EURO 2020, Group F preview: France, Portugal, Germany and the group of death
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020, Group F preview: France, Portugal, Germany and the group of death

The Hindu  

It would hardly be an exaggeration to say that Group F is one to make mouths water. Squad: Goalkeepers: Hugo Lloris, Mike Maignan, Steve Mandanda; Defenders: Lucas Digne, Leo Dubois, Lucas Hernandez, Presnel Kimpembe, Jules Kounde, Clement Lenglet, Benjamin Pavard, Raphael Varane, Kurt Zouma; Midfielders: Kingsley Coman, N’Golo Kante, Thomas Lemar, Paul Pogba, Adrien Rabiot, Moussa Sissoko, Corentin Tolisso; Forwards: Wissam Ben Yedder, Karim Benzema, Ousmane Dembele, Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe, Marcus Thuram. Manager: Didier Deschamps FIFA ranking: 2 Last 3 Euros: 2016 runner-up; 2012 quarterfinals; 2008 group stage Last 5 matches: Wins 4, draws 1, goals for 9, goals against 3 Portugal The surge of Portuguese players in the big leagues of Europe has made Fernando Santos’ team a hot topic ahead of this Euro championship. Manager: Fernando Santos FIFA ranking: 5 Last 3 Euros: 2016 champion; 2012 semifinals; 2008 quarterfinals Last 5 matches: Wins 3, draws 1, losses 1, goals for 9, goals against 6 Germany Germany has been underperforming ever since the 2014 World Cup. Manager: Joachim Loew FIFA ranking: 12 Last 3 Euros: 2016, 2012 semifinals; 2008 runner-up Last 5 matches: Wins 3, losses 2, goals for 8, goals against 9 Hungary Hungary finds itself in dangerous waters ahead.

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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: After shaky group stage, Netherlands still favored against Romania in round of 16
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: After shaky group stage, Netherlands still favored against Romania in round of 16

Associated Press  

MUNICH — Romania plays the Netherlands on Tuesday in the round of 16 at the European Championship. Here’s what to know about the match: Match facts — Romania finished top of its group thanks mainly to a 3-0 win against Ukraine in Munich in their opening fixture. — Romania midfielder Răzvan Marin, who has scored two of his team’s four …

Euro 2024 group stage review: Heartbreak, elation and high drama
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024 group stage review: Heartbreak, elation and high drama

The Hindu  

Curtains are down after the first act of European drama playing out in the German theatre and the audiences have witnessed every emotion playing out. From elation to heartbreak, from scare to survival, the group stage of Euro 2024 delivered more than what fans expected from a continental tournament. Kvaratskhelia x Cristiano Ronaldo#EURO2024pic.twitter.com/fkT4Qxk3wK — UEFA EURO 2024 June 27, 2024 …

A close contest to decide the last 16
5 months, 3 weeks ago

A close contest to decide the last 16

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: Giorgi Mamardashvili at the bottom of a players’ pile-up with fans in white and red bouncing behind in the stands in Gelsenkirchen provided a memorable closure to the group stage of the European championship. Georgia’s Georges Mikautadze celebrates with teammates after shooting from the penalty spot to score his team's second goal during Euro 2024 Group F match against …

Euro 2024 group permutations and third-place standings explained
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024 group permutations and third-place standings explained

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. Results Munich: Germany 5-1 Scotland Cologne: Hungary 1-3 Switzerland Stuttgart: Germany 2-0 …

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 …

Albania vs Spain, Euro 2024: Predicted lineups; Team news ahead of ALB v ESP Group B clash
5 months, 4 weeks 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: Austria stun Netherlands 3-2 to top Group D, France finish second
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Austria stun Netherlands 3-2 to top Group D, France finish second

India Today  

In a dramatic final matchday of Group D in Euro 2024, Ralf Rangnick's Austria emerged as the unlikely winner. The Netherlands came back twice through Memphis Depay and Cody Gakpo's strikes, but Austria found a late winner in Marcel Sabitzer's 80th-minute strike to clinch a win over the Dutch side for the first time in 34 years. The Netherlands are …

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: 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: 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 …

Austria vs France, Euro 2024: Predicted lineups ahead of the AUT v FRA Group D match; Team news
6 months, 1 week ago

Austria vs France, Euro 2024: Predicted lineups ahead of the AUT v FRA Group D match; Team news

The Hindu  

France will kick off its Euro 2024 campaign against Ralf Rangnick-led Austria on Monday, at the Düsseldorf Arena. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | AUSTRIA VS FRANCE LIVE SCORE, EURO 2024 For France, a bout of flu in the team has caused some jitters, with lethal forward Kylian Mbappe among those briefly absent from training last week, though back on Saturday …

Euro 2024: Can Mbappe help France regain crown? Last dance for Ronaldo?
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Can Mbappe help France regain crown? Last dance for Ronaldo?

