliser in the 83rd minute, when Niclas Fullkrug …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Ansu Fati makes Spain squad, Sergio Ramos excluded
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Ansu Fati makes Spain squad, Sergio Ramos excluded

Firstpost  

Ansu Fati has four caps for his country and one goal, and has spent the best part of the last two seasons on the sidelines because of repeated knee injuries. Las Rozas de Madrid: Luis Enrique called up Barcelona forward Ansu Fati for the 2022 World Cup as he announced his squad on Friday. As well as veteran players like …

Dani Carvajal Becomes First Real Madrid Player in Spain Squad Since March
3 years, 1 month ago

Dani Carvajal Becomes First Real Madrid Player in Spain Squad Since March

News 18  

Madrid: Spain coach Luis Enrique recalled Dani Carvajal to his squad on Friday for their remaining World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Sweden, the first Real Madrid player he has selected since March. Right back Carvajal missed the majority of last season due to a series of injuries, making only 15 appearances in all competitions, and also sat out Spain’s …

Luis Enrique fires back at criticism over Spain squad
3 years, 2 months ago

Luis Enrique fires back at criticism over Spain squad

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis Enrique said criticism of his squad selection for the Nations League Final Four tournament does not concern him, with the former Barcelona boss taking aim at the Spanish media for a lack of knowledge about his decisions. Injuries to strikers Alvaro Morata and Gerard Moreno have resulted in Enrique naming a squad without a recognised centre-forward after …

Luis Enrique names Spain World Cup qualifiers squad with plenty of youth but no Real Madrid players
3 years, 3 months ago

Luis Enrique names Spain World Cup qualifiers squad with plenty of youth but no Real Madrid players

Firstpost  

As he had done for Euro 2020 Luis Enrique decided not to rely on any Real representatives for September’s international window fixtures against Sweden, Georgia and Kosovo. Madrid: Spain coach Luis Enrique named a World Cup qualifying squad on Thursday long on youth but short on Real Madrid players. Eric Garcia, 20, who featured in the Euro squad, is named …

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 …

Euro 2020: Italy enter final after beating Spain 4-2 in penalty shootout
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Italy enter final after beating Spain 4-2 in penalty shootout

Firstpost  

Donnarumma was the hero of the shootout as he saved Morata’s meek penalty low to his left and Jorginho rolled home the next spot-kick to ensure Italy return to Wembley at the weekend. London: Italy beat Spain 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in a magnificent Euro 2020 semi-final at Wembley on Tuesday, as Jorginho converted the decisive kick …

EURO 2020 highlights: Italy reaches final after defeating Spain on penalties
3 years, 5 months ago

EURO 2020 highlights: Italy reaches final after defeating Spain on penalties

The Hindu  

This is Sportstar's match blog of the EURO 2020 first semifinal encounter between Italy and Spain at the Wembley Stadium. ROBERTO MANCINI'S ITALY REACHES THE FINAL OF EURO 2020 WITH A 4-2 WIN OVER SPAIN DURING THE PENALTY SHOOTOUT IN WEMBLEY!!!!! This is Spain's third straight extra time of the competition, while Italy played one against Austria earlier in the …

Euro 2020 Cup - Jorginho and Busquets: The subtle art of the midfield barons
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020 Cup - Jorginho and Busquets: The subtle art of the midfield barons

The Hindu  

The perception around the profile of footballers sometimes exists that a footballer must excel in any system, condition or league. Two deep-lying midfielders, Jorginho and Sergio Busquets, who fall under the same bracket will take the stage at Wembley on Tuesday evening in the first Euro 2020 semifinal showdown between Italy and Spain. Sarri couldn’t quite replicate the Sarriball with …

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup, Italy vs Spain semifinal: Team news, Predicted XIs
3 years, 5 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup, Italy vs Spain semifinal: Team news, Predicted XIs

The Hindu  

Italy and Spain will clash in the first semifinal of the Euro 2020 on Tuesday at London's Wembley Stadium. READ | The one expected change for Italy will be in the left-back role, where it will miss the services of Leonardo Spinazzola, who was ruled out because of an Achilles tendon injury that he sustained against Belgium. For Spain, Pablo …

