UEFA Euro 2020
16th edition of the quadrennial football championship
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The 2020 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as UEFA Euro 2020 or simply Euro 2020, was the 16th UEFA European Championship, the quadrennial international men's football championship of Europe organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the European Championship competition, UEFA president Michel Platini declared that the tournament would be hosted in several nations as a "romantic" one-off event, with 11 cities in 11 UEFA countries each providing venues for the tournament. Defending champions Portugal, who won Euro 2016 in France, were eliminated in the round of 16 by Belgium. Italy won their second European Championship title by beating England on penalties in the final following a 1–1 draw after extra time.On 28 September 2021, Italy, as winners, qualified for a new UEFA-CONMEBOL competition against 2021 Copa America winners, Argentina, in a one-off match on June 2022.
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Italy v Argentina: Euro 2020 winners to face Copa America champions in intercontinental matchEuropean champions Italy will face Copa America winners Argentina next June in the first of three editions of the intercontinental match.BBC Sport - Published | |
Kalvin Phillips: Leeds United midfielder says life has been 'crazy' since Euro 2020Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips says life has been "crazy" since his breakout performances with England at Euro 2020, and his niece and nephew now think he's a "superstar".BBC Sport - Published | |
Man admits posting racist social media abuse of England players after Euros final defeat A man has admitted posting racist abuse about three black England footballers on the night of the Euro 2020 final.Sky News - Published | |
England fan admits abusing players after Euro 2020 lossScott McCluskey posted racist comments about black England players on social media.BBC Sport - Published | |
Anton Ferdinand warns of suicide risk among footballers as he slams social media firms for 'inaction' over racism Twitter and Instagram are looking at how they can prevent people from posting racist messages or emojis before they are sent amid a spike in abuse directed towards footballers after the Euro 2020..Sky News - Published | |
Euro 2020 racism: File on 4 confronts Saka trollOne racist troll tracked down by the BBC says social media companies should have banned him for longer.BBC Sport - Published | |
Bukayo Saka: Gareth Southgate says England forward 'does not need closure'Gareth Southgate says Bukayo Saka "does not need closure" after scoring on his first Wembley outing since missing the decisive penalty in England's Euro 2020 final loss to Italy.BBC Sport - Published | |
England World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Three Lions must start again in Hungary - SouthgateGareth Southgate says England must "start again" in a "journey" that he hopes will see them build on their impressive performance at Euro 2020.BBC Sport - Published | |
Teenage steward stole items from Wembley to let ticketless fans into Euro 2020 final A teenager has avoided jail after stealing items from Wembley Stadium to give fans unauthorised access during the Euro 2020 final.Sky News - Published | |
England's run to Euro 2020 final caused 'significant risk to public health', says COVID study England's progress to the Euro 2020 final caused a "significant risk to public health across the UK", according to scientists from Public Health England (PHE).Sky News - Published | |
Retail washout in July after end of Euros and heavy rainfall dampen sales Retail suffered a washout last month as the end of the Euro 2020 tournament combined with wet weather dampened sales.Sky News - Published | |
Man City: Phil Foden to miss 'around four weeks' through injuryPhil Foden will miss the start of Manchester City's Premier League season with a foot injury picked up during Euro 2020.BBC Sport - Published | |
Christian Eriksen records touching video message for nine-year-old facing same operation he had Christian Eriksen has sent a video message to a nine-year-old girl reassuring her before she undergoes the same operation he had after collapsing at Euro 2020.Sky News - Published | Instagram introduces new tool to combat waves of online abuse Instagram has announced a range of new tools it says will help protect users and combat incidents such as the abuse aimed at England players after the Euro 2020 final.Sky News - Published |
Social media abuse: Twitter says UK 'by far' main origin of comments after Euro 2020 finalThe UK was "by far" the main origin of the "abhorrent racist abuse" on Twitter after England lost the Euro 2020 final, the social media platform says.BBC Sport - Published | Majority of Euro 2020 racist abuse came from UK accounts and 99% were not anonymous, says Twitter Twitter has said that "the UK was - by far - the largest country of origin" for racist abuse sent to England footballers following the team's loss in the Euro 2020 finals on 11 July.Sky News - Published |
Bukayo Saka: Arsenal forward clapped on to pitch by Tottenham fans in pre-season friendlyTottenham fans applaud Arsenal's Bukayo Saka on to the pitch on his first appearance since Euro 2020.BBC Sport - Published | 'Clear link' between rise in COVID cases in Scotland and Euro 2020, researchers say Researchers have established a "clear link" between the Euro 2020 football tournament and a rise in COVID-19 cases in Scottish men.Sky News - Published |
Police arrest 11 people over online racial abuse of England players after Euro final Police have arrested 11 people in connection with the online racial abuse of England players after the Euro 2020 final.Sky News - Published | Bukayo Saka left 'speechless' by fan wall of supportArsenal's Bukayo Saka is left "speechless" after receiving thousands of letters of support after Euro 2020.BBC Sport - Published |
Christian Eriksen: Referee Anthony Taylor reflects on moment Denmark star collapsedReferee Anthony Taylor tells BBC Sport about the moment Denmark star Christian Eriksen collapsed after a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020.BBC Sport - Published | England footballer Jack Grealish's girlfriend tells of social media death threats during Euro 2020 Sasha Attwood has said she was sent 200 death threats a day during Euro 2020, many of them from teenaged girls.Sky News - Published |
