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  Euro 2020: Record-chasing Italy becoming the team to fear

  June 25, 2021 18:47 IST

  Insigne has formed a strong partnership with Ciro Immobile, who has finally been able to translate his scoring success in Serie A to the international stage.

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  England and Germany to renew epic rivalry at Euro 2020

  June 25, 2021 14:30 IST

  The teams have played some epic matches in the past, including in the 1966 World Cup final and in the semifinals at Euro '96.

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  Brazil coach Tite is fined for criticising troubled Copa America

  June 25, 2021 8:01 IST

  Tite said in a news conference on June 12 that the Copa America was shifted to his country in a “confusing manner." 

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  Germany preparing for 'next games' despite mixed Euro 2020

  June 25, 2021 7:57 IST

  The Germans just about squeezed into the last 16 on Wednesday after Leon Goretzka scored a late equalizer in a 2-2 draw against Hungary.

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  Uruguay beat Bolivia 2-0, advances to Copa America knockout

  June 25, 2021 6:41 IST

  Uruguay will end its group stage campaign on Monday against Paraguay in a match that could decide which team faces defending champions and favorites Brazil in the quarterfinals.

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  Spain to allow fans back into stadiums next season

  June 24, 2021 20:34 IST

  Some limits on the number of fans are still likely by the time the season starts, though, depending on the coronavirus situation in each region.

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  AFC announces draw of AFC Women's Asia Cup qualifiers

  June 24, 2021 19:40 IST

  The winners of each group will secure qualification to the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022. These qualifiers will be played between September 13 to 25 this year.

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  UEFA abolishes away goal rule in club competitions

  June 24, 2021 19:17 IST

  Games now tied on aggregate score after the regulation 90 minutes in the second leg will go direct to extra time and then to a penalty shootout.

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  After long France wait, Karim Benzema has another chance to score

  June 24, 2021 18:54 IST

  Benzema has come into his own at Madrid since Ronaldo joined Juventus in 2018. He has moved up to fifth overall on Madrid’s list of scorers with 279 goals and is tied for fourth highest in the Champions League with 71.

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  Iran's Ali Daei congratulates Cristiano Ronaldo on equaling his int'l goal-scoring re

  June 24, 2021 16:50 IST

  Daei scored a remarkable 109 goals in 149 appearances for Iran between 1993 and 2006, an achievement many thought would never be matched.

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

  June 24, 2021 16:27 IST

  Kylian Mbappe scored the most goals in France last season, and Harry Kane did likewise in the Premier League but have struggled to replicate the form in Euro 2020.

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  Euro 2020: Sergio Busquets proves key as Spain get back on track

  June 24, 2021 16:12 IST

  The Spain captain teared up recalling the doubts that went through his mind after being told he had to go into isolation only days before the tournament was to begin.

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  Danish officials: Delta variant reported during Euro 2020

  June 24, 2021 15:13 IST

  Danish Health Minister Magnus Heunicke wrote on Twitter on Wednesday that about 4,000 people sat near those who tested positive.

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  Messi's 34th birthday brings no joy with imminent Barcelona exit just six days away

  June 24, 2021 12:47 IST

  As La Pulga turns 34 on Thursday, Messi is nowhere close to extending his two-decade-old Barcelona stay with current contract running out at the end of this month.

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

  June 24, 2021 9:27 IST

  The Portuguese superstar's two goals against France on Wednesday night took his international goal tally to 109 goals; equalling all-time record of Iran's Ali Daei.

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  Copa America 2021: Brazil beat 2-1 Colombia after referee's accidental pass

  June 24, 2021 9:01 IST

  Colombia then started defending against a Brazil team that barely stopped surrounding its penalty box. It appeared as if Colombia would be able to hold out, until referee Nestor Pitana's knee came into play.

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  Oh no! Euro 2020 racking up own-goals at a wild pace

  June 24, 2021 6:36 IST

  Two own-goals scored Wednesday by Slovakia in Spain’s 5-0 victory made it eight so far at Euro 2020. That's already five more than the tournament record of three set at Euro 2016.

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  Cristiano Ronaldo scores 2 more at Euro 2020 as Portugal advance to round of 16

  June 24, 2021 6:20 IST

  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 14.

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

  June 24, 2021 0:25 IST

  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.

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  Euro 2020: Spain advance to round-of-16 with 5-0 win over Slovakia

  June 24, 2021 0:21 IST

  The victory allowed Spain to advance in second place in Group E with five points, two fewer than Sweden, which defeated Poland 3-2 in the other match.

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  EU says UEFA has no 'excuse' for blocking rainbow protest

  June 23, 2021 18:27 IST

  UEFA, which has the final say as tournament organizer, previously said it had to decline the request from Munich because of its political context.

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  Japanese footballer Yokoyama comes out as transgender

  June 23, 2021 13:47 IST

  Japanese football player Kumi Yokoyama said they are transgender -- an identity not legally recognised in Japan.

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  19-year-old Bukayo Saka stands tall for England at Euro 2020

  June 23, 2021 10:39 IST

  Bukayo Saka was put on the field to turn possession into penetration, to create chances for an England team that had scored only one goal in two matches at the European Championship.

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  Euro 2020 highlights: Sterling saviour again as England beat Czech Republic

  June 23, 2021 10:34 IST

  It was Sterling's second goal at Euro 2020 and it secured a 1-0 victory over the Czech Republic.

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  Euro 2020 highlights: Modric masterclass as Croatia beat Scotland to reach last-16

  June 23, 2021 9:58 IST

  The Croatian captain scores the winner before setting up another goal in team's 3-1 win over the Scots in last group match to qualify for knockout stages.

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  Spain set to bring in Sergio Busquets to avoid Euro 2020 debacle

  June 22, 2021 23:30 IST

  Sergio Busquets is set to return for the match against Slovakia on Wednesday, when “La Roja” faces the possibility of an embarrassing elimination in front of its fans.

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  Switzerland bid to end run of last-16 losses at Euro 2020

  June 22, 2021 22:33 IST

  The last time Switzerland reached the quarterfinals was on home soil at the 1954 World Cup

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  Robert Lewandowski looks to find a way past Sweden at Euro 2020

  June 22, 2021 21:58 IST

  Unless, that is, Poland can find a way past one of the tightest defenses at the European Championship.