From Ronaldo to Lewandowski and Mbappe: Players to Watch Out for All the 24 Teams in Euro 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

From Ronaldo to Lewandowski and Mbappe: Players to Watch Out for All the 24 Teams in Euro 2020

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European superstars will take centre stage as the top 24 nations clash in the postponed 2020 Euro. The likes of Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and France’s Kylian Mbappe or Karim Benzema, Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku, England’s Harry Kane, Poland’s Robert Lewandowski, Italy’s Ciro Immobile, Germany’s Thomas Muller or Timo Werner, Netherlands’ Memphis Depay, Austria’s Marko Arnautovic or Finland’s Teemu Pukki, can be the stars to watch out for. PORTUGAL Cristiano Ronaldo Europe’s all-time most-capped player and top international scorer, the No7 is Portugal’s captain and leader – and he remains as lethal as ever at 36. POLAND Robert Lewandowski Poland’s top international scorer and most-capped player of all time, Lewandowski is also team captain. Soon after the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where Dzyuba scored three goals and helped the team qualify for the quarter-finals, he inherited the captain’s armband from Igor Akinfeev following the latter’s international retirement.

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Leading football goalscorers in 2024: Kane-Lewandowski battle with Viktor Gyokeres for top spot
1 week, 2 days ago

Leading football goalscorers in 2024: Kane-Lewandowski battle with Viktor Gyokeres for top spot

India TV News  

The end of year 2024 is approaching and football fans are in a treat for the battle for the top goalscorer once again. Last year's top three finishers Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe are once again battling for the top spot in Europe's top ten leagues but there are a few surprising names in the race ahead of …

Robert Lewandowski joins Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in exclusive Champions League club after netting for Barcelona
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Robert Lewandowski joins Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in exclusive Champions League club after netting for Barcelona

Daily Mail  

Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski became just the third player to reach 100 goals in the Champions League when he opened the scoring for the Catalan giants against Brest. The strike saw the Poland star join Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only footballers to reach triple figures in Europe's premier competition. Robert Lewandowski became just the third player to …

Portugal vs Poland Highlights: POR 5-1 POL, Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal enters quarterfinals
1 month, 1 week ago

Portugal vs Poland Highlights: POR 5-1 POL, Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal enters quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Match Preview Portugal will look to continue its unbeaten run in this edition of the UEFA Nations League when it hosts Poland at the Estádio do Dragao in Porto on Friday. The team, led by Cristiano Ronaldo was knocked out of the 2024 European Championship by France in the quarterfinals but has looked in good touch since, winning thrice in …

La Liga 2024-25: Barca manager Flick delighted with Lewandowski’s form
3 months, 4 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Barca manager Flick delighted with Lewandowski’s form

The Hindu  

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick heaped praise on striker Robert Lewandowski after the Poland captain scored a second-half winner to earn a hard-fought 2-1 La Liga victory over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. “I know Robert really well and I don’t think he has returned to form because that’s how I have always seen him as a player,” Flick told DAZN. Under …

Euro 2024 Golden Boot: Netherlands’ Gakpo joins the lead with Germany’s Musiala and Mikautadze of Georgia
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024 Golden Boot: Netherlands’ Gakpo joins the lead with Germany’s Musiala and Mikautadze of Georgia

The Hindu  

Netherlands’ Cody Gakpo became the latest player to become the joint top scorer in Euro 2024 after scoring his side’s first goal in the round of 16 clash against Romania at the Allanz Arena in Munich. Schranz is now tied with Germany’s Jamal Musiala and Georgia’s Georges Mikautadze for the golden boot leader board. The Georgian scored in the third …

Euro 2024: Mbappe, Lewandowski spot kicks in France, Poland stalemate
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Mbappe, Lewandowski spot kicks in France, Poland stalemate

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Although France had secured a spot in the round of 16, they were yet to hit top gear heading into their final Group D game on Tuesday. Against Poland at the BVB Stadion Dortmund, the Les Bleus were expected to banish all doubts, but couldn’t as the match ended in a 1-1 draw after two second-half penalties. Soccer Football …

POL vs AUT, EURO 2024: Poland needs Lewandowski in crunch Group D clash with Austria
6 months ago

POL vs AUT, EURO 2024: Poland needs Lewandowski in crunch Group D clash with Austria

