An own goal from Finland goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky and a smart Romelu Lukaku finish sent Belgium into the last 16 of Euro 2020 with a perfect record from Group B after a 2-0 win in St Petersburg.The Finns had fought an increasingly desperate rearguard action in the hunt for the point they hoped would prove enough to seal qualification but were ultimately left to almost certainly exit the tournam...Full Story »

Austria progressed to the knockout stages of the European Championship for the first time after Christoph Baumgartner’s goal secured a 1-0 win over Ukraine in Bucharest.Baumgartner produced what proved the decisive moment with a 21st-minute finish as Franco Foda’s men leapfrogged their opponents to claim second spot in Group C and set up a last-16 meeting with Italy at Wembley on Sat...Full Story »

WOJCIECH SZCZESNY was spotted with a cigarette in his mouth just hours before facing Spain. The Poland goalkeeper carried a packet of cigs in his hand as he left the team hotel in Sopot before flying for the Euro 2020 game in Seville. Wojciech Szczesny was spotted with a cigarette in his hand ahead of Poland vs Spain And he popped one ciggy in between his lips in front of team-mates outside t...Full Story »

Goran Pandev is ready to retire from international soccer — again. The 37-year-old Pandev said Sunday that North Macedonia's final group match at the European Championship will be his last. "Yes, this is it for me, the last match in the jersey of Macedonia national football team," Pandev said. "I think this is the right moment to say goodbye to the national team." North Macedonia will...Full Story »

UEFA is investigating "potential discriminatory incidents" during Hungary's European Championship matches against Portugal and France at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, European football's governing body said on Sunday. During Hungary's opening match against Portugal on Tuesday, images on social media showed banners with "Anti-LMBTQ" on them -- the Hungarian abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexua...Full Story »

Xherdan Shaqiri scored twice as Switzerland beat Turkey 3-1 in Baku to keep their Euro 2020 round of 16 hopes alive.Liverpool forward Shaqiri gave Switzerland a 2-0 half-time lead after team-mate Haris Seferovic had opened the scoring and added his second after Irfan Can Kahveci’s long-range effort for Turkey had reduced the deficit.The Swiss, beaten 3-0 by Italy last Wednesday after drawi...Full Story »

Gareth Bale expressed his pride after Wales made the knockout stage of Euro 2020.Wales went down to a 1-0 defeat to Italy in Rome on Sunday but finished second in Group A, above Switzerland on goal difference.Ethan Ampadu was shown a straight red card for his late challenge on Federico Bernardeschi and Wales played the final 35 minutes at the Stadio Olimpico with 10 men.Last 16! Proud of the boy...Full Story »

Wales have qualified for the last 16 of Euro 2020 despite losing 1-0 to Italy in Rome.Matteo Pessina scored the 39th-minute winner as Italy topped Group A with a 100 per cent record and equalled their national record of 30 games unbeaten.Wales were forced to play the last 35 minutes with 10 men after Ethan Ampadu was shown a straight red card for a late challenge on Federico Bernardeschi.Wales p...Full Story »

THREE Lions star Jack Grealish is back with his stunning girlfriend — but has been keeping the news hush-hush. The Aston Villa ace, who  split briefly from model Sasha Attwood, now  considers her his "secret weapon” off the pitch. Three Lions star Jack Grealish is back with his stunning girlfriend Sasha Attwood — but has been keeping the news hush-hushCredit: INSTAG...Full Story »

Scotland have vowed they are not ready to let their Euro 2020 campaign finish on Tuesday after giving themselves a platform to make history. A goalless draw against England saw them bounce back from opening defeat by the Czech Republic and set up a likely winner-takes-all scenario against Croatia at Hampden. Scotland were well worthy of their point and arguably created the better of the chan...Full Story »

Joachim Low’s much-derided wing-back system saved Germany from potential Euro 2020 elimination as they outplayed defending champions Portugal in a 4-2 win which kickstarted their tournament.The veteran coach, who is leaving the national team after 15 years in charge next month, has faced plenty of criticism for his 3-4-3 formation but the tactics worked perfectly just when he needed it mos...Full Story »

Turkey coach Senol Gunes accepts his side need a miracle to reach the last 16 of Euro 2020.Turkey are facing elimination after defeats to Italy and Wales in their first two matches in Group A.They now cannot secure a top-two position and will need to beat Switzerland in their final group match in Baku on Sunday to have any hope of progressing as one of the best third-placed teams.Gunes accepts i...Full Story »

Antoine Griezmann rescued France as the world champions hit back to claim a draw against resilient Hungary in their second Euro 2020 outing.Despite dominating for long periods in sweltering heat in Budapest, the French were stunned as Attila Fiola fired Hungary into a shock lead late in the first half at a raucous Puskas Arena.Didier Deschamps’ side responded to level through Griezmann aft...Full Story »

Liverpool's search to improve their attacking options has led to Italy star Domenico Berardi. Gazzetta dello Sport says Liverpool are interested in Sassuolo and Italy forward Berardi. Berardi is at Euro 2020 with Italy after scoring 17 goals and providing eight more in Serie A last season. Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur are also said to be keeping tabs on the progress of the 26-year-o...Full Story »

Lacklustre England were held to a goalless draw by Scotland as Steve Clarke’s well-drilled side gave their hopes of reaching the Euro 2020 knockout phase a much-needed shot in the arm.International football’s oldest rivals locked horns for the 115th time in Friday’s eagerly-anticipated Group D clash, where the crackling atmosphere belied the restricted attendance of 20.306 at W...Full Story »

Jaroslav Silhavy has backed Patrik Schick to follow in Czech great Milan Baros’ footsteps and win the Golden Boot at the Euros.The Bayer Leverkusen ace now has three goals for the tournament after following up his sensational brace in Monday’s win over Scotland with a penalty against the Czech Republic.The 1-1 draw in Glasgow means the Czechs have one foot in the second found after t...Full Story »

Sweden edged closer to the last 16 of Euro 2020 after a 1-0 victory over Slovakia in St Petersburg on Friday. After beating Poland on matchday one, Stefan Tarkovic's side knew another victory would secure their place in the next round before their final group game with Spain. But it was Sweden who produced more of a consistent attacking threat – certainly compared with their goalless d...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Haaland, is the potentially the biggest star to miss out on Euro 2020, and he could be banned from playing in World Cup next year too Norwegian megastar Erling Haaland could miss out on the 2026 World Cup - set to be hosted in the USA, Canada, and Mexico - due to FIFA sanctions should they boycott the 2022 iteration. Norway's players - including Haaland - hav...Full Story »

The world's oldest international fixture has never felt more alive. On Friday night in Euro 2020 Group D, England face Scotland at Wembley, the 115th edition of a rivalry dating back to 1872. Gareth Southgate's side have the luxury of home advantage and the comfort created by victory in their first game against Croatia. They have designs on winning Euro 2020, while Scotland are more concerned a...Full Story »

Ukraine boss Andriy Shevchenko admitted his side were given a scare by North Macedonia despite a 2-1 win in the European Championship.First-half goals from Andriy Yarmolenko and Roman Yaremchuk gave Ukraine a Group C win in Bucharest.Ruslan Malinovsky missed a late penalty to make Ukraine sweat after Ezgjan Alioski pulled a goal back, following up when Georgi Bushchan saved his spot-kick.Shevche...Full Story »