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  • What Ronaldo and I discussed at end of Euro clash – Benzema

    What Ronaldo and I discussed at end of Euro clash – Benzema

    Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema was happy to see former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo last night.

    Benzema caught up with the Juventus star at the end of France’s 2-2 draw with Portugal in their final Euroa 2020 group game.

    Benzema said, “It’s nice to see him again, after the long way we have come up together …

    “We played eight-nine years as the front two at Real Madrid, we scored goals, won trophies.

    “We exchanged, we wished each other good luck for the future in the club and national team and especially to continue to have fun on the field and continue to make a difference.”

  • Cristiano Ronaldo’s seven records at Euro 2020 so far

    Cristiano Ronaldo’s seven records at Euro 2020 so far

    Following Portugal’s Group F fixture against France which ended 2-2 and sealed passage into the round of 16 on Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo has now broken seven records at the 2020 UEFA European Championship.

    Ronaldo’s brace in the draw between Portugal and France ensured that he equalled the all-time record for the most goals scored for an international side, with both Ronaldo and Iran’s Ali Daei on 109 goals each.

    Wednesday’s game against France means Ronaldo is now the player with the record for the most goals at Euros and FIFA World Cups combined with 21 goals after moving beyond legendary German striker Miroslav Klose’s tally of 19 strikes across the two competitions.

    Ronaldo is currently top of the Euro 2020 scoring chart with five strikes in three games, giving him the record for the most goals scored in European Championship history with 14 goals.

    He is also the player with the most victories in the tournament’s history (12), and the footballer who has scored the most penalties in a single Euros campaign (three).

    The other milestones he has achieved in this tournament show the longevity of his career, with Ronaldo becoming the first player in history to feature in five Euro tournaments, as well as the first to score in five Euros, which also saw him become the oldest goalscorer in Portugal’s major tournament history.

    Portugal will take on Belgium in the competition’s round of 16, and with the 36-year-old still in the tournament, he is on the brink of breaking three more records.

    He only needs one assist and one more goal to have the most assists in the tournament history and to be the sole highest goalscorer in international football, respectively.

    He is also just two games shy of Sergio Ramos’ record for the highest-capped European international player, so should Portugal qualify for the competition’s semi-finals, he will claim that milestone too.

    Kickoff

  • Euro 2020: England to face Germany in round of 16 [Full draw]

    Euro 2020: England to face Germany in round of 16 [Full draw]

    England will face Germany at Wembley on Tuesday in the Euro 2020 last 16 while Wales take on Denmark in Amsterdam on Saturday.

    Full draw:

    Wales v Denmark

    Italy v Austria

    Netherlands v Czech Republic

    Belgium v Portugal

    Croatia v Spain

    France v Switzerland

    England v Germany

    Sweden v Ukraine

     

  • Euro 2020: Sweden send Poland out as Spain earn first win

    Euro 2020: Sweden send Poland out as Spain earn first win

    Sweden substitute Viktor Claesson scored a 93rd-minute winner as a valiant Poland fightback proved in vain and they were eliminated from Euro 2020.

    In a captivating game in St Petersburg, Sweden led 2-0 at the hour mark thanks to two goals from Emil Forsberg.

    But a Robert Lewandowski double put Poland within a goal of the win they needed to advance – only for Claesson to end their hopes.

    Sweden will now prepare for a last-16 tie against Finland or Ukraine at Glasgow’s Hampden Park on 29 June.

    Spain earned their first win at Euro 2020 in style as they thrashed Slovakia to progress as Group E runners-up and set up a last-16 tie with Croatia.

    Luis Enrique’s side head into the knockout stages on the back of their best attacking display of the tournament, proving far too good for a seriously below-par Slovakia.

    Aymeric Laporte, Pablo Sarabia and Ferran Torres all scored after a bizarre own goal from Newcastle’s Martin Dubravka broke the deadlock at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville.

    The Slovakia goalkeeper, who earlier saved a penalty from Alvaro Morata, punched the ball into his own net after Sarabia’s effort hit the crossbar and looped into the air.

