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Pro Tip: Don’t Try To Run On The Field For A Picture With Van Dijk — You Will Get A Hefty Stiff Arm

Imagine after a bad day at the office you get questioned on what went wrong and then have some random person run up to you begging for a photo. Everyone will react differently, but I personally would react the same way that Virgil van Dijk did after his Dutch side drew with Norway 1-1 on Wednesday in World Cup qualifying.

Van Dijk’s day could have gone smoother as the big man had his finger dislocated trying to stop Erling Haaland’s opening goal.

It’s Only Taken 3 Games For Memphis Depay To Look Better Than Antoine Griezmann

Since arriving in 2019, there's been an unreasonable amount of matches in which Antoine Griezmann’s most memorable contribution is a piece of tracking back and putting in defensive work. He’s basically like a $142 million Blaise Matuidi. 

5 Young Euro 2020 Standouts Who Deserve Big Transfers This Summer

International tournaments often seem like a red carpet event for the biggest names in world football, yet often the most intriguing players on the pitch are the up-and-coming stars, the b-listers of the footballing world, if you will.

Euro 2020 introduced us to a wide range of talented young players. Some were familiar by name and statistical output, but this was the first chance for them to prove themselves on such a large stage. Others were relative unknowns, ony entering the public footballing consciousness within the last month.

Here’s Why UEFA Banned Rainbow Ads At Two Euro 2020 Quarterfinals

UEFA likes to claim it supports human rights — until there’s any sort of pushback. Europe’s football governing body once again showed how fucking feckless it is by banning rainbow ads at Euro 2020 quarterfinals in Saint Petersburg and Baku. 

The Best (And Worst) Fans From Euro 2020, So Far

While the Euros roll on through the knockout rounds, we have plenty of wild fan interactions already. From fans showing up to support their team in the wrong country to pitch invaders wielding rainbow flags, anything goes as fans are enjoying their time back. Football fans were kept from stadiums and fully supporting their teams for over a year by the Covid-19 pandemic, diminished to yelling at screens instead of faces, so we wouldn't expect anything less extravagant than what has been happening. Let's take a look at the best Euro 2020 fans so far. 

Matthijs De Ligt Asume La Sorpresiva Eliminación De Países Bajos: "Perdimos Por Mi Culpa"

"Me siento mal. Perdimos por mi culpa". No hay doble lectura para Matthijs de Ligt. La sorpresiva eliminación de Países Bajos ante la República Checa, en los octavos de final de la Euro 2020, pasó principalmente por la tarjeta roja que recibió el defensor.

La expulsión ocurrió en el minuto 55, cuando el marcador aún estaba cero a cero y la Oranje expresaba cierto dominio.

De hecho, Países Bajos había tenido la oportunidad más clara, un par de minutos antes, en una entrada que Donyell Malen no supo definir ante Tomáš Vaclík

Netherlands Crashes Out Of Euro 2020 After Matthijs De Ligt’s Nightmare Red Card

Matthijs de Ligt is one of the best young defenders in the game, but the 21-year-old just made one of the biggest mistakes of his career. The Matthijs de Ligt red card was a critical turning point in the Czech Republic’s 2-0 win over the Netherlands in the Round of 16 of Euro 2020 on Sunday in Budapest. 

Netherlands vs. Czech Republic Prediction/Preview: Is This Dutch Team For Real, Or Will They Czech Out Early?

The Netherlands is flying high after a perfect group stage that saw the Dutch score more goals (8) than any other team. The Dutch look to atone for their past failures in 2016 and 2018. Standing in the way of a ticket to the quarterfinals is a feisty Czech Republic team that looks to play spoiler. Read on for our Netherlands vs Czech Republic prediction, preview and viewers guide.

The18’s Euro 2020 Round Of 16 Predictions

The end of the group stage at a major international tournament is always a bittersweet moment. No longer are we treated to a feast of two-to-four matches per day, but with the knockout rounds beginning you’re left with the best teams going head-to-head in win-or-go-home matches. With that in mind, here are The18’s Euro 2020 Round of 16 predictions for the eight matches we can’t wait to watch.

Latest Euro 2020 Odds: Competition Gets Seriously Unpredictable As We Enter Round Of 16

The European Championship is entering its knockout phase and the following is an overview of the remaining 16 teams:

Latest Euro 2020 Odds 

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