Tag: Czech Republic

Italy Demolish Czech Republic in Last Pre-Euro 2020 Test Match

Czech Republic, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri
This Italy is a true "bellezza!" One week before their Euro 2020 debut, the Azzurri demolished Czech Republic at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium in Bologna in the last test before the tournament start. Italy found the back of the net four times as their whole offensive package made it to the scoresheet against a disappointing Czech side.
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Antonin Barak: “Italy Not One of the Teams That Can Win Euro 2020”

Czech Republic, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri
Antonin Barak does not give Italy many chances to prevail in the Euro, as he considers Azzurri inferior compared to few other contenders. "The expectations are high, but I do not see them as a team that can actually win the tournament. France, Belgium, and England are stronger." He instead went on to praise Lorenzo Insigne and Marco Verratti and was optimistic about the chances of the Czech Republic to advance.
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Euro 2004 could be regarded as one of the most exciting edition of the European Championship ever, given Greece's incredible victory

The History of The UEFA Euro: 2004, “Boring” Greece Stun Europe

Czech Republic, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, France, Greece, Portugal, Serie A
In its purest form, the 2004 European Championship in Portugal is considered one of the dullest and least entertaining major football tournaments in history; however, a broader perspective suggests that Euro 2004 could simultaneously be regarded as one of the most exciting ever, given Greece's incredible victory and the story behind it.
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The History of the UEFA Euro: 1996, Penalty Shootouts and Golden Goals

Czech Republic, England, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, European Championships 2020, Germany
Euro 1996 was one of the most revered tournaments England have ever competed in since their 1966 World Cup victory. For one sunny month, it appeared that the Three Lions were on the verge of "bringing football home" only to be denied by a penalty save against Germany who would go onto triumph in the Final over Czech Republic.
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