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EURO 2020

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Jul 13, 2021
England's Black players face racist abuse after Euro 2020
The comments have prompted a police investigation and wide condemnation, although critics accused some politicians of hypocrisy.
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Jul 12, 2021
England's Football Association condemns racist abuse of players after final
“We're disgusted that some of our squad — who have given everything for the shirt this summer — have been subjected to discriminatory abuse online after tonight's game,” the team tweeted.
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Jul 12, 2021
Italy beats England on penalties to win Euro final
More penalty heartbreak for England as Italy crowned European champions after winning shootout 3-2.
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Jul 8, 2021
Denmark proud but disappointed after Euro 2020 exit
The match marked the end of a journey which started when midfielder Christian Eriksen suffered a heart attack on the field and later saw the team make a thrilling run to the semifinals.
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Jul 7, 2021
Italy reaches Euro final to continue comeback from World Cup failure
Players and coaches poured onto the pitch after Jorginho's kick booked their place in Sunday's final against either England or Denmark.
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Jun 30, 2021
Late Artem Dovbyk winner sends Ukraine into first Euro quarterfinals
Sweden looked resigned to taking the game to penalties — but Dovbyk had other ideas, scoring in the 12st minute to send Ukraine into uncharted territory.
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Jun 29, 2021
Complacent France pays price for lacking team factor
'The best team deserves to go to the next round and tonight that is the Swiss,' said former France midfielder Patrick Vieira after a night to forget for Les Bleus.
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Jun 29, 2021
Switzerland beats France on penalties to reach Euro 2020 quarters
'We showed courage, heart, we left everything out there. When you come back from two goals down against the world champions it is just unbelievable,' said Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer.
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Jun 27, 2021
Substitutes spare Italy's blushes in win over Austria
The Azzuri looked to be in danger of a round-of-16 Euro exit in London before Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina scored in extra time.
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Jun 20, 2021
'For Christian': Danish fans prepare for final Euro 2020 group match
Cristian Eriksen's remarkable recovery from his mid-game cardiac arrest last week has both the team and the fans wanting to get back to their winning ways for him.
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Jun 19, 2021
UEFA has contingency plan for Euro 2020 final
UEFA has a contingency plan to replace Wembley as host stadium of the Euro 2020 final unless Britain agrees to exempt fans from outside the country from 10-day quarantine rules.
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Jun 17, 2021
Denmark sees surge in 'heart runners' after Christian Eriksen's cardiac arrest during Euro 2020 match
The cardiac arrest suffered by Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen during a Euro 2020 match has seen a seven-fold increase in sign-ups for the "heart runner" app, which allows emergency services to quickly direct citizen responders to assist heart attack victims.
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Jun 15, 2021
Christian Eriksen's teammates lament 'no third option' after collapse
'We were put in a position which I personally don't think we should have been put in,' Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel told reporters.
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May 8, 2021
Harry Kane believes club success will help England at Euros
England is among the favorites to become European champion and end the country's long wait for glory.
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Apr 14, 2021
Italy approves opening stadium to fans at 25% capacity for Euros
Italy's government will allow fans to attend matches at this year's European Championship in Rome's Olympic Stadium with at least 25% capacity, the country's soccer federation (FIGC) said in a statement on Tuesday.
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Feb 12, 2021
Russia to consider vaccinating Euro 2020 staff against COVID-19
Russia is considering whether to vaccinate staff working at European Championship soccer matches in St. Petersburg this year against COVID-19, the head of the local organizing committee said on Thursday.
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Oct 16, 2020
UEFA president says fewer hosts for Euro 2020 an option
The continental tournament, scheduled to take place in 12 host cities, was postponed until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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