London (AFP) – Britain is looking forward to staging a "fantastic" Euro 2020 final, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said Tuesday, in a clear hint the matches will take place at Wembley despite issues around coronavirus restrictions. Talks are still ongoing between UEFA, the government and the Football Association over a solution that would mean […]

Herzogenaurach (Germany) (AFP) – Germany forward Thomas Mueller looks set to miss Wednesday's crucial Euro 2020 match against Hungary with a knee injury after again sitting out team training. The attacking midfielder missed Tuesday morning's session with the German squad and trained alone with his knee heavily strapped after taking a knock in Saturday's 4-2 […]

London (AFP) – England will be without Chelsea duo Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell for their final Euro 2020 Group D match on Tuesday against the Czech Republic and potentially their last-16 tie, after the pair were forced to isolate following exposure to an opponent who has Covid-19. Mount and Chilwell were seen embracing their […]

Munich (Germany) (AFP) – UEFA on Tuesday rejected plans by the city of Munich to light the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours for the Germany-Hungary Euro 2020 match in support of the LGBT community and to protest at a law passed by the Hungarian government. "UEFA is a politically and religiously neutral organisation," said European […]

Copenhagen (AFP) – Denmark is a nation united behind its football team after they charged into the Euro 2020 knockouts on a cathartic night in Copenhagen which sets them up well for the rest of the tournament. Considered by many a dark horse before the Euro started thanks to a squad packed with talent, Denmark […]

Tokyo (AFP) – Former Southampton defender Maya Yoshida and Real Madrid youngster Takefusa Kubo were on Tuesday named in an 18-man Japan football squad "aiming for gold" at the Tokyo Olympics. Japan have only won an Olympic men's football medal once — bronze at Mexico 1968 — but manager Hajime Moriyasu is confident of […]

Madrid (AFP) – Spain are bracing themselves for a test of nerve in their last group game against Slovakia on Wednesday, with Luis Enrique's side needing victory to guarantee their place in the last 16. After leaving out Sergio Ramos, Luis Enrique has left himself open to questions about a lack of leadership in his […]

Munich (Germany) (AFP) – Peter Gulacsi is ready to wreck Germany's dreams of reaching the last 16 of Euro 2020 and cement his reputation as one of Europe's best goalkeepers, but off the pitch the Hungary shot-stopper is a strong believer in human rights. The 31-year-old has been one of the best goalkeepers at the […]

Budapest (AFP) – Germany can secure a place in the last 16 of Euro 2020 on Wednesday, but holders Portugal are at real risk of crashing out despite a prolific start to Group F by Cristiano Ronaldo. France top the section with four points heading into their final game against Portugal, a repeat of the […]

Madrid (AFP) – "After the game, everyone knew we had discovered an extraordinary player for Portugal," Joaquim Milheiro says. "And then it was like, boom." Joao Felix had just made his debut for Portugal's under-18s against Norway in 2017 and Milheiro was in the room when the coaches began discussing one thing. "He played 35 […]

London (AFP) – England's bid to win their Euro 2020 group has been thrown into chaos ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Czech Republic after Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell were forced to isolate following Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour's positive coronavirus test. Mount and Chilwell embraced their Chelsea team-mate Gilmour on the Wembley pitch after […]

Cuiabá (Brazil) (AFP) – Chile booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Monday after securing a 1-1 draw with Uruguay in Group A. Veteran striker Eduardo Vargas fired La Roja ahead on 26 minutes before Uruguay salvaged a point through Atletico Madrid in the 66th minute. Vargas's first-half strike saw him […]

Paris (AFP) – Denmark powered into the last 16 of Euro 2020 with a brilliant 4-1 thrashing of Russia at a raucous Parken Stadium on Monday, helping to send five other teams through in the process. The Danes knew they had to beat Russia by two goals and hope leaders Belgium saw off Finland in […]

Copenhagen (AFP) – Mikkel Damsgaard heaped praise on his Denmark teammates Monday after their 4-1 hammering of Russia helped them into the last 16 of Euro 2020 following a rocky start to the tournament. Sampdoria winger Damsgaard opened the scoring late in the first half on a dramatic night at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen […]

Saint Petersburg (AFP) – Belgium scored two late goals to see off a valiant Finland 2-0 on Monday, pushing their opponents to the brink of a group-stage exit from Euro 2020 and sending Denmark through to the last 16. Finnish goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky's 74th-minute own goal and Romelu Lukaku's third strike of the tournament ensured […]