The Hindu  

Poland hopes record scorer Robert Lewandowski will be fit for its Euro 2024 Group D clash with Austria on Friday after slumping to a 2-1 defeat by the Netherlands in its opening game. “He will hopefully play against Austria, he’s a very important player for us,” Probierz told reporters in the wake of the defeat to the Dutch. all the …

Euro 2024: Poland missing Lewandowski against Netherlands in opening game of Group D
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Poland missing Lewandowski against Netherlands in opening game of Group D

Associated Press  

HAMBURG, Germany — Poland will be without injured captain Robert Lewandowski when it faces the Netherlands on Sunday in the first game of Group D at the European Championship. Match facts — Poland was the last of the 24 teams confirmed in the Euro 2024 lineup, winning a playoff bracket final in March against Wales in a penalty shootout after …

EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - Poland: Robert Lewandowski's side booked their ticket to Germany by the skin of their teeth... but could be a dark horse - if they can put a torrid year behind them
6 months, 2 weeks ago

EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - Poland: Robert Lewandowski's side booked their ticket to Germany by the skin of their teeth... but could be a dark horse - if they can put a torrid year behind them

Daily Mail  

Poland's road to Euro 2024 has been a bumpy one. Michal Probierz Following their indifferent 2023, failing to gain automatic qualification for the tournament after placing third in their qualifying group, the national side's hierarchy decided that change was needed, with Poland parting ways with their manager Fernando Santos. Qualifying Group E Team Won Lost Drawn Points Albania 4 3 …

EURO 2024: List of Every Nation's Full 26-Man Squad Announced For The European Championships
7 months ago

EURO 2024: List of Every Nation's Full 26-Man Squad Announced For The European Championships

News 18  

The time is nearing for the ultimate European Championships to once again take precedence, as the UEFA EURO 2024 is set to begin on June 14 and go on till July 14, with the knockout stages set to take place from June 29. So, here is a consolidated list of all the announced squads of the 24 teams involved, set …

Ukraine, Poland and Georgia Secure EURO 2024 Qualification Spots After Late Drama
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine, Poland and Georgia Secure EURO 2024 Qualification Spots After Late Drama

News 18  

Ukraine found another late winning goal in another comeback win. Mykhailo Mudryk’s sweeping low shot in the 84th minute lifted Ukraine to a 2-1 victory over Iceland and a second late comeback win in the playoffs for a team representing the war-torn country. “A big thank you to our fans,” Ukraine midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko said, “they helped us through these …

Ukraine, Georgia and Poland are going to Euro 2024 after late drama in qualifying playoffs
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine, Georgia and Poland are going to Euro 2024 after late drama in qualifying playoffs

Associated Press  

Ukraine found another late winning goal in another comeback win. The 24-nation Euro 2024 lineup was finalized Tuesday with three qualifying playoffs giving a stronger eastern European flavor to the tournament that opens June 14 in Germany. Mykhailo Mudryk’s sweeping low shot in the 84th minute lifted Ukraine to a 2-1 victory over Iceland and a second late comeback win …

Cristiano Ronaldo scores again: Who has scored the highest number of goals in 2023?
1 year, 2 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo scores again: Who has scored the highest number of goals in 2023?

The Hindu  

The 2022-23 football season has seen two youngsters dominating the scoring charts, which indicates the passing of the baton from the duopoly of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Against Damac FC in the Saudi Pro League, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner scored from the free-kick after nearly seven months to get yet another goal to his name in 2023. Since …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Robert Lewandowski Might Take Up International Retirement After Poland's Exit
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Robert Lewandowski Might Take Up International Retirement After Poland's Exit

News 18  

Poland captain Robert Lewandowski refused to confirm if he had played his last ever game at the World Cup after his side were knocked out of the tournament in Qatar in a 3-1 last-16 defeat by France on Sunday. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World …

'Going to Be The Best One for Many Years'- Poland Coach Believes Mbappe to be The Next Superstar
2 years ago

'Going to Be The Best One for Many Years'- Poland Coach Believes Mbappe to be The Next Superstar

