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  • Euro 2020: Italy vs. Spain — What you need to know | Thaiger

    Euro 2020: Italy vs. Spain — What you need to know

    Italy and Spain face off in the fourth consecutive European championship, this time in the semifinals. Italy have looked the part so far, while Spain have often struggled to hit their stride. Follow DW for the latest. SOURCE: DW News

  • Euro 2020: UEFA bans rainbow-colored advertizing in Baku and St. Petersburg | Thaiger

    Euro 2020: UEFA bans rainbow-colored advertizing in Baku and St. Petersburg

    Euro 2020 sponsors have been asked not to use rainbow-colored advertising at two quarterfinal venues, Volkswagen announced on Friday. The decision is the latest to cloud UEFA’s message of inclusivity in football. SOURCE: DW News

  • Euro 2020: Thomas Delaney at the center of Denmark’s inspiring run | Thaiger

    Euro 2020: Thomas Delaney at the center of Denmark’s inspiring run

    Not normally one for scoring goals, Thomas Delaney’s strike set Denmark on course to advance to the semifinals. He is a vocal leader on the pitch who has come up big for Denmark at Euro 2020 in more ways than one. SOURCE: DW News

  • Euro 2020: Spanish machine rolls on to dash Swiss dream | Thaiger

    Euro 2020: Spanish machine rolls on to dash Swiss dream

    Spain have reached the final four of the European Championship with a shootout victory over Switzerland. The Swiss had threatened to pull off another shock after their victory over France, but Spain make the last four. SOURCE: DW News

  • Euro 2020: UEFA bans rainbow-colored advertising in Baku and St. Petersburg | Thaiger

    Euro 2020: UEFA bans rainbow-colored advertising in Baku and St. Petersburg

    Euro 2020 sponsors have been asked not to use rainbow-colored advertising at two quarterfinal venues, Volkswagen announced on Friday. The decision is the latest to cloud UEFA’s message of inclusivity in football. SOURCE: DW News

  • Toni Kroos ends international career | Thaiger

    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

  • Euro 2020: Ukraine united behind Andriy Shevchenko’s team despite ongoing conflict | Thaiger

    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

  • ‘LÖXIT’ and ‘The Tears of Wembley’: German media react to Euro 2020 defeat | Thaiger

    ‘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

  • Euro 2020: Shevchenko’s Ukraine reach first-ever quarterfinals | Thaiger

    Euro 2020: Shevchenko’s Ukraine reach first-ever quarterfinals

    Ukraine left it extremely late but ultimately prevailed after Artem Dovbyk’s late winner. Oleksandr Zinchenko contributed to both goals in the historic result for Ukraine. SOURCE: DW News

  • Opinion: England’s Raheem Sterling shows Joachim Löw that football has moved on | Thaiger

    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

  • Euro 2020: England beats Germany to end the Joachim Löw era | Thaiger

    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

  • Euro 2020: Germany join England in kneeling protest | Thaiger

    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

  • Euro 2020: England vs. Germany — live buildup | Thaiger

    Euro 2020: England vs. Germany — live buildup

    Germany’s reward for their second place finish in Group F is a last-16 meeting with England at Wembley. Follow all the buildup, team news and live coverage here on DW. SOURCE: DW News

  • Euro 2020: Colossal shock as favorites France fall to Switzerland | Thaiger

    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

  • Euro 2020: Germany to join England in kneeling protest | Thaiger

    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

  • Euro 2020: Alvaro Morata Spain’s worthy hero in astonishing win over Croatia | Thaiger

    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

  • Hazard warning: Belgium dump holders Portugal out of Euro 2020 | Thaiger

    Hazard warning: Belgium dump holders Portugal out of Euro 2020

    Borussia Dortmund’s Thorgan Hazard scored a wonderful goal as Belgium knocked out Portugal in Seville. For Cristiano Ronaldo and co, Euro 2020 is over. For Belgium’s ‘Golden Generation,’ this may yet be their time. SOURCE: DW News

  • Euro 2020: Oranje boom and bust as Czech adventure continues | Thaiger

    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

  • Euro 2020: UEFA allows Dutch fans to bring rainbow flags into Hungary stadium | Thaiger

    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

  • Euro 2020: Italy sets new world record in win over Austria | Thaiger

    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

  • Thomas Müller: Germany’s resurgent ‘Raumdeuter’ urges Harry Kane to be patient | Thaiger

    Thomas Müller: Germany’s resurgent ‘Raumdeuter’ urges Harry Kane to be patient

    Much was made of Joachim Löw recalling two of the three players he axed after Russia 2018. Thomas Müller’s return has shown just how pivotal he is to Germany, and he also has a message for England’s Harry Kane. SOURCE: DW News

  • UEFA scraps away-goals rule for club competitions | Thaiger

    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

  • Tokyo exits lockdown but pandemic Olympics barely register | Thaiger

    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…

  • Euro 2020: Germany progress to Round of 16 after 2-2 draw with Hungary | Thaiger

    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

  • Euro 2020: Germany vs. Hungary live | Thaiger

    Euro 2020: Germany vs. Hungary live

    Germany go in to their final group game with all possibilities still open after a win over Portugal and loss to France. Hungary impressed last time out, there is trouble brewing off the pitch, and Germany have injuries. SOURCE: DW News

  • Euro 2020: Jadon Sancho still on standby but England roll on | Thaiger

    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

  • Euro 2020: Pressure mounts on UEFA and DFB to take a stand for LGBTQ+ rights | Thaiger

    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

  • Euro 2020: From agony to ecstasy for Denmark, Finland fall short | Thaiger

    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

  • Euro 2020: Leon Goretzka ready to help banged-up Germany | Thaiger

    Euro 2020: Leon Goretzka ready to help banged-up Germany

    Germany’s win against Portugal was emphatic but it also came at a price. With a few key players struggling with injuries, Joachim Löw might be forced to rely on his squad depth sooner rather than later. SOURCE: DW News

  • Up to 10,000 fans to be allowed to attend Olympic events | Thaiger

    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