Italy boss Roberto Mancini believes his side could face an easier task in their Euro 2020 quarter-final than the last 16-battle against Austria, which they won 2-1 after extra-time.The Azzuri had to do things the hard way at Wembley as they needed extra-time goals from Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina to book their place in the next round as they faced their first real test of the tournament.T...Full Story »

Extra-time goals from Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina saw Italy book their place in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals, but their weaknesses were exposed in a 2-1 win over Austria at Wembley.The Azzuri had turned heads with an impressive group stage, blitzing past Turkey, Switzerland and Wales with vibrant and high-energy performances to make themselves contenders for the trophy.But they were unabl...Full Story »

Austria boss Franco Foda expressed his pride in his history-making team after they beat Ukraine 1-0 in Bucharest to secure a place in the last 16 of Euro 2020.Christoph Baumgartner netted a 21st-minute winner as Austria leapfrogged their opponents to claim second spot in Group C and reach the European Championship knockout stages for the first time.Marko Arnautovic also side-footed wide from a g...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 »

Marko Arnautovic has been forced to watch Austria’s Euro 2020 clash with the Netherlands from the stands after a one-game ban by UEFA - but fans have made their feelings clear Austria fans have defended star forward Marko Arnautovic by sneaking a cut-out of him into the stadium with a ‘censored’ badge. The former West Ham forward has been forced to watch his country’s E...Full Story »

Holland progressed to the Euro 2020 knockout stages by clinching top spot in Group C courtesy of a comfortable 2-0 success over Austria in Amsterdam.Memphis Depay’s early penalty and Denzel Dumfries’ second goal of the tournament saw the Dutch build on their opening win over Ukraine against toothless opposition at the Johan Cruyff Arena.With head-to-head results being used to separat...Full Story »

Maverick Marko Arnautovic appeared to forget how to celebrate a goal after his wild behaviour in Austria's Euro 2020 opener. The ex-West Ham bad-boy came off the bench to seal an opening game victory against North Macedonia. Despite making it 3-1, Arnautovic looked far from happy after rounding the goalkeeper and slotting home cooly. Instead of cheering or simply enjoying the moment, the 32-y...Full Story »

Austria boss Franco Foda hailed his history makers after a 3-1 Euro 2020 win over North Macedonia.Late goals from substitutes Michael Gregoritsch and Marko Arnautovic in Bucharest earned Austria their first ever victory at a European Championships.Stefan Lainer had given them the lead, only for Goran Pandev to equalise for the minnows before the break.“We deservedly won and congratulations...Full Story »

Austria struck twice late on to ensure North Macedonia’s debut at a major tournament ended in a spirited 3-1 defeat in Romania.Igor Angelovski’s side broke new ground by qualifying for Euro 2020 after a play-off win over Georgia last November.And, having gone behind to Stefan Lainer’s impressive finish, North Macedonia equalised in the first half when 37-year-old striker Goran ...Full Story »

Austria coach Franco Foda has urged his players to make history in their Euro 2020 opener against tournament debutants North Macedonia.The Austrians are preparing for their third European Championship campaign but have yet to taste victory in the competition.They qualified for Euro 2008 as hosts and later travelled to Euro 2016, picking up just a solitary point on each occasion as they exited fo...Full Story »

Trent Alexander-Arnold looks a doubt for the Euros after limping off towards the end of the warm-up friendly win against Austria with a thigh injury that Gareth Southgate admitted did not look good.Playing in front of supporters for the first time in 18 months, the Three Lions got their Euro 2020 preparations off to a winning start against Austria at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough.Englan...Full Story »

Bukayo Saka got absentee-hit England’s Euro 2020 preparations off to a winning start against Austria but all eyes will be on Trent Alexander-Arnold after his late injury.Having whittled his 33-man provisional squad down to 26 players on the eve of Wednesday’s friendly, Gareth Southgate’s side triumphed as they played in front of fans for the first time in 18 months.Saka’s...Full Story »

John McGinn’s superb overhead kick rescued a point for Scotland in the 85th minute of their opening World Cup qualifier against Austria.Steve Clarke’s side twice came from behind at Hampden to seal a 2-2 draw following a thrilling second half.Norwich defender Grant Hanley headed Scotland’s first goal in his first international for three years but Sasa Kalajdzic headed his secon...Full Story »

David Alaba was born in Vienna, the city of legendary composers such as Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms, where classical music is almost a religion. Despite coming from a family that adores music, the current Bayern Munich defender decided to devote himself to football. Alaba received piano lessons, plays guitar and owns a mixing desk where he spends his spare time to escape from the...Full Story »