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Euro 2020 HIGHLIGHTS: Italy defeat Belgium 2-1 to reach semi-finals

In the first quarterfinal of Euro 2020, Spain defeated Switzerland in the penalty shootout

Euro 2020 HIGHLIGHTS: Italy defeat Belgium 2-1 to reach semi-finals
Updated On : 03 Jul 2021 | 7:14 PM IST

Euro 2020: Kevin de Bruyne reveals he played quarters with torn ligaments

Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has revealed that he played with torn ligaments in the Euro 2020 quarterfinal against Italy

Euro 2020: Kevin de Bruyne reveals he played quarters with torn ligaments
Updated On : 03 Jul 2021 | 9:25 AM IST

Copa America: Paqueta's goal helps Brazil defeat Chile to enter semifinals

Lucas Paqueta's lone strike helped Brazil defeat Chile 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Copa America here at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday

Copa America: Paqueta's goal helps Brazil defeat Chile to enter semifinals
Updated On : 03 Jul 2021 | 8:37 AM IST

Euro 2020: Nicolo Barella, Lorenzo Insigne fire Italy into semifinals

Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Insigne got among the scoring charts as Italy defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Euro 2020 here at the Allianz Arena on Friday (local time).With this win, Italy has entered the semi-finals of the tournament. The side will now lock horns against Spain in the semifinals at the Wembley Stadium.Italy took a 2-0 lead by the 44th minute of the match as Barella and Insigne registered goals in the 31st and 44th minutes respectively. However, just before half-time, Belgium pegged one goal back as Romelu Lukaku scored, bringing the scoreline to 2-1.However, no more goals were scored in the match, and in the end, Belgium walked away with a 2-1 victory, setting up a clash with Spain in the semifinals.Earlier on Friday, Spain defeated Switzerland 3-1 on penalties to enter the semifinals. The normal 90-minutes action had finished at 1-1.Later today, the Czech Republic and Denmark will play each other in the first semifinal while in the second, ...

Euro 2020: Nicolo Barella, Lorenzo Insigne fire Italy into semifinals
Updated On : 03 Jul 2021 | 8:25 AM IST

Spain beat 10-man Switzerland on penalties to reach Euro 2020 semis

Mikel Oyarzabal held his nerves to score the crucial penalty as Spain entered the semi-finals of the ongoing Euro Cup after beating Switzerland 3-1 on penalties on Friday.

Spain beat 10-man Switzerland on penalties to reach Euro 2020 semis
Updated On : 03 Jul 2021 | 3:05 AM IST

Denmark takes on Czechs for spot in Euro 2020 semifinals

From the despair of seeing a teammate suffer cardiac arrest to the European Championship quarterfinals, somehow Denmark keeps on going. Denmark will face the Czech Republic on Saturday, exactly three weeks after midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field in the team's opening game and had to be resuscitated with a defibrillator. While Eriksen recovers initially in the hospital and now at home Denmark has improved at Euro 2020. A 4-1 win over Russia got Denmark out of the group stage after two losses. Beating Wales 4-0 in the round of 16 matched the team's best showing since Danish Dynamite won the 1992 European Championship. Culture-wise, there's similarities. Values of sticking (together), one for all and all for one," Denmark midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg said Thursday. "There's this pride also to be playing for your country and all these values that I don't think have changed too much since 1992. But my biggest respect to the guys in '92 because they went on to wi

Denmark takes on Czechs for spot in Euro 2020 semifinals
Updated On : 03 Jul 2021 | 3:01 AM IST

England won't have home support against Ukraine at Euro 2020

Having overcome historic rival Germany in the last 16, facing Ukraine might seem like an easier proposition for England. Turns out, though, that Saturday's quarterfinal match at the Stadio Olimpico might be England's toughest test of the European Championship. That's because it's the only match of Euro 2020 that England will have to play away from the friendly confines of Wembley Stadium. Making matters more complicated is that the Italian government has explicitly warned Britain-based England fans to stay away from the game unless they can prove they have observed five days of quarantine since arriving. For a team like England that is known for its traveling supporters, that's a major blow. We've got to create our own atmosphere on Saturday in Rome, which we're capable of doing, said England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who has kept four clean sheets in the tournament. The fans were tremendous the other night and throughout the group stages as well. I think that gives us added ..

England won't have home support against Ukraine at Euro 2020
Updated On : 03 Jul 2021 | 3:00 AM IST

Germany's Toni Kroos retires from national team after Euro Cup 2021

Germany midfielder Toni Kroos says he is retiring from the national team after 106 appearances for his country

Germany's Toni Kroos retires from national team after Euro Cup 2021
Updated On : 03 Jul 2021 | 1:45 AM IST

Club Football: Barcelona's finances holding up new Lionel Messi contract

Barcelona's poor finances have become the stumbling block to getting Lionel Messi to sign another contract, according to club president Joan Laporta.

Club Football: Barcelona's finances holding up new Lionel Messi contract
Updated On : 02 Jul 2021 | 1:49 PM IST

Belgium takes on Italy for a spot in Euro cup 2021 semifinals today

Belgium's leading scorer at the European Championship is no stranger to Italy's veteran defenders

Belgium takes on Italy for a spot in Euro cup 2021 semifinals today
Updated On : 02 Jul 2021 | 1:38 PM IST

Pedri indispensable as Spain bids to make semis at Euro Cup 2021

Spain is on the charge at a major soccer tournament with a creative and technically gifted Barcelona player calling the shots from central midfield.

Pedri indispensable as Spain bids to make semis at Euro Cup 2021
Updated On : 02 Jul 2021 | 1:31 PM IST

Lionel Messi becomes free agent as Barcelona contract expired on June 30

Argentine striker Lionel Messi has finally become a free agent after his contract with Barcelona expired on June 30

Lionel Messi becomes free agent as Barcelona contract expired on June 30
Updated On : 01 Jul 2021 | 9:07 AM IST

Why Black lives matter

Book review of WHY WE KNEEL, HOW WE RISE

Why Black lives matter
Updated On : 01 Jul 2021 | 1:13 AM IST

Euro 2020 highlights: England beat Germany 2-0; register place in quarters

This was England's first knockout win over Germany at Wembley since 1966.

Euro 2020 highlights: England beat Germany 2-0; register place in quarters
Updated On : 30 Jun 2021 | 5:40 PM IST

Euro 2020: Maybe we lacked effectiveness, says Germany's Toni Kross

Germany midfielder Toni Kroos admitted his side "lacked effectiveness" as they were eliminated in the round of 16 after England struck two second-half goals in the ongoing Euro 2020

Euro 2020: Maybe we lacked effectiveness, says Germany's Toni Kross
Updated On : 30 Jun 2021 | 11:14 AM IST

Euro 2020: Ukraine beat Sweden 2-1 after extra time to reach quarters

Ukraine reached the round of 16 at the European Championship with worst record of the advancing teams

Euro 2020: Ukraine beat Sweden 2-1 after extra time to reach quarters
Updated On : 30 Jun 2021 | 7:28 AM IST

Copa America bracket favors Brazil; Argentina spots Uruguay

Defending champion Brazil may have the smoothest path to the final of the Copa America tournament it is hosting. The hottest competition could be on the other side of the draw, where arch rivals Argentina and Uruguay have the chance to meet in the semifinals. The knockout stage of the Copa America was finalized Tuesday after the last two matches in Group A. Argentina beat Bolivia 4-1 to ensure it finished atop the group, setting up a game against Ecuador in the quarterfinals. Ecuador is yet to win in the tournament, but held Brazil to a 1-1 draw on Sunday and is in third position in South American World Cup qualifiers. We have the utmost respect for Ecuador, they have proven to be a good, young and dynamic team that will sure give us a war, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said. If Lionel Messi's lineup beats Ecuador, coached by Argentine Gustavo Alfaro, its semifinal will be against either Uruguay or Colombia. That head-to-head showdown has produced great encounters recently, incl

Copa America bracket favors Brazil; Argentina spots Uruguay
Updated On : 30 Jun 2021 | 3:37 AM IST

Australia men's football team announced for Tokyo Olympics 2021

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) on Tuesday revealed its men's football team for the Tokyo Olympic Games, with the "Olyroos" returning to the Olympic arena for the first time since Beijing 2008.

Australia men's football team announced for Tokyo Olympics 2021
Updated On : 29 Jun 2021 | 8:08 PM IST

Euro 2020: Simon taught us a important lesson in football, says Spain coach

After progressing to the quarterfinals of the ongoing Euro 2020, Spain coach Luis Enrique praised goalkeeper Unai Simon for the way he reacted to his mistake in the round of 16 match against Croatia

Euro 2020: Simon taught us a important lesson in football, says Spain coach
Updated On : 29 Jun 2021 | 7:46 PM IST

Keep your head high: Pele's advice to Mbappe after Euro 2020 setback

Brazil football legend Pele has advised France playmaker Kylian Mbappe to keep his head high after France suffered a major setback in the European Championships.

Keep your head high: Pele's advice to Mbappe after Euro 2020 setback
Updated On : 29 Jun 2021 | 7:43 PM IST