3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Latvia reports positive COVID-19 test before Germany game

The German football federation expects its team's last European Championship preparation game to go ahead on Monday despite opponent Latvia reporting a coronavirus infection in the team. The Latvian football federation said hours before kickoff on Twitter that an unnamed player tested positive for COVID-19. READ | "All the necessary steps were taken to isolate the player from the rest of the team, to identify the closest contacts and isolate them, to clear the matter and gather information.” Local health officials in Düsseldorf were in contact with German football authorities. READ | The team will play its three group games and a potential quarterfinal in Munich, starting against World Cup champion France on June 15.

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2 years, 3 months ago

Germany players Neuer, Goretzka test positive for COVID-19

Associated Press

FRANKFURT, Germany — Germany will be without captain Manuel Neuer and midfielder Leon Goretzka against Hungary and England due to positive coronavirus tests. Both Bayern Munich players were isolated after the positive results and have since left the team hotel in Gravenbruch, near Frankfurt, the German soccer federation said on Wednesday. Germany coach Hansi Flick called up Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver …

3 years ago

Six more positive COVID-19 cases at Leipzig, nine in quarantine

The Hindu

German football club Leipzig reported six more positive coronavirus cases on Friday following its Champions League game in Belgium against Brugge. Defender Willi Orban, forwards Yussuf Poulsen and Hugo Novoa, and goalkeeping coach Frederik Gößling all tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from Belgium, while defender Mohamed Simakan and a member of the backroom staff were infected despite not travelling, …

3 years, 4 months ago

More coronavirus infections at Mainz before Bundesliga 2021-22 opener

The Hindu

Bundesliga club Mainz reported three more coronavirus infections on Wednesday ahead of its league opener against the visiting RB Leipzig on Sunday. Mainz said two players and a coaching staff member tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday and Tuesday following Karim Onisiwo’s positive result on Friday. The club said “there have also been cases of infection in the domestic sphere.” …

3 years, 4 months ago

Bayern Munich's German Cup tie against Bremer SV postponed; doubts in Borussia Dortmund after COVID-19 cases

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The first round of the German Cup will take place without Bayern Munich, after the squad of Bremen-based opponents Bremer SV were quarantined for 14 days as three players tested positive. Bayern Munich have had their German Cup tie on Friday postponed after COVID-19 hit their fifth-tier opponents, while there are doubts at Borussia Dortmund where Julian Brandt and Thomas …

3 years, 5 months ago

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: From London to St. Petersburg, Euros raises fears of new virus spread

The Hindu

As Euro 2020 heads towards its conclusion, and ever larger crowds flock to matches, there are increasing concerns about games becoming super-spreader events as the Delta variant of coronavirus fuels a rise in infections around Europe. Finland's health authority reported nearly 100 cases among fans who had travelled across the border to attend their team's game against Russia in Saint …

3 years, 6 months ago

Finland sees COVID-19 spike after EURO 2020 fans return from Russia

The Hindu

Finnish football fans returning from Russia after Euro 2020 matches have caused a spike in their country's daily coronavirus cases, Finnish health authorities said on Thursday. The Finnish national team suffered two defeats in St. Petersburg this month and nearly 100 infections have since been recorded at two border crossings, mostly among returning fans, authorities said. The Finnish Institute for …

3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: Mueller fitness to be decided on matchday - Germany's Loew

The Hindu

Germany's attacking midfielder Thomas Mueller will have to wait until Wednesday morning to find out if he can play in its final Euro 2020 Group F game later in the day, with the player nursing a knee injury, coach Joachim Loew said. READ | "For Mueller, we will have to wait until tomorrow," Loew told a news conference on Tuesday. …

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 …

3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Germany Under Pressure Against Portugal as France Face Hungary; Spain in Action Against Poland

News 18

Germany are under fierce pressure going into a crucial Euro 2020 game against Portugal on Saturday as world champions France look to clinch a place in the last 16 and Spain chase a first win. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal arrive on German soil fresh from a convincing 3-0 win over Hungary in Budapest and another victory will secure their place in …

3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Slovakia defender Denis Vavro, staff member test positive for COVID-19

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The 25-year-old Vavro, who spent the second half of last season on loan at La Liga side Huesca from Lazio, sat out Slovakia’s 2-1 win against Poland in their opening game on 14 June. Saint Petersburg: Slovakia defender Denis Vavro and a staff member have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Friday’s Group E game against Sweden at Euro 2020, …

