Andrea Pirlo is aware of exactly what it takes to succeed at Under-21 stage. The legendary midfielder performed a key position as Italy gained the 2000 UEFA European U21 Championship and in addition reached the semi-finals two years later, incomes a document 46 caps earlier than embarking on a glittering senior profession.Official match ambassador for UEFA U21 EURO 2019, as a result of be held in his native Italy from 16 to 30 June, the 2006 FIFA World Cup winner spoke to UEFA.com in regards to the significance of the competitors – and his glory days with the Azzurrini. You had been
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Goal of the Tournament: clear sweep for Ronaldo
The UEFA Nations League Finals Goal of the Tournament has been introduced, with Cristiano Ronaldo taking the highest three locations on the podium.Watch the targets above and browse what UEFA Technical Observers David Moyes and Packie Bonner, who drew up the four-goal shortlist, needed to say about every of them. 1 Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal 2-1 Switzerland)UEFA Technical Observers say: Long diagonal cross by Rúben Neves, management by Bernardo Silva and cutback to Ronaldo. All gamers concerned displayed technical proficiency: the preliminary cross was nice to create the chance, it was a terrific contact by Bernardo Si... UEFA.com - News
Cristiano Ronaldo on successful Nations League on dwelling soil
How do you are feeling after successful the primary version of the Nations League?Cristiano Ronaldo: Loads of happiness! It was wonderful, I'm very joyful. Having gained this trophy right here in Portugal in entrance of the Portuguese folks, for me it is a nice honour. And to have gained it at dwelling after what occurred in 2004, shedding the EURO closing towards Greece? R... UEFA.com - News
EURO on this present day: 9 June
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De Ligt on his and the Netherlands’ meteoric rise
Matthijs de Ligt performed a central position in Oranje’s 3-1 victory over England in Guimaraes, conceding the penalty that led to England’s purpose earlier than cancelling it out with a thundering header.The 19-year-old Ajax defender, one of many world's most coveted younger gamers, spoke to UEFA.com about Sunday's UEFA Nations League closing showdown with host nations Portugal, the spirit within the Dutch squad and his personal meteoric rise. UEFA.com: You got here from 1-Zero all the way down to beat England 3-1. There's plenty of spirit and character on this workforce, is not there?
EURO qualifying: Spain and Ukraine cruise
GROUP A Montenegro 1-1 KosovoThe guests stay unbeaten in 13 matches (W8 D5) however may need hoped for a greater outcome towards their neighbours after Arbër Zeneli's ball arrange Milot Rashica to nod them in entrance. Stefan Mugoša levelled for the hosts halfway by way of the second half, getting down low to go in from a cross. Patrik Schick struck twice for the Czechs... UEFA.com - News
Who can win a Champions League and Nations League double?
Just 18 gamers have ever received a European Cup and FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship double in the identical yr, with Raphaël Varane the most recent member of an elite membership following his triumphs with Real Madrid and France in 2018.This month there's a new double up for grabs, with simply two gamers nonetheless capable of win the inaugural UEFA Nations League eight days after lifting the UEFA Champions League trophy with Liverpool: the Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk and Georginio Wijnaldum. England had three hopefuls of their very own – Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez and Jordan Henderson – earlier than Gareth