June 23, 2021 Japanese soccer player Yokoyama comes out as transgender Japanese soccer player Kumi Yokoyama said they are transgender — a revelation praised in the U.S. where they play in the National Women’s Soccer League but an identity not legally recognized in Japan.
June 22, 2021 Sterling savior again: England beats Czechs at Euro 2020 At least England now knows it can rely on Raheem Sterling for goals.
June 22, 2021 Wembley capacity increased for Euro 2020 semifinals, final More than 60,000 fans will be allowed into the semifinals and final of the European Championship at Wembley Stadium after UEFA secured an agreement Tuesday with the British government on an increased capacity.
June 22, 2021 UEFA declines Munich application for rainbow-colored stadium German soccer clubs are banding together to display rainbow colors during the country’s match against Hungary at the European Championship after UEFA rejected host city Munich’s plan to do the same.
June 22, 2021 England players Mount and Chilwell to isolate at Euro 2020 England players Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell will have to remain in self-isolation until Monday after their contact with a coronavirus-infected opponent at the European Championship.
June 22, 2021 Hungary's immunity cards allow packed stands, raise concerns Tens of thousands of soccer fans packed the Puskas Arena in Budapest last week to attend Euro 2020 matches. It was the first full-house international soccer event in Europe in more than a year — made possible largely by Hungary's adoption of government-issued immunity cards.
June 22, 2021 'Euphoria' for Denmark after difficult start at Euro 2020 Kasper Schmeichel described his feelings after Denmark’s win over Russia at the European Championship with one word.
June 22, 2021 NWSL's Jessica McDonald blasts broadcast for misidentifying 'random Black kid' as her son Soccer star Jessica McDonald slammed CBS' broadcast of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) match between the North Carolina Courage and the OL Reign on Sunday for showing a "random Black kid" in the stands at halftime and claiming it was her son.
June 21, 2021 Christian Eriksen-inspired Denmark advances to knockout round in Euro 2020 Denmark captain Christian Eriksen collapsed in the team’s first game against Finland, and it deflated a country and its chances of advancing at Euro 2020 were unlikely to happen.
June 21, 2021 Positive virus case disrupts Scotland, England at Euro 2020 A coronavirus infection created disruption for two teams at the European Championship on Monday after a positive test for Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour also led to two England players having to self-isolate.