News 18  

Kylian Mbappe’s brace guided France to a 3-1 win against Poland in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot His double at Al Thumama against Poland not only stamped team’s victory …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Record Giroud, sublime Mbappe send France into quarter-finals with Poland win
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Record Giroud, sublime Mbappe send France into quarter-finals with Poland win

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe was in another league yet again, while the ever-reliable Olivier Giroud netted a record goal, to send defending champions France into the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 3-1 victory against Poland on Sunday. Les Bleus, who will face either Senegal or England for a spot in the last four, had to dig deep but scored on …

FIFA World Cup: Robert Lewandowski leads Poland's 26-man squad to Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Robert Lewandowski leads Poland's 26-man squad to Qatar

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Poland will play against Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Argentina in Group C. Warsaw: Robert Lewandowski will lead Poland’s World Cup campaign with Barcelona’s goalscoring machine among the 26-man squad for Qatar named by coach Czeslaw Michniewicz on Thursday. “Each one is at such a level and such an ability that I can count on them at any time.” POLAND WORLD …

European football matchday: Lewandowski a goal away from Muller's record
3 years ago

European football matchday: Lewandowski a goal away from Muller's record

Firstpost  

Lewandowski has already scored 23 goals in 20 Bundesliga games against Wolfsburg — more than against any other opponent in the league. A look at what’s happening in European football on Friday: GERMANY Bayern Munich are already assured of finishing the first half of the Bundesliga season as “autumn champion” but a record is beckoning for top scorer Robert Lewandowski …

World Cup Qualifiers: Sky's the limit as Mbappe eyes place in history
3 years, 1 month ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Sky's the limit as Mbappe eyes place in history

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe continued his meteoric rise on Saturday with another jaw-dropping performance as France qualified for next year's World Cup with an 8-0 demolition of Kazakhstan. The Paris St Germain striker became the first player to score four goals for France in a single game since Just Fontaine against Sweden at the 1958 World Cup. Mbappe's display was all the …

Lewandowski thanks 'great support' of wife as he collects Golden Shoe
3 years, 3 months ago

Lewandowski thanks 'great support' of wife as he collects Golden Shoe

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski offered warm praise and thanks to his wife Anna when he received the "Golden Shoe" on Tuesday as top scorer in European football last season. The 33-year-old forward netted 41 goals in 29 games for Bayern in the 2020-21 season, breaking the great Gerd Mueller's record of 40 goals in a Bundesliga season, set in …

Euro 2020: Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo wins Golden Boot
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo wins Golden Boot

Hindustan Times  

Portugal captain and modern-day great Cristiano Ronaldo won the Euro 2020 Golden Boot after finishing as the top-scorer in the tournament, in which Italy beat England in the final to lift their second European Championship title. Euro 2020: Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo wins Golden Boot. Juventus striker Ronaldo opened his account at Euro 2020 with two late goals in the …

Euro 2020 Preview: Ronaldo And Lukaku Lock Horns in Battle of Heavyweights, Confident Dutch Face Czechs
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020 Preview: Ronaldo And Lukaku Lock Horns in Battle of Heavyweights, Confident Dutch Face Czechs

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo and Romelu Lukaku will resume their domestic rivalry on the international stage on Sunday as holders Portugal and in-form Belgium face off in the biggest tie of Euro 2020’s last 16. News | Schedule | Golden Boot Juventus forward Ronaldo is also just one goal away from breaking Ali Daei’s all-time international goalscoring record of 109, which he …

Euro 2020: Likes of Mbappe and Kane struggling, wing backs shine
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Likes of Mbappe and Kane struggling, wing backs shine

India TV News  

Kylian Mbappé scored the most goals in France last season, and Harry Kane did likewise in the Premier League. Although prolific for their clubs — Mbappé with 27 league goals and Kane with 23 — neither has managed to replicate their domestic scoring output at the European Championship. “I think it’s the world of a big player,” England coach Gareth …

Euro 2020: Cristiano Ronaldo equals all-time international goals record
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Cristiano Ronaldo equals all-time international goals record

India TV News  

Cristiano Ronaldo's hot form at the ongoing Euro 2020 continued on Wednesday night as his two goals from the spot helped Portugal clinch a tournament-saving 2-2 draw against current world champions Portugal in the group of death in Budapest. While the team finished third in the group behind France and Germany and qualified as one of the four best third-place …

