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Brazil: 41 Covid-19 cases connected to Copa America event

Brazil's health ministry has documented 41 cases of COVID-19 related to the Copa America, including 31 players or staffers and 10 workers who were hired for the event.

Denmark coach steps up UEFA criticism over game resumption

Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand stepped up his criticism of UEFA on Tuesday for not giving his players the option to postpone the game against Finland in the wake of Christian Eriksen's collapse

Szczesny's own-goal continues his run of bad luck at Euros

Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny doesn't have much luck in his opening game at European Championships.

Dinamo Zagreb headlines Champions League qualifying draw

While eight of its squad are playing at the European Championship, Dinamo Zagreb was among the biggest names in a draw on Tuesday for next season's Champions League

Ronaldo becomes first player to feature in five Euro Cup finals tournaments

Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday became the first player to feature in games at five Euro 2020 finals tournaments.

From Serie B to Euro 2020, Italy players shaped by Zeman

A 74-year-old chain-smoking Czech coach might have made just as much of an impact on this Italy squad as Roberto Mancini has

Finland plays Russia with Euro 2020 knockout stage in reach

Lost, perhaps, in the drama surrounding Christian Eriksen's collapse during Denmark's game against Finland at the European Championship was the result after play resumed.

Euro Cup 2021 highlights: Portugal beats Hungary 3-0; Ronaldo scores twice

Raphael Guerreiro scores the first goal for Portugal while Ronaldo converts the penalty stroke. Check Euro Cup's match schedule on June 15 (Indian time), live streaming, telecast

India vs Afghanistan highlights: India 1 | 1 Afghanistan at full time

A howler by Afghanistan goalie Ovays Azizi handed India a 1-0 lead in the 75th minute but Hossein Zamani equalised in the 81st minute in a match marred by poor refereeing.

Ronaldo becomes first player to feature in five Euro Cup finals tournaments

Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday became the first player to feature in games at five Euro 2020 finals tournaments

Copa America: Messi eyes Copa America for "biggest dream" with Argentina

Lionel Messi has won it all with Barcelona in a decorated career. Winning a title with Argentina remains one of his biggest ambitions.

Copa America: Colombia, Brazil off to winning start in tournament

Colombia and hosts Brazil kicked off their Copa America campaign with a win in Group B.

Copa America: My biggest dream is to get a title with Argentina, says Messi

Argentina football captain Messi has reiterated that his biggest dream is to win a title with the national team and feels the team is currently "on the right track" ahead of the opener against Chile

Indian football coach's philosophy is bearing fruit: Afghan defender Amiri

India's chief football coach Igor Stimac has implemented a "philosophy of playing differently" and the change in strategy is bearing fruit, Afghanistan defender Haroon Amiri has said.

Netherlands, Austria, England start with wins in Uefa Euro 2020

Gritty Ukraine bounced back from two goals down but Denzel Dumfries's late winner helped the Netherlands snatch a 3-2 win on home soil in Euro 2020 on Sunday.

France and Germany in rare early meeting at Euro 2020

France and Germany usually play each other in the latter stages of major soccer tournaments.

Hungary hosts defending champion Portugal at Euro 2020

Home advantage at the European Championship may not count for much when Hungary faces a Portugal team with scoring talent and one particular player looking to make history.

Experience of Maguire, Henderson will be vital moving forward, feels Rooney

Former England player Wayne Rooney feels it's vital that Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson get fit as soon as possible because they will be vital moving forward in the Euro 2020 for the Three Lions

Euro 2020: Christian Eriksen's collapse creates 'national shock' in Denmark

Interest in CPR and defibrillators has been pulling the attention of Danes away from soccer's European Championship since the collapse of Christian Eriksen.

Euro 2020: Skriniar's second half winner helps Slovakia beat Poland

Slovakia started their first major tournament with a win after shocking an uninspired Poland 2-1 through Milan Skriniar's second half winner in their Group E curtain raiser in St Petersburg on Monday