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 …

3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup France vs Germany Highlights: France rides on Hummels own goal to beat Germany 1-0

The Hindu

Welcome to Sportstar's live coverage of the EURO 2020 France vs Germany clash as Joachim Low's side takes on Didier Deschamps' world champions at the Allianz Arena. France starting XI: Hugo Lloris; Benjamin Pavard, Raphael Varane, Presnel Kimpempe, Lucas Hernandez; N'Golo Kante, Paul Pogba, Adrien Rabiot, Antoine Griezman, Kylian Mbappe; Karim Benzema Germany starting XI: Manuel Neuer; Matthias Ginter, Mats …

3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Hungary host Portugal today in front of rare 61,000 capacity crowd

Daily Mail

Do not adjust your sets. Viktor Orban, Hungary's right-wing populist Prime Minister, defied the European Union to make use of vaccines available from Russia and China and accelerated the release of national lockdown regulations. Whether or not you agree with his politics it has generated a buzz in the capital as they welcome the stars of Portugal, the European champions, …

3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Germany won't accept underdogs tag against France

The Hindu

Germany on Monday refused to accept the underdogs tag in its Euro 2020 Group F opener against world champions France on Tuesday, saying it was out to win the game and pay back fans for a disappointing World Cup campaign three years ago. The Germans will play its group matches in Munich and captain Manuel Neuer said its shock 2018 …

3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: Ronaldo ready for 'perfect' debut in front of full house

The Hindu

Ronaldo is looking forward to beginning Euro 2020 in front of a packed Puskas Arena when he leads defending champion Portugal against Hungary. Ronaldo, 36, will take the field in front of 68,000 fans in the Hungarian capital on Tuesday in what should be Portugal's simplest match in a tough Group F alongside Germany and world champion France. It's great …

3 years, 6 months ago

Portugal's Joao Cancelo Tests Positive for Covid-19, Out of Euro 2020

News 18

Portugal’s Joao Cancelo has tested positive for Covid-19 and is out of Euro 2020, the defending champions’ federation announced on Sunday. Cancelo’s exit represents a blow to coach Fernando Santos coming just 48 hours before Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2016 Euro winners take on the Hungarians. “According to the Covid-19 protocol established by UEFA before Euro 2020 matches every player in the …

3 years, 6 months ago

Denmark vs Finland match to resume at 12 am IST: UEFA - Euro Cup 2020

The Hindu

The Euro 2020 Group B match between Denmark and Finland on Saturday restarted after being suspended earlier due to a medical emergency involving Christian Eriksen. LIVE FOLLOW: READ | "The match has been suspended due to a medical emergency which involved Denmark’s, Christian Eriksen. "Tonight’s UEFA EURO 2020 match between Belgium and Russia will go ahead at 21.00 CET as …

3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain sends extra squad home after outbreak scare

The Hindu

Spain has sent home the 17 extra players it called up this week to form an alternative squad after a coronavirus outbreak had threatened to infect the team at the European Championship. Six players with previous international experience and 11 players from Spain’s under-21 team were called up by coach Luis Enrique after captain Sergio Busquets tested positive for COVID-19 …

3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Defender Diego Llorente says COVID-19 chaos has made Spain 'stronger as a group'

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After a third consecutive day of no positive tests, Spain were allowed to train together as a group again on Saturday for the first time this week. Madrid: Spanish defender Diego Llorente believes the team’s Covid-19 chaos has pulled the players closer together ahead of their Euro 2020 opener against Sweden on Monday. Sergio Busquets is still self-isolating at home …

3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Llorente says Covid chaos will make Spain stronger

The Hindu

Spanish defender Diego Llorente believes the team's Covid-19 chaos has pulled the players closer together ahead of their Euro 2020 opener against Sweden on Monday. Llorente tested positive for the virus on Tuesday but has been allowed to rejoin the squad after giving a fourth consecutive negative test on Friday. Sergio Busquets is still self-isolating at home after testing positive …

3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Belgium vs Russia, Wales vs Switzerland - preview, stats, head-to-head, streaming details

