Locatelli brace sends dominant Italy into Euro 2020 knockouts
Manuel Locatelli bagged a brace of goals for the first time in his career as imperious Italy defeated Switzerland 3-0 at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday (June 16) to become the first side into the last-16 of Euro 2020.
It is national pride as Vietnam advance in World Cup qualifiers, says assistant coach
NDO – Vietnam assistant coach Lu Dinh Tuan hailed the Golden Star Warriors’ maiden progression into the final round of the World Cup qualifiers as a national pride, affirming that the team will bring the Vietnamese spirit and image to the Asian arena.
Vietnam set new points record for Southeast Asia at World Cup qualifiers
NDO – Vietnam officially surpassed Thailand to set a new points record for a Southeast Asian side at the World Cup qualifiers after concluding their Group G campaign with 17 points.
Record-breaking Ronaldo strikes late as Portugal sink Hungary
Cristiano Ronaldo struck a late double to help holders Portugal get off to a winning start with a 3-0 victory over Hungary in front of a 67,000 crowd on Tuesday (Jun 15) as the forward became the all-time leading scorer at European Championship finals.
Vietnam make history with first-ever slot in final round of World Cup qualifiers
NDO – Vietnam have secured their maiden progression into the final round of the World Cup Asian qualifiers as one of the four best group runners-up despite conceding a 2-3 defeat against the United Arab Emirates in their last Group G match on June 15.
FIFA encourages Vietnam ahead of important World Cup qualifier against UAE
NDO – The world football governing body FIFA believes that the Vietnamese team has a huge opportunity to maintain their first place in Group G of the second round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, thereby winning their historic ticket to the third qualifying round.
Schick stunner for Czech Republic leaves Scotland reeling
The Czech Republic’s Patrik Schick scored one of the most remarkable goals in European Championship history as his side beat Scotland 2-0 on Monday to get their Euro 2020 campaign off to a superb start and deflate home hopes in Glasgow.
Late Dumfries header secures Dutch win after Ukraine fightback
Flying full back Denzel Dumfries scored a late winner to earn the Netherlands a 3-2 victory over Ukraine in a thrilling Group C opener at the European Championship on Sunday after the Dutch had thrown away a two-goal lead.
Denmark's Eriksen had cardiac massage on pitch, was able to speak before going to hospital -team doctor
Denmark's Christian Eriksen received life-saving cardiac massage treatment on the pitch after collapsing on Saturday in his side's Euro 2020 opening match with Finland but was able to speak before being taken to hospital, team doctor Morten Boesen said.
Lukaku eases Belgium past Russia to kick off Euro 2020 campaign
Romelu Lukaku struck twice as Belgium confirmed their status as one of the favourites for Euro 2020 with a confident 3-0 victory over Russia on Saturday (June 12).
Vietnam to advance in FIFA world rankings
NDO – After two wins against Indonesia and Malaysia in the second round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, the Vietnamese team are expected to collect 13.4 points on the FIFA World Ranking, thereby climbing two places to occupy the 90th position in the world with 1,271 points.
Euro 2020: Moore snatches point for Wales against wasteful Swiss
Striker Kieffer Moore headed in an equaliser from one of Wales' few chances as the surprise 2016 semi-finalists snatched a 1-1 draw against wasteful Switzerland in their European Championship Group A clash at the Baku Olympic Stadium on Saturday.