Vivianne Miedema: Dissecting the best strikers at Euro 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

Vivianne Miedema: Dissecting the best strikers at Euro 2020

New York Times  

There is an incredible variety among Europe’s top strikers at the moment, and that is reflected at Euro 2020. I’ve watched a lot of Bundesliga this season, and Lewandowski — who scored two outstanding, and very different, goals against Sweden last night to keep his country in with a chance of getting out of the group — has such an …

Lewandowski, Poland out of Euro 2020 with 3-2 loss to Sweden
3 years, 6 months ago

Lewandowski, Poland out of Euro 2020 with 3-2 loss to Sweden

The Hindu  

Robert Lewandowski had just headed the ball off the crossbar twice in as many seconds when it landed back at his feet. Viktor Claesson, not Lewandowski, had the final say at Saint Petersburg Stadium with a goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time to give Sweden a 3-2 victory and first place in Group E. For Sweden, it’s a …

Euro 2020: Ronaldo scores 2 to reach 109 goals, Portugal advance
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Ronaldo scores 2 to reach 109 goals, Portugal advance

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two penalties to tie the overall men’s scoring record with 109 goals and Portugal advanced to the round of 16 at the European Championship after a 2-2 draw with France on Wednesday. Ronaldo's tournament-leading fourth and fifth goals moved him level with former Iran striker Ali Daei at 109, while also extending his overall tournament record to …

Euro 2020: Lewandowski, Poland out of tournament with 3-2 loss to Sweden
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Lewandowski, Poland out of tournament with 3-2 loss to Sweden

India TV News  

Even with two goals, Robert Lewandowski still couldn’t stop Poland from making an early exit at the European Championship. The FIFA player of the year made amends for an astounding early triple miss by scoring twice in the second half on Wednesday, but Viktor Claesson got the winning goal in stoppage time to give Sweden a 3-2 victory. Like Lewandowski, …

Euro 2020: Lewandowski's Poland knocked out by table-topper Sweden
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Lewandowski's Poland knocked out by table-topper Sweden

The Hindu  

Sweden winger Emil Forsberg scored a double including the second fastest strike in European Championship history before Viktor Claesson's stoppage-time goal helped the side seal a 3-2 win over Sweden on Wednesday and top Group E heading into the last-16. AS IT HAPPENED RESULT Forsberg & Claesson net as Sweden qualify Lewandowski double not enough for Poland Who impressed you …

Sweden vs Poland, EURO 2020 Highlights: Viktor Claesson scores in added time to boot Poland out of Championship
3 years, 6 months ago

Sweden vs Poland, EURO 2020 Highlights: Viktor Claesson scores in added time to boot Poland out of Championship

The Hindu  

HIGHLIGHTS FINAL SCORE | SWE 3-2 POL FULL TIME: Sweden tops the group and is set to meet Czech Republic. LINEUPS Sweden: Olsen; Lustig, Lindelof, Augustinsson, Danielson; Larsson, Ekdal, Forsberg, Kristoffer, Quaison; Isak Subs: Johnsson, Nordfeldt, Bengtsson, Berg, Svensson, Helander, Sema, Krafth, Claesson, Jansson, Kulusevski, Cajuste. Poland: Szczesny; Bereszynski, Glik, Bednarek, Puchacz; Jozwiak, Krychowiak, Klich; Zielinski, Swiderski, Lewandowski Subs: Skorupski, …

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: Poland's Lewandowski looks to find a way past Sweden
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: Poland's Lewandowski looks to find a way past Sweden

The Hindu  

Robert Lewandowski is facing another early exit from a major international tournament. Beating Sweden is Poland’s only route to the knockout stage of Euro 2020 — and that’s something no team has managed in seven games in 2021. READ | FIFA’s reigning player of the year recovered from an underwhelming display in Poland’s 2-1 loss to Slovakia in Group E …

Euro 2020: France forward Griezmann awaits Benzema's goals
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: France forward Griezmann awaits Benzema's goals

The Hindu  

Antoine Griezmann scored a goal at the European Championship, and now he's expecting teammate Karim Benzema to score one, too. We’re all behind him and he knows that he has our support.” READ | Griezmann thinks it would be far worse if Benzema was not in scoring positions. “He’s getting chances, so a goal can come at any time,” Griezmann …