Euro 2020: Midfield battle in focus as Spain, Italy take unbeaten runs into semi-finals
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Midfield battle in focus as Spain, Italy take unbeaten runs into semi-finals

Firstpost  

Spain are unbeaten in the last 13 games. Italy, another of the continent’s traditional powers, brings an even better run of form to Wembley Stadium — a national-record 32 matches unbeaten, going all the way back to September 2018. “It’s a style of football that Spain has played over the last 15-20 years and has brought incredible success,” Mancini said …

Euro 2020: Spain plots reconquest against Italy in semifinal laced with history
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain plots reconquest against Italy in semifinal laced with history

The Hindu  

Spain's cycle of dominance of European football began and ended with Italy so it is fitting its hopes of a reconquest will see it face Roberto Mancini's side, which is on its own path towards redemption, in Tuesday's Euro 2020 semifinal. This is a fixture laced with history, not least for coach Luis Enrique, who was left with a broken …

EURO 2020: Luis Enrique rides wave of criticism to galvanise Spain
3 years, 5 months ago

EURO 2020: Luis Enrique rides wave of criticism to galvanise Spain

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis Enrique has coped with personal tragedy and the impact of negative public opinion to rally his young squad and lead them to the Euro 2020 semi-finals. Former Spain midfielder Xavi Hernandez was unsurprised at the treatment Luis Enrique, who had an acrimonious departure from Real Madrid as a player before becoming a Barcelona great, has received. MEDIA …

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 …

Euro 2020: Spain Manager Luis Enrique Has Old Scores to Settle With Italy
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain Manager Luis Enrique Has Old Scores to Settle With Italy

News 18  

Luis Enrique’s belligerent self-belief has led Spain to the semi-finals of Euro 2020, but the former Barcelona boss has another personal score to settle in Tuesday’s last four against Italy. Luis Enrique’s contentious call to leave out former captain Sergio Ramos for Euro 2020 broke the last remaining link to the 2008 team. Without Ramos, or any other Real Madrid …

EURO 2020: Top-scoring Spain has concerns with striking options
3 years, 5 months ago

EURO 2020: Top-scoring Spain has concerns with striking options

The Hindu  

Spain has advanced to the European Championships semifinals as the highest-scoring team in the tournament. First-choice striker Alvaro Morata has the complete backing of his manager, yet — not for the first time in his career — looks like a player lacking confidence, having encountered abuse on social media after spurning many big chances in the group stage. Gerard Moreno …

Euro 2020 Cup: Luis Enrique never doubted penalty win
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020 Cup: Luis Enrique never doubted penalty win

The Hindu  

Even though Spain had crashed out of its last World Cup campaign on penalties and missed its previous five spot-kicks, coach Luis Enrique was never in doubt about Saturday's shootout against Switzerland in the Euro 2020 quarterfinal. But Simon saved from Switzerland's Manuel Akanji and Fabian Schar while Ruben Vargas hammered over the bar, leaving Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal to notch …

Euro 2020: Spain Beat Switzerland on Penalties to Reach Semi-finals
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain Beat Switzerland on Penalties to Reach Semi-finals

News 18  

Goalkeeper Unai Simon was the hero as Spain edged past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 on penalties on Friday to set up a Euro 2020 semi-final against either Belgium or Italy. UEFA EURO 2020: FULL COVERAGE | Points Table | Schedule | Results Spain forged ahead early on when Denis Zakaria put through his own net, but Switzerland were the better side …

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: Spain takes on buoyant Switzerland in bid to make semis
3 years, 5 months ago

EURO 2020: Spain takes on buoyant Switzerland in bid to make semis

The Hindu  

Spain is on the charge at a major football tournament with a creative and technically gifted Barcelona player calling the shots from central midfield. RELATED| Pedri, who plays on the left side of Spain’s ball-hogging central-midfield three, is playing in his first major tournament — he only made his senior international debut in March — and is tied for first …

Euro 2020: Spain to take six players from Euros squad to Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain to take six players from Euros squad to Olympics

The Hindu  

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon and midfielder Pedri are among six players at the European Championship who will also represent their country at the Olympic Games in Tokyo after being included in coach Luis de la Fuente's squad on Tuesday. Mikel Oyarzabal and Dani Olmo, who played in Monday's rollercoaster 5-3 win over Croatia that sent Spain into the last eight …