The Hindu  

As Germany gets ready to host Euro 2024 from June 14, an analysis of Groups D to F: Group D: Poland, Netherlands, Austria, France. France is the undoubted favourite to top Group D at Euro 2024 but it might not be smooth sailing with formidable oppositions like Netherlands and Austria in the same group. Revitalised under the management of Ralf …

Euros 2024 Group F: A fitting farewell on the cards for Cristiano Ronaldo
6 months, 1 week ago

Euros 2024 Group F: A fitting farewell on the cards for Cristiano Ronaldo

The Hindu  

The sixth and final group of this year’s Euro has a perfect mix of established powerhouses and emerging contenders. RELATED: Portugal at Euro 2024: Preview, full squad, match schedule, live streaming info, team guide The side enjoyed the best qualification stage in Portugal’s history, winning all 10 matches. As proof of the squad’s versatility, Ronaldo may start the game in …

Euro 2024: Germany to face Scotland in opener, Spain, Italy and Croatia in group of death
1 year ago

Euro 2024: Germany to face Scotland in opener, Spain, Italy and Croatia in group of death

The Hindu  

Hosts Germany will face Scotland in the opening match of Euro 2024 in Munich following the draw on Saturday, while defending Champion Italy has been drawn in the same group as Spain. The draw for the groups was held at the Elbphilharmonie concert hall in Hamburg, one of the 10 host cities of the tournament, with Germany drawn alongside Hungary, …

Euro 2024 qualifying: Italy faces showdown with Ukraine; Albania and Slovenia well set to advance
1 year, 1 month ago

Euro 2024 qualifying: Italy faces showdown with Ukraine; Albania and Slovenia well set to advance

The Hindu  

The final rounds of European Championship qualifiers sees defending champion Italy needing a strong finish to clinch a spot at the tournament, while Albania and Slovenia can secure surprising group victories. Romania is another unlikely team controlling its own Euro 2024 destiny, although Israel still has an outside chance to secure direct advancement from that group. Italy faces a high-stakes …

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: 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 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 Cup: NED vs CZE Preview: High flying Netherlands meets old nemesis Czech Republic
3 years, 5 months ago

EURO 2020 Cup: NED vs CZE Preview: High flying Netherlands meets old nemesis Czech Republic

The Hindu  

The Netherlands has turned its sceptical supporters into true believers after three straight wins at Euro 2020 but it comes up against an old nemesis in the Czech Republic in the last 16 on Sunday. Attitudes towards the Dutch team have swung from one extreme to the other as coach Frank de Boer had to weather a storm of criticism …

EURO 2020: Belgium not wary of Portugal round of 16 clash
3 years, 5 months ago

EURO 2020: Belgium not wary of Portugal round of 16 clash

The Hindu  

Belgium has no qualms about having to face holder Portugal in the next round of the European Championship, defender Toby Alderweireld said on Thursday, suggesting easier opponent might have dampened its aggression. "I don’t think you can be pleased or displeased about an opponent," he told reporters after Portugal finished third in Group F after last-gasp drama at the conclusion …

Euro 2020: From Italy’s dominance to UEFA’s rainbow ban, highs and the lows of group stage
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: From Italy’s dominance to UEFA’s rainbow ban, highs and the lows of group stage

Firstpost  

At the conclusion of the Euro 2020 group stage matches, we look at the highs and the lows with the tournament reduced to 16 teams. After 13 days, Wales, Denmark, Italy, Austria, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Belgium, Portugal, Croatia, Spain, France, Switzerland, England, Germany, Sweden and Ukraine are the 16 teams that have progressed from the group stage of Euro 2020. …

Euro 2020: Relief and a warning for Germany
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Relief and a warning for Germany

Hindustan Times  

Wednesday’s Group F clash between Germany and Hungary in Munich at the European Championship had an unusual backdrop to it — escalating diplomatic feud between the European Union’s leading nations and member state Hungary over the latter passing a law banning content deemed to promote homosexuality from school educational materials and children’s television shows. It was Leon Goretzka’s 84th minute …

Outclassed Hungary exit Euros with heads held high despite LGBTQ diplomatic row
3 years, 6 months ago

Outclassed Hungary exit Euros with heads held high despite LGBTQ diplomatic row

The Hindu  

When Hungary qualified for its second straight Euros after a 30-year absence from major tournaments, fans were overjoyed even though they suspected their team's run may be unremarkable against three of the best nations in the sport. In the end, though, they got far more: After a 3-0 loss to Portugal, the team took a halftime lead in an eventual …

