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France edge Germany thanks to Hummels own goal

Title favourites France launched their Euro 2020 Group F campaign with a 1-0 victory over Germany on Tuesday (June 15), courtesy of an own goal by Mats Hummels, as the sluggish-looking hosts lost their opening fixture at the European…

Neymar stars as Brazil win Copa opener

Hosts Brazil beat Covid-19 affected Venezuela 3-0 in the tournament's opening match to begin their title defence. Super star Neymar scored one and assisted another, adding a second for Tite's side with a second-half penalty before setting…

Italy thrash Turkey in Euro 2020 opener

Italians spectacularly opened Euro 2020 as they start the campaign off with a dominant win over Turkey. They laid down a marker on the opening matchday with their biggest ever win in the competition. The Azzuri scored three times for the…