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    Meet Vlada Sedan – the wife of Ukraine superstar Zinchenko who has rowed with Guardiola and is huge TV star at home

    THAT’S why they call it the beautiful game.Stunning Vlada Sedan clearly sets pulses racing when she’s interviewing the planet’s best footballers.
    Vlada Sedan is the stunning Wag of Man City star Zinchenko
    Sedan is a Ukrainian TV presenter
    But the 25-year-old Ukrainian TV reporter has eyes for one man… Man City star Oleksandr Zinchenko.
    The two were married in August 2020, a year after Zinchenko proposed to Sedan inside the 70,000-capacity Olympic Stadium in Kiev in front of a heart-shaped display of red roses.
    Zinchenko, 24, confirmed his relationship with Sedan following Ukraine’s 5-0 win over Serbia in June 2019 where he planted a kiss on her cheek.
    And he then embraced his partner after Ukraine beat Portugal 2-1 in October 2019 that secured their Euro 2020 qualification.
    Fans were left wondering whether the two were an item for months before Zinchenko’s public display of affection, though his team-mates were well aware of his relationship.
    It’s easy to see why the Premier League star is so enamoured with the beauty.
    And Sedan took to Instagram last week to announce she is pregnant with the pair to become parents for the first time.
    HIS TEAM-MATES KEPT THE ROMANCE SECRET
    Despite her Instagram page alluding to the fact they were a couple, no-one really knew for sure.
    Well no-one except Zinchenko’s Urkrainian and Man City team-mates, who were in on the secret.
    Sedan regularly shares snaps of herself on social mediaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en
    Gorgeous Sedan is aged 25Credit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en
    Sedan works as a reporter on Ukraine’s Channel Football 1/2Credit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en
    Zinchenko couldn’t help but plant a kiss on Sedan after an interview following Ukraine’s Euro 2020 qualificationCredit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en
    “Some guys knew about it,” he said on Channel Football 1/2.
    “It was also discussed by my Ukrainian team-mates.” We bet, probably with a hint of jealousy.
    FORGET MATCH OF THE DAY
    Sedan reports for Channel Football 1/2, and has interviewed the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Andriy Shevchenko.
    But it seems she has ambitions to work alongside Gary Lineker, Ian Wright and Alan Shearer on Match of the Day.
    On a visit Manchester to see her beloved, she popped round to the BBC and posed in front of a snap with the footy presenters.
    Sedan has met and interviewed the best footballers on the planet, including Cristiano RonaldoCredit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en
    Sedan boasts over 404,000 followers on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en
    Sedan has become a regular at the Etihad cheering her beau onCredit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en
    Match of the Day viewers would love to see Sedan flaunting her assets on the showCredit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en
    And she also went to a City game to cheer on her beau, enjoying a quick meeting with his boss Pep Guardiola.
    PEP TALK
    Sedan hit out at Guardiola following City’s Champions League exit at the hands of Lyon last year.
    She questioned the Spaniard’s tactics as Pep opted to start three centre-backs against the Ligue 1 side.
    Speaking on her YouTube channel, Sedan said: “Perhaps I have no right to say this, perhaps Zinchenko will forbid me. But to put it mildly, and in order not to swear, this is completely Guardiola’s fault.
    “At such a crucial moment, making such an experimental tactic for Man City is a bummer.
    “I have no right to criticise, but why play three central defenders when the players themselves take their heads.
    “I simply have no words, because to have such a line-up… look what players play at Man City, what a bench. Literally few clubs in the world can boast such reserves.”
    Zinchenko interrupted his own wedding day to apologise to fans for comments from himself and his wife after Man City’s Champions League exit
    ZINCHENKO APOLOGY
    The incident left Zinchecho to issue a statement on their WEDDING DAY where he admitted his wife was wrong to slam Guardiola.
    It read: “Although my wife is a journalist, she is also a fan. During the season she was travelling with us for all away and home games because she is a massive City fan.
    “In the video you can see her emotions straight after the game and she gave an opinion like all fans do because she wanted us to do better.
    “We totally understand now that she shouldn’t post it on social media because she is my wife. But she was not trying to make a journalist’s opinion on the manager.
    “She was simply reacting to the disappointment as a fan.
    “I’m writing right now from my wedding and instead of enjoying that unbelievable moment I have to do this because I can’t skip it and leave it like that. I hope you understand.”

    TROUBLE & STRIFE
    Zinchenko revealed in February how Guardiola has not yet forgotten Sedan’s rant.
    Sedan alleged that the Spaniard told her footballer husband that the ‘most important thing is to be liked by your wife’.
    She claimed that Guardiola brought up the incident in response to the Ukraine international making a joke on his 50th birthday.

