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Police display more than HK$10 million in cash seized in a raid on a bookmaking syndicate in July. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 824 in illegal gambling busts around Euro 2020

Police say operations racked up most arrests and largest amount of money seized in relation to illegal gambling in 10 years.

Naomi Osaka

Osaka shows support for England trio targeted by racists

Britain

London police: 86 people were arrested around Euro 2020 football final

Fame and celebrity

Euro 2020: which England national player earns the most money?

England may have heartbreakingly missed out on the Euro 2020 trophy, but there’s one title they can’t lose – the tournament’s most valuable squad – but which individual player takes home the most dough?

Luke Shaw, Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane ... which England international earns the most? Photo: @england/Instagram

Italians celebrate Euro 2020 win

Italy

Euro 2020: Italy fight back to beat England 3-2 on penalties

It is the first time Italy have won the European Championship since 1968.

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Southgate says England fans can intimidate Italy but not boo anthem

England face Italy at Wembley in the final of Euro 2020 on Sunday night.

England’s FA was fined after fans booed the Danish national anthem. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong police

Letters | Getting hooked on illegal betting can be a costly own goal

Gambling risks encouraging a sense of greed, and gamblers are at a disadvantage against bookies who have more time to conduct research and analysis.

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Fifa

Football’s ‘coming home’ – is that to England, Italy or … China?

Three Lions fans expecting Euro 96 song to finally come true in first final in 55 years at Wembley on Sunday but Fiorentina joke that Calcio Storico predates the modern game invented in England.

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England now 1 win from football glory as fans rejoice

English fans are rejoicing at a chance for the team to bring home a major trophy for the first time since winning the 1966 World Cup on home soil.

England and their legion of fans are now one win away from a monumental Euro 2020 win for the ages. Photo: EPA
Spanish La Liga

Barcelona apologise over Griezmann and Dembele Japan videos

Videos filmed during tenure of previous board, statement says, but they reserve right to take internal action against France’s Euro 2020 stars.

Antoine Griezmann (left) of France celebrates with teammate Ousmane Dembele after scoring against Hungary at Euro 2020. Photo: EPA
Uefa

Euro 2020: Italy beat Spain on penalties to reach final

The Azzurri will face England or Denmark in Sunday’s European Championship final after Jorginho converts decisive spot kick in 4-2 shoot-out victory.

Spanish La Liga

Griezmann in hot water over second ‘racist’ Asian tour video

Latest leaked clip appearing to show World Cup winner mocking Asian language while wearing club clothing has been widely shared since Barcelona pair issued statements.

Rampant England fire warning as they thrash Ukraine in quarters

Gareth Southgate’s England team will have the support of some 60,000 fans when they take on Denmark for a place in the final on Wednesday.

England players celebrate scoring during the Euro 2020 win against Ukraine. Photo: Xinhua
Spanish La Liga

France star Dembele in race storm for mocking Asian hotel workers

Accusations of racism and classism as 24-year-old makes comments about ‘ugly faces’ and ‘backward language’ in leaked video of him and Barcelona teammate Antoine Griezmann in hotel.

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France’s Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele seen after a goal during the Uefa Euro 2020 match against Hungary in Budapest. Photo: EPA

Euro 2020: Italy and Spain to meet again in semi-finals

Fourth tournament in a row that European giants face off – ‘It will be another tough match,’ says Italy coach Roberto Mancini ahead of meeting with Luis Enrique’s side.

Crime in Hong Kong

Illegal gambling in Hong Kong on the rise during pandemic

Thriving illegal online sites are well designed, with more options to lure gamblers, experts say.

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Britain

Euro 2020: England beat Germany to get through to quarter-finals

The 2-0 result was England’s first win over Germany at a big tournament since they beat them 4-2 in the 1966 World Cup final at old Wembley.

England’s Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring the first goal against Germany with teammates at Wembley Stadium in London on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

Luis Enrique hails Spain team spirit after ‘crazy’ 5-3 win over Croatia

Croatia stage an astonishing comeback with goals in the 85th minute and in added-time, but Spain go on to score two goals in extra time.

Mbappe will bounce back after penalty miss, says Deschamps

France throw away a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 in normal time, and after a goalless extra-time, they crash out when Mbappe’s penalty is saved by Swiss keeper Yann Sommer.

Night of shocks as Portugal make early exit and Dutch are stunned by Czechs

Portugal’s defence of their European Championship title ends at the last-16 stage, while Czech Republic’s love affair with the continental competition goes on as they progress to quarter-finals again.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo kicks away the skipper’s armband after his team is eliminated from Euro 2020. Photo: EPA

Italy see off battling Austria to join Denmark in Euro quarter-finals

Roberto Mancini’s side are now 31 matches unbeaten, but were made to work hard for their win and had super subs Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina to thank.

Italy’s players celebrate Federico Chiesa’s goal against Austria. Photo: Xinhua
Hungary

Uefa vetoes illuminating Munich football stadium in rainbow colours

Last week the Hungarian parliament approved a law that restricts the information rights of young people with regards to homosexuality and transsexuality.

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Scotland’s Gilmour tests positive for coronavirus, misses Croatia clash

Gilmour was named man-of-the-match in Friday’s 0-0 draw against England at Wembley in his first international start.

Uefa

Germany thump Portugal at Euro 2020 as France and Spain held

Portugal are well beaten as Cristiano Ronaldo inches closer to all-time scoring record.

Robin Gosens celebrates scoring Germany’s fourth goal during their 4-2 demolition of Portugal. Photo: Xinhua

Luis Enrique not worried about Spain’s chances despite Poland draw

A second draw leaves Spain languishing third in group E.

Luis Enrique is not concerned about Spain’s progress at Euro 2020. Photo: EPA
Animals

‘Psychic’ Thai lion successfully predicts four match results at Euro 2020

The five-year-old white lion lives at a zoo in northeast Thailand and makes his predictions by grabbing meat marked with national flags from a wire above his pen.

Netherlands win to seal group C, Belgium and Denmark in tribute to Eriksen

Dumfries scores in second Euro 2020 match as Dutch advance handily as Belgium beat Denmark in game marked by Eriksen tribute.

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Euro 2020
The 2020 European Championship is an international football tournament delayed until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic, featuring 24 national teams from Europe in six groups of four, with 16 teams to qualify for the knockout stages.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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