Euro 2020: Alvaro Morata wins redemption and Spain's place in quarters
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Alvaro Morata wins redemption and Spain's place in quarters

Firstpost  

Juventus forward Morata lashed home a brilliant goal in the 100th minute of an epic match at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen to put Spain 4-3 ahead after La Roja had thrown away a two-goal lead in the final seven minutes of normal time. Alvaro Morata earned redemption with a key role in Spain’s dramatic passage to the Euro 2020 …

Euro 2020 Cup: Croatians shattered by seismic loss to Spain
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020 Cup: Croatians shattered by seismic loss to Spain

The Hindu  

Croatia was crestfallen following its exit from Euro 2020 in a 5-3 extra time defeat by Spain after a riveting fightback in its last 16 clash at Parken Stadium. RELATED| Late substitutes Mislav Orsic and Mario Pasalic engineered a spectacular comeback and forced extra time but goals from Alvaro Morata and Mikel Oyarzabal sank Croatia, whose striker Andrej Kramaric spurned …

Euro 2020 Cup: Spain keeper Simon goes from zero to hero in 5-3 win over Croatia
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020 Cup: Spain keeper Simon goes from zero to hero in 5-3 win over Croatia

The Hindu  

Spain's thrilling 5-3 extra-time win in the last-16 at Euro 2020 on Monday began as a nightmare for goalkeeper Unai Simon with a blunder that gifted Croatia a goal but ended in a dream finish as his point-blank save in extra time proved key to victory. Spain looked in control when Simon failed to control Pedri's back pass in the …

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: Mbappe will bounce back after penalty miss, says Deschamps
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020 Cup: Mbappe will bounce back after penalty miss, says Deschamps

The Hindu  

Striker Kylian Mbappe will bounce back from missing the decisive penalty in France's shootout loss to Switzerland on Tuesday that saw the world champion exit Euro 2020 at the last-16 stage, France coach Didier Deschamps said. The French threw away a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 in normal time, and after a goalless extra time, they crashed out when Mbappe's …

Euro 2020: Alvaro Morata, Mikel Oyarzabal score in extra time as Spain beat Croatia to reach quarter-finals
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Alvaro Morata, Mikel Oyarzabal score in extra time as Spain beat Croatia to reach quarter-finals

Firstpost  

Spain had not won a major tournament knockout match since thrashing Italy in the Euro 2012 final but now progress to a quarter-final in Saint Petersburg on Friday. Copenhagen: Alvaro Morata and Mikel Oyarzabal scored extra-time goals as Spain beat Croatia 5-3 in an epic tie in Copenhagen on Monday to secure a place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2020. …

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: Spanish team looks like a project for a future, feels Jofre Mateu
3 years, 5 months ago

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: Spanish team looks like a project for a future, feels Jofre Mateu

The Hindu  

Spain dominated global football between 2008 and 2012. READ | Luis Enrique’s men managed just one win but finished second in Group E to set up a last-16 clash with Croatia, the 2018 World Cup runner-up. Former Spanish footballer Jofre Mateu, who is a product of the famed Barcelona academy, feels Enrique’s side has everything to play for at Euro …

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: Luis Enrique urges police to deal with 'severe' threats to Morata
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Luis Enrique urges police to deal with 'severe' threats to Morata

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis Enrique said the police should look into threats made to Alvaro Morata and his family during the European Championship, describing the treatment the striker had faced as "a serious crime". "It is so severe that it should be put in the hands of police," Luis Enrique told reporters ahead of Spain's last 16 game against Croatia on …

EURO 2020 Cup FRA vs SUI preview: Injuries pile up for France ahead of Switzerland clash
3 years, 5 months ago

EURO 2020 Cup FRA vs SUI preview: Injuries pile up for France ahead of Switzerland clash

The Hindu  

World champion France is facing mounting injuries ahead of its Euro 2020 round-of-16 match against Switzerland on Monday, with coach Didier Deschamps struggling for options. The French qualified less convincingly than initially expected after drawing 2-2 against Portugal in their final group game, having won one of three Group F games. His replacement Lucas Digne is also nursing a hamstring …

Euro 2020: Spain striker Alvaro Morata admits to his family being abused following poor performances
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain striker Alvaro Morata admits to his family being abused following poor performances

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Morata has endured a difficult tournament so far after missing a number of chances, including a penalty in Spain’s last Group E match against Slovakia in Seville. Madrid: Alvaro Morata has said his wife and children have been abused during Euro 2020 because of his performances for Spain. But there’s a limit.” Morata said he was unable to sleep for …

Euro 2020 Cup: Spain's Morata reveals social media abuse, threats to family
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020 Cup: Spain's Morata reveals social media abuse, threats to family

The Hindu  

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 Seville. RELATED| "I would like people to put themselves in my shoes and think what it's like to get threats towards my family, people saying 'I hope your children die'. …

Euro 2020: Busquets proves key as Spain gets back on track
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Busquets proves key as Spain gets back on track

The Hindu  

After helping Spain avoid elimination at the European Championship, Sergio Busquets had to pause for a moment while talking about his time away from the squad because of the coronavirus. “Now whatever challenges we have in front of us, we will face them with this mentality.” Busquets’ return was a big boost for a Spanish squad that lacked leadership and …

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Deschamps hails magical night for France
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Deschamps hails magical night for France

The Hindu  

France coach Didier Deschamps described events in Budapest as magical and insane after his side drew 2-2 with Portugal on a night full of twists and turns which ended with Les Bleus heading into the Euro 2020 last 16 as the Group F winner. "We were seeing the scoreline in the night's other match as Hungary were beating Germany, and …

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: We did what we had to do, says Portugal coach Santos after draw with France
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: We did what we had to do, says Portugal coach Santos after draw with France

The Hindu  

Portugal coach Fernando Santos has described the dilemma he faced during his side's 2-2 draw Euro 2020 Group F with France on Wednesday but insisted his players went out looking for the win even though they risked being knocked out. Even when Cristiano Ronaldo equalised with his second penalty, Portugal was one goal away from going out until Leon Goretzka's …

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Luis Enrique relieved as Spain romps to massive win over Slovakia
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Luis Enrique relieved as Spain romps to massive win over Slovakia

The Hindu  

Luis Enrique admitted he was relieved to be proved right that Spain was like a bottle of Cava waiting to pop after his side ended its struggle for goals in style with a 5-0 thrashing of Slovakia at Euro 2020 on Wednesday. RELATED| Next up for Spain is a last-16 clash with 2018 World Cup runners-up Croatia in Copenhagen on …

EURO 2020: After third goal it was a Spanish exhibition match, says Slovakia coach
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: After third goal it was a Spanish exhibition match, says Slovakia coach

The Hindu  

Spain put on an exhibition in its 5-0 hammering of Slovakia on Wednesday, ending the latter's Euro 2020 campaign in harsh fashion, Slovakia coach Stefan Tarkovic said while backing the Spanish side as one of the favourites in the tournament. Seeking one more point to make its third trip to the knockout phase of a major tournament in three attempts, …

EURO 2020: France tops Group F, Portugal squeezes into last 16 after 2-2 draw
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: France tops Group F, Portugal squeezes into last 16 after 2-2 draw

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo kept Portugal alive in Euro 2020 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 last 16 in a breathless conclusion to Group F on Wednesday. RELATED| Benzema struck again just after halftime from Paul Pogba's superb pass and at that stage Portugal were …

Euro 2020: Spain thump Slovakia 5-0 to advance to last-16, book Croatia showdown
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain thump Slovakia 5-0 to advance to last-16, book Croatia showdown

Firstpost  

After two tension-filled draws against Sweden and Poland, Spain were left scrambling to qualify, with Luis Enrique admitting he would have taken any position in the group as long as it meant going through. Seville: Spain finally have lift-off at Euro 2020 after a 5-0 hammering of Slovakia on Wednesday sent them through as runners-up in Group E, with Croatia …

Euro 2020 Slovakia vs Spain player ratings: Dúbravka’s poor display stuns Sarabia stars
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020 Slovakia vs Spain player ratings: Dúbravka’s poor display stuns Sarabia stars

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. Slovakia open image in gallery Dúbravka was poor in the clash against …

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