Euros

How England's Obsession With Finding A "Golden Boy" Has Become Its Biggest Burden

With two matchdays already complete, England's footballing template has been executed perfectly so far at Euro 2020.

First: infinite pre-tournament hype, especially in connection to a burgeoning young star — in this case, Phil Foden. Then, earn some decent results in the group stage without looking overly encouraging on the pitch. Finally, get through to the next round, provide some hope, then lose in heartbreaking fashion late in the game or on penalties.

It's a pattern so often repeated that any England fan worth his salt has put it to memory.

Dinamarca Logró Lo Que Parecía Imposible Y Avanzó A Los Octavos De Final De La Euro

Nunca una selección que perdió sus dos primeros partidos en la fase de grupos había clasificado a la segunda fase de la Eurocopa. Nunca. Hasta hoy. 

Detrás del milagro estuvo Dinamarca, el equipo con más carga emocional en todo el torneo.  

Depay Da Una Clase Maestra Ante Una Macedonia Del Norte Que Despidió Al Legendario Goran Pandev

Países Bajos derrotó por 3-0 a Macedonia del Norte y avanzó a los octavos de final de la Euro 2020 con nueve puntos de nueve posibles. El director de orquesta en el triunfo de la clasificación fue Memphis Depay, quien disputó su primer partido como jugador del FC Barcelona. 

De hecho, varios aficionados catalanes saltaron a las redes sociales tras ver su exhibición, entusiasmándose con lo que podrá aportar al equipo en la temporada 21/22 y recordando que el traspaso del jugador, ex Olympique de Lyon, no tuvo costo.

Not Even The Dumbest Offside Call Ever Seen Could Stop Belgium From Saving Denmark

On Monday, an unreal 90 minutes unfolded that will be remembered by Danish fans forever. For Denmark to finish second in Euro 2020 Group B, the Danes needed a victory against Russia, Belgium to defeat Finland and some help on goal differential.

Belgium did its part against Finland in St. Petersburg.

Against All Odds, Denmark Delivers Legendary Performance To Advance To Knockout Stages

As Danish journalist Tom Carstensen wrote over the weekend, Denmark knew that a victory over Russia on Monday could result in progress to the Round of 16, “but no one really cares about that. We are thinking about what is important: Christian Eriksen is alive.”

The North Macedonia Hype Train Reaches Its Final Stop And Waves Off A Legend

Several weeks ago, I decided that The18 would cover all things North Macedonia ahead of Euro 2020. With the Netherlands defeating the tournament’s lovable underdogs 3-0 on Monday, the dream is over.

Austria Dismisses Ukraine To Set Up Last-16 Date With Italy At Wembley

With a 1-0 victory over Ukraine at the National Arena in Bucharest, Romania on Monday, Austria punched its ticket to the Euro 2020 Round of 16 as Group C runner-up, meaning that they’ll play Italy on Saturday at Wembley Stadium in London.

Ukraine finishes third in the group, so they now face a nervous wait to see if they sneak into the knockout rounds as one of the four best third-place teams. History says they won’t, as three points and a goal difference of —1 wouldn’t have been enough at Euro 2016. 

Thomas Müller's Status In Doubt After Playmaker Suffers Knee Injury

MUNICH, Germany - Four German players nursing injuries from their 4-2 victory over Portugal skipped training on Monday, the team said, with attacking midfielder Thomas Müller's availability in doubt for their next Euro 2020 game against Hungary.

Müller, recalled for the tournament after more than two years out of the team, suffered a capsule injury in his right knee towards the end of Saturday's Group F win over Portugal as he attempted to clear a ball.

Take A Minute To Appreciate The BBC’s Euro 2020 TV Intro

ESPN’s coverage of Euro 2020 has been good so far. However, it's almost unsettling how much less laughter there is after spending the last few months with Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards on CBS Sports.

Richards is now part of the BBC’s coverage of the tournament (as well as Alex Scott) and providing some excellent viral moments.  

El Renacentista Matteo Pessina Completa La Campaña Perfecta De Italia En El Grupo A

Utilizando una formación alternativa, Italia venció a Gales por 1-0 para cerrar su participación en el Grupo A de la Euro 2020 con una campaña perfecta: tres triunfos, siete goles a favor y ninguno en contra. Un pleno que nunca antes había ocurrido en la competencia.

El autor de la conquista ante Gales fue Matteo Pessina, mediocampista de la Atalanta quien, por sus gustos e intereses, parece un hombre sacado directamente desde el Renacimiento.

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