Italy kicked off the European Championship in emphatic style on Friday as they delivered a commanding performance to sweep past toothless Turkey 3-0 in the Stadio Olimpico and stamp their early authority on Group A.

Football: Italy put on a show with win over Turkey in Euro 2020 opener

France striker Wissam Ben Yedder said the reigning world champions are in the toughest group at the European Championship and that they must make a strong start to their campaign against Germany in Tuesday's opener.

Football: France are in 'group of death' at Euros, says Ben Yedder

Switzerland defender Ricardo Rodriguez issued a warning to his teammates for their European Championship opener against Wales on Saturday - give Gareth Bale space to play at your own peril.

Football: Don't give Bale space, Switzerland's Rodriguez warns team mates

The much-awaited Euro 2020 is set to kick-start on Saturday after getting postponed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The top 24 European nations are participating in UEFA Euro 2020 with an eye on the coveted trophy.

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Twenty-five years after England's dramatic Euro 96 campaign revived the nation's love affair with football, Gareth Southgate's side aim to emulate the golden summer when football came home.

'Football's Coming Home': England aim to emulate spirit of Euro 96

Forward Karim Benzema was substituted after suffering a knock on the knee in the first half of France's Euro 2020 warm-up game against Bulgaria on Tuesday. ALSO READ: Football: Virus cases spike in Russian Euro host city The Real Madrid striker came off four minutes before halftime having seemed to land awkwardly following a header.

Football: Benzema suffers knee 'knock' injury against Bulgaria

Spain have set up a "parallel" squad of 17 reserves for Euro 2020 who may have to play if the Covid-19 infections among its players spread, team management said on Wednesday.

Football: Spain sets up 'parallel' Euro 2020 team over virus worries

Russian health authorities said Tuesday that coronavirus cases in Saint Petersburg were on the rise with days to go before the city co-hosts the postponed Euro 2020 football championship.

Football: Virus cases spike in Russian Euro host city

Ahead of the start of Euro 2020 on Friday, AFP Sport selects six of the continent's brightest young stars to watch at the month-long tournament: - Phil Foden - The player of the tournament when England won the Under-17 World Cup in India in 2017, Foden is now set to be unleashed on a full international competition for the first time at the age of 21.

Football: From Foden to Felix - Six young stars to watch at Euro 2020

Sergio Busquets has left Spain's pre-Euro 2020 training camp after testing positive for Covid-19, the country's football federation (RFEF) announced on Sunday. In a statement, the RFEF said Spain captain Busquets, 32, tested positive earlier on Sunday, with the rest of the squad all testing negative.

Football: Spain captain Busquets tests positive for Covid-19, leaves Euro training camp

Spain coach Luis Enrique implored fans not to boo players after they were left frustrated by Friday's 0-0 draw with Portugal. With fans back in attendance at an international game in the country for the first time in over 15 months, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced matches to be played behind closed doors, they wasted little time in getting their voices heard.

Football: Spain coach Luis Enrique wants fans to stop booing players

Wales forward Gareth Bale has said he expects to discuss his future at Spanish giants Real Madrid with the team's new manager Carlo Ancelotti after the European Championship starts this month.

Football: Bale to discuss Real Madrid future with Ancelotti after Euro 2020

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez shrugged off a disappointing home draw with Greece in Thursday’s friendly international as the after-effects of a long season for his players.

Football: Belgium coach Roberto Martinez shrugs off disappointing draw with Greece

Lionel Scaloni has referred to injury and fitness worries as the explanations behind not picking Juventus star Paulo Dybala in the international squad for the forthcoming World Cup Qualifiers.

Football: 'No one is more sorry for Dybala than me': Lionel Scaloni on the striker's omission

England manager Gareth Southgate said on Tuesday his side will be considered to have failed if they do not reach the semi-finals of Euro 2020. ALSO READ: Football- 'Need investment': Man City chairman on finding Sergio Aguero's replacement England made the last four of the 2018 World Cup in Russia and London's Wembley Stadium will host the semi-finals and final as well as some group stage games.

Football: Missing semis would be seen as failure for England, says Southgate

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been withdrawn from England's provisional squad for the European Championship due to an underlying injury, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

Football: England's Mason Greenwood out of Euro 2020 due to injury

Wales will go into Euro 2020 without their beleaguered boss Ryan Giggs, putting the spotlight on Gareth Bale's bid to silence critics who say he has lost his appetite for success.

Football: Giggs' absence puts pressure on Bale to deliver for Wales at Euro 2020

Italy coach Roberto Mancini announced a provisional 28-man squad for Euro 2020 on Sunday as he prepares for their final pre-tournament friendly against the Czech Republic.

Football: Mancini names new 28-man Italy squad as Euros approach

France may need to change their usual slow-burn approach to tournaments at Euro 2020, but with the unexpected inclusion of Karim Benzema in the squad, the world champions have what it takes to go all the way.

Football: Slow-burn approach not an option for France, but Benzema adds fire up front

Turkey beat Azerbaijan 2-1 with goals from Halil Dervisoglu and Kaan Ayhan in an international friendly on Thursday as they built on their preparations for the Euro 2020 tournament.

Football: Turkey beat Azerbaijan 2-1 in buildup to Euro 2020

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema said he's targeting a trophy with France after he was recalled to their provisional Euro 2020 squad following a controversial, six-year international exile.

Football: 'I want a trophy' - Benzema eyes silverware after long France exile

Gareth Southgate on Tuesday announced a provisional 33-member squad for Euro 2020 as the England manager bought time to finalise the 26-man squad for the finals which start on June 11.

Football: Trent Alexander-Arnold included as England announced provisional squad for Euro 2020

Outgoing Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick will succeed his former boss Joachim Loew in the Germany squad after the Euro 2020, the German FA (DFB) announced on Tuesday.

Football: Hansi Flick named new Germany head coach, to succeed Joachim Loew after Euro 2020

Head coach of Spain national football team, Luis Enrique on Monday confirmed the 24-member squad for the upcoming Euro 2020 as he left Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos out of the team.

Football: Sergio Ramos left out as Spain announce squad for Euro 2020

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