Tag: Denmark
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Euro 2020: Ref must explain England penalty – Denmark midfielder
Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was left frustrated with the manner of Denmark’s Euro 2020 semifinal defeat to England. The Danes lost 2-1 thanks to a controversial penalty in extra-time. Hojbjerg later said: “What is there to say after this round? Not much has been said. There has been a bit of a look at the…
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England reach first Euros final, to battle Italy at Wembley
England battled back from a goal down to beat Denmark after extra time on a truly memorable night at Wembley and reach a first major men’s tournament final since 1966. Captain Harry Kane’s 105th minute goal, after Kasper Schmeichel had saved his penalty, secured the Three Lions a place in the Euro 2020 final against…
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Harry Kane warns Denmark: I’m feeling unstoppable
England captain Harry Kane is warning Denmark that he is approaching his best form. The Tottenham striker started slowly at Euro 2020, failing to score in the group stages. He has three goals in two knockout stage matches, netting against Germany and twice against Ukraine. Now England take on the Danes at Wembley on Wednesday…
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England will use World Cup heartbreak against Denmark – Maguire
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire believes England must use previous hurt to spur them on to glory. The Three Lions take on Denmark in the second semi final at Euro 2020 on Wednesday. England lost in the World Cup semi finals to Croatia three years ago and now have a chance to erase that memory…
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Denmark proceed to Euro 2020 semi-final
Denmark’s impressive and emotional Euro 2020 campaign continued as they marched on to the semi-finals courtesy of a victory over the Czech Republic in Baku. The Danes have gone from strength to strength in the tournament since the trauma of their opening game, in which midfielder Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest. Having hammered Wales…
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Euro 2020: Italy send Austria out in extra time as Denmark thrash Wales
Italy needed extra time to see off battling Austria at Wembley and set up a Euro 2020 quarter-final against Belgium or Portugal. Austria marked their first appearance in the knockout stage of the European Championship with a tireless performance to give their much-fancied opponents a scare. Marko Arnautovic had a headed goal disallowed after a…
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Euro 2020: We’re used to being called underdogs, Bale says as Wales clash with Denmark today
Gareth Bale has embraced Wales’ underdogs tag, with Euro 2020 rivals Denmark counting on support from all over Europe following Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest. Inter Milan midfielder Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during Denmark’s tournament opening goal against Finland in Copenhagen on June 12 and is currently recovering at home. Denmark qualified for the knockout…
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Why I believe I’ve improved – Chelsea defender
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen is full of pride over his progress these past 12 months. Christensen has just helped Denmark into the Euro 2020 round of 16, only weeks after winning the Champions League final with Chelsea. He told Bold: “As a player, I do not really think that you feel if there is something…
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Euro 2020: Chelsea defender explains ‘big ear’ celebration
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has explained his goal celebration after scoring for Denmark against Russia. Christensen hit a screamer in the 4-1 win as Denmark booked their place in the Euro 2020 round of 16. The defender celebrated by holding his ears and later explained it was recognition of winning the Champions League with Chelsea.…
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Brave Denmark into Euro 2020 round of 16 after spanking Russia
Denmark produced a sensational 4-1 win over Russia in their last group stage match at Euro 2020 on Monday to secure emotional progress into the last 16. The Danish side are level with Finland and Russia in Group B on three points but advanced for having the better goal difference in matches between the teams.…