England's Tyrone Mings says his mental health 'plummeted' ahead of Euro 2020 opening match England footballer Tyrone Mings has revealed he struggled with mental health problems at Euro 2020 which left him feeling like 95% of the country were "having doubts" about him.Sky News - Published | Tyrone Mings: England defender's mental health 'plummeted' in build-up to Euro 2020England defender Tyrone Mings says his "mental health plummeted" in the build-up to Euro 2020 because he felt people were doubting his place in the side.BBC Sport - Published |
Wembley steward admits stealing lanyards for ticketless Euro fans to enter stadium A teenager has admitted stealing lanyards, hi-vis steward jackets, wristbands and other items so that ticketless football fans could get into Wembley Stadium for the Euro 2020 final.Sky News - Published | Euro 2020 final: 'Lawless yobs' behind 'six-hour siege' of Wembley, says FA chiefThe crowd trouble at this month's Euro 2020 final at Wembley is described by Football Association chief Mark Bullingham as a "six-hour siege" by "lawless yobs".BBC Sport - Published |
Tokyo 2020: Spain held by Egypt in men's Olympic openerSpain are held by Egypt in the opening game of the Olympic men's football tournament, despite including a host of their Euro 2020 squad.BBC Sport - Published | Police 'held back' from confronting Wembley intruders at Euro 2020 final, officer alleges Police were "held back" from confronting ticketless intruders before the Euro 2020 final at Wembley, an officer has reportedly alleged.Sky News - Published |
FA launches investigation into trouble which marred Euro 2020 final at WembleyAn independent review to investigate the "disgraceful scenes" which marred England's Euro 2020 final defeat by Italy has been commissioned by the Football Association.Sky News - Published | Euro 2020 final: FA announces independent review into Wembley security breachesThe Football Association says it is determined to ensure the "disgraceful scenes" that marred the Euro 2020 final at Wembley are "never able to be repeated".BBC Sport - Published |
Man arrested after allegedly posting racist abuse on Facebook following Euro 2020 final A man who allegedly posted racist abuse in a Facebook video after the Euro 2020 final has been arrested, the Metropolitan Police has said.Sky News - Published | Wanted: 10 men police are tracing over unrest at Euro 2020 final Police have released images of 10 people they want to question over unrest at the Euro 2020 final at Wembley Stadium.Sky News - Published |
What the Premier League can learn from VAR at Euro 2020 - by former referee Lee ProbertThe Premier League can learn a lot from Uefa's light-touch approach to VAR decisions, says former official Lee Probert.BBC Sport - Published | How are England shaping up for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar?Euro 2020 ended in disappointment for England, but another shot at major tournament success is just 16 months away.BBC Sport - Published |
British Police Arrest Four For Racially Abusing England Soccer Players, Vow To Find MoreBritish police say they've arrested 4 people for racially abusing Black England soccer players following the team's Euro 2020 loss ... and officials say the hunt for more is nowhere near over. Jadon..TMZ.com - Published | Bukayo Saka 'knew instantly of hate' he would receive after England defeatEngland's Bukayo Saka said he "knew instantly the kind of hate" he was going to receive after his miss in the penalty shootout in the Euro 2020 final.BBC Sport - Published |
England star Bukayo Saka says 'I will not let the negativity break me' after racist abuse One of the England stars who suffered online racial abuse after the Euro 2020 final defeat, Bukayo Saka, says "he was hurting so much" after missing a penalty but "will not let that moment or the..Sky News - Published | Euro 2020: Four people arrested over racist abuse of England playersPlayers who missed penalties were targeted online after the team lost the Euro 2020 final.BBC Sport - Published |
Police unit set up to investigate racist abuse of England players after Euro 2020 final A police unit has been set up to investigate a surge in reports of racist abuse against England football players on social media following the Euro 2020 final.Sky News - Published | MPs enjoyed more than £60k of freebies to COVID test events - including England games MPs have enjoyed more than £60,000 worth of freebies to COVID-19 test events this summer - including tickets to England's games at Euro 2020.Sky News - Published |
Euro 2020: Met denies Wembley police operation failedA senior officer says the match could have been abandoned had it not been for police actions.BBC Sport - Published | Jadon Sancho: England forward says 'hate will never win' in response to racist abuseEngland forward Jadon Sancho says "hate will never win" after he received racist abuse following the Euro 2020 final defeat by Italy on Sunday.BBC Sport - Published |
England star Jadon Sancho says 'hate will never win' as he hits back at online abuse England star Jadon Sancho says "hate will never win" as he hit back at online abuse that he and other black players suffered following the penalty shootout defeat against Italy in the Euro 2020 final.Sky News - Published | Euro 2020 final could have been abandoned without police intervention, says Met The Euro 2020 final at Wembley could have been abandoned had police officers not intervened, the Met Police's deputy assistant commissioner has said.Sky News - Published |
Euro 2020: 'He's world class' - Sterling shines for England at EurosWatch Raheem Sterling's best moments at Euro 2020, where he scored three goals en route to the final with England.BBC Sport - Published | Fresh arrest made over social media racist abuse of England footballersA man has been arrested over the racist abuse of England players on social media following Sunday's Euro 2020 final defeat.Sky News - Published |
Racist abuse: Portsmouth to investigate claims academy players racially abused England starsPortsmouth begin an investigation after some of their academy players allegedly use racially abusive language in the wake of England's Euro 2020 final loss.BBC Sport - Published | Euro 2020: Get to know the breakout players of the tournamentEuro 2020 is over, but who were the breakout players of the tournament, and where could they end up this summer?BBC Sport - Published |
Euro 2020 team of the tournament: Who did you pick?No Cristiano Ronaldo, no Paul Pogba, no Harry Kane, but which players did make your team of Euro 2020?BBC Sport - Published | Harry Maguire's dad 'shook up' after suffering suspected broken ribs in Wembley 'stampede' England defender Harry Maguire has said his father suffered suspected broken ribs after getting caught up in the "stampede" before Sunday's Euro 2020 final.Sky News - Published |
