Euro 2020 tournament a COVID ‘superspreader event’

Euro 2020 tournament a COVID ‘superspreader event’

New data suggested more than 6000 cases can be traced back to the month-long event,with 3404 people contracting the coronavirus at the final alone.

  • byAlan Baldwin

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England star’s father injured in Wembley stampede
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England star’s father injured in Wembley stampede

The charges against the FA include invasion of the field of play by its supporters,throwing of objects by its supporters,disturbance caused by its supporters during the national anthem and lighting of a firework.

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‘It happens every year’:UK trolling ignites concerns about racist abuse of AFL,NRL players

‘It happens every year’:UK trolling ignites concerns about racist abuse of AFL,NRL players

As concerns flare about online racism in the UK,Australia’s eSafety commissioner says the issue remains a serious problem in Australia. But she is hopeful new powers to stop it will help.

  • byChris Zappone
‘You’re not an England fan and we don’t want you’:Furore erupts over Euro 2020 racial abuse

‘You’re not an England fan and we don’t want you’:Furore erupts over Euro 2020 racial abuse

England’s defeat at the Euro 2020 final triggers a fresh reckoning over race relations in football.

  • byBevan Shields
Italy erupts as European champions come home to Rome

Italy erupts as European champions come home to Rome

The first Italian team to win the Euros in 53 years landed at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci airport to a banner on the tarmac reading,“Grazie Azzurri.”

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‘Issues around the imagery we create’:Britain’s sport summer a bad message to world,says WHO

‘Issues around the imagery we create’:Britain’s sport summer a bad message to world,says WHO

Boris Johnson also urged the public not to partake in a “great jubilee” when social distancing rules are dropped in one week’s time.

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Racist abuse of England players who missed penalties condemned

Racist abuse of England players who missed penalties condemned

The sides drew 1-1 after extra time and Italy won the shootout 3-2,with England players Marcus Rashford,Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka,who are all Black,missing spot-kicks.

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Thousands celebrate Italy’s Euro 2020 win with flares,chants and good Melbourne coffee

Thousands celebrate Italy’s Euro 2020 win with flares,chants and good Melbourne coffee

The nail-biting finish to the Euro 2020 final had soccer fans on the edge of their seats. Then Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma saved two England penalties – and Lygon Street erupted in noise and colour.

  • byCassandra Morgan
Pain,but no need for England shame as football goes to Rome
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Pain,but no need for England shame as football goes to Rome

I have watched England lose many times in crucial games at the business end of tournaments. After this loss there is pain,but no shame for a terrific tournament.

  • byMichael Lynch
Italy beat England on penalties to win Euro 2020

Italy beat England on penalties to win Euro 2020

England remain without a major trophy since 1966 after an inspired Italy came back from going behind inside two minutes to win their first European title since 1968.

  • byMitch Phillips
Euro 2020 final LIVE updates:Italy wins title after dramatic penalty shootout

Euro 2020 final LIVE updates:Italy wins title after dramatic penalty shootout

History will be made either way as England chase a first major title in 55 years and Italy look to break a European Championships drought almost as long.

  • byDominic Bossi