EURO 2020

15 June 2021, Russia, Saint Petersburg: Finland's Teemu Pukki (R) takes part in a training session for the team ahead of Wednesday's UEFA EURO 2020 Group B soccer match against Russia. Photo: Igor Russak/dpa

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FINLAND-RUSSIA

Finland could be the first team to qualify for the round of 16

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/16/21

Russia can scarcely afford to drop further points after a 3-0 defeat against Belgium if they want to advance.

15 June 2021, Hungary, Budapest: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo scores his side's third goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group F soccer match between Hungary and Portugal at the Puskas Arena. Photo: Robert Michael/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

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HUNGARY 0-3 PORTUGAL

Ronaldo becomes Euros top scorer as Portugal beat Hungary

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/15/21

Ronaldo now has 11 goals, taking sole possession of the record.

The Finnish team warming up before the game against Denmark. Photo: Twitter/@EURO2020.

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EAGLE OWLS

Finland now dreams of beating Russia and reaching round of 16

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/15/21

"We had a dream when we started this tournament. The victory against Denmark was the first milestone," Finland coach Markku Kanerva says.

14 June 2021, Spain, Seville: Spain's Marcos Llorente (C) plays the ball in front of Sweden's Marcus Berg during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group E soccer match between Spain and Sweden at La Cartuja Stadium. Photo: Cezearo De Luca/dpa

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SPAIN 0-0 SWEDEN

Sweden resist strong Spain

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/15/21

Spain dominated possession, moving the ball quickly and pushing the opponents deep into their side of the pitch, but the Swedes had the clearest chance to score

01 June 2021, Austria, Innsbruck: Denmark's Kasper Schmeichel takes part in a training session for Denmark national soccer team ahead of Wednesday's international friendly soccer match against Germany, held in preparation for the the UEFA EURO 2020 championship. Photo: Christian Charisius/dpa

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EURO 2020

Danish goalkeeper Schmeichel now says game resumption was wrong

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/14/21

"We players were put in a position that I don't think is fair," he told reporters on Monday.

FILED - File photo dated 08-09-2018 of Denmark's Christian Eriksen during a training session at Ceres Park, Aarhus. Issue date: Saturday June 12, 2021. Photo: Tim Goode/PA Wire/dpa.

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EURO 2020

Agent: "Eriksen is laughing and in a good mood"

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/14/21

"We will play for Christian and for everyone who has supported us," Denmark midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg told reporters.

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EURO 2020

Spain and Sweden begin Euro 2020 with post-coronavirus encounter

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/14/21

Two coronavirus positive tests were recorded by each team in the build-up to the competition.

01 June 2021, Austria, Innsbruck: Denmark's head Coach Kasper Hjulmand (C) speaks to his players during a training session for Denmark national soccer team ahead of Wednesday's international friendly soccer match against Germany, held in preparation for the the UEFA EURO 2020 championship. Photo: Christian Charisius/dpa

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DENMARK 0-1 FINLAND

The Danish coach: "We shouldn't have played"

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/13/21

Denmark's team doctor says Eriksen "was gone" after suffering a "cardiac arrest"

23 May 2021, Italy, Milan: Inter Milan's Christian Eriksen celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Inter Milan and Udinese at the San Siro stadium. Photo: Piero Cruciatti/LaPresse via ZUMA Press/dpa

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DENMARK 0-1 FINLAND

TV director defends himself after criticism over Eriksen footage

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/13/21

"We showed the sadness and the despair of the people, the players, the staff and the spectators," Jean-Jacques Amsellem told French paper L'Equipe.

06 June 2021, Denmark, Copenhagen: Denmark's Christian Eriksen in action during the International Friendly soccer match between Denmark and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Broendby Stadium. Photo: Kim Price/CSM via ZUMA Wire/dpa

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DENMARK 0-1 FINLAND

Christian Eriksen unlikely to play football again, says cardiologist

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/13/21

"This guy had normal tests all the way up to 2019 so how do you explain this cardiac arrest?" he asked.

Finnish players celebrating the victory in front of their fans at the end of the match. Image: screenshot from TV.

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DENMARK 0-1 FINLAND

Finland beat Denmark in Euro match overshadowed by Eriksen collapse

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/13/21

Finnish goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky was the hero of the match and saved a penalty from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

Eriksen's teammates and Finnish national team players surround the player, waiting for the medical team. Image: YouTube screenshot.

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EURO 2020

Denmark's Eriksen collapses at Euro 2020 match with Finland

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/12/21

Eriksen went to ground, free of contact from any opponent, in the 43rd minute.

11 June 2021, Italy, Rome: Italy's Ciro Immobile (L) scores his side's seond goal past Turkey goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group A soccer match between Italy and Turkey at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Matthias Balk/dpa

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ITALY 3-0 TURKEY

Italy pierces the Turkish defensive wall

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/12/21

Roberto Mancini's side are now unbeaten in 28 games going into their second Group A match with Switzerland on Wednesday.

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Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki (L) is Finland's star. Photo: UEFAcom/file photo.

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EURO 2020

Euro 2020 outsiders: Pukki and the return of the Scots

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/11/21

The champions who lift the trophy on July 11 will probably be on the list of favorites, but it is important not to forget other countries that could surprise.

Prime Minister Sanna Marin happily showed her arm after the jab on Twitter. Photo: Twitter / @ MarinSanna

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EURO 2020

Marin after vaccination: "Tomorrow Eagle Owls will dominate Denmark"

The Nomad Today 6/11/21

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin (35) received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Friday.

HANDOUT - 02 June 2021, United Kingdom, Glasgow: A handount pictures shows Glasgow youngster Hugo posing with the UEFA EURO 2020 Trophy as the Henri Delaunay Cup made a special visit to Glasgow on Wednesday as part of the UEFA EURO 2020 Trophy Tour. Photo: Jeff Holmes/JSHPIX via PA Wire/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

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FOOTBALL

France, England or a dark horse: who will be the winner of Euro 2020?

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/10/21

World champions France? Title holders Portugal? Final hosts England or top-ranked Belgium? Or a dark horse? There are several contenders for the Euro title on 11 July, and several uncertainties as…