Build Up To Euro 2020’s “Group Of Death”

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The rightly titled “Group Of Death” starts off next week when France face Germany (16th June) with Portugal facing Hungary, a day earlier. The prospect of the current World Cup holders, France, the Euro 2016 and the Nations League holders Portugal & 4-time World Champions Germany all drawn in one group should excite football fans … Read more

Euro 2020 Simulation Predicts Winner, Lists Major Upset

Werner Becher said that Euro 2020 fever has taken over football fans after the year-long delay Czech Republic have emerged as a surprise winners for the upcoming Euro 2020 in a simulation done on a supercomputer by a team at Sportsradar, a sports data provider, EKO HOT BLOG  gathered. Sportradar’s innovative Simulated Reality Supercomputer predicted that … Read more

Southgate Reveals Player To Replace Injured Alexander-Arnold At Euro 2020

Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered a thigh injury in a warmup game against Austria England manager Gareth Southgate has named Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White as a replacement for the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold for the upcoming Euro 2020 tournament,  EKO HOT BLOG gathered. The Liverpool right-back was the subject of much debate before England’s squad was … Read more

7 Key Players Dropped As Southgate Names England 26-man Squad For Euro 2020

The Three Lions boss had a few tough decisions to make, given that he could only include 26 players in his final squad for the tournament Gareth Southgate has announced the England squad for Euro 2020, having originally named a 33-man provisional squad last week, EKO HOT BLOG  gathered. The Englishman was sweating over the fitness … Read more

Top 4 Contenders To Win UEFA Euro 2020

The UEFA Euro 2020 is all set to commence in June after a year’s delay owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most teams have already announced their squads for Euro 2020. With UEFA increasing the squad limit to 26 instead of the usual 23, nations have grabbed the opportunity to name some young talents as well as versatile options … Read more

Top European Footballers Who Will Not Play At Euro 2020

  Not every top player will feature in this Euro 2020 summer The European Championship has a history of showcasing some of the finest international talent the continent has to offer. As gathered EKO HOT BLOG , This summer we’ll get to see Harry Kane, Kevin De Bruyne, Robert Lewandowski, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, and more attempt … Read more

UEFA Ratifies Five Substitutes For Euro 2020

UEFA Ratifies Five Substitutes For Euro 2020

UEFA added that the rule would continue to be in place for the Nations League finals in October European football’s governing body, UEFA, on Tuesday said it had approved five substitutes this year’s Euro 2020. UEFA announced the development in a statement on Wednesday. It explained that the decision to allow five subs at the … Read more

Euro 2020: Bayern Boss Tells Germany Coach To Recall Mueller

Bayern Munich bosses are urging Germany head coach Joachim Loew to recall Thomas Mueller to the national team and take the in-form forward to the Euro 2020 finals. Loew dropped a bombshell in March 2019 by axing Mueller, plus fellow 2014 World Cup winners Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummels. Loew ditched the trio to rebuild … Read more

Euro 2020: Portugal, France And Germany In Group Of Death

Defending champions Portugal and the last two world champions, France and Germany, were thrown together following a lop-sided and complicated Euro 2020 draw on Saturday. And German coach Joachim Loew described it as the group of death. England were drawn against Croatia in a repeat of last year’s World Cup semi-final while other favourites were … Read more

Germany Clinches Euro 2020 Finals Ticket

Germany comfortably saw off Belarus 4-0 on Saturday to clinch Euro 2020 finals ticket. The victory ensured that Germany clinched their place at Euro 2020, qualifying for the finals for a record 13th time in a row. The inspired Ginter broke the deadlock in the 41st minute with a clever backheel, provided a dummy which … Read more

Bulgaria vs England: Anti-Racism Body Criticises UEFA, Reveals What Should Have Been Done

The anti-racism organisation, Kick It Out said the Monday’s Euro 2020 qualifier match between England and Bulgaria should have been abandoned after the English black players were subjected to monkey chants by the home fans. The body criticised the European football’s governing body UEFA for failing to abandon the match after which the match was … Read more

Spain Qualifies For Euro 2020 After 1-1 Draw Against Sweden

Substitute Rodrigo’s stoppage-time goal cancelled out Marcus Berg’s opener for Sweden and gave Spain the draw they needed to qualify for Euro 2020 in a Group F game that finished 1-1 on Tuesday. Spain dominated the opening 20 minutes and looked set to easily book their berth in next year’s finals but Sweden goalkeeper Robin … Read more

Turkey Denied World Champion France Euro 2020 Qualification After 1-1 Draw

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Turkey’s Kaan Ayhan late minute strike denied France qualification for the Euro 2020 as Didier Deschamp and his team must wait till the last day. The world champions were held to a 1-1 draw at home on Monday substitute Olivier Giroud goal was cancelled eight eight-minute to stoppage time. The visitors stayed top of Group … Read more

Euro 2020: England Thrash Bulgaria 6-0 As Racist Abuse Temporarily Halt Match

Racist abuse in the early first half of the Euro 2020 qualifier match between England and Bulgaria at the Vasil Levski stadium was temporarily stopped by the referee under a three-step UEFA protocol to tackle racist abuse from the crowd. England bounced back from their first tournament qualifying defeat for 10 years with a 6-0 … Read more

Ronaldo Scores 700 Career Goals As Ukraine Qualifies For Euro 2020

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Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 700th career goal but the celebration was mar by their 2-1defeat to Ukraine who advanced to the Euro 2020 finals after an impressive first half from the Andriy Shevchenko team. The result left Ukraine top of the section on 19 points from seven games, eight more than second-placed European … Read more