The Euro 2020 began in grand style on the 11th of June 2021 - one year behind schedule - with 24 countries all jostling for the Henri Delaunay trophy.
Soccer lovers across the world were excited to see their darling club players on the international scene donning the flag of their different nations. And for the first time in the history of Euros, 11 cities will be hosting the competition - London(England), Munich(Germany), Rome(Italy), Baku (Azerbaijan), St. Petersburg(Russia), Bucharest(Romania), Amsterdam(Netherlands), Seville(Spain), Budapest(Hungary), Glasgow(Scotland) and Copenhagen(Denmark).
After the group stage games, Italy has been the best performing side, winning all their three games without conceding any goal. They have now gone 11 games without and are undefeated in 30 games.
So far in this year tournament, 36 games have been played, 94 goals scored, 28 wins and 8 games ended in a draw with 2 being goalless draws. 98 yellow cards have also been issued alongside 2 red cards.
Top Scorers
Cristiano Ronaldo -5 goals.
Romelu Lukaku - 3 goals.
Giorginio Wijnaldum - 3goals
Top assists
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - 3 assists
As the boys have been separated from the men, here are the best legs that will be trading tackle in the round of 16.
Wales vs Denmark
Italy vs Austria
Netherlands vs Czech Republic
Belgium vs Portugal
Croatia vs Spain
France vs Switzerland
England vs Germany
Sweden vs Ukraine
Let's keep our fingers crossed to see how these games will pan out.
Fabiyi Ridwan
Sports Writer and Analyst
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