The Hindu

Romping through the European Championship qualifiers, Belgium looked every bit the top-ranked team in world football and a strong contender for its first major tournament title. When it plays Russia in its opening Euro 2020 Group B game in St Petersburg on Saturday, Belgium will likely be without Kevin De Bruyne and Axel Witsel and have captain Eden Hazard only …

3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain squad receives COVID-19 vaccinations three days before Sweden clash

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Spain start against Sweden in Group E on Monday night and it is possible some players will now feel the side-effects of the vaccination ahead of the fixture in Seville. Madrid: The Spain squad were vaccinated against COVID-19 on Friday, the Spanish Football Federation confirmed, on the first day of Euro 2020 and three days before the team’s opening game. …

3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain vaccinates football team after outbreak scare

The Hindu

Worried that a coronavirus outbreak could derail its chances at the European Championship, Spain sent in the army on Friday to vaccinate the national football team three days before its opening match at the tournament. “While this is great news for us, I hope that we don’t have any adverse effects before the match.” Spain will play Sweden in Seville …

3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020 opening marks return of mega-scale sports events

India TV News

Postponed by a year, the biggest sporting event since the coronavirus brought the world to a halt kicks off Friday at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome — a milestone both for European and world sports. The tournament represents a major step forward on the path toward recovery after one of the darkest chapters in the continent's history since World War …

3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Former England International David James is Hopeful of a ‘Wonderful Tournament’ Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

News 18

The European Championship after a delay of a year is all set to kick off. The Euro 2020 is going to be special because for the first time in the history of the tournament, it’ll be played all across the continent over 11 cities rather than in just one or two host countries. When asked David James, former England, Liverpool …

3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain's Diego Llorente tests negative for COVID-19

The Hindu

Spain defender Diego Llorente has tested negative for Covid-19, the Spanish Football Federation said on Thursday, just days after a positive test sparked fears of infection within Spain's Euro 2020 squad. RELATED| The announcement came as Spain prepared to vaccinate its entire Euro 2020 squad just days before the start of the tournament. Since Sunday, Spain's entire Euro squad has …

3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: No more positive tests for Spain; squad to get vaccinated

The Hindu

Spain celebrated another round of negative test results on Wednesday and welcomed the announcement that the squad would get vaccinated ahead of the European Championship. Coach Luis Enrique called up 11 players from Spain's under-21 squad to join six other players who had already been training separately from the main Euro 2020 team. Hopefully there won't be more of this …

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 …

3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Two Sweden players test positive for COVID-19

India TV News

Two players in Sweden's squad for the European Championship have tested positive for the coronavirus, the team said three days before the start of the tournament. Juventus winger Dejan Kulusevski returned a positive test soon after informing Sweden's medical team that he had symptoms for a cold. At the start of the first practice session in Gothenburg, Bologna midfielder Mattias …

3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020 warm-ups: Spain's young debutants beat Lithuania 4-0; Benzema suffers injury as France beat Bulgaria

Firstpost

The Spain team was made up of players from the under-21 squad, as well as its coach, after captain Sergio Busquets tested positive for COVID-19. Spain’s group of young debutants beat Lithuania 4-0 in a warm-up match for the European Championship on Tuesday. The last time Spain had 10 debutants for a senior international was in 1941, against Portugal, after …

3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: What are UEFA's guidelines if players test positive for COVID-19

The Hindu

Just days ahead of the European Championships kick off on June 11, several players have tested positive for the coronavirus. FULL EURO 2020 COVERAGE A congested international calendar may not allow postponement of matches and the European body had laid out four conditions to help matches go ahead as scheduled. 1) In case players from a team have to be …

3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: Players affected by COVID-19

The Hindu

The European Championships is set to kick off on June 11 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome when Italy takes on Turkey. The tournament is set to take place in 11 major cities across a month's time in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. The 16th edition of the Euros were postponed from 2020 after the virus outbreak in March …

3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain calls up six players after Sergio Busquets tests COVID-19-positive

The Hindu

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was the sixth member added to Spain's Euro 2020 squad, in anticipation of the possible consequences after Sergio Busquets' positive coronavirus test, Earlier, Spain had decided to incorporate five players to complete training in Rodrigo Moreno, Pablo Fornals, Carlos Soler, Brais Mendez and Raul Albiol, who will join the training sessions in Las Rozas on Tuesday. …

