The national team beat England in the final of the European Championship soccer tournament, and the country wildly celebrated a win that seemed to symbolize renewal after adversity.
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Italy’s Victory at Euro 2020 Echoes a Broader Resurgence
The national team beat England in the final of the European Championship soccer tournament, and the country wildly celebrated a win that seemed to symbolize renewal after adversity.
Italy Holds Its Breath as Its National Soccer Team Prepares to Face England
A small soccer museum in Florence tells the story of the Italian national team, and the fans’ hopes for the Euro 2021 final match.
Italy Holds Its Breath as Its National Soccer Team Prepares to Face England
A small soccer museum in Florence tells the story of the Italian national team, and the fans’ hopes for the Euro 2021 final match.
England Celebrates as It Reaches the Euro 2020 Final
After 55 years of unsuccessful attempts to reach the final of a major soccer tournament, and after months of sorrow brought by the coronavirus pandemic, England tastes victory.
Steeped in Soccer Heartbreak, England Holds Its Breath
Raised on 55 years of disappointment, English fans are daring to hope this might be their year for a major championship.
Danger Awaited in Myanmar. So He Made a Daring Bid to Stay in Japan.
After defying Myanmar’s military rulers at a soccer match, Ko Pyae Lyan Aung decided to seek asylum. But he was being watched.
Covid-19 Outbreaks Are Linked to Euro 2020 Games, W.H.O. Says
Fans have been amassing in stadiums, pubs and bars to watch the tournament.
Expected to Be Demure, Japan’s Girls Face Steep Hurdles to Athletic Dreams
The Tokyo Olympics offer a chance to crown a new set of heroes to inspire budding female athletes. But once the spotlight dims, Japan’s rigid gender norms will still limit opportunities.
UEFA Rejects Munich’s Bid to Light Stadium in a Pride Rainbow
The lighting plan was meant as a statement against a new law in Hungary, whose team is taking on Germany on Wednesday. UEFA said the request was too political.