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England wary of Ukraine as surging Denmark face Czechs at Euro 2020

Rome (AFP) – England will be on their guard against surprise Euro 2020 quarter-finalists Ukraine in Rome on Saturday, while an increasingly confident Denmark hope to keep their inspiring run going against the Czech Republic. After beating old rivals Germany in a knockout match for the first time since the 1966 World Cup final, England […]

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Italy's Spinazzola suffers Achilles injury

Rome (AFP) – Italy left-back Leonardo Spinazzola suffered an Achilles tendon injury in their Euro 2020 quarter-final win over Belgium on Friday. Team management said there were "clinical signs of an injury to the left Achilles tendon". The Roma defender will be a big miss for Italy in the remainder of the European Championship after […]

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Italy to face Spain in Euro 2020 semi-finals after beating Belgium

Paris (AFP) – Italy beat Belgium 2-1 in a pulsating Euro 2020 quarter-final in Munich on Friday to set up a last-four clash with Spain, who needed penalties to get the better of 10-man Switzerland. Lorenzo Insigne's brilliant strike proved to be the winner for Italy, who extended their national record unbeaten run to 32 […]

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Insigne stunner sends Italy into semi-final clash with Spain

Munich (Germany) (AFP) – A stunning strike by Lorenzo Insigne fired Italy into the semi-finals of Euro 2020 on Friday as a 2-1 win over Belgium sent them through to a meeting with Spain. Nicolo Barella struck the opening goal of the quarter-final in Munich before Insigne curled in Italy's second in an action-packed first-half. […]

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Fans go wild as Mourinho arrives at Roma

Rome (AFP) – Jose Mourinho's reign at Roma began on Friday with the Portuguese coach greeted by hundreds of 'Giallorossi' fans as he arrived in the Italian capital. Despite the heat they thronged outside the city's Ciampino airport to greet the self-declared 'Special One' with a party atmosphere and flares heralding in the new era. […]

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Southgate urges England to seize Euro 2020 'opportunity'

London (AFP) – Gareth Southgate has warned his England players not to rest on their laurels as they aim to reach the Euro 2020 semi-finals with a victory against Ukraine on Saturday. Southgate's side are heavy favourites to progress from the quarter-final in Rome, but the England manager is keen to avoid a loss of […]

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Spain through to Euro 2020 semi-finals on penalties

Paris (AFP) – Spain needed penalties to get the better of Switzerland and advance to the semi-finals of Euro 2020 on Friday, setting up a clash against Belgium or Italy who were playing each other later in Munich. European champions in 2008 and 2012, Spain beat Switzerland 3-1 on penalties after their quarter-final tie in […]

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Simon saves lift Spain past Swiss on penalties to reach semi-finals

Saint Petersburg (AFP) – Goalkeeper Unai Simon was the hero as Spain edged past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 on penalties on Friday to set up a Euro 2020 semi-final against either Belgium or Italy. After a 1-1 draw in Saint Petersburg which saw the Swiss play for 43 minutes a man down, Simon made two saves […]

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Portugal striker Silva signs for RB Leipzig from Frankfurt

Berlin (AFP) – Portugal striker Andre Silva has signed a five-year contract with Bundesliga side RB Leipzig after transferring from Eintracht Frankfurt, his new club announced Friday. The 25-year-old netted 28 goals in the Bundesliga in 2020/21, second only to Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski, who set a new single-season record by scoring 41 times […]

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Laporta says Barcelona talks with Messi 'progressing'

Barcelona (AFP) – Barcelona's contract negotiations with Lionel Messi "are progressing as expected", club president Joan Laporta told Spanish public television on Friday. The Argentine superstar, who is currently at the Copa America, became a free agent on Thursday when his last contract with Barcelona expired. "We want him to stay, Leo wants to stay […]

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The key men for Ukraine in their Euro 2020 clash with England

Rome (AFP) – Excitement is building in England after their Euro 2020 last-16 win over Germany, a result which left them with a theoretically favourable path to the final as they look to win a first major tournament since 1966. However Ukraine, who stand in their way in Saturday's quarter-final in Rome, are hoping to […]

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Hjulmand says fearless Danes inspired by Cruyff philosophy

Baku (AFP) – Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand said he is using the philosophy of legendary Dutch player and coach Johan Cruyff to inspire his side to play with freedom after a traumatic start to Euro 2020. Hjulmand's men take on the Czech Republic in Baku on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals, three weeks […]

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Roma fans dream as Mourinho arrives in Italy

Rome (AFP) – Jose Mourinho's reign at Roma began on Friday with the Portuguese coach greeted like a rock star as he touched down in the Italian capital. Hundreds of 'Giallorossi' fans waited outside the city's Ciampino airport in soaring temperatures to greet the self-declared 'Special One' with a party atmosphere and flares heralding in […]

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England forward Parris joins WSL club Arsenal from Lyon

London (AFP) – England forward Nikita Parris has joined Arsenal from Lyon, the Women's Super League club announced on Friday. The 27-year-old former Manchester City player is returning to the WSL after two seasons with Lyon, during which she won the 2019/20 Champions League. Parris, who has scored 14 goals in 52 England appearances, is […]

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TUDN to broadcast 2021 Gold Cup starting with preliminary round

Univision this week unveiled TUDN’s comprehensive coverage of the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup. Univision Communications Inc. will bring soccer fans every minute of action of the premier tournament on Univision, UniMás, Galavisión, and TUDN, with special coverage beginning Friday, July 2 as PrendeTV, Univision’s free ad-supported streaming service, will stream the nine remaining matches from […]