The logo of the Tokyo Olympic Games, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office building in Tokyo, Japan, January 22, 2021.

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Ronaldo's Coca-Cola snub: sports stars are 'reclaiming their voice'

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Germany's Loew not surprised by heroics of highly-rated Gosens

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Belgium's midfielder Thorgan Hazard (right) celebrates with Belgium's midfielder Kevin De Bruyne after scoring the team's first goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group B football match between Denmark and Belgium at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on June 17, 2021.

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Belgium's Thorgan Hazard ruled out of Finland game

Hazard scored in Belgium's 2-1 win over Denmark on Thursday, their second victory in as many games in the tournament, but the Borussia Dortmund midfielder appeared to pick up a knee injury.

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Wembley stadium is seen ahead of the English League Cup final football match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Wembley stadium in London on March 1, 2020.

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UEFA has contingency plan for London-scheduled Euro 2020 final

Tournament organizers have been in negotiations with the government since it postponed plans to end COVID-19 restrictions on June 21.

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Brazil's Neymar celebrates after scoring against Peru during the Conmebol Copa America 2021 football tournament group phase match at the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 17, 2021.

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Emotional Neymar inspires Brazil into Copa quarters after Peru cruise

A tearful Neymar inspired hosts Brazil to become the first side to qualify for the Copa America knock-out stages following a 4-0 win over Peru in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday.

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Maguire fit for England return against Scotland

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire will return to the England squad for Friday's Euro 2020 clash with neighbours Scotland.

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Kimmich, Germany's key player who 'can do everything but lose'

Even as a schoolboy playing at an indoor tournament more than a decade ago, Joshua Kimmich demonstrated the fighting spirit Germany will need Saturday to get their Euro 2020 campaign back on track against Portugal.

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'No regrets, it's only Hungary now', says French-born Nego

For French-born Hungary midfielder Loic Nego, stepping out at Euro 2020 to play against Les Bleus in Budapest on Saturday will be a "special" moment to savour.

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Germany's coach Joachim Loew (C) speaks to his players during a training session at the team's training camp in Herzogenaurach on June 17, 2021, during the EURO 2020 football championship.

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Germany desperate for more cutting edge against Portugal

Germany coach Joachim Loew is under pressure to find a way for his side to create more chances when they host holders Portugal at Euro 2020 on Saturday, with their hopes of reaching the knock-out stage hanging in the balance.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots over Jeff Green #8 of the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum on June 17, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks defeated the Nets 104-89.

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Bucks lead wire-to-wire to beat Nets, force decisive game seven

Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo combined for 68 points as the host Milwaukee Bucks led wire-to-wire on Thursday to beat the Brooklyn Nets 104-89 in game six of their NBA playoff series.

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Denmark's forward Yussuf Poulsen (left) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group B football match between Denmark and Belgium at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on June 17, 2021.

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We'll beat Russians for Eriksen, says Denmark coach Hjulmand

Although the Danes were beaten 2-1 by Belgium, they can still make the knockout round from Group B with a 2-0 win over Russia provided Finland do not get a result against Belgium.

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Belgium's forward Romelu Lukaku (left) celebrates after his team's second goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group B football match between Denmark and Belgium at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on June 17, 2021.

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Belgium 'shell-shocked' in first half against Denmark: Martinez

In their first match since Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch, an inspired Denmark scored the second-fastest goal in European Championship history when Yussuf Poulsen netted after 99 seconds.

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Netherlands' defender Denzel Dumfries celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group C football match between the Netherlands and Austria at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on June 17, 2021.

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Dumfries the main man as Dutch start to think big

As the Dutch earned their knockout stage spot with a convincing 2-0 victory over Austria on Thursday, man-of-the-match Dumfries was on target for their second goal, settling nerves as the Austrians pressed for an equaliser.

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Belgium's midfielder Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group B football match between Denmark and Belgium at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on June 17, 2021.

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Belgium spoil Eriksen tribute with comeback win over Denmark

Kevin De Bruyne inspired Belgium to a 2-1 victory over Denmark in Copenhagen on Thursday and secured a place in the Euro 2020 knockout stage as fans and players showed their support for Christian Eriksen.

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Ukraine's forward Andriy Yarmolenko (R) scores the opening goal past North Macedonia's goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski (C) during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group C football match between Ukraine and North Macedonia at the National Arena in Bucharest on June 17, 2021.

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Yarmolenko guides Ukraine to nervy win over North Macedonia

Andriy Yarmolenko scored one goal and set up Roman Yaremchuk for another as Ukraine defeated North Macedonia 2-1 to boost their last-16 hopes at Euro 2020 on Thursday.

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Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen runs during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group B football match between Denmark and Finland at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on June 12, 2021.

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Denmark's Eriksen to have defibrillator implanted: Danish FA

The Inter Milan midfielder collapsed and required CPR during Denmark's game against Finland in Copenhagen where he remains in hospital.

