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Is this the best weekend of sport ever? England’s Euro 2020 final to cap off bonanza 48 hours of action for fans


ENGLAND’s first ever European Championship final on Sunday night will round off a quite remarkable weekend of sport.

There’s so much happening across the globe this weekend and it’s got us wondering – is this the best weekend of sport ever?

England will take on Italy in the Euro 2020 final on SundayCredit: Getty
Wembley will be rocking on Sunday night when England try and win their first tournament in 55 yearsCredit: Getty

From Lionel Messi taking on Neymar in the Copa America final when Brazil face Argentina to Conor McGregor’s latest UFC bout, here’s our guide to a stellar weekend of sport.

EURO 2020 FINAL

Sunday 11 July, 8pm

Is football coming home? We’ll finally have the answer on Sunday night.

The entire country will be watching Gareth Southgate’s men attempt to win the European Championship for the first time ever.

It’s been 55 years since England were in a major final. Wembley will be rocking on Sunday against Italy.

England vs Italy will cap off a bonanza sporting weekendCredit: Getty

COPA AMERICA FINAL

Sunday 11 July, 1am

Brazil vs Argentina – one of the greatest international football rivalries out there.

Lionel Messi, Neymar, the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.

What a fitting final in the battle to be crowned South American kings.

Brazil are in the Copa America final on home soil in Rio de JaneiroCredit: AFP
Argentina will be their opponents in a massive international showdownCredit: Getty Images – Getty

MCGREGOR VS POIRIER

Sunday 11 July, 5am

The eagerly-awaited trilogy is here.

Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier will square off in the octagon for a third time at UFC 264 in Las Vegas.

The Dublin superstar is looking to bounce back from his shock defeat against Poirier in Abu Dhabi in January.

Is his UFC career at stake in this bout?

Conor McGregor takes on Dustin Poirier for a third time this weekendCredit: Getty

WIMBLEDON FINALS

Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 July, 2pm

SW19 will have full crowds on Centre Court this weekend for the men’s and women’s finals of The Championships.

Wimbledon was scrapped last year because of Covid and the summer felt incomplete.

After a year off, it’s back in it’s rightful place.

Novak Djokovic is looking to defend the Wimbledon crown he won in 2019Credit: AFP

ENGLAND VS PAKISTAN

Saturday 10 July, 11am

A full house at Lord’s for a one-day international with Ben Stokes captain.

Does anyone remember the last ODI with a packed house at ‘The Home of Cricket’?

For those that don’t – England got home by the barest of margins.

England beat New Zealand on an unforgettable day at Lord’s in the 2019 Cricket World Cup finalCredit: Getty
England fans ride around on top of moving cars, busses and BIN LORRY in jubilant scenes


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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