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: Loew says he was confident Germany would fight back against Hungary
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Loew says he was confident Germany would fight back against Hungary

The Hindu  

Germany coach Joachim Loew was confident his side would power its way back into the game after twice going behind to unfancied opponent Hungary in a dramatic Euro 2020 group decider in Munich on Wednesday. Loew said he watched with growing confidence as Germany threw everything forward in the closing stages and equalised six minutes from time through Leon Goretzka …

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 …

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: Goretzka keeps Germany in Competition after draw with Hungary
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Goretzka keeps Germany in Competition after draw with Hungary

Hindustan Times  

Leon Goretzka scored late to keep Germany in Euro 2020 after a 2-2 draw against Hungary on Wednesday. German players celebrate after the Euro 2020 group F match between Germany and Hungary at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The Hungary captain scored one goal early against the run of play and set up András Schäfer to make it 2-1 right …

Highlights, Euro 2020, Portugal vs France: Defending champions Portugal enter round of 16
3 years, 6 months ago

Highlights, Euro 2020, Portugal vs France: Defending champions Portugal enter round of 16

Firstpost  

Catch the Live score and updates from the Group F match between Portugal and France Preview: France advanced without kicking a ball, and Portugal can move on as well even with a loss on Wednesday. “It wasn’t our usual type of game,” Portugal coach Fernando Santos said. “Because in 58 games we only once conceded three goals once, and that …

UEFA Euro 2020 Highlights Germany vs Hungary: Goretzka equaliser helps Germany draw 2-2 against Hungary
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Highlights Germany vs Hungary: Goretzka equaliser helps Germany draw 2-2 against Hungary

The Hindu  

Welcome to the highlights of the EURO 2020 Group F game between Germany and Hungary at the Allianz Arena. 59' Germany once again looks to create something as Kimmich puts in a fine ball in to Havertz, but Orban does well to put the ball out of play. CHANGE FOR Germany: Gundogan is off, Goeretzka is on 55' Kimmich puts …

Euro 2020's Group of Death is alive and kicking going into the final round of games
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020's Group of Death is alive and kicking going into the final round of games

Daily Mail  

It was always likely that Euro 2020's Group of Death would come come down to the final round of fixtures and that is exactly what we have in store tonight. France are already through with four points from their two games so far in Group F but Germany, Portugal and Hungary are all still in with a shout of progressing …

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: France's showdown against Ronaldo's Portugal lacks punch
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: France's showdown against Ronaldo's Portugal lacks punch

The Hindu  

France advanced without kicking a ball, and Portugal can move on as well even with a loss on Wednesday. Hardly the heavyweight showdown many had hoped for in a match pitting defending champion Portugal against World Cup champion France, and Cristiano Ronaldo against Kylian Mbappe. Follow | Portugal vs France - LIVE BLOG Still, that’s unlikely to alter France coach …

Euro 2020: England clinch top spot in Group D after win over Czech Republic; Croatia reach last 16
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: England clinch top spot in Group D after win over Czech Republic; Croatia reach last 16

Firstpost  

England made certain that the knockout tie will be played in front of their own fans at Wembley thanks to Raheem Sterling’s first-half winner against the Czechs. London: England clinched first place in Euro 2020 Group D with a 1-0 win against the Czech Republic, while Luka Modric’s rocket propelled Croatia into the last 16 as their 3-1 victory over …

Christian Eriksen: Denmark provides feel good story of Euro 2020 with unlikely qualification for knockout stages
3 years, 6 months ago

Christian Eriksen: Denmark provides feel good story of Euro 2020 with unlikely qualification for knockout stages

CNN  

CNN — In the space of just nine days, Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium played host to Euro 2020’s worst moment and then its best. Claudio Villa/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images For an additional boost to the national team’s Euro 2020 hopes, Marco Verratti’s return from injury has already provided Italy with another gear to move into. From dark horse to dud horse …

Euro 2020: Germany hosts Hungary as sports, politics mix
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Germany hosts Hungary as sports, politics mix

The Hindu  

Both Germany and Hungary are trying avoid early elimination from the European Championship. diversity.” It will be the first competitive match between Germany and Hungary since the “Miracle of Bern” in the 1954 World Cup final, when the West German team came from behind to defeat a Hungarian side considered to be the best in the world 3-2. Hungary coach …

Euro 2020: Portugal defender Pepe urges teammates to be 'tighter and more solid' against France
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Portugal defender Pepe urges teammates to be 'tighter and more solid' against France

