Strength of Wales squad offers chance to surpass ‘class of 2016’ despite loss to Italy

Strength of Wales squad offers chance to surpass ‘class of 2016’ despite loss to Italy

Italy had already guaranteed their spot,while Wales secured a berth by finishing ahead of Switzerland on goal difference. The Swiss will need to await the outcome of the other group games.

  • byJeremy Wilson

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Germany find form with win over Portugal,France held by Hungary
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Germany find form with win over Portugal,France held by Hungary

Germany finally clicked into gear at the European Championship as France needed a second-half equaliser from Antoine Griezmann to avoid the biggest upset of the tournament.

England boss looks to bigger picture after fans jeer disappointing draw with Scotland

England boss looks to bigger picture after fans jeer disappointing draw with Scotland

England manager Gareth Southgate conceded that his side underperformed in their clash against Scotland but said the team was still on track to reach the last 16.

Dutch seal top spot at Euros,tributes for Eriksen as Denmark return

Dutch seal top spot at Euros,tributes for Eriksen as Denmark return

Denmark fell to their second straight loss on an emotional night in Copenhagen while the Netherlands ensured their spot in the knockout stages with a game to spare.

After $5b snub,Ronaldo may have discovered his most powerful voice yet

After $5b snub,Ronaldo may have discovered his most powerful voice yet

Only Ronaldo can explain his exact reasons for disdaining Coke and urging his audience to drink water instead. But it also smacks of a rethink of how he wields his influence.

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‘He is a genius’:Schick stunner sinks Scotland on Euro return

‘He is a genius’:Schick stunner sinks Scotland on Euro return

Patrik Schick scored one of the most spectacular goals in Euro history while 2008 and 2012 winners Spain were unable to bank the points in their opener against Switzerland.

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Sterling goal seals England win over Croatia,Austria beat North Macedonia,Dutch strike late to deny Ukraine

Sterling goal seals England win over Croatia,Austria beat North Macedonia,Dutch strike late to deny Ukraine

England started strongly,lost their way for a while but regained control as Croatia barely managed a shot.

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Euros shock as Denmark star collapses against Finland,requires CPR
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Euros shock as Denmark star collapses against Finland,requires CPR

Star Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen fell to the ground,received medical treatment and was carried from the pitch in traumatic scenes. Finland won after the game was later re-started.

From Ronaldo and Mbappe to Kane,all you need to know about the Euros

From Ronaldo and Mbappe to Kane,all you need to know about the Euros

After a year’s delay,24 teams,playing across 11 venues all over Europe will vie for the continent’s top prize. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Sport shorts:Giroud at double after Benzema scare,Stuttgart ace’s revelation
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Sport shorts:Giroud at double after Benzema scare,Stuttgart ace’s revelation

France substitute Olivier Giroud made the most of his time on the pitch with a double as the world champions beat Bulgaria 3-0 in their final Euro 2020 warm-up.

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How ‘King Otto’ conquered Europe

How ‘King Otto’ conquered Europe

A new documentary brings back to life Greece’s almost mythical feat in winning the 2004 European championships at impossible odds.

  • byGreg Baum