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UEFA Okays Five Substitutes for Euro 2020
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Union of European Football Association (UEFA) has announced that five substitutes will be allowed at the Euro 2020 scheduled for this year, as football continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic.
In a statement on Wednesday, the European football governing body said the decision to allow five subs at the delayed tournament had been taken as “the rule is already in place for the World Cup qualification matches that will run from March 2021 to March 2022.”
“The reasons for the five-substitutions rule remain valid against the background of national and international football calendars affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,” the statement continued.
UEFA added that the rule would also be in place for the Nations League finals in October and its relegation “play-outs” in March next year.
The move to increase the number of substitutes from three to five has already been implemented in the Champions League and Europa League, as well as some domestic competitions around the continent.
It came about due to the tight scheduling of the 2020/21 season in Europe, which kicked off late as a result of the pandemic which forced a months-long shutdown of the previous campaign.
The Euro 2020 initially meant for the titular year was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic with the European football governing body moving it by one year to 2021.
The tournament was scheduled to start on June 12, 2020, with matches played across 12 countries from Ireland to Azerbaijan, Russia, Italy and more.
Euro 2020 Matches Schedule
Matchday 1
11 June 2021
Match 1: Turkey vs Italy
Stadio Olympico, Rome, Italy
12 June 2021
Match 2: Wales vs Switzerland
Olympic Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan
Match 3: Denmark vs Finland
Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark
Match 4: Belgium vs Russia
Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia
13 June 2021
Match 5: England vs Croatia
Wembley Stadium, London, England
Match 6: Austria vs North Macedonia
Arena Nationala, Bucharest, Romania
Match 7: Netherlands vs Ukraine
Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands
14 June 2021
Match 8: Scotland vs Czech Republic
Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland
Match 9: Poland vs Slovakia
Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Match 10: Spain vs Sweden
San Mames, Bilbao, Spain
15 June 2021
Match 11: Hungary vs Portugal
Puskas Arena, Budapest, Hungary
Match 12: France vs Germany
Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
Matchday 2
16 June 2021
Match 13: Finland vs Russia
Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Match 14: Turkey vs Wales
Olympic Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan
Match 15: Italy vs Switzerland
Stadio Olympico, Rome, Italy
17 June 2021
Match 16: Ukraine vs North Macedonia
Arena Nationala, Bucharest, Romania
Match 17: Denmark vs Belgium
Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark
Match 18: Netherlands vs Austria
Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands
18 June 2021
Match 19: Sweden vs Slovakia
Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Match 20: Croatia vs Czech Republic
Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland
Match 21: England vs Scotland
Wembley Stadium, London, England
19 June 2021
Match 22: Hungary vs France
Puskas Arena, Budapest, Hungary
Match 23: Portugal vs Germany
Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
Match 24: Spain vs Poland
San Mames, Bilbao, Spain
Matchday 3
20 June 2021
Match 25: Italy vs Wales
Stadio Olympico, Rome, Italy
Match 26: Switzerland vs Turkey
Olympic Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan
21 June 2021
Match 27: Ukraine vs Austria
Stadio Olympico, Rome, Italy
Match 28: North Macedonia vs Netherlands
Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Match 29: Russia vs Denmark
Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark
Match 30: Finland vs Belgium
Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia
22 June 2021
Match 31: Croatia vs Scotland
Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland
Match 32: Czech Republic vs England
Wembley Stadium, London, England
23 June 2021
Match 33: Sweden vs Poland
Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Match 34: Slovakia vs Spain
San Mames, Bilbao, Spain
Match 35: Portugal vs France
Puskas Arena, Budapest, Hungary
Match 36: Germany vs Hungary
Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
ROUND OF 16
26 June 2021
Round of 16 tie 1: Runner-up Group A vs Runner-up Group B
Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Round of 16 tie 2: Winner Group A vs Runner-up Group C
8pm BST
Wembley Stadium, London, England
27 June 2021
Round of 16 tie 3: Winner Group C vs 3rd Group D/E/F
Puskas Arena, Budapest, Hungary
Round of 16 tie 4: Winner Group B vs 3rd Group A/D/E/F
San Mames, Bilbao, Spain
28 June 2021
Round of 16 tie 5: Runner-up Group D vs Runner-up Group E
Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark
Round of 16 tie 6: Winner Group F vs 3rd Group A/B/C
Arena Nationala, Bucharest, Romania
29 June 2021
Round of 16 tie 7: Winner Group D vs Runner-up Group F
Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Round of 16 tie 8: Winner Group E vs 3rd Group A/B/C/D
Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland.
QUARTER-FINALS
2 July 2021
Quarter-final 1: Round of 16 tie 6 winner vs Round of 16 tie 5 winner
Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Quarter-final 2: Round of 16 tie 4 winner vs Round of 16 tie 2 winner
Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany.
3 July 2021
Quarter-final 3: Round of 16 tie 3 winner vs Round of 16 tie 1 winner
Olympic Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan.
Quarter-final 4: Round of 16 tie 8 winner vs Round of 16 tie 7 winner
Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy.
SEMI-FINALS
July 6 2021
Semi-final 1: Quarter-final 2 winner vs Quarter-final 1 winner
Wembley Stadium, London, England.