    Juraj Kucka inadvertently completed the rout for Spain, bundling the ball over his own line from close range.

    Spain’s meeting with Croatia will take place in Copenhagen on Monday, while Slovakia are out.

  • Mourinho names Portugal ghost player in Euro 2020 squad

    Mourinho names Portugal ghost player in Euro 2020 squad

    Roma manager, Jose Mourinho, has claimed Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes has ghosted at Euro 2020.

    According to him, Fernandes has taken up space on the pitch but “not playing”.

    Mourinho admits the Manchester United man has “incredible potential”, but isn’t showing the same abilities he usually offers at club level.

    “Portugal at its highest level can beat anyone,” Mourinho said on talkSPORT.

    “But we need to play with 11 players, in these two matches, Bruno Fernandes was on the pitch but not playing.

    “I hope he turns up against France because he’s a player with incredible potential.”

    He added: “Portugal has three fantastic attacking players, Bernardo Silva, Cristiano [Ronaldo] and [Diogo] Jota.

    “We need that connection, but until now Bruno is not playing.”

  • Euro 2020: Chelsea defender explains ‘big ear’ celebration

    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.

    He explained, “I was just trying to keep the ball down. It worked, and then it looks really good.

    “It is an internal joke that runs a bit with me because I won the trophy with the big ears, but it is no longer important.”

  • Euro 2020: ​Chelsea defender set for first Spain start

    Euro 2020: ​Chelsea defender set for first Spain start

    Spain are set to turn to veteran defender Cesar Azpilicueta as they attempt to stay at Euro 2020.

    Luis Enrique’s team need to win their remaining game of the group stages against Slovakia on Wednesday.

    Spain have two draws from their two games against Poland and Sweden.

    According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea captain Azpilicueta could be in line for his first start at Euro 2020.

    Sergio Busquets of Barcelona may come in for Manchester City’s Rodri, while changes across the front line are also possible.

  • What Southgate told me before England game – Saka

    What Southgate told me before England game – Saka

    Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka says Gareth Southgate told him to play like he does with Arsenal in his first start for England at Euro 2020.

    Saka was impressive as England claimed top spot in Group D with a 1-0 win over Czech Republic.

    “The manager told me to go out and express myself, to play how I have played for my club all season,” Saka told ITV.

    “Sometimes that means driving at the opponents and I did that and got us up the pitch.

    “It was a good cross from Jack for the goal and Raheem was in the right place at the right time again.”

    Raheem Sterling added: “Jack and Bukayo got in the pockets really well, turned and were positive. It is brilliant to have these players around you who can create goals.

    “Different players are needed for different games and those two that came in were massive and did what they needed to do.”

  • Euro: Van der Vaart Spain comments just shameful – Busquets

    Euro: Van der Vaart Spain comments just shameful – Busquets

    Barcelona midfielder Sergi Busquets has hit out at Rafael van der Vaart after the Dutchman’s criticism of Spain’s style.

    “Spain are horrible, I hope we play them,” Van der Vaart had said, adding that they didn’t have any player who could make a difference.

    Busquets has now responded, blasting the former Real Madrid midfielder.

    “When you use adjectives like that, you lose any meaning,” the Barcelona midfielder told Mediaset.

    “I don’t understand why he, as a former player, talks like that for a moment of fame or glory.

    “I think it’s shameful.

    “He’s left himself out to dry, I could discredit him even more as a person, for various clashes I had with him in his career that everyone remembers, but I’m not going to do it.”

    Spain face Slovakia to secure qualification from the group stages of the tournament on Wednesday.

  • Euro 2020: Why Foden missed England match against Czech

    Euro 2020: Why Foden missed England match against Czech

    Manchester City star Phil Foden missed England’s final group game against Czech Republic as he was on a yellow card.

    If Foden had received another yellow in the game, he would have been suspended for England’s round of 16 clash.

    The Three Lions did fine without the young attacker, winning 1-0 courtesy of a first half goal from Raheem Sterling.

    England topped their group, with Croatia and Czech Republic finishing second and third respectively.

    Those three teams from the group will be in the knockout stages, with Scotland missing out.