Returning Euro 2020 Champions Italy, the toast of the nation
Roberto Mancini pulled off heroics and cemented his place in Italian folklore as Italy lifted the Euro 2020 trophy, having pulled off a famous victory at Wembley on Sunday evening.
Roberto Mancini pulled off heroics and cemented his place in Italian folklore as Italy lifted the Euro 2020 trophy, having pulled off a famous victory at Wembley on Sunday evening.
Another tournament has come and gone with Giorgio Chiellini holding aloft the Henri Delauney trophy after Italy’s nail-biting penalty shootout victory over England at Wembley.
England’s run to the final of the European Championship ended in the most sickening fashion, but everyone involved should be immensely proud.
Roberto Mancini and Gareth Southgate prepare to face off at Wembley, having skilfully navigated their way through the pitfalls of the previous rounds. Both sides have shown adaptability and resilience that saw many early tournament favourites fall at the first hurdles.
Gareth Southgate has led England to a first major final in 55 years and can point to the management of his squad as a key reason for reaching Sunday’s showpiece.
In Friday night’s 2-1 victory over Belgium, the lethal combination of flair, tenacity, and togetherness has made Italy the team to beat in Euro 2020. Now only one step away from securing a final spot in the tournament since their defeat to Spain in the 2012 finals, Italy are on the verge of something special.
Italy confirmed their status as the official new kids on the block of the international stage as they set Munich alight with a resounding 2-1 win over the number one world-ranked Belgium.
As Euro 2020 well and truly finds its groove, the first of the four quarter-final ties don’t come much bigger than Italy versus Belgium at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
England manager Gareth Southgate opted for a switch in formation going into England’s EURO 2020 Round of 16 tie against Germany, and it certainly paid off.
Italy progressed into the quarter-final stages at Euro 2020 with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Franco Foda’s Austria at Wembley. Almost hanging on to the coattails of Austria going into extra time, the introduction of Juventus starlet Frederico Chiesa proved to be the difference for the Azzurri.
Andreas Christensen is in scintillating form, can he help Denmark go deep in Euro 2020?
Portugal saw their hopes of successfully defending their European Championship crown take a massive hit on Saturday after suffering a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Germany in Munich.
As the second round of group stage matches have been completed, there has been further clarity on which teams will advance to the knockout stage.
Portugal will make the trip to southern Germany on Saturday evening to take on ‘Die Mannschaft’ in a critical Group F encounter for the hosts.
The last five years has undoubtedly been the most successful period of Portugal’s history. On Tuesday evening, after a year’s delay due to the coronavirus pandemic, Portugal will finally begin their Euro 2020 campaign.
England kick off their EURO 2020 campaign on Sunday against Croatia at Wembley, but will emotion following the 2018 World Cup semi-final defeat to the Croats affect their performance?
England kick off their delayed EURO 2020 campaign this weekend, with the Three Lions boasting one of the best squads as well as having home advantage (to an extent). So, will this finally be the year where it comes home?
On a very hot night at the Szusza Ferenc Stadium it was an Irish team with a lot of youth and sprinkled with experience taking on an experienced Hungary side who are preparing for Euro 2020.
Just over 23 years ago, Scotland were preparing for the 1998 World Cup in France, the last time the men’s national team reach a major tournament. Now in a new era, Scotland are back in the big time.