July 7 2021
Semi-final 2: Quarter-final 4 winner vs Quarter-final 3 winner
Wembley Stadium, London, England.
FINAL
July 11 2021
Final: Semi-final 1 winner vs Semi-final 2 winner
Wembley Stadium, London, England.
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Manchester United centre-back, Harry Maguire, has signed a new contract with the football club for an additional year.
He will remain at the Theatre of Dreams until June 2027, with the option for a further year, a statement from the Red Devil said.
“Representing Manchester United is the ultimate honour. It is a responsibility that makes me and my family proud every single day.
“I am delighted to extend my journey at this incredible club to at least eight seasons and continue to play in front of our special supporters to create more amazing moments together.
“You can feel the ambition and potential of this exciting squad. The determination throughout the whole club to fight for major trophies is clear for everyone to see, and I am confident that our best moments together remain ahead of us,” the club’s former captain stated.
“Harry represents the mentality and resilience required to perform for Manchester United. He is the ultimate professional who brings invaluable experience and leadership to our young, ambitious squad.
“Harry, like everyone at the club, is completely determined to help Manchester United to achieve regular and sustained success,” the Director of Football at Manchester United, Mr Jason Wilcox, was quoted as saying in the statement.
The Three Lions defender has made 266 appearances and won the Carabao Cup and Emirates FA Cup since joining the club in 2019.
European club football enters its decisive quarter-final phase in the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League. With semi-final places on the line, the first-leg fixtures promise high-intensity clashes. All matches will be broadcast live on SuperSport, available on DStv and GOtv.
Champions League: Heavyweights Collide
At 8:00 PM, Real Madrid host Bayern Munich in the standout tie of the round. Both sides were emphatic in the previous stage, with Madrid dismantling Manchester City and Bayern delivering a dominant performance against Atalanta. The match airs live on SS Premier League (GOtv Ch. 65, DStv Ch. 203).
Madrid arrive off a disappointing domestic setback, while Bayern continue to show resilience and attacking firepower. The Bernabéu will be central to Madrid’s hopes against a side currently scoring with ease.
Also at 8:00 PM, Sporting Lisbon face Arsenal in Lisbon, live on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Ch. 202). Arsenal come into the tie under pressure following consecutive cup losses in the Carabao and FA Cups, while Sporting are full of confidence after an impressive run of form. With momentum firmly on the Portuguese side, this fixture presents a significant test of Arsenal’s mentality.
At 8:00 PM on Wednesday, Barcelona welcome Atletico Madrid in what promises to be a tightly contested tactical encounter. The game will be shown live on SS Premier League (GOtv Ch. 65, DStv Ch. 203). Barcelona claimed a recent league victory between the sides, but Atletico have already proven their ability to disrupt them this season. Expect a high-stakes contest between two teams who know each other well.
Also at 8:00 PM, Paris Saint-Germain take on Liverpool in Paris, live on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Ch. 202). PSG have emerged as one of the competition’s most dominant sides, carrying strong momentum into the tie. Liverpool, meanwhile, arrive under pressure following a heavy domestic defeat and will need a significant improvement to remain competitive heading into the second leg.
Europa & Conference League: Thursday Night Stakes
While the Champions League dominates midweek headlines, Thursday brings its own high-stakes quarter-final action across the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League.
In the Europa League, Bologna host Aston Villa in a compelling first-leg encounter, live on SS La Liga (GOtv Ch. 62, DStv Ch. 204) at 8:00 PM, . Aston Villa have impressed throughout the competition and arrive well-rested, while Bologna’s path to this stage has been defined by resilience and high-intensity performances. The contrast in preparation could shape the outcome.
Also at 8:00 PM, FC Porto face Nottingham Forest, with the match airing on SS Premier League (GOtv Ch. 65, DStv Ch. 203). Porto will look to assert themselves at home after previous meetings between the sides, while Forest have already demonstrated their ability to navigate difficult knockout ties.
For the Conference League, Crystal Palace take on Fiorentina at Selhurst Park, live on SS Football (GOtv Ch. 61, DStv Ch. 205) at 8:00 PM. Palace continue their pursuit of European silverware against a Fiorentina side balancing continental ambition with inconsistent domestic form. The hosts will aim to build a first-leg advantage before the return fixture in Italy.
Quarter-Final Fixtures – First Legs
UEFA Champions League
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Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich – Tue, 8:00 PM (SS Premier League)
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Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal – Tue, 8:00 PM (SS Football Plus HD)
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Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid – Wed, 8:00 PM (SS Premier League)
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Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool – Wed, 8:00 PM (SS Football Plus HD)
UEFA Europa League
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Bologna vs Aston Villa – Thu, 8:00 PM (SS La Liga)
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FC Porto vs Nottingham Forest – Thu, 8:00 PM (SS Premier League)
UEFA Conference League
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Crystal Palace vs Fiorentina – Thu, 8:00 PM (SS Football)
Follow the Action
Catch all the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League action live on SuperSport on DStv and GOtv. Matches are also available to stream via DStv Stream and GOtv Stream. Manage or upgrade your subscription via the MyDStv or MyGOtv apps, visit www.dstv.com or www.gotvafrica.com, or dial *288# to stay connected.
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