Euro 2020, Portugal vs Germany, Highlights: Kai Havertz, Robin Gosens' goals in second half secure win for Germany
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020, Portugal vs Germany, Highlights: Kai Havertz, Robin Gosens' goals in second half secure win for Germany

Firstpost  

Catch the Live score and updates from the Group F match between Portugal and Germany Team news: Reigning champions Portugal and Germany kept the faith by going with unchanged starting line-ups for Saturday’s crunch Euro 2020 clash in Munich. Despite losing 1-0 to France in their opening game, Germany coach Joachim Loew has retained Kai Havertz, who was poor against …

Euro 2020: Spain won't change tack against Poland, aims to be more clinical
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain won't change tack against Poland, aims to be more clinical

The Hindu  

Spain showed a real lack of cutting edge in its opening 0-0 draw with Sweden but there is little chance of it veering from its usual strategy when it face Poland in its second Euro 2020 match on Saturday. But coach Luis Enrique has proudly pledged to adopt the same tactics against Poland, saying "we try to play the same …

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Russia defender Mario Fernandes hospitalised, cleared of spinal damage
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Russia defender Mario Fernandes hospitalised, cleared of spinal damage

The Hindu  

Russia defender Mario Fernandes was cleared of any damage to his vertebra after being taken to the hospital following a fall during a European Championship game against Finland on Wednesday. The Brazilian-born right back was carried off on a stretcher in the 26th minute after a lengthy period of treatment on the field. RELATED| The Russian team said Fernandes was …

Euro 2020: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks goalscoring record as Portugal beat Hungary
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks goalscoring record as Portugal beat Hungary

Firstpost  

Ronaldo has now scored 11 goals in the tournament, two more than French great Michel Platini, who netted nine times when he led France to glory in 1984. Budapest: Cristiano Ronaldo netted a double to become the European Championship’s all-time leading scorer as Portugal struck three times late on to beat a stubborn Hungary 3-0 in their Euro 2020 opener …

Euro 2020: Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 2 as Holders Portugal Beat Hungary 3-0
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 2 as Holders Portugal Beat Hungary 3-0

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo netted a double to become the European Championship’s all-time leading scorer as Portugal struck three times late on to beat a stubborn Hungary 3-0 in their Euro 2020 opener at a packed Puskas Arena on Tuesday. Portugal coach Fernando Santos opted to play Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and Bernardo Silva alongside Ronaldo ahead of Joao Felix. Ronaldo created …

EURO 2020: Ronaldo makes Euros history as he starts in fifth tournament
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: Ronaldo makes Euros history as he starts in fifth tournament

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo will make European Championship history on Tuesday when he becomes the first-ever player to appear in the tournament five times, after being named in the starting 11 for holders Portugal's Euro 2020 opener in Group F against Hungary. The Portugal captain, who lines up in a front three alongside Diogo Jota and Bernardo Silva, will also move ahead …

Euro 2020: Cristiano Ronaldo moves past Michel Platini to become all-time leading scorer at Euros
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Cristiano Ronaldo moves past Michel Platini to become all-time leading scorer at Euros

India Today  

It was a record-breaking night for Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal began their title defence with a 3-0 win over Hungary in Group F opener of Euro 2020 in Budapest on Tuesday. Euro 2020: Group F, Hungary 0-3 Portugal Highlights Ronaldo took his international tally to 106 goals and is now only 3 behind former Iran striker Ali Daei’s men's record …

Euro 2020 highlights: Poland 1-2 Slovakia; Skriniar goal gives Slovaks win over 10-man Poland
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020 highlights: Poland 1-2 Slovakia; Skriniar goal gives Slovaks win over 10-man Poland

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar's live coverage of the EURO 2020 Group E encounter between Poland and Slovakia at the Krestovsky Stadium in St. Petersburg. TEAM NEWS FULL SQUADS POLAND Goalkeepers: Lukasz Fabianski,, Łukasz Skorupski; Defenders: Jan Bednarek, Bartosz Bereszynski, Kamil Glik, Michał Helik, Tomasz Kedziora, Kamil Piatkowski, Tymoteusz Puchacz, Maciej Rybus; Midfielders: Paweł Dawidowicz, Przemysław Frankowski, Kamil Jozwiak, Mateusz Klich, Kacper …

