Tag: Euro 2020

Lukaku

Lukaku Teases Ronaldo: “I Think He Envies My Aim and Our Team Play”

Belgium, Euro 2020, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Portugal, Serie A
Romelu Lukaku talked to the press today from the camp in Tubize. Belgium will face Portugal Sunday, and the Inter star did not shy away from the duel with Cristiano Ronaldo. “He was the capocannoniere, but we won the Scudetto. I crave his dribbling and his shooting ability. On the other hand, I think he envies a little my strength and aim, and our team play. We are more mature compared to the 2018 World Cup, we were too romantic."
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Arnautovic, Euro, Italy, Austria

Arnautovic on Italy Clash: “I Am Not Scared of Bonucci and Chiellini”

Austria, Bologna, Calciomercato, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, Transfer Market
Austria striker Marko Arnautovic had some bold remarks ahead of the game versus Italy. “Everybody thinks it will end poorly against the Azzurri. They have not conceded in 11 games, but we must not focus on that. We will not go to London on vacation: we want to advance. What Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci accomplished playing together is incredible, but I am not scared of them. We must not fear italy in this bout."
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Euro 2020 round of 16

Full Predictions for Euro 2020 Round of 16

Belgium, Croatia, England, Euro 2020, France, Germany, Italian Football, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Serie A, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
After two fun and dramatic weeks, all the usual suspects made it to the round of 16 of Euro 2020. The new format - which has been adopted since 2016 - allows two thirds of the teams to reach the knockout stages, which makes the group stage a predictable affair. Nonetheless, the fun part is over, as we've reached the serious stage of the competition.
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Verratti, Italy, Euro 2020

Verratti: “Italy Must Think Big, I Thank Coach Mancini for Waiting for Me”

Euro 2020, Italy, The Azzurri
Italy midfielder Marco Verratti talked to UEFA about his return from injury and other Italy-related topics ahead of the Round of 16 match versus Austria. "It was surely thrilling. I am happy to be back doing what I love, playing football." He dished on the midfield of the Azzurri, the work of coach Mancini, the vital role played by Jorginho, the next opponents, and the return of the Pescara trio with Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne.
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Ceferin, Euro

Italian Cabinet Asks to Move Euro, Hidden Motives Behind Confirmation?

Euro 2020, Italy, The Azzurri
UEFA and the British government announced that the Euro final and semi-finals would have 75% attendance. Therefore, 65k fans will be present at Wembley Stadium. The decision came after Italian PM Mario Draghi and Germany chancellor Angela Merkel called to move the venue over COVID-related concerns. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin may want to repay his ally Boris Johnson, who contributed to the Super League collapse.
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Insigne, Italy

Insigne Complimentary About Italy, Delays Napoli Matters to After Euro

Austria, Calciomercato, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, The Azzurri, Transfer Market
Lorenzo Insigne discussed the upcoming match versus Austria from Coverciano earlier today, praising the work of Roberto Mancini and the quality of his teammates, especially the midfield, and assessing the strength of the next opponents. On the other hand, he refused to comment on his future with Napoli, simply stating: "I have no regrets about my career; I have always wanted to play for Napoli and their captain. I am super happy."
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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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Euro, Wembley

No Plans to Move Euro Final Away from Wembley Despite Italian PM Plea

England, Euro 2020, Italy, The Azzurri
Mario Draghi advised against playing the Final Four of the Euro in London for COVID-related reasons. “I will take action in order to prevent it from taking place in countries with a considerable number of infections.” However, UEFA and British Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed that the tournament will proceed as scheduled despite the recent spike of Coronavirus cases caused by the Delta Variant in the United Kingdom.
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