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BBC bids farewell to Euro 2020
the Euro 2020 tournament came to a close on Sunday, with Italy being crowned champions after a nail-biting penalty shootout against England at Wembley Stadium. After a month of thrilling football, the BBC bids farewell to Euro 2020.
The highs and lows of the tournament
Euro 2020 provided its fair share of shocks and surprises, with some of the biggest teams and players failing to live up to expectations. The tournament kicked off with Turkey’s surprising 3-0 defeat against Italy, while defending champions Portugal were eliminated in the Round of 16. Spain and Switzerland played out an incredible quarter-final match, which saw the Swiss eventually triumph on penalties. Meanwhile, England fans enjoyed a thrilling run to the final – their first in a major tournament since winning the World Cup in 1966 – which included a breathtaking 4-0 victory over Ukraine in the quarter-finals.
Star performers
A number of players caught the eye during Euro 2020, including Italy’s Leonardo Spinazzola, who was named the tournament’s best player after a series of superb performances. Notable mentions should also go to England’s Raheem Sterling, Italy’s Federico Chiesa, Denmark’s Kasper Schmeichel, and Spain’s Pedri, who at just 18 years old, showed maturity beyond his years. But perhaps the standout performer of the tournament was Patrick Schick of the Czech Republic, whose stunning goal from the halfway line against Scotland will live long in the memory of football fans everywhere.
The impact of Covid-19
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact on Euro 2020, with matches being played in front of limited crowds – or none at all – across Europe. Wembley Stadium was able to host up to 60,000 fans for the final, but this was still only around half of its capacity. The pandemic also led to several players being ruled out of the tournament due to positive tests or close contact with infected individuals. Despite these challenges, Euro 2020 was able to go ahead and bring some much-needed entertainment to football fans around the world.
Looking ahead to the future
With Euro 2020 now over, attention turns to the future of international football. The next major tournament will be the World Cup, which takes place in Qatar in late 2022. Before then, there are several important qualifying matches to be played, with countries battling it out for a place at the biggest football competition on the planet. As always, the BBC will be there to provide comprehensive coverage of all the action, as we bid farewell to Euro 2020 and look ahead to an exciting future for international football.
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