Firstpost  

A 4-2 defeat by Germany in Munich left Portugal third in a tough group that also includes Hungary, and needing to avoid defeat against France in Budapest to be sure of making the knockout phase. Budapest: Portugal defender Pepe said the defending champions can recover from a heavy loss to Germany and beat Group F leaders France on Wednesday to …

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Mission accomplished, now we want more says Austria's Foda
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Mission accomplished, now we want more says Austria's Foda

The Hindu  

Austria has reached the knockout stage of a European Championship for the first time after its 1-0 win over Ukraine on Monday, but coach Franco Foda said his team is now hungry for more. The Austrians, who had never won a game at the Euros before this tournament, reached the second round of an international tournament for the first time …

Euro 2020: Spain in critical condition but ready for revival vs Slovakia
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain in critical condition but ready for revival vs Slovakia

The Hindu  

With its rich footballing pedigree, Spain never expected to need a win from its final Group E game against Slovakia to reach the next stage of Euro 2020 - but it is forced to treat Wednesday's match as a knockout game itself. Slovakia, playing only its second Euros as an independent nation, lost 1-0 to Sweden in its last game …

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: France seeks attacking spark in heavyweight clash with Portugal
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: France seeks attacking spark in heavyweight clash with Portugal

The Hindu  

World champion France hopes its attacking stars finally align against defending European champion Portugal on Wednesday in an intriguing finale to Euro 2020’s heavyweight group. A draw against Portugal, which beat France in the Euro 2016 final, may be enough for Didier Deschamps’ side to go through as group winner. When one goes in, they will flow.” Deschamps does have …

Euro 2020: Denmark look to sneak into knockouts as Austria, Ukraine face off
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Denmark look to sneak into knockouts as Austria, Ukraine face off

Firstpost  

The Danes could snatch a top-two finish in Group B if they beat Russia and already-qualified Belgium win against Finland. Roberto Martinez’s Belgians, the world’s top-ranked team, are not yet guaranteed a top-two finish, but a draw would see them through as group winners. Ukraine eye history Andriy Shevchenko’s Ukraine are just a point away from making the knockout stage …

Germany clicks at Euro 2020 with 4-2 win over Portugal
3 years, 6 months ago

Germany clicks at Euro 2020 with 4-2 win over Portugal

Associated Press  

MUNICH — Germany finally clicked into gear at the European Championship, with a little help from defending champion Portugal. “I expected that we would do the things that we didn’t do so well against France better.” Cristiano Ronaldo put Portugal in the lead in the 15th minute against the run of play. Kai Havertz and Robin Gosens then got two …

France held to 1-1 draw by Hungary at Euro 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

France held to 1-1 draw by Hungary at Euro 2020

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — France needed a second-half equalizer from Antoine Griezmann to avoid the biggest upset of the tournament. It was Griezmann’s 38th goal for France, moving him three behind third-place Michel Platini on the national team’s scoring list, and he did a little celebratory dance in front of the blue-shirted fans. But it’s a great pleasure to play in …

Euro 2020: Turkey need a miracle against Switzerland, says coach Senol Gunes
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Turkey need a miracle against Switzerland, says coach Senol Gunes

The Hindu  

Turkey is hoping for a miracle in its final group game at Euro 2020, against Switzerland on Sunday, after losing its first two matches without scoring, coach Senol Gunes said. Even if it doesn't save us from going home, we will get the win in our last game against Switzerland," the Leicester City player said. Third-placed Switzerland will also be …

EURO 2020: Hungarian fans in raptures after holding France to draw
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: Hungarian fans in raptures after holding France to draw

The Hindu  

Hungary's fans created a deafening wall of noise as their team walked around the new Puskas Arena on Saturday to receive the applause after its gritty 1-1 draw against world champion France. "It's been a long lull, but now we have this awesome stadium and this awesome, fighting team, and I just feel like I'm back in my youth again," …

Euro 2020: Antoine Griezmann's goal rescues draw as France struggle against Hungary
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Antoine Griezmann's goal rescues draw as France struggle against Hungary

Firstpost  

Hungary threatened to blow Group F wide open when Attila Fiola gave the hosts a shock lead in first-half stoppage time after catching out the France defence. Budapest: Antoine Griezmann salvaged a 1-1 draw for France against Hungary in Budapest as the world champions missed the chance to clinch a place in the Euro 2020 last 16 on Saturday. Lucas …

Euro 2020: Determined Hungary holds France to a 1-1 draw
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Determined Hungary holds France to a 1-1 draw

The Hindu  

Antoine Greizmann rescued a point for world champion France as it came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with host Hungary in Group F and prevent a massive upset in front of a full house at the Puskas Arena on Saturday. But Greizmann equalised in the 66th minute to move France onto four points while Hungary kept up its …

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