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Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round 2, Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Playoffs on June 16, 2021 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Top-seeded Sixers, Jazz on brink after Hawks, Clippers win

The top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz were left on the brink of elimination from the NBA playoffs on Wednesday as the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers notched against-the-odds victories on the road.

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Czech Republic's forward Patrik Schick celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group D football match between Scotland and Czech Republic at Hampden Park in Glasgow on June 14, 2021.

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Patrik Schick, an outcast turned scoring 'genius'

Less than three months ago, the sound of Patrik Schick's name made the Czech national team coach wince.

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In this file photo taken on January 25, 2018 an employee of Japanese condom maker Sagami Rubber Industries puts a condom in a machine to test its endurance by filling it with air at the company's testing facility in Atsugi, Kanagawa prefecture. For Japanese condom makers, the Olympics was supposed to be a golden opportunity, with hordes of foreign tourists, and tens of thousands of their premium prophylactics handed out to athletes, but a ban on overseas spectators, strict virus rules, and regulations preventing the distribution of their famed ultra-thin condoms to athletes have left manufacturers with deflated dreams.

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Japan condom-makers fear anticlimax at Olympics

For Japanese condom makers, the Olympics was supposed to be a golden opportunity, with hordes of eager tourists and tens of thousands of their innovative, ultra-thin prophylactics given to athletes.

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Slovakia's midfielder Marek Hamsik celebrates after winning the the UEFA EURO 2020 Group E football match between Poland and Slovakia at the Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg on June 14, 2021.

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Slovakia star Hamsik takes on his adoptive Sweden

Slovakia, led by captain Marek Hamsik, are set to take on Sweden at Euro 2020 on Friday, a country that became the star midfielder's home for several months this year.

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LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles the ball against the Indiana Pacers during the 2021 NBA Play-In Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 18, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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LaMelo Ball wins NBA rookie of year honor

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was named the NBA's Rookie of the Year on Thursday, beating out competition from Minnesota's Anthony Edwards and Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton.

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England's coach Gareth Southgate (left) walks onto the pitch with a member of staff at the start of their MD-1 training session at St George’s Park in Burton-on-Trent, central England, on June 12, 2021 on the eve of their UEFA EURO 2020 match against Croatia.

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Southgate's perfect Euro 2020 start gives England momentum

For the first time at a European Championship, England are off to a winning start as Southgate's bold selection paid off in a 1-0 win against Croatia on Sunday.

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Italy's midfielder Manuel Locatelli (right) celebrates with Italy's midfielder Jorginho after he scored the team's second goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group A football match between Italy and Switzerland at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on June 16, 2021.

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Locatelli, Immobile fire Italy into Euro 2020 last 16

Sassuolo midfielder Locatelli put the Azzurri ahead on 26 minutes in the Group A clash, adding a second just after the break with Immobile scoring for the second consecutive game a minute from time.

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Wales' midfielder Aaron Ramsey scores the opening goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group A football match between Turkey and Wales at the Olympic Stadium in Baku on June 16, 2021.

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Wales beat Turkey to close on Euro 2020 knockout stage

Aaron Ramsey and Connor Roberts scored as Wales took a huge step towards reaching the last 16 at Euro 2020 with a 2-0 win over Turkey in Baku on Wednesday.

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Netherlands football coach Frank de Boer (C) gestures to his players as they take part in a training session of the Dutch national team at The KNVB Campus in Zeist on June 14, 2021.

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Dutch eye last-16 spot amid ongoing debate over playing style

While the Netherlands has been consumed by a debate about what formation the national team should play at Euro 2020, Frank de Boer's side already stand on the brink of a place in the last 16 on their return to a major tournament.

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Ukraine's players take part in MD-1 training session at the Arcul de Triumf Stadium in Bucharest on June 16, 2021, on the eve of their UEFA EURO 2020 Group C football match against North Macedonia.

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Ukraine's Euro 2020 challenge built on twin pillars of Dynamo and Shakhtar

When Ukraine face North Macedonia at Euro 2020 on Thursday, foreign-based Oleksandr Zinchenko and Ruslan Malinovskyi will be the star names but Dynamo Kiev and Shakhtar Donetsk will form the core of the team.

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Russia's forward Aleksey Miranchuk celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group B football match between Finland and Russia at the Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg on June 16, 2021.

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Miranchuk reignites Russia's Euro 2020 campaign

A special goal by Aleksei Miranchuk allowed Russia to kickstart their Euro 2020 campaign with a 1-0 win over Finland in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday, but the game was marred by an injury to Mario Fernandes.

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France's midfielder Paul Pogba (L) speaks with Germany's defender Antonio Ruediger during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group F football match between France and Germany at the Allianz Arena in Munich on June 15, 2021.

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Pogba plays down Ruediger 'bite' at Euro 2020

Television replays showed Chelsea defender Ruediger putting his mouth on Pogba's shoulder just before half-time in France's 1-0 win over Germany in Munich on Tuesday.

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