David Owen: France’s Deschamps on verge of achieving unique record at Euro 2020
June 8 – I seem to have spent most of my adult life watching Didier Deschamps win football trophies.
Euro 2020
UEFA focuses on goals and fast forwards revamped accidental handball law for Euros
June 7 – In a move that will surely be applauded by all advocates of fair play, accidental handball by a forward in the build-up to a goal will not be penalised at Euro 2020.
Covid vaccinations: Martinez defends Belgian players who opted out of taking jab
June 3 – Belgian head coach Roberto Martinez (pictured) has downplayed some of his players not taking a vaccine before the kick-off of Euro 2020, even though the ‘Red Devils’ were fast-tracked to get a first dose in time for the continental finals.
Euro 2020: Southgate opts for big club bankers, but creates room for explosive new talent
By Andrew Warshaw
June 2 – England manager Gareth Southgate has named a controversial squad of 26 for this month’s delayed European Championship as the country once again bids to win a major trophy for the first time since the 1966 World Cup.
Italy put on a show for Euro squad announcement and promise there is more to come
June 2 – From playing padel with frying pans to a rap battle between players before the entire squad sang Italy’s iconic national anthem, Italy took their Euro 2020 squad announcement to the next level and coach Roberto Mancini sprang a surprise, naming Sassuolo’s uncapped striker Giacomo Raspadori in his final 26-man for the finals.
Azerbaijan lifts quarantine restrictions to welcome travelling Euro 2020 fans
June 2 – Azerbaijan has lifted the requirement for fans attending Euro 2020 matches in Baku to quarantine on arrival.
Belgian team greenlighted for first Covid jabs ahead of Euros
May 27 – The Belgian national team will receive a Pfizer vaccination before Euro 2020 with a second jab to follow after the continental finals, the Belgian FA (KBVB) has confirmed.
Euro 2020: England’s Southgate names provisional squad but waits on finish of UEFA club finals
May 26 – England boss Gareth Southgate has named an extended 33-man provisional squad for Euro 2020, with the Three Lions boss sweating over injury concerns and the all-English Champions League final on Saturday in a selection process he has called “more complicated than any other country”.
Euro 2020 Squad Extension: headache or boon for Southgate?
May 21 – “A good problem to have” is one of those football clichés often trodden out by pundits to highlight a selection issue for a manager. But it is a cliché based on some truth, as having players fighting for a place can be a boon for a coach, even if it can be tricky to keep players happy in rotation.
Germans recall veterans Mueller and Hummels for Euro 2020 campaign
May 20 – Veteran World Cup stars Thomas Mueller and Mats Hummels have been recalled to the German squad for the first time in more than two years after coach Joachim Loew included them in his 26-man squad for Euro 2020.
Euro 2020 squad sizes to be increased from 23 to 26 players
April 28 – UEFA will allow national teams to expand their squads from 23 to 26 players at this summer’s Euro 2020 in a bid to lessen the load on players amid a congested calendar due to the global health crisis.
Bilbao fury as Euro 2020 hosting looks to have evaporated over fan guarantees
By Samindra Kunti
April 22 – The Spanish city of Bilbao looks to have become the first city to drop out of hosting Euro 2020 matches this summer, according to a statement published by the regional authorities on Wednesday.
Italy says Euro 2020 opener in Rome’s Stadio Olimpico will be at least 25% full
April 14 – Any fears UEFA may have had over needing to reschedule the opening game of this summer’s delayed European Championship in Rome have been eased after the Italians gave the all-clear for a limited number of fans to attend.
UEFA greenlights eight cities for Euro 2020; Munich, Rome, Bilbao and Dublin given more time
By Andrew Warshaw
April 10 – UEFA have given four of the 12 European Championship host cities until April 19 to come up with further details of their plans to allow fans to attend – or risk being thrown out.
Azeri guarantee UEFA that Baku stadium can be at least 50% full for Euros
April 9 – With UEFA due to decide a list of venues for the delayed Euro 2020 tournament at their executive committee on April 19, Azerbaijan has guaranteed 50% of total fan attendance at Baku’s Olympic Stadium for this summer’s finals.