Tag: Czech Republic

Fortune Favors Southgate’s England as They Make Light Work of Ukraine

Czech Republic, England, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Serie A
Is this the best England squad we've since in the Euro since 1996, or, perhaps the luckiest? Well, it's really a combination of the two. Against Ukraine, they met little opposition and for the first time in this tournament, Gareth Southgate's men were allowed to run riot and score goals seemingly at will against opposition merely happy to have reached this stage.
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There wasn't much left in the tank for either them or Czech Republic, but the Danes managed to edge their opponents and reach the tournament's Semi Finals

Exhausted Denmark Defeat Czech Republic to Reach Euro Semi Finals

Czech Republic, England, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Serie A
This is not anything Denmark would have believed possible. Yet, with the hardship of losing their top player in only the first game of Euro 2020, the Danes have proven resilient. There wasn't much left in the tank for either them or Czech Republic, but the Danes managed to edge their opponents and reach the tournament's Semi Finals.
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Schick, Milan

Milan Inquire About Euro Show Stealer Whose Price Is Through the Roof

AC Milan, Calciomercato, Czech Republic, Euro 2020, Serie A, Transfer Market
Milan are not eyeing only cheap signings to strengthen their front-line. They have reached out to Bayer Leverkusen to ask for information on Patrik Schick. However, thanks to his phenomenal Euro, the German club start from a €40M evaluation. The Rossoneri could bankroll the high-profile acquisition through the sales of several youngsters, in particular Tommaso Pobega, Jens-Petter Hauge and Rafael Leao.
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Denmark

Denmark Prepare for Czech Republic Clash: “We Will Play for Eriksen”

Czech Republic, Denmark, Euro 2020
Some representatives from Czech Republic and Denmark spoke to the press today ahead of tomorrow’s quarter-final in Baku. Coach Kasper Hjulmand underlined the loss of Christian Eriksen: “He is still the heart of the team, we will play for him tomorrow." Kjaer added: "The outpour of support we received on and outside the pitch was unimaginable. However, it does not mean that we are no longer hungry and you will see that."
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Roma made some adjustments in the midfield in January, but José Mourinho has not stopped considering Granit Xhaka the ideal signing in the role.

Suspension, Yellow Card and Injury Updates Ahead of Euro Quarter Finals

Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Euro 2020, Italy, Spain, Switzerland
Just one player will miss the quarterfinals of the Euro due to suspension. Still, it is a major blow to Switzerland, which will face Spain without Granit Xhaka. Several players are in danger of skipping the semifinals as they are one yellow card away from disqualification. The list includes Harry Maguire, Phil Foden, Sergio Busquests, Jordi Alba, and Nicolò Barella. Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne might be able to recover for the Italy game.
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England defeated Czech Republic 1-0 in a an uneventful match. Both teams qualify to the Round of 16, but questions remain regarding these teams

England Do Bare Minimum to Scrape Win with Czech Republic

Czech Republic, England, Euro 2020, European Championships 2020
Is this England side designed to dazzle for twenty minutes, and then frustrate opponents for the rest of the match? Perhaps. At least, this is what we seemed to learn from their three group games. These have brought the Three Lions 7 points, a place in the Round of 16, and plenty of questions for the England fateful ahead of better opposition.
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De Ligt, Italy, Netherlands

De Ligt Takes Small Jab at Italy, Schick Gears up for Match with England

Czech Republic, Euro 2020, Juventus, Netherlands, Serie A, The Azzurri
Matthijs De Ligt praised Italy warned them about the challenges ahead: "I watched them closely, and I think they play very well. They have faced good teams so far, but not the top contenders, like France, for instance." He also discussed Van Basten's recent remarks. Euro top scorer Patrik Schick is ready to face England: "We will have our chances tonight against England. They have not created a lot so far, we will not settle for a tie."
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Perisic, Croatia, Czech Republic

Perisic Gem Saves Croatia as Czech Republic Inch Closer to Round of 16

Croatia, Czech Republic, Euro 2020
Croatia and Czech Republic shared the spoils in their second Euro match. The latter moved closer to the qualification with their four-point haul up until this point. The Vatreni are not out yet but will need to win against Scotland to have some chances to advance. Patrik Schick converted a penalty kick, moving to three goals, while Ivan Perisic equalized early in the second half with a lovely shot after picking his way through defenders.
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Schick, Czech Republic, Euro

Patrik Schick Glorious Brace Propels Czech Republic Past Scotland

Czech Republic, Euro 2020
Czech Republic are off to a good start in the Euro as they defeated Scotland two-nil in their opening match, lifted by two tremendous goals by Patrik Schick. The two national teams will square off against England and Croatia in the next two matches of group D. The former Roma striker soared in the air for a well-placed header late in the first half and scored with a piledriver from midfield at the start of the second one.
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