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Hungary Just Passed Anti-LGBTQ+ Law — UEFA Won’t Let Germany Make Pro-LGBTQ+ Statement

UEFA has turned down a request from the mayor of Munich for the city's stadium to be lit up in rainbow colors for Wednesday's Euro 2020 match between Germany and Hungary.

Munich mayor Dieter Reiter had said he wanted to light up the stadium in the colors in protest against a new law in Hungary that bans the dissemination of content in schools deemed to promote homosexuality and gender change and restricts the media from showing content with homosexuality in programming accessible to minors.

Messi Equals Argentina Appearance Record But Fellow 33-Year-Old Steals The Show

On Monday evening in Brasília, Lionel Messi became Argentina’s joint-most capped player by equaling Javier Mascherano’s total of 147. Messi’s journey with La Albiceleste began in 2005, when he was just 18 but already world-renowned as Barcelona’s youngest-ever scorer and Ronaldinho’s heir apparent.

But it was Messi’s fellow 33-year-old, Papu Gómez — receiving just his sixth cap and only third start — who proved the difference in Argentina’s 1-0 group stage victory over Paraguay at the Copa América.

How England's Obsession With Finding A "Golden Boy" Has Become Its Biggest Burden

With two matchdays already complete, England's footballing template has been executed perfectly so far at Euro 2020.

First: infinite pre-tournament hype, especially in connection to a burgeoning young star — in this case, Phil Foden. Then, earn some decent results in the group stage without looking overly encouraging on the pitch. Finally, get through to the next round, provide some hope, then lose in heartbreaking fashion late in the game or on penalties.

It's a pattern so often repeated that any England fan worth his salt has put it to memory.

Dinamarca Logró Lo Que Parecía Imposible Y Avanzó A Los Octavos De Final De La Euro

Nunca una selección que perdió sus dos primeros partidos en la fase de grupos había clasificado a la segunda fase de la Eurocopa. Nunca. Hasta hoy. 

Detrás del milagro estuvo Dinamarca, el equipo con más carga emocional en todo el torneo.  

Depay Da Una Clase Maestra Ante Una Macedonia Del Norte Que Despidió Al Legendario Goran Pandev

Países Bajos derrotó por 3-0 a Macedonia del Norte y avanzó a los octavos de final de la Euro 2020 con nueve puntos de nueve posibles. El director de orquesta en el triunfo de la clasificación fue Memphis Depay, quien disputó su primer partido como jugador del FC Barcelona. 

De hecho, varios aficionados catalanes saltaron a las redes sociales tras ver su exhibición, entusiasmándose con lo que podrá aportar al equipo en la temporada 21/22 y recordando que el traspaso del jugador, ex Olympique de Lyon, no tuvo costo.

Not Even The Dumbest Offside Call Ever Seen Could Stop Belgium From Saving Denmark

On Monday, an unreal 90 minutes unfolded that will be remembered by Danish fans forever. For Denmark to finish second in Euro 2020 Group B, the Danes needed a victory against Russia, Belgium to defeat Finland and some help on goal differential.

Belgium did its part against Finland in St. Petersburg.

La Vinotinto, Con 18 Bajas, Sorprende Y Está Cerca De Pasar De Ronda En La Copa América

La selección nacional de Venezuela llegó a esta Copa América muy herida. Desde semanas atrás, se sabía que no iban a poder contar, por lesión, con sus seis (sí, medio equipo) mejores jugadores para la doble fecha de Eliminatorias al Mundial, previo a la Copa América. Estos jugadores eran Salomón Rondón, Yangel Herrera, Yeferson Soteldo, Yordan Osorio, Darwin Machís y Jhon Murillo.

Against All Odds, Denmark Delivers Legendary Performance To Advance To Knockout Stages

As Danish journalist Tom Carstensen wrote over the weekend, Denmark knew that a victory over Russia on Monday could result in progress to the Round of 16, “but no one really cares about that. We are thinking about what is important: Christian Eriksen is alive.”

The North Macedonia Hype Train Reaches Its Final Stop And Waves Off A Legend

Several weeks ago, I decided that The18 would cover all things North Macedonia ahead of Euro 2020. With the Netherlands defeating the tournament’s lovable underdogs 3-0 on Monday, the dream is over.

Austria Dismisses Ukraine To Set Up Last-16 Date With Italy At Wembley

With a 1-0 victory over Ukraine at the National Arena in Bucharest, Romania on Monday, Austria punched its ticket to the Euro 2020 Round of 16 as Group C runner-up, meaning that they’ll play Italy on Saturday at Wembley Stadium in London.

Ukraine finishes third in the group, so they now face a nervous wait to see if they sneak into the knockout rounds as one of the four best third-place teams. History says they won’t, as three points and a goal difference of —1 wouldn’t have been enough at Euro 2016. 

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