Euro 2020: Watch best goals and top assists from the last edition of European Championships
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Watch best goals and top assists from the last edition of European Championships

Firstpost  

The Euros have always offered a delectable fare of goals. As we count down the hours to Euro 2020, here’s a look at the top goals and top assists from the previous edition: In less than 24 hours from now, the world’s eyes will again be trained on Europe. As we count down the hours to Euro 2020, here’s a …

Euro 2020, Group B preview: Belgium’s time to shine
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020, Group B preview: Belgium’s time to shine

The Hindu  

Belgium is the world’s top-ranked men’s team and should fancy its chances of topping Group B, which also has Denmark, Russia and Finland. Roberto Martinez’s side has been in fine form of late, with five wins and a draw across six FIFA World Cup qualifying and UEFA Nations League matches, including an emphatic 8-0 demolition of Belarus in March, since …

Euro 2020: Seven great footballers to watch out for
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Seven great footballers to watch out for

Live Mint  

The month-long UEFA Euro 2020 kicks off on 11 June. But it’s Leicester City’s Youri Tielemans that could yet have a standout tournament this year. Belgium's midfielder Youri Tielemans controls the ball during the international friendly football match between Belgium and Croatia at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on June 6, 2021, ahead of the EURO 2020/2021 tournament. Matthijs …

Euro 2020: Milik out of Poland squad due to injury
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Milik out of Poland squad due to injury

The Hindu  

Poland forward Arkadiusz Milik will miss Euro 2020 after withdrawing from the squad due to a knee injury, the Polish Football Association confirmed late on Monday. "The injury, with which the 27-year-old striker arrived at the Polish national team training camp in Opalenica, has eliminated the player from the tournament," the Polish FA said in a statement. "The symptoms he …

Euro 2020: Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappe set to lead attack as France look to avenge 2016 loss
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappe set to lead attack as France look to avenge 2016 loss

Firstpost  

Even the generally pragmatic Deschamps struggled to contain his enthusiasm when asked recently about a forward line featuring Benzema alongside Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann. Paris: The benefit of ending a long feud with Karim Benzema is that France coach Didier Deschamps will start the European Championship with arguably the tournament’s strongest attack. “He knows he’s coming back into a …

Euro 2020: Cristiano Ronaldo backed by talented youngsters in squad as Portugal aim for second successive title
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Cristiano Ronaldo backed by talented youngsters in squad as Portugal aim for second successive title

Firstpost  

The defending champions are bringing one of their most talented teams in years to Euro 2020, loaded with players who can support Ronaldo and make Portugal a contender again. A record-chasing Cristiano Ronaldo won’t be the only attraction for Portugal when they try to win a second straight European Championship title. Ronaldo will attempt to become the all-time leading scorer …

Euro 2020: Ronaldo, Lewandowski & co... A last hurrah for these veteran stars?
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Ronaldo, Lewandowski & co... A last hurrah for these veteran stars?

The Hindu  

The 16th edition of the European Championship will be one of a kind as the tournament will be held over 11 venues — a first in the 60-year history of the competition. Ronaldo, who is only seven goals shy of breaking Ali Daei’s record of 109 international goals, will lead Portugal’s title defence this year. Modric has been a part …

Euro 2020: Full squad list of all 24 teams
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Full squad list of all 24 teams

The Hindu  

The 16th edition of the European Championship, Euro 2020, will be played in 11 major cities across Europe — for the first time in the 60-year history of the tournament — from June 11. Euro 2020 comprises 24 teams across six groups. R ELATED | FULL EURO 2020 COVERAGE The host cities for the Euro 2020 are London, Seville, Glasgow, …

Euro 2020: Dzyuba to lead from front for Russia at European Championship
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Dzyuba to lead from front for Russia at European Championship

Hindustan Times  

Striker Artyom Dzyuba will lead the line for Russia at the European Championship, supported by the pace and trickery of winger Denis Cheryshev, after head coach Stanislav Cherchesov revealed his final 26-man squad for the tournament on Wednesday. Russia's Artyom Dzyuba: File photo Dzyuba, 32, will captain the side, with Cherchesov naming only two other forwards in Anton Zabolotny and …

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