    “Zina (Zinchenko) is always Zina. Firstly compliments, best wishes, but then there must be a fly in the ointment.
    “Zina told him, ‘already 50, old age’. Kidding in his own style. Pep looked at him and said: ‘Alex, the most important for me is to be liked by your wife and all will be okay’…”
    Sedans presenting skills and good looks have won her plenty of admirers in the football worldCredit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en
    Both Zinchenko and Sedan share loved-up pictures on social mediaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en
    Man City fans will certainly hope to see more of Sedan next seasonCredit: https://www.instagram.com/v.lada_sedan/?hl=en

    FAMILY FORTUNES
    Both Zinchenko and his wife announced they will become parents on social media, much to the delight of their followers.
    And Zinchenko dedicated his goal against Cyprus on Monday to his unborn child by placing a ball under his shirt.
    He then shared the snap on Instagram.

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    Who is referee Istvan Kovacs and what games is he taking charge of at Euro 2020?

    PE TEACHER Istvan Kovacs will be used to brushing away any nonsense from footballers – given he deals with rowdy pupils in his day job.The 36-year-old has been included in a strong Romanian delegation for Euro 2020.
    Istvan Kovacs shows Igor Shitov a red card during Astana’s Champions League qualifier against Celtic in 2016Credit: RUSSELL CHEYNE
    The tournament will provide educator with the biggest exam of his career so far as he makes his debut in a senior international competition.
    Kovacs was recently promoted by Uefa to their cohort of ‘elite referees’ providing the Romanian with recognition for his outstanding performances with the whistle.
    Appointed as a Fifa referee in 2010, Kovacs has grown in stature and regularly officiates in the Champions League.
    Where did his career begin?
    Kovacs, a native of Carei, grew up a sports fanatic and turned his attention to officiating from a young age.
    After following his dream, he was appointed as a professional referee in his homeland ahead of the 2007/08 season.
    In his debut season Kovac officiated 17 Romanian top flight fixtures and within three years he taking charge of Europa League matches.
    How long did he ref in the Middle East?
    Between 2001 and 2018 Kovacs was invited to referee outside of Romania and officiated league games in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
    Kovac’s firm officiating style has seen him brandish 149 red cards so far in his 14-year professional career.

    This season, he refereed Manchester United’s Europa League quarter final second leg win against Granada and Celtic’s 4-1 group stage mauling at the hands of Sparta Prague.
    What games is he taking charges of at Euro 2020?
    This has not yet been confirmed but he is expected to officiate in the group stages of the tournament. More

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    Euro 2020 Score Predictor LIVE – Italy take on Turkey and Wales face Switzerland – here’s your chance to win CASH PRIZES

    WELCOME to The Sun Sport’s official Euro 2020 live Score Predictor blog – The home of our Score Predictor game. Test your football knowledge by predicting the result of every game of Euro 2020 and be in with a chance of winning up to £500!
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    You’ll find predictors in other articles across our site, but we’ll post all of them here before each game, so be sure to check back daily to enter.
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    TURKEY VS ITALY
    Euro 2020 officially kicks off a year late as Turkey take on Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome at 8pm on Friday.
    Turkey showed they are no pushovers overcoming France 2-0 in qualifying, with the tricky Hakan Çalhanoğlu sure to cause Italy problems.
    But Italy have won SEVEN on the bounce and with home advantage on their side, the Azzurri should have this one wrapped up…
    Will it be that simple though? Of course not, this is the Euros!
    What scoreline are YOU predicting?

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    Portugal vs Israel: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for final Euro 2020 warm up TONIGHT

    PORTUGAL take on Israel tonight in their final warm up before Euro 2020.And then it’s Hungary up next Tuesday as Fernando Santos’s side get their tournament underway.
    Bruno Fernandes has linked up with the Portugal squad
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    When is Portugal vs Israel?

    Portugal vs Israel takes place on Wednesday, June 9.
    The match kicks off at 7.45pm BST.
    The Estadio Jose Alvalade plays host.

    What TV channel and live stream is Portugal vs Israel on?

    Sky Sports Football will be broadcasting Portugal vs Israel in the UK.
    Sky begin their coverage at 7.40pm.

    ⚽Get ALL of the latest Portugal news and updates from Euro 2020
    What is the team news?
    Portugal’s Manchester-based players Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo and Bernado Silva have all joined up with the squad.
    The Man City and Man Utd stars had an extended rest following their Europa League and Champions League final appearances.

    Portugal Euro 2020 squad
    Portugal manager Fernando Santos’ squad is as follows:

    Rui Silva (GK)
    Anthony Lopes (GK)
    Rui Patricio (GK)
    Raphael Guerrero
    Nuno Mendes
    Ruben Dias
    Jose Fonte
    Pepe
    Joao Cancelo
    Nelson Semedo
    Bruno Fernandes
    Renato Sanches
    Joao Palhinha
    Danilo Pereira
    Ruben Neves
    William Carvahlo
    Joao Moutinho
    Sