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Bale makes history with starring role in Wales win against Turkey

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2021 0

The winger was integral to his side’s 2-0 win against Turkey as he registered two assists in the Euro 2020 clash to compensate for the penalty he missed. Bale first set up Aaron Ramsey for the opening goal late in the first half and then gave Connor Roberts an easy finish in the dying

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Mats Hummel’s own goal helps France to victory over Germany

Ihesiulo Grace 16 June 2021 0

World champions France started their Euro 2020 campaign with a win over Germany thanks to Mats Hummels’ own goal in a high-quality heavyweight Group F match. Hummels – recalled for this tournament after being told by coach Joachim Low in 2019 that his international career was over – diverted Lucas Hernandez’s cross into his own […]

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Man Utd Henderson replaced by Ramsdale in England Euro 2020 squad

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2021 0

Dean Henderson has been replaced by Aaron Ramsdale in England’s Euro 2020 squad after withdrawing through injury. Henderson was originally named as one of the three goalkeepers in Gareth Southgate’s final shortlist for the tournament alongside Jordan Pickford and Sam Johnstone. The Manchester United shot-stopper was on the bench for England’s opening win

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Euro 2020: Raheem Sterling fires England to victory over Croatia

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2021 0

Raheem Sterling’s first major tournament goal got England’s Euro 2020 campaign off to a winning start as Gareth Southgate’s side overcame World Cup semi-final foes Croatia. Three years on from their heartbreaking extra-time loss at the Luzhniki, the Three Lions exacted some sort of revenge by triumphing in the Group D opener at a pulsating, […]

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Better late than never as Euro 2020 begins in Rome

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2021 0

Euro 2020 opened officially in Rome on Friday with a small ceremony in the Olympic Stadium before Turkey took on Italy in the opening game. Tenor Andrea Bocelli sang “Nessun dorms” —- an aria which became iconic among football fans following the 1990 World Cup in Italy. This was before U2 members Bono and The […]

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England call up White to replace Alexander-Arnold in Euro 2020 squad

Ihesiulo Grace 7 June 2021 0

Brighton defender Ben White has been added to England’s Euro 2020 squad. The 23-year-old was selected by Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, who was forced to withdraw from the 26-man party due to injury. White’s inclusion was announced by the Football Association (FA) on Monday morning as the team continue preparations […]

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Enrique dumps Ramos for Euro 2020, Laporte preferred

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2021 0

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has been left out of Spain’s final squad for Euro 2020, but Manchester City’s Aymeric Laporte has been included after switching allegiance from France. Spain boss Luis Enrique revealed his 24-man panel for this summer’s tournament on May 24, with Ramos missing out after a disappointing campaign at Real. Barcelona’s

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England secure Euro 2020 seeding slot with 4-0 win in Kosovo

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2019 0

Pristina – Harry Kane scored his 12th goal of the campaign as England secured a place among top six seeds for next year’s European Championship with a flattering 4-0 win in Kosovo in their final qualifier on Sunday. England were in second gear for much of the match after Harry Winks had put them ahead […]

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Ukraine advances to Euro 2020 finals

Ihesiulo Grace 15 October 2019 0

Ukraine advanced to the Euro 2020 finals after an impressive first half helped them to a 2-1 home win over Portugal in Group B on Monday. However, talismanic Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 700th career goal to share the spotlight with their resilient hosts. The result left Ukraine top of the section on 19 […]