Tag: Euro 2020
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Eriksen makes first start since cardiac arrest at Euro 2020
Manager Thomas Frank hailed the importance of Brentford’s crucial 3-1 win at Norwich and praised the contribution of key duo Ivan Toney and Christian Eriksen. On his first start since he suffered a cardiac arrest on June 12 at Euro 2020, Eriksen flourished.
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I know I could’ve done better at Euros – Fernandes
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes admits he could’ve done better for Portugal at Euro 2020. The United star was a major disappointment for the deposed title holders. He said, “We make evaluations in general. “I do mine and I know what I could do. Maybe I could have given more, I have the quality to…
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I can’t describe how disappointed I was with England penalty – Saka
Arsenal attacker Bukayo Saka has broken his silence since his penalty shootout final in the final of Euro 2020. Saka saw his penalty saved by Gigio Donnarumma – which crowned Italy as Euro 2020 winners on Sunday. In a statement posted online, Saka declared: “There are no words to tell you how disappointed I was…
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London Police reveal Euro 2020 final was almost abandoned
The Metropolitan Police in London have stated that the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy was nearly postponed. The Azzurri triumphed over the Three Lions on penalties after the game ended 1-1 after 90 minutes and extra time. Despite the excellent atmosphere inside the stadium after kick off, there were pre-match incidents that involved…
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Euro 2020: What Paul Pogba told England penalty flops
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has sent his support to England trio Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka. Arsenal youngster Saka missed the decisive penalty in England’s shootout lost to Italy in the Euro 2020 final. It came after Rashford and Sancho also failed to convert from the spot. Taking to Instagram, Pogba said:…
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Mourinho reveals his best player at Euro 2020
Roma coach Jose Mourinho has declared Manchester City defender Kyle Walker as his Player of Euro 2020. Plenty of England players caught the eye with their displays but Mourinho identified City defender Walker as not only the best of the lot from the Three Lions but as the best at the tournament overall. Despite Italy…
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I didn’t realise Saka penalty was decider – Italy goalkeeper
Italy goalkeeper Gigio Donnarumma admits he didn’t know saving Bukayo Saka’s penalty would win the Euro 2020 title. Arsenal youngster Saka had the chance to take the game to sudden death after Jorginho’s penalty was saved by Jordan Pickford, but Donnarumma stood in his way. Donnarumma, who has left AC Milan for PSG this summer,…
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Italy taught England a lesson – Bonucci
Italy defender, Leonardo Bonucci, has said they gave England “a lesson” after their penalty shootout victory over the hosts at Wembley in the Euro 2020 final on Sunday. Bonucci made it 1-1 in the second half of the game, cancelling out Luke Shaw’s early opener. The Juventus centre back then converted a penalty during the…
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Euro 2020: Fate owed me something – Roberto Mancini
Italy coach Roberto Mancini says “fate” owed him last night’s Euro 2020 triumph. Italy are European champions after defeating England in the final at Wembley on penalties. Mancini was in tears after the shootout and declared, “It’s the emotion that comes after doing something incredible. In the joy of the guys, the audience, of what…
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Euro 2020 final: Football isn’t all about trophies-England declares
The England team has stated that football isn’t all about trophies, after its loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 finals. The team made this known in a statement via its official Instagram page on Monday, after the Italian team came out victorious in the final Sunday match. The statement read, “Football. It’s not just…