Tag: Euro 2020
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England still have one rusty cup from 1966 – Italy legend
Italy great Alessandro Altobelli hailed their Euro 2020 winners – and enjoyed a swipe at England – after Sunday’s Euro 2020 final shootout victory. The former centre-forward was happy for his country. “It’s joyful winning at Wembley against England,” Altobelli told RAI Sport. “Who always think they are the best, the greatest, the most talented,…
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Southgate takes blame for England’s shootout loss to Italy
Gareth Southgate took full responsibility for England’s failure from the penalty kicks spot as Italy secured Euro 2020 glory at Wembley on Sunday. Following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes, after Leonardo Bonucci had cancelled out Luke Shaw’s second-minute opener, it was a familiar spot-kick outcome for the Three Lions. Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and…
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Conte highlights two major weaknesses in England XI
Former Italy coach Antonio Conte has spied two key weaknesses in England’s XI ahead of the final of Euro 2020. Conte also highlighted two areas in which he thinks England could be vulnerable on Sunday, however, with Gareth Southgate’s midfield and defence coming under scrutiny. “In the middle of the park they have two very…
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3 Italian Euro 2020 journalists positive for coronavirus
Three Italian journalists covering their country’s national team at Euro 2020 have tested positive for the coronavirus, two days before Italy take on England in the final at Wembley. As a result a scheduled press conference with defender Leonardo Bonucci took place only digitally at the team’s training camp in Florence. Media reports said the…
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England players plan donating Euro 2020 title fee to health workers
England players will donate their prize money to the National Health Service (NHS) if they win the Euro 2020 title on Sunday, according to multiple local news reports. The reports on Friday said the team would receive around 9.6 million pounds (13.2 million dollars) for a victory against Italy in the decider. England players started…
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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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Impossible to describe what I am feeling – Italy goalkeeper
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was emotional after his penalty shootout heroics against Spain. Donnarumma saved Alvaro Morata’s penalty to send Spain into the final of Euro 2020. “There was everything at that moment, it wasn’t easy, but with the strength of this group, we managed to get there,” new PSG signing Donnarumma told Sky Italia.…
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Jorginho secures Italy’s spot in Euro 2020 final
Italy beat Spain on penalties to reach the Euro 2020 final after an enthralling semi-final at a noisy Wembley. After Alvaro Morata’s penalty was saved, Jorginho strolled up to score and set up a final with either England or Denmark in London on Sunday. Federico Chiesa looked as if he had sent Italy – who…