Author: Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi

England reached their first ever European Championship final yesterday with a 2-1 come from behind win after extra time over Denmark to set up a final clash with Italy, who beat Spain on penalties to progressed to the final, on Tuesday.Harry Kane and England celebrate what proved the winner over Denmark. Photo Credits: Facebook/ UEFA EURO 2020It will be England against Spain in the final of this edition of the European Championship, after both sides see off their respective opponents to set up a final meeting on Sunday.Spain and Italy went head to head in the first semi final on…

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Italy’s elimination of Belgium may have proven the only shocking result of the quarter finals as Denmark and Spain edge out Czech Republic and Switzerland respectively, while England ran riot in a 4-0 win, over Ukraine.Italy celebrate their progression into the semi finals after win over Belgium. Photo Credits: Twitter/ Nazionale ItalianaSpain and Switzerland went head to head for a place in the last four on Friday, but it was Luis Enrique’s side that progressed after a shootout win in Saint Petersburg.A Denis Zakaria’s own goal in the eighth minute, the tenth of this summer’s European Championship, taking it’s total…

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Over the years, Arsenal have look lost. They are only one of the ‘big six’ in the Premier League on papers, but in reality, they have degraded and have been overtaken by other teams like Leicester City and other up coming teams.Mikel Arteta and Arsenal’s technical director, Edu Gasper. Photo Credits: Twitter/ Mirror FootballThe Gunners finished eighth in the league last season and will miss out of any European competition next season for the first time in 25 years. And in the last few years they’ve been playing in the Europa League, when before, they were regular in the UEFA…

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The knockout round of the European Championship kicked off last Saturday and shocking results have been recorded with big teams sent packing from the competition, while players also making a name themselves.Thorgan, celebrates with his brother, Eden, the only goal of the game vs. Portugal. Photo Credits: Twitter/ Faisal HQDenmark becomes the first time to reach the European Championship 2020 quarter finals after thrashing Wales, 4-0 in Amsterdam on Saturday.Back to his club’s ground, Kasper Dolberg hits a double, the first making him the first Danish to score in an European Championship knockout round since 1992, while his second makes…

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Leicester City has been one of the top teams in England since their shocking title win back in 2015-16. Moreso, since the appointment of Brendan Rodgers, the club has started to impose their authority and brilliance. Even though they have disappointingly missed out of a top four finish, on the final Matchday in each of the last two seasons.Leicester City have risen to the Calibre of top six and more. Photo Credits: Twitter/ Squawka Football The resilient of the club, both on and off the pitch has been impeccable. Starting from their run against the odds in the title winning…

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Cristiano Ronaldo the star of the group stage as Portugal, Ukarine, Czech Republic and Switzerland qualify as best losers.Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Portugal to a best loser finish in the group of death. Photo Credits: Twitter/ Faisal HQThe final round of group games at the European Championship kicked off on Sunday with group A games, which featured Italy against Wales, and Switzerland playing Turkey.Wales joined Italy in the knockout rounds after avoiding an heavy defeat in the game against the group leaders. Matteo Pessina’s 39th minute half volley from a Marco Verratti free-kick was the different in the match.Switzerland beat Turkey,…

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Italy and Wales booked a place in the next round and while level on points with Wales, Switzerland will have to wait for the completion of other group games to know their stand at the Euro2020.Switzerland are hopeful of being one of the best losers in the Euro2020. Photo Credits: Facebook/ Bleacher ReportOltSports correspondant Afolabi Kehinde Hassan takes us through the basic rules for ranking teams, to determine which sides stand the better chance of making the round of 16, despite falling out of the top two in their respective groups.The European Championship tournament has six groups, and the first…

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Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Patrik Schick, Denzel Dumfries and the Azzurri all shine again. Germany get their Euro campaign back on track. Wales, Sweden, Czech Republic put themselves in good positions while Portugal, France and Spain invite pressure after matchday two.Cristiano Ronaldo is two goals away from equalling record for most international goals. Photo Credits: Twitter/ Faisal HQSecond round of games kicked off on Wednesday, with Finland looking to make it two in two, but it was Russia who came out on top in the clash between the two, after Aleksey Miranchuk’s goal deep into first half stoppage time sealed…

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So far in the transfer window, Barcelona have spent close to nothing to secure the services of exciting players like Sergio Agüero, Eric Garcia and Emerson Royal. Even if they disappointingly lost out in the race to sign Georginio Wijnaldum, the imminent arrival of Memphis Depay will be accepted as a worthy atonement.Memphis Depay has an agreement in principle to become a Barcelona player. Photo Credits: Twitter/ B/R FootballBarcelona have been linked with the former Manchester United player since last summer, and now they are close to getting him on their books, just for free, after the player left Olympic…

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Cristiano Ronaldo, Goran Pandev, Jude Bellingham, Patrik Schick, Wojciech Szczesny, Denzel Dumfries, Italy, Portugal, Austria, North Macedonia and others have their names already on history books and it’s just a games each at the UEFA European Championship.Dutch players celebrate against Ukraine. Photo Credits: Twitter/ Georginio WijnaldumThe European Championship got underway on Friday and the excitement has started to increase in multiple, as more games are being played. So far history has been made, and dreams has been shattered.It began with Italy’s 3-0 win over Group A rival, Turkey. Roberto Mancini’s side extended their impressive record of not conceding to nine…

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