3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Sergio Busquets tests positive for COVID-19, set to miss Spain's opener against Sweden

Firstpost

All other players in the Spanish squad tested negative for COVID-19, the federation said. Madrid: Spain’s preparations for the European Championship have taken a hit after captain Sergio Busquets tested positive for the coronavirus on Sunday and is in danger of missing key games at the tournament. The Spanish soccer federation said Busquets left the team’s training camp in Madrid …

3 years, 6 months ago

Positive Covid-19 Test Rules Netherlands' Jasper Cillessen Out of Euro 2020

News 18

The Netherlands left first choice goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen out of their European Championship squad after he tested positive for COVID-19 with coach Frank de Boer not prepared to risk how long he needs to recover. Cillessen tested positive in a control test last week and has gone into self-isolation, missing out the week-long training camp in Portugal where the Dutch …

3 years, 6 months ago

Positive COVID-19 test rules Jasper Cillessen out of Euro 2020

The Hindu

The Netherlands left first choice goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen out of its European Championship squad after he tested positive for COVID-19 with coach Frank de Boer not prepared to risk how long he needs to recover. Cillessen tested positive in a control test last week and has gone into self-isolation, missing out the week-long training camp in Portugal where the Dutch …

3 years, 6 months ago

Toni Kroos has medical tests at German team camp after COVID-19

The Hindu

Toni Kroos has arrived at Germany’s preparation camp for the European Championship but the Real Madrid midfielder was to undergo medical tests Monday before he can start training with his teammates. The 31-year-old midfielder was to give blood samples and have an electrocardiogram among other tests on Monday to see what kind of training program he needs before he joins …

3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Germany still waiting for Toni Kroos after midfielder's coronavirus infection

Firstpost

Germany have a warm-up friendly against Denmark on Wednesday and another against Latvia on 7 June before starting their Euro 2020 campaign against France in Munich on 15 June. Seefeld: Germany are still waiting for Toni Kroos to test negative for the coronavirus and join up with the team ahead of the European Championship, nearly two weeks after the Real …

3 years, 7 months ago

EURO 2020: Virus poses financial, logistical challenges

The Hindu

A tournament intended to be a celebration of European football will instead reflect many of the uncertainties that have beset the sport during the coronavirus pandemic. “It actually makes it harder, because you have more travel, less recovery etc.,” said Jonas Baer-Hoffmann, the general secretary of world players’ union FIFPRO. READ | “We have seen that travel is a substantial …

3 years, 7 months ago

EURO 2020: Fans rewarded for UEFA's multi-country event

The Hindu

It seemed ambitious nine years ago when UEFA said it would organise the 2020 European Championship in 13 different cities around the continent. It seemed optimistic last year when UEFA decided to stick to a 12-city plan after postponing Euro 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic was declared. More than 50,000 Hungarian fans could be inside Puskas Arena in Budapest to …

3 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Two more Poland players positive for COVID-19 ahead of England clash

Firstpost

Two more Poland players have tested positive for COVID-19 bringing the total to four, the Polish Football Association said on Tuesday, on the eve of a 2022 World Cup qualifier against England. Unfortunately, the results were positive for Grzegorz Krychowiak and Kamil Piatkowski,” football association spokesman Jakub Kwiatkowski said on Twitter. Kwiatkowski, who said he himself had also tested positive, …

3 years, 9 months ago

German pair quarantined after Hofmann tests COVID-19 positive ahead of 2022 World Cup qualifier

The Hindu

Germany midfielder Jonas Hofmann tested positive for COVID-19 and has been quarantined along with defender Marcel Halstenberg as a category one contact ahead of the side's opening 2022 World Cup qualifier with Iceland on Thursday, the country's FA said. The DFB had announced earlier that Wednesday's tests returned a positive result, without immediately naming Borussia Monchengladbach's Hofmann, and although the …

3 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Netherlands vs Latvia - Dutch to allow 5,000 fans to attend Latvia game

The Hindu

The Netherlands will allow 5,000 spectators who have tested negative for COVID-19 to attend its 2022 World Cup qualifier against Latvia this month as part of a study that could help get fans back into games quicker, the Dutch FA said. Spectators at the Johan Cruijff Arena on March 27 will be divided into different sections, where some must wear …

4 years, 1 month ago

Hungary reaches Euro 2020 with last-gasp win over Iceland - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu

Hungary qualified for the Euro 2020 finals with a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Iceland in its playoff game thanks to a late equaliser from Loic Nego and a stoppage-time winner by Dominik Szoboszlai on Thursday. Iceland had gone ahead when goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi fumbled a Gylfi Sigurdsson free kick into his own net in the 11th minute, prompting a …

4 years, 1 month ago

Hungary coach Rossi, Sweden coach Anderrson test positive for COVID-19

The Hindu

Hungary national team coach Marco Rossi tested positive for COVID-19, while the coach of Sweden's men's national football team Janne Andersson has also tested positive on Wednesday. “After several negative tests Marco Rossi's latest test showed a positive result,” the Hungarian Football Federation MLSZ said on Twitter. -Swedish national team soccer coach tests positive for COVID-19- The Swedish Football Association …

4 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 cases increase in Bundesliga after international break - football news - Sportstar

The Hindu

Players are returning to the Bundesliga from international duty, and they are bringing the coronavirus with them. "When you look at the rising numbers, you have to wonder whether it makes sense to stop for the next break,” Leipzig sports director Markus Kruesche said after his team’s 2-0 win in Augsburg. “Now it’s the worst case scenario.” Other cases are …

4 years, 2 months ago

Fewer hosts for Euro 2020 an option: UEFA president Ceferin - Sportstar

The Hindu

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin says he is confident the postponed Euro 2020 tournament will go ahead next year despite a fresh wave of COVID-19 cases across Europe, though it could be staged in fewer than the planned 12 countries if necessary. “But I have to say that, instead of 12 countries, we could do a Euro instead in 11, in …

4 years, 3 months ago

Belgium’s Brandon Mechele tests positive for COVID-19 - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu

Belgium defender Brandon Mechele has tested positive for COVID-19, the Belgian FA said on Monday, while an official said that more than half the players in the U-17 squad had been infected during a trip to Germany. It is assumed that the contagion took place during the bus journey.’ Meanwhile, the association’s performance manager Philippe Rosier told RBTF television that …

4 years, 4 months ago

Atletico Madrid vs RB Leipzig: Two COVID-19 positives tests - Champions League football news

The Hindu

Two members of Atletico Madrid's group set to travel to Portugal for the Champions League quarterfinals have tested positive for COVID-19, the La Liga club said on Sunday. “Yesterday, Saturday August 8th, all the members of the first team and of the club's Lisbon travelling party were submitted to tests. as per UEFA's protocol to participate in the Champions League …

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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 …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Portugal vs Poland LIVE Streaming info: When, where to watch Cristiano Ronaldo in UEFA Nations League?

The Hindu

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. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE: Portugal vs Poland LIVE SCORE, UEFA Nations League updates The team, led by Cristiano Ronaldo was knocked out of the 2024 European Championship by France in the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25 schedule: Complete list of international fixtures for Matchday 5 and 6

The Hindu

The club football season is heading into a break as the players prepare to represent their nations in the final group stage games of the UEFA Nations League 2024-25. Matchday five will begin with the match between Kazakhstan and Austria on November 14 while Matchday six begins with Latvia versus Armenia on November 17. Take a look at the complete …

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1 month, 1 week ago

UEFA Nations League: Low turnout for France-Israel match would be understandable, says Upamecano

The Hindu

A low turnout for France’s high-security Nations League match against Israel at the Stade de France on Thursday would be understandable, defender Dayot Upamecano said on Tuesday. Israeli football fans were attacked in Amsterdam last week by groups shouting anti-Israeli slurs, with at least five people injured after Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Europa League game at Ajax. Dutch police said they …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Germany mistakenly names Latvian player in squad for Nations League

Associated Press

FRANKFURT, Germany — Germany had to hurriedly revise its squad list for the Nations League on Thursday after accidentally including a player from Latvia. Listed alongside players like Real Madrid’s Antonio Rüdiger and Arsenal’s Kai Havertz on the German soccer federation website was the name of Dario Sits. Sits made his debut for Latvia last month and the closest he’s …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Solheim Cup 2024 schedule, tee times and how to watch USA v Europe

The Independent

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How Europe’s trusted Solheim Cup method can extend Team USA misery

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajax, AZ and Twente learn their Europa League opponents

