Turkey
Turkey, Netherlands book last spots as Euro quarter-finals set
A stunning last-minute save ensured Turkey held on to their slender lead in Leipzig while a more routine win for the Dutch ensured their place in the last eight.
- by Ciaran Fahey
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Fans seeking selfies with Ronaldo stop game six times as ‘slapstick’ own goal helps Portugal win
A howler own-goal from Turkey was just one moment of a chaotic Portugal win in the Euros, with the game repeatedly stopped by pitch invaders trying to get a snap with Cristiano Ronaldo.
- by James Ducker
Former Newcastle winger Atsu pulled alive from Turkey earthquake rubble
Former Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu had been reported missing hours after scoring a late winner for his club in the Turkish league.
‘Such a great feeling’: The drought-breaking title that sparked a city-wide rave
Trabzonspor clinched their first Turkish Super Lig championship in almost 40 years, and the jubilant celebrations have to be seen to be believed.
- by Vince Rugari
Analysis
UEFA Euro 2020
Strength of Wales squad offers chance to surpass ‘class of 2016’ despite loss to Italy
Italy had already guaranteed their spot, while Wales secured a berth by finishing ahead of Switzerland on goal difference. The Swiss will need to await the outcome of the other group games.
- by Jeremy Wilson
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