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Russian national football team’s Head Coach leaves his post

Russian national football team’s Head Coach leaves his post

The Russian Football Union (RFU) and the head coach of the national football team, Stanislav Cherchesov, have severed their contract, the RFU press office announced in a statement on Thursday. "We have come to a mutual agreement …

Paris Saint-Germain sign former Real Madrid captain

Paris Saint-Germain sign former Real Madrid captain

Sergio Ramos has signed for Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year deal after leaving Real Madrid as a free agent. Ramos left Real Madrid upon the expiry of his contract in June after 16 years at the club, during which he won four …

Italy defeats Spain to proceed to 2020 Euro Cup final

Italy defeats Spain to proceed to 2020 Euro Cup final

Italy defeated Spain in the semifinal of the 2020 UEFA Euro Cup at the Wembley stadium in London on Tuesday night. The goals were scored by Federico Chiesa of Italy (60’) and Alvaro Morata of Spain (80’). The score …

UEFA thanks Baku for holding four EURO 2020 matches

UEFA thanks Baku for holding four EURO 2020 matches

AFFA received a letter of gratitude from Martin Kallen, CEO of UEFA Events SA in connection with the holding of four EURO 2020 matches at the Baku Olympic Stadium, Trend reported. "Dear colleagues, we congratulate you on organizing …

England and Ukraine through to 2020 UEFA Euro Cup quarterfinals

England and Ukraine through to 2020 UEFA Euro Cup quarterfinals

Ukraine and England will face each other in 2020 UEFA Euro Cup quarterfinals.  England defeated Germany 2-0 on home soil in the first knock-out stage of the 2020 UEFA Euro Cup in London on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the …

UEFA abolishes away goals rule

UEFA abolishes away goals rule

UEFA has confirmed that the away goals rule will be abolished from European competitions and will be put into place from the 2021-22 season. The away goals rule has been used for over half a century but will no longer …

Euro 2020 Round of 16 teams confirmed

Euro 2020 Round of 16 teams confirmed

All the teams who have qualified for the Euro 2020’s round of 16 are already know after Wednesday’s final group stage matches. The knockout stage schedule is as follows: Wales vs Denmark (June 26, Amsterdam), Italy vs …

Euro 2020: Denmark defeats Russia, Belgium beats Finland

Euro 2020: Denmark defeats Russia, Belgium beats Finland

Russia was beaten by Denmark 1-4 in the match in Copenhagen on Monday during the third round of Euro 2020's group stage and was unable to make it to the knockout stage. Russia’s Artem Dzyuba (70) scored from the penalty spot. …

Putin to meet with FIFA President Infantino in Moscow

Putin to meet with FIFA President Infantino in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a meeting on Monday in Moscow with Gianni Infantino, the president of the world’s governing football body, FIFA, Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.  According to Peskov, the …

Euro 2020: Switzerland beats Turkey 3-1

Euro 2020: Switzerland beats Turkey 3-1

Turkey’s Euro 2020 journey ended without any points after losing to Switzerland 3-1 in its last group game at the Baku Olympic Stadium in Azerbaijan Sunday. Haris Seferovic opened the scoring in Baku for Switzerland and two goals …

Uefa can move Euro 2020 final to Budapest

Uefa can move Euro 2020 final to Budapest

UEFA has refused to rule out moving the Euro 2020 semi-finals and final away from Wembley if overseas fans and 2,500 VIPs are not granted exemptions from COVID-19 quarantine rules. The Times reported on Friday that UEFA was considering …

UEFA EURO 2020: Belgium beats Denmark 2-1

UEFA EURO 2020: Belgium beats Denmark 2-1

Number one ranked team Belgium came back from behind to seal a 2-1 win against Denmark at the European Championships. Yussuf Poulsen gave Denmark a dream start before Kevin De Bruyne came in after half-time and changed the game in …

Sergio Ramos to leave Real Madrid

Sergio Ramos to leave Real Madrid

Long-serving captain Sergio Ramos is to leave Real Madrid after 16 years at the club. The central defender joined from Sevilla in 2005 and went on to enjoy a glittering career with Real, winning four Champions League trophies …

Wales beats Turkey in Group A match of 2020 UEFA Euro Cup

Wales beats Turkey in Group A match of 2020 UEFA Euro Cup

The national football squad of Wales defeated on Wednesday Turkey’s national squad in the Group A stage match of the 2020 UEFA Euro Cup. The first goal in the match was scored by Aaron Ramsey just before halftime. Connor Roberts …