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Jul 27, 2022
England thrashes Sweden to reach women's Euro 2022 final
After semifinal heartache in the last three major tournaments, the Lionesses roared to the delight of the home crowd of 29,000 at Bramall Lane to set up a clash against Germany or France.
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Jul 24, 2022
France knock out holders Netherlands with extra-time penalty
France became the fourth nation to have reached the semifinals of the Women's Euros, World Cup and Olympics after Germany, Norway and Sweden.
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Jul 19, 2022
Belgium reaches Euro 2022 quarterfinals; France held by Iceland
In just their second-ever major tournament, Belgium reached the knockout phase for the first time to round off a miserable few weeks for Italy.
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BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jul 14, 2022
The euro is at parity with the dollar. Its fate is now with energy markets.
The single currency has teetered on the brink of parity versus the greenback for days, finally breaching that level on Wednesday.
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Jul 12, 2022
England women set Euro record in eight-goal rout of Norway
No team, either male or female, had ever scored eight at a European Championship until England's incredible goal-spree against the overwhelmed Norwegians in Brighton.
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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.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jun 25, 2021
Dollar eases below ¥110.80 in Tokyo
The dollar weakened below u00a5110.80 in Tokyo trading Friday, as players retreated to the sidelines ahead of the release of a key U.S. inflation gauge.
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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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