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Toni Kroos ends international career
After 106 appearances for Germany, Toni Kroos has announced his retirement from international football. The 31-year-old Real Madrid midfielder scored 17 goals for the Nationalmannschaft and won the World Cup in 2014. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Ukraine united behind Andriy Shevchenko’s team despite ongoing conflict
Since 2014, Ukraine has been embroiled in a military conflict with Russia. Even at Euro 2020, the conflict is ever-present, but Ukraine’s success is uniting the country ahead of an historic quarterfinal against England. SOURCE: DW News
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‘LÖXIT’ and ‘The Tears of Wembley’: German media react to Euro 2020 defeat
The morning after the night before, the German media reacted to Germany’s Euro 2020 exit against England, and to the end of Joachim Löw’s time in charge. DW rounds up the headlines. SOURCE: DW News
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Joachim Löw: I take responsibility for Germany’s early Euro 2020 exit
After 15 years, Germany head coach Joachim Löw hands over to Hansi Flick following another poor tournament. At his final press conference, Löw wished his successor well, admitted to some mistakes and took a look back. SOURCE: DW News
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Opinion: England’s Raheem Sterling shows Joachim Löw that football has moved on
Germany were knocked out of Euro 2020 by England at Wembley as Joachim Löw’s reign comes to an end. The man of the match was Raheem Sterling, the sort of player Germany don’t have, says DW’s Matt Ford. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: England beats Germany to end the Joachim Löw era
Two late goals from Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane lifted England past Germany in the Euro 2020 last 16. The result brings a premature end to the Joachim Löw era. Follow DW for the latest updates. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Germany join England in kneeling protest
Germany joined England in a kneeling protest before their Euro 2020 last 16 match. The captains of both teams also set wore special armbands for the game. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: England vs. Germany — live updates
Germany’s reward for their second place finish in Group F is a last-16 meeting with England at Wembley. Timo Werner and Leon Goretzka are set to make their first starts of Euro 2020. Follow DW for the latest updates. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Colossal shock as favorites France fall to Switzerland
France, the world champions and pre-tournament favorites, are out. Kylian Mbappe missed the crucial spot-kick in a late-night penalty shootout against Switzerland, who enjoyed the greatest victory in their history. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Germany to join England in kneeling protest
Germany intends to join England in a kneeling protest before their Euro 2020 last 16 match. The captains of both teams are also set to wear special armbands for the game. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Alvaro Morata Spain’s worthy hero in astonishing win over Croatia
Alvaro Morata’s Euro 2020 has consisted of missed chances and fan harassment towards his family. But when his country needed a lift in extra time against Croatia, the Spanish striker rose to the occasion. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Jamal Musiala’s former coach: ‘He still calls me sir’
Jamal Musiala became Germany’s youngest ever player at a major tournament when he came on against Hungary, making an immediate impact. His former coach told DW about Musiala’s path from English talent to German star. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Oranje boom and bust as Czech adventure continues
The Czech Republic became the third team to reach the last eight of the European Championship with an impressive victory over 10-man Netherlands. It’s back to square one for the Dutch and coach Frank de Boer. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: UEFA allows Dutch fans to bring rainbow flags into Hungary stadium
UEFA said it has told Hungarian authorities to allow Netherlands supporters to bring rainbow flags into Budapest’s Puskas Arena. Previous reports suggested that security guards were confiscating the flags. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Italy sets new world record in win over Austria
Italy’s defense made history in a taxing last 16 match against Austria in the European Championship. But a resolute performance by Austria meant the Italians needed extra time to punch their ticket to the quarterfinals. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Kasper Dolberg at the double as feel-good Danes march on
Denmark continue to capture the imagination at the European Championship to reach the last eight. They swept Wales aside in Amsterdam with Kasper Dolberg scoring two goals in a city that still feels like home. SOURCE: DW News
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UEFA scraps away-goals rule for club competitions
European football’s governing body UEFA has decided to do away with the away-goals rule for its club competitions. The change is to take effect starting with qualifying stages for tournaments in the 2021-22 season. SOURCE: DW News
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Tokyo exits lockdown but pandemic Olympics barely register
About a month before the start of the long-delayed Olympic Games, Tokyo barely vibes a celebratory atmosphere. For the past few weeks, the metropolis has been under a strict state of emergency, imposed on most of Japan in response to a wave of coronavirus infections propelled by highly contagious variants. Even though the authorities lifted some of the restrictions last…
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Euro 2020: Germany progress to Round of 16 after 2-2 draw with Hungary
On a night of high drama, Germany have squeezed into the last 16 of the European Championship with a 2-2 draw with Hungary. Germany had been minutes away from going out but will now face England in the last 16 in London. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020 opinion: Germany got more than they deserved
For much of Wednesday night, Germany and Joachim Löw were staring down the barrel of another embarrassing early exit. Despite qualifying, they were poor against Hungary and their flaws remain, says DW’s Matt Pearson. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Jadon Sancho still on standby but England roll on
A first half header from Raheem Sterling secured England victory over Czech Republic and top spot, but Jadon Sancho has yet to convince Gareth Southgate. Croatia join that pair in the next round thanks to Luka Modric. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Pressure mounts on UEFA and DFB to take a stand for LGBTQ+ rights
Calls for UEFA and the DFB to make a statement of support for LGBTQ+ rights at the Euro 2020 match against Hungary is gathering traction. A Hungarian parliamentarian has said mixing sport and politics is “dangerous.” SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: From agony to ecstasy for Denmark, Finland fall short
Denmark defied the odds to qualify for the last 16 with an inspired victory over Russia. It was a night of contrasting fortunes for the Nordic teams in the group though as Finland’s resistance was broken by Belgium. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Memphis Depay the architect of another Dutch masterclass
Another classy display by the Dutch sees them maintain their 100% record at this year’s European Championship. This victory over North Macedonia was inspired by Memphis Depay, a player whose career was once on the rocks. SOURCE: DW News
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Up to 10,000 fans to be allowed to attend Olympic events
Spectators will be allowed to attend events at this summer’s delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Only domestic fans will be granted access to venues, and there are limits on the number of people who may attend. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Havertz, Gosen and own goals help Germany past holders Portugal
Second half goals from Kai Havertz and Robin Gosens added to two Portuguese own goals to carry Germany to a first win of Euro 2020. Cristiano Ronaldo put Joachim Löw’s team behind, but the 2016 winners were second best. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Proposal to illuminate Munich arena in LGBT colors for visit of Hungary
After the Hungarian parliament passed new anti-LGBT legislation this week, Munich councilors have put forward a motion to light up the city’s football arena in rainbow colors for Germany’s match against Hungary. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: Portugal vs. Germany – ‘Ronaldo does more than just move Coke cans around’
After defeat to France in their opening game, life doesn’t get any easier for Germany as they prepare to face reigning European champions Portugal. Leon Goretzka could return to face Cristiano Ronaldo and co. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020 final: UEFA officials and VIPs may be exempted from quarantine rules
While fans likely won’t be able to watch their nation compete in the Euro 2020 final due to quarantine requirements, VIPs may be granted an exemption. The UK government is keen to ensure the final stays in London. SOURCE: DW News
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Euro 2020: De Bruyne and Lukaku magic elevates Belgium as Denmark honor Eriksen
Denmark produced a rousing performance five days after the collective trauma of Christian Eriksen’s on-field cardiac arrest. But inspired by Kevin de Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, the Belgians came from behind to win. SOURCE: DW News
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