Dutch News

The three Dutch clubs taking part in this year’s Europa League competition have a mixed bag of opponents in the new look tournament following Friday’s draw. Ajax will meet Slavia Prague, Lazio, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, FK Qarabag, Beşiktaş en Rigas FS. Alkmaar side AZ has a tougher draw, with games against AS Roma, Tottenham Hotspur, Fenerbahce, Ferencvaros, …

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Ajax, AZ and Twente learn their Europa League opponents

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Covid making worrying comeback amid summer surge and Olympics infections, WHO official warns

The Independent

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Olympics Sees 40-Plus COVID Cases as Global Infections Rise: WHO

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5 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024 final: What are the matches in the European Championship today, July 14?

The Hindu

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024 day 28: England reach second successive European Championship final

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Can rain and thunderstorms stop the Netherlands vs England semifinal match?

The Hindu

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Why is Frenkie de Jong not playing in Netherlands vs England semifinal clash?

The Hindu

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024 - live: England news and analysis with Gareth Southgate’s side preparing for semi-finals

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Why is Dani Carvajal not playing in Spain vs France semifinal?

The Hindu

Spain will take on France in a Euro 2024 heavyweight semifinal clash at the Munich Football Arena on Tuesday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | SPAIN VS FRANCE LIVE SCORE, EURO 2024 SEMIFINAL Spain will miss right-back Dani Carvajal after he was sent off in Spain’s quarterfinal match against host Germany. With the first warning, Carvajal was confirmed to miss the …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: England plays the Netherlands aiming for back-to-back European finals

Associated Press

DORTMUND, Germany — England can reach back-to-back European Championship finals when it meets the Netherlands in Dortmund in the second semifinal. — After a win on penalties in his 100th game in charge of England, coach Gareth Southgate defending his often-cautious tactics as the kind of “streetwise” style successful teams use. — There’s scrutiny of Harry Kane’s fitness after the …

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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 …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

EURO 2024 semifinal: What are the matches in the European Championship today, July 9?

The Hindu

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024 semifinals: All you need to know about Euros knockouts; Key players, team stats, records, suspended players and more

The Hindu

Euro 2024 moves to its business end with only four team remaining in the running as the semifinal stage on July 10. Sportstar takes a look at the key players, team stats, records and everything you need to know about every Euro 2024 semifinal team: SPAIN Team stats: Spain has scored 11 goals so far in the Euro 2024. Players …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024 quarterfinal: Why is Merih Demiral not playing in Netherlands vs Turkiye?

The Hindu

Turkish defender Merih Demiral is not in the starting in the Netherlands vs Turkiye Euro 2024 quarterfinal clash being played at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. The Al-Ahly player, who has been the starting centre-back for Turkiye in the tournament, score two goals against Austria in the round of 16 match and helped his side progress to the quarterfinal. The governing …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Germany show winning Euro 2024 wasn’t their only way to succeed as they leave their own party early

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. Euro 2024 will continue without the hosts, as Julian Nagelsmann’s team go …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Netherlands vs Turkey, quarterfinal; Predicted lineups for NED V TUR, will Gakpo and Guler start?

The Hindu

PREVIEW With the Dutch dominating possession against Romania and Turkey happy to let Austria have the ball and hit it on the counter, Berlin’s Olympiastadion is likely to see more of the same, with plenty of young talent on display. Turkey’s Arda Guler has played with a maturity far beyond his 19 years, displaying calm and skill as he acts …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Germany are out of Euro 2024 – and now it’s time to wake up

New York Times

In the 118th minute in Stuttgart, in Germany’s quarter-final against Spain, nothing existed other than football. “Let’s take this feeling without back into our daily lives during these current times.” Muller and Toni Kroos contemplate Germany’s exit The most recent European elections in Germany, held just before the tournament began, showed big gains for the far-right AfD party among young …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Euro 2024: France edge past Portugal in shootout thriller, to face Spain in semi-finals

Hindustan Times

France ended Cristiano Ronaldo’s bid to win the title at his last European Championship by beating Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout to reach the semifinals on Friday. After the game finished 0-0 following extra time, Portugal substitute Joao Felix hit a post with the only miss in the shootout and Theo Hernández converted the clinching kick. It was a …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Why is Florian Wirtz not starting in Spain vs Germany quarterfinal?

