The tournament just started but it is hard not to notice lots of occurrences that are already taking place and that makes the tournament one to watch. Well, not all event recorded here are events which took place on the pitch as some happened outside the field of play. Continue reading to know the key moments you missed on the ongoing Euro 2020 tournament.
- Cristiano Ronaldo frowns at Coke soda during his prematch interview
Ronaldo has always not been a fan of Coca Cola or any soda drinks and given any opportunity, he expresses his dislike for such drinks as a professional football. The latest act by Ronaldo shock the world as he cleared the Cocoa Cola soda place on the table he was supposed to be interviewed. The next thing he did was replace the Soda with a water bottle and he said "drink water".
Ronaldo has always been outspoken about the dangers Soda poses to professional athletes and footballers in particular. His latest act will not get him a deal with any soda producing company in the future but he was right to air his thought. Ronaldo then went ahead to break and set three records just in a game as he faced Hungary.
- The world stands with Eriksen after suffering a Cardiac Arrest
The Denmark national team's first game was suspended temporarily as Eriksen collapse during their game with Finland. It was a horrible sight and it threw the football into shock as he was unmarked during the time the unfortunate incident happened. Even his teammate was shocked and was in tears already has his body laid on the field lifeless.
The team doctor confirmed that his heart stopped and he might have actually lost his life if he wasn't treated at the moment he was treated. The world prayed for him and he his back. Although he still at the hospital and it is unclear whether he will still take part of this Euro 2020 tournament or if he will ever play football again.
- An internal dispute among the Frances players
France might have won against Germany but there was a reported rift between two french players. The rift was reported Giroud and mbappe might have clashed during their last warm-up match before the match against France. Giroud had complained about not receiving the balls from his teammates during matches and that provoke Mbappe.
Mbappe during an interview questioned Giroud statement and motive for saying what he said. he said. Mbappe felt that Giroud should have approached him privately and talk to him in person instead of going to the press. Although the squad camp is trying to sweep the rift under the rug, it is evident that bad blood exists between the players.
- Choas already at the Euros 2020
A lot has happened during this Euro 2020 and so as chaos as too. The first was UEFA forcing Denmark to continue the game after almost losing a colleague and friend to the cold hands of that. it shows how little UEFA cared for footballer mental and physical health. The players were still literally scared for their lives and while still not being in the best fit mental condition, they were threatened to wither play or forfeit the match.
Also, Europe got their own biting footballer as Rudiger summons his inner Suarez during the France versus Germany match last night. The bite came as a bit of shock as he shook his teeth into Pogba (who had an excellent game in the middle of the park) back. He was lucky not to receive punishment as the referee didn't see it and also VAR was not used to review the incidence.
- **History and Records have already been set and broken at the EURO 2020**
The first round of the Euro tournament is not yet completed but records are already been broken and set already. Ronaldo making an appearance yesterday became the first player to appear in the tournaments for a record five times. He also became the player with the most goals in the history of the Euro tournament. Ronaldo went further to become the oldest player to score two goals in the tournaments.
While Ronaldo was creating records, his Juventus counterparts Szczesny was also creating history as being the first goalkeeper to make an own goal at the Euro tournament. His error made him enter the history books and also lead to his team losing their first Euro match.
What do you think about these events and also, which event did I miss?
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