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Finland Team Squad, Schedule, Result for Euro 2021

April 16, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

What a moment for Finland football and their fans! Finland, ranked 54th in the world, has qualified for its first major football tournament. UEFA Euro 2021 will be the first major tournament Finland will play. Finland has been a FIFA member since 1904 but had never qualified for the World Cup or Euros. The Finland football team is led by Tim Sparv and coached by Markku Kanerva. The fans back in Finland are really excited for this golden moment and will be hoping that their team does best.

Team	Finland
Nickname	Huuhkajat
FIFA Code	FIN
Current Ranking	54
Captain	Tim Sparv
Head Coach	Markku Kanerva

Finland at UEFA Euro Championship

In the earlier editions of the tournament, Finland had been absent as it failed to qualify. However, the tables were turned for the upcoming 2021 European Championship, when the team finally qualified and is placed in Group B.

Finland Team Squad

Finland Team Squad, Player List, Probable Playing 11 for Euro 2021

The Finland team for Euro 2021 is yet to be announced. We will update the complete Finland football player list once the official announcement is made. Stay tuned to our blogs for all the latest updates regarding Euro 2021.

Also Read: Poland Team Squad, Schedule, Result for Euro

Who is the Captain of Team Finland?

Tim Sparv, the excellent and highly talented Mid Fielder for the Danish club FC Midtjylland and a regular player for the Finnish national team, is the current captain of team Finland and is expected to lead his side in the coming 2021 Euro Cup.

Finland Coaching Staff & Head Coach

Staff	Position
Markku Kanerva	Head Coach & Team Manager

Finland Team Schedule, Fixtures for Euro 2021

Now that you know everything you need to know about the team, such as the performance of team Finland at UEFA Euro championships earlier, the selected Finland team squad, player list, probable playing 11 for Euro 2021, the captain of Team Finland, Finland coaching staff and head coach let’s take a look at the Finland team schedule, fixtures for Euro 2021:

Finland vs.	Date	Venue
Denmark	12^th June 2020	Parken Stadium, Copenhagen
Russia	18^th June 2020	Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg
Belgium	21^st June 2020	Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg

Trafalgar Square planning Euro 2021 fan park for England matches

April 15, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

As per a few reports, Trafalgar Square is planning to stage a 12,500 capacity fans Euro 2021 fan park for all England matches. The plan is due to the expected huge gathering during England matches at Central London.

Amidst the Coronavirus spike worldwide, the UK is planning to make Euro 2021 as huge as possible. The vaccination process in the UK has been so smooth that the country is on road to a regular routine from June 2021.

As per the roadmap, no large gatherings will be allowed prior to 21st June 2021. It is expected that many fans would gather for the England vs Scotland match which is scheduled for 18th June. So plans are being laid out for a safe yet entertaining atmosphere in England.

Trafalgar Square planning Euro 2021 fan park for England matches

All three England matches are at Wembley Stadium – starting with England vs Croatia on 13th June, plans for official fan parks are being thought off. London Landmark, which last hosted a fan park for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, is being proposed for the upcoming Euro.

Also Read: UEFA Considering of Allowing Expanded Squad for Euro 2021

No number has been finalized yet for capacity prior to 21st June when social distancing will still be enforced. Few ideas like smaller “Uefa Euro 2021 Football Villages” at Potters Fields Park, near City Hall, and Tower Bridge are also being considered.

Tickets for these fan zones will be free. The ticket distribution will be via a ballot which is expected to be announced in the upcoming weeks. All matches inside Wembley will be screened along with the last 16 and quarter-final matches from abroad.

At the moment, Wembley Stadium has been granted entry to 25% capacity inside the stadium. But the UK government plans to fill the 50% stadiums for semifinals and finals which are scheduled to be hosted at Wembley Stadium.

As per schedule, Wembley Stadium has the highest number of matches (7). But it is expected that they might get more matches as Dublin and Bilbao still have doubts regarding hosting the fans. Out of 12 venues, eight have assured UEFA that their stadiums will be quarter full. The remaining four venues have to guarantee UEFA by 19th April. We will have to wait till 19th April for further updates on how Euro 2021 will go ahead.

Germany Team Squad, Schedule, Result for Euro 2021

April 12, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

One of the most followed and successful teams in international football is Germany. Why is Germany most successful? Do the record books tell? The answer is yes! The German team has won a lot of tournaments to consider themselves as the best team in international football. Germany has won four FIFA World Cup (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014), three Euros (1972, 1980, 1996) and one Confederation cup in 2017. The team has also ended as runners-up multiple times in FIFA World Cup and Euros. With wins, comes the fans and hence the German team is an army of huge fanbase all over the world.

Team	Germany
Nickname	Die Mannschaft
FIFA Code	GER
Current Ranking	12
Captain	Manuel Neuer
Head Coach	Joachim Löw

Germany at UEFA Euro Championship

Team Germany has been an integral part of the UEFA European Football Championship right since the beginning. Germany has participated successfully in 12 UEFA Euro tournaments, including the upcoming Euro 2021. The side is also set to be a part of the Euro 2024 as Germany has been chosen to host the tournament. Germany has shown an incredibly impressive performance having won the UEFA European Championship title 3 times, at the Euro 1972, Euro 1980 and at Euro 1996. In addition to winning the Euro title thrice, team Germany also holds the world record for having reached the semi-finals of the tournament 9 times.

Germany Team Squad

Germany Team Squad, Player List, Probable Playing 11 for Euro 2021

The Germany team for Euro 2021 is yet to be announced. We will update the complete Germany football player list once the official announcement is made. Stay tuned to our blogs for all the latest updates regarding Euro 2021.

Who is the Captain of Team Germany?

Manuel Peter Neuer, the incredibly talented goalkeeper for Bayern Munich and the German national side, is the current captain of team Germany.

Germany Coaching Staff & Head Coach

Staff	Position
Joachim Low	Head Coach & Team Manager
Marcus Sorg	Assistant Coach
Yann-Benjamin Kugel	Fitness Coach
Andreas Kopke	Goalkeeping Coach
Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt	Team Doctor
Olivier Bierhoff	Business Manager

Germany Team Schedule, Fixtures for Euro 2021

The above details tell you all you need to know about the Germany team squad, the past performance of team Germany at UEFA Euro Championships, the complete Germany team squad, player list, probable playing 11 for Euro 2021, who is the captain of team Germany, the Germany coaching staff and head coach. Now let’s check out the entire Germany team schedule, fixtures for Euro 2021.

Germany vs.	Date	Venue
France	15^th June 2021	Allianz Arena, Munich
Portugal	^19th June 2021	Allianz Arena, Munich
Play-Off Winners from A or D	23^rd June 2021	Allianz Arena, Munich

Poland Team Squad, Schedule, Result for Euro 2021

April 8, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

Poland is one of the participating nations in the UEFA Euro 2021. Currently ranked 21st in the world, the team has been participating in the Euro since 2008. The team is led by Robert Lewandowski, which is a huge name in the game of football. Poland has had their golden days when the Polish team finished third at the FIFA World Cup in 1974 and 1982. The team also won the gold medal at Olympics 1972. The Polish team also registered their best performance at 2016 Euro when they finished fifth. So many Polish fans might be optimistic with their chance and would hope that Robert Lewandowski gets some great results for them.

Team	Poland
Nickname	Biało-czerwoni (The White and Reds) Orły (The Eagles)
FIFA Code	POL
Current Ranking	21
Captain	Robert Lewandowski
Head Coach	Paulo Sousa

Poland at UEFA Euro Championship

Although Poland had been one of the most populated members of the UEFA for years, the team eventually managed to qualify after 48 years for the 2008 European Championship for the first time. Team Poland has participated in 3 Euros since then, with the upcoming Euro 2020 their 4^th tournament. Team Poland performed best at the 2016 Euro when they beat Northern Ireland to reach the quarter-finals of the tournament.

Poland Team Squad

Poland Team Squad, Player List, Probable Playing 11 for Euro 2020

The Poland team for Euro 2021 is yet to be announced. We will update the complete Poland football player list once the official announcement is made. Stay tuned to our blogs for all the latest updates regarding Euro 2021.

Who is the Captain of Team Poland?

Robert Lewandowski, the smashing striker for Bayern Munich and the Polish side, is the current captain of team Poland.

Poland Coaching Staff & Head Coach

Staff	Position
Jerzy Brzeczek	Head Coach & Team Manager
Tomasz Mazurkiewicz	Assistant Coach
Andrzej Wozniak	Goalkeeping Coach
Leszek Dyja	Fitness Coach

Poland Team Schedule, Fixtures for Euro 2021

Now that you know all you need to know about the past performance of team Poland at UEFA Euro Championships, the entire Poland team squad, player list, probable playing 11 for Euro 2021 as well as the Poland coaching staff and head coach, it’s time to check out the complete Poland team schedule, fixtures for Euro 2021 here.

Poland vs.	Date	Venue
Play-Off Winner from B	14^th June 2021	Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Spain	^19th June 2021	San Mames, Bilbao
Sweden	23^rd June 2021	Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Spain Team Squad, Schedule, Result for Euro 2021

April 6, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

One of the most loved and followed teams in the UEFA Euro is Spain. Even though the last few years have been sluggish for the team, the fans do expect this team to come up strong in each and every tournament. It was back in 2007 to 2013, when Spain reached the levels which no other team has ever reached. The Spanish team is the only team to have won three back-to-back titles (2008 Euro, 2010 World Cup and 2012 Euro). Many experts also believe that the Spanish squad between 2007 and 2013 is the best international squad ever to have played football. But the past is the past and we need to look at the future. In UEFA Euro 2021, Spain is part of Group E along with Sweden, Poland and Slovakia.

Team	Spain
Nickname	La Roja (The Red One) La Furia Roja (The Red Fury)
FIFA Code	ESP
Current Ranking	6
Captain	Sergio Ramos
Head Coach	Luis Enrique

Spain at UEFA Euro Championship

Team Spain has shown incredibly impressive performances in the previous UEFA European Championship tournaments. The Spanish side is 1 of 8 teams to have won the “Worldwide Champions” title, after successfully playing in 15 FIFA World Cups and 10 UEFA Euro Championships. Team Spain performed memorably when it won the UEFA European Championship title thrice, once each at the Euro 1964, the Euro 2008 and the Euro 2012 tournaments.

Spain National Football Team

Spain Team Squad, Player List, Probable Playing 11 for Euro 2021

The Spain team for Euro 2021 is yet to be announced. We will update the complete Spain football player list once the official announcement is made. Stay tuned to our blogs for all the latest updates regarding Euro 2021.

Who is the Captain of Team Spain?

Sergio Ramos Garcia, the sensational center back for the Spanish football club Real Madrid as well as for the international Spanish side, is the current captain of team Spain.

Spain Coaching Staff & Head Coach

Staff	Position
Luis Enrique	Team Manager & Head Coach
Jesus Casas	Assistant Coach
Jose Manuel Ochotorena	Goalkeeping Coach
Rafel Pol	Fitness Coach
Joaquin Valdes	Mental Coach
Juanjo Gonzalez	Chief Analyst
Lorenzo Del Pozo	Rehabilitation Coach
Hugo Camarero Ortega	Physiotherapist
Pablo Pena Delgado	Video Analyst

Spain Team Schedule, Fixtures for Euro 2021

The above information tells you all that you need to know about the performance of team Spain at UEFA Euro Championships previously, the entire Spain team squad, player list, probable playing 11 for Euro 2021, the captain of team Spain, the Spain coaching staff and head coach, now let’s check out the complete Spain team schedule, fixtures for Euro 2021 here:

Spain vs.	Date	Venue
Sweden	14^th June, 2021	San Mames, Bilbao
Poland	19^th June, 2021	San Mames, Bilbao
Play Off Winner from B	23^rd June, 2021	San Mames, Bilbao

UEFA Considering of Allowing Expanded Squad for Euro 2021

April 2, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

UEFA is considering allowing more than 23 players in the squad at Euro 2021. Many coaches of national football teams have approached UEFA for the expanded squad to be allowed during the Euro 2021. The teams are afraid of losing their players due to Covid 19 virus during the tournament.

On Thursday, the UEFA spokesperson told AFP that many coaches of national teams which mainly include Italy, France and Belgium have asked for a larger squad. UEFA is considering the issue. No decision has been made yet.

Roberto Martinez

UEFA has already decided to allow five substitutions instead of three due to the unusual situations of Covid. This rule is being used widely across all club football and even in FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

After a thumping 8-0 victory over Belarus, Belgium coach Roberto Martinez appealed to UEFA to allow a 26-27 members squad. Since the 2002 World Cup, the teams are allowed a 23 man squad. Prior to that, a 22 man squad was permitted.

While commenting on 26-27 member squad, Martinez said, Ideally we would be able to have an extra goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and forward, so either 26 or 27 players in the squad.”

Also Read: UEFA Working Out A Plan To Ensure Presence Of Fans At Every Match

France coach Didier Deschamps also believes that having extra players on the bench might help during these situations. Moreover, the French coach also mentioned that this will overcome the problem of tiredness which is one of the major issues due to a packed schedule.

“I think it would be good if UEFA looked at expanding squads by two or three players, as long as they could all be named on the team sheet for games,” said Deschamps, whose squad was not affected by Covid-19 cases during the latest international window.

“We have not had any positive cases but I think with fatigue and everything else it would be a good thing.

Gareth Southgate not in favor of expanded squad

Gareth Southgate

On Wednesday, England beat Poland 2-1. After their victory, Southgate commented on the issue. He is certainly not in favor of an expanded squad.

“I know there’s some discussion about perhaps an extended number in the squad. I’m not certain I’m behind that. I know Covid could play a part but I think there’s a skill to picking 23. “It means you’ve got to make good decisions and important decisions and I think some of that can be lost as you get an extended group.”

The decision on the expansion of the team squad could be made at UEFA’s executive committee on April 19. It is also expected that finalizing the venues will also be done in the same meeting.