The Hindu

German midfielder Florian Wirtz is not in the starting lineup for the Germany against Spain in Euro 2024 quarterfinal clash being played at the MHPArena in Stuttgart. The Bayer Leverkusen player, who has been the starting left-winger under Julian Nagelsmann during the group stages but did not star in the round of16 match against Denmark The 21-year-old scored the opening …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Diplomatic row overshadowing Turkey quarterfinal against Netherlands

Associated Press

BERLIN — Buildup to the European Championship quarterfinal between Turkey and the Netherlands has been overshadowed by a diplomatic row. — Neither team has made it to the quarterfinals since Euro 2008, when the Netherlands lost to Russia in extra time and Turkey defeated Croatia on penalties to reach its only semifinal. — Turkey finished runner-up in a group behind …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

AP PHOTOS: Excitement levels rise among fans at European Championship

Associated Press

HAMBURG, Germany — Excitement levels are rising among fans — particularly those from host nation Germany — as the European Championship goes deeper into the knockout stage. English soccer fans stand next to empty bottles prior to a Group C match between the England and Slovenia at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Cologne, Germany, Tuesday, June 25, 2024. An …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Portugal vs France, Euro 2024 Quarterfinal: Key stats and numbers ahead of POR v FRA

The Hindu

PREVIEW The forward lines of France and Portugal need to fire up again for their quarterfinal meeting at the European Championship on Friday, where every little advantage will likely be crucial in a tight contest. FOLLOW | LIVE PORTUGAL VS FRANCE EURO 2024 SCORE AND UPDATES The teams clash at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg in a third meeting in as …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024 quarterfinal: Players with yellow cards who could miss the semifinal going into Spain vs Germany clash

The Hindu

Record three-time European Championship winners Spain and Germany will face off against each other in the Euro 2024 quarterfinal at the Stuttgart Arena on Friday. It lost the 2010 World Cup semifinal to Spain as well as the 2008 Euro final while also suffering a 6-0 demolition in the Nations League four years ago. READ FULL PREVIEW | Germany out …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Players who could miss the semifinal and are on caution into the quarterfinal in France vs Portugal

The Hindu

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal will be up against Kylian Mbappe’s France in the quarterfinal of Euro 2024 on Saturday at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg. Yellow card rules in Euro 2024 The rules on yellow cards and suspensions are quite simple at Euro 2024: A player who accumulates two yellow cards will serve a one-match suspension. However, any yellow cards picked up …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain vs Germany, Euro 2024 Quarterfinal: Predicted lineups; Team news ahead of ESP v GER

The Hindu

Hosts Germany’s talented squad led by captain Ilkay Gundogan will be under scrutiny when it steps onto the MHPArena in Stuttgart pitch to face high-flying SPain in their Euro 2024 quarterfinal clash on Friday. Despite finishing top of Group A with seven points, Germany stumbled to an unexpected draw against neighbours Switzerland that raised a few questions, however, a convincing …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Euro 2024: England vs Switzerland quarterfinal preview, start time

Al Jazeera

England head into the quarterfinal against Switzerland under pressure after yet another dire performance. Who : England vs Switzerland : England vs Switzerland What: Euro 2024 quarterfinals Euro 2024 quarterfinals Where: Dusseldorf Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany Dusseldorf Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany When: 6pm local time kickoff on Saturday, July 6 6pm local time kickoff on Saturday, July 6 How to …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Netherlands vs Turkey quarterfinal match preview, start time

Al Jazeera

Netherlands and Turkey have hit top form at the right time and will go up against each other in an exciting quarterfinal. Who : Netherlands vs Turkey : Netherlands vs Turkey What: Euro 2024 quarterfinals Euro 2024 quarterfinals Where: Olympiastadion Stadium in Berlin, Germany Olympiastadion Stadium in Berlin, Germany When: 9pm local time kickoff on Saturday, July 6 9pm local …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

EURO 2024: Bellingham’s intervention, Ronaldo’s star power leads to security concerns

The Hindu

From zero to hero: Albania’s Klaus Gjasula scored on both ends of the pitch after coming on as a substitute in his side’s 2-2 draw against Croatia. Hungary’s Kevin Csoboth went on to score in the 10th minute of added time to win the match, with the players, led by captain Dominik Szoboszlai, holding Varga’s jersey aloft to pay tribute …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Euro 2024: Portugal vs France quarterfinal match preview, start time

Al Jazeera

Neither Portugal nor France have been convincing at the tournament to date despite the array of talent at their disposal, but they have potential match-winners who only need an instant to find a decisive moment. Who : Portugal vs France : Portugal vs France What: Euro 2024 quarterfinals Euro 2024 quarterfinals Where: Volksparkstadion Stadium in Hamburg, Germany Volksparkstadion Stadium in …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Win or retire: Germany star Toni Kroos aims to disappoint Real Madrid teammates at Euro 2024

Associated Press

BERLIN — Germany great Toni Kroos hopes the next game isn’t his last. “I’m not nostalgic at all,” Kroos said Wednesday at potentially his last press conference as a player. And now of course I’m trying to do the same here.” Kroos retired from the national team already in 2021, after Germany lost to England in the last 16 of …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: German police investigate video that appears to show security punching and kicking a fan

The Hindu

Police in the German city of Frankfurt are investigating a video that appears to show a fan being punched and kicked while being detained by a group of Euro 2024 security personnel at Portugal’s game with Slovenia. Tournament organiser UEFA said Wednesday it was ‘aware of an incident which took place between stewards and a fan from the Portugal vs …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024 power rankings: Rating all eight nations ahead of the quarter-finals

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. open image in gallery Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have thrilled on …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: The Netherlands Put Three Past Romania to Seal Quarters Berth

News 18

The Netherlands reached its first European Championship quarterfinal in 16 years with a 3-0 win over Romania on Tuesday. Cody Gakpo broke the deadlock in the 20th minute and Donyell Malen scored two late goals to send the Dutch to their first quarterfinal in the tournament since 2008. Romania had dominated possession until Gakpo’s goal, but never really tested Netherlands …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Netherlands powers into quarterfinals with 3-0 win over Romania

The Hindu

The Netherlands swept into its first European Championship quarterfinal since 2008 as Donyell Malen scored twice in a 3-0 win over Romania in the last 16 on Tuesday. Cody Gakpo gave Netherlands an early lead but it was unable to convert pressure into a crucial second goal until the Liverpool forward set up Malen with seven minutes remaining in Munich. …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Romania vs Netherlands, Euro 2024: Round of 16 match paused after pitch invader gets on field

The Hindu

The Euro 2024 round of 16 match between Netherlands and Romania was paused temporarily after a pitch invader got onto the field in the 90th minute, in Germany on Tuesday. Minutes later, Donyell Malen scored the third goal for the Dutch, piling further misery on Romania, ending the game 3-0 in their favour. Even in the dying embers of the …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch as Dutch fans march in Munich ahead of Euro 2024 last-16 match against Romania

The Independent

5 months, 3 weeks ago

France v Belgium LIVE: Euro 2024 result and reaction as Jan Vertonghen own goal proves decisive

The Independent

✕ Close Germany fans sing You'll Never Walk Alone before Euro 2024 match France reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after edging past Belgium in a scrappy and tight contest in Dusseldorf. Les Bleus were the more proactive side, looking to feed Kylian Mbappe and Marcus Thuram the ball as they ventured further up the pitch with Belgium electing for …

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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 …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Belgium, France clash after battling first-round blues

The Hindu

By this stage of the European Championship, favourites France and contenders Belgium would have wanted to be well into their stride and hitting their straps as they enter the knockout stages. France’s much-vaunted attack is suffering from a crisis of confidence and coach Didier Deschamps, usually a steady hand guiding the squad, looks unsure of what his next move will …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

EURO 2024 round of 16: What are the matches in the European Championship on July 1?

The Hindu

The 17th edition of the European Championship started with a bang as the host, Germany, thrashed Scotland 5-1 in the opening match, at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Following are the matches that are scheduled to be played on July 1, the Round of 16 fixtures: France vs Belgium - July 1, 9:30 PM IST; 6:00 PM local time ; …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

England vs Slovakia Highlights, Euro 2024 round of 16: Match in pictures; Photo gallery from ENG v SVK

The Hindu

Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Round of 16 - England v Slovakia - Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, Germany - June 30, 2024 England's Jude Bellingham celebrates after the match REUTERS/Lee Smith GELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY - JUNE 30: Declan Rice of England celebrates after the team's victory and progression to the quarter final during the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match …

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