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Rating All Nine Own Goals At Euro 2020 So Far Based On How Awful They Were

If it seems like there have been a lot of own goals during Euro 2020, it's because they have been occurring at a rate unlike anything seen at an international tournament before.

The first European Championship was contested in 1960, and in the 15 tournaments up to now, there have been nine own goals. Through the first 41 matches at this summer's European Championship there have been nine own goals. 

Au Revoir, Les Bleus: Mbappé Falla En Los Penales Y Francia Se Despide De La Euro

¡Guaaa! Los lunes no suelen ser días palpitantes o desbordantes de emoción, pero la Euro 2020 vino hoy a hacer una excepción. Al thriller entre España y Croacia, añadió al menú una sorpresa mayúscula: la eliminación de Francia, último campeón del mundo, ante Suiza.

Mbappe Chokes On Swiss, France Crashes Out Of Euro 2020 In Dramatic Style

I said that Spain and Croatia had the greatest game in the tournament so far. I retract that statement.

France and Switzerland battled late into the Bucharest night to tie 3-3 and Switzerland won on penalties 5-4. The massive upset has some critics looking at Kylian Mbappe.

France vs. Switzerland Prediction & Preview: Will Injuries Slow Down The World Champs?

As the reigning world champion, France has all the pressure in the world. Even after finishing first in the group of death, fans are expecting more from Les Bleus. The question will be: Can Switzerland slow down the world champions or will Didier Deschamps’ side finally click into full gear. Here’s how we think it’ll go down with The18’s France vs Switzerland prediction, preview and how to watch guide.  

PSG Signs Kylian Mbappé’s Little Brother, 15, To 3-Year Deal

While Paris Saint-Germain sweats over Kylian Mbappé's future at the club, his younger brother Ethan has signed a three-year youth contract until 2024, the Ligue 1 side said on Friday.

Ethan, 15, has played for PSG's youth sides in the past and joined Senny Mayulu in signing for the next three seasons.

The18’s Euro 2020 Round Of 16 Predictions

The end of the group stage at a major international tournament is always a bittersweet moment. No longer are we treated to a feast of two-to-four matches per day, but with the knockout rounds beginning you’re left with the best teams going head-to-head in win-or-go-home matches. With that in mind, here are The18’s Euro 2020 Round of 16 predictions for the eight matches we can’t wait to watch.

Latest Euro 2020 Odds: Competition Gets Seriously Unpredictable As We Enter Round Of 16

The European Championship is entering its knockout phase and the following is an overview of the remaining 16 teams:

Latest Euro 2020 Odds 

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Mientras Le Dices Penaldo, CR7 Se Convirtió En El Máximo Goleador De Selecciones Masculinas

Los goles son goles. Sean de chilena, de cabeza o de rodilla. Cristiano Ronaldo los ha hecho de todas formas, pero por alguna razón hay un grupo de personas que trata de invalidar sus logros porque muchas de esas conquistas han sido de penal. Hasta lo llaman Penaldo.

Obviamente, es una insensatez.

Lo relevante es que mientras sus críticos pierden el tiempo en boberías, Cristiano Ronaldo hoy ante Francia marcó dos goles y consiguió convertirse en el máximo goleador masculino a nivel de selecciones, igualando al iraní Ali Daei, con 109 conquistas.

Record-Breaker Ronaldo Proves Unstoppable From 12 Yards And Sends Portugal To Round Of 16

Wipe the sweat off your palms, Portugal fans, your team survived the group stage.

The rematch of the Euro 2016 final between Portugal and France proved infinitely more entertaining five years later. Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a brace with two kicks from the penalty spot to tie the men’s all-time international scoring record and confirm Portugal’s place in the knockout stages.

Hugo Lloris Obliterates Danilo Pereira, Setting Up Ronaldo’s First Goal Ever Against France

Cristiano Ronaldo had never scored against France in six competitions, then came a gift. Well, Danilo Pereira won’t think it was a gift, if he remembers it at all. Pereira was waylaid by keeper Hugo Lloris, setting up the Ronaldo goal vs France from the spot.

Portugal and France traded penalty kicks to go into halftime time tied on Wednesday in Budapest. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 30th minute, with Karim Benzema equalizing just before halftime. Both also scored in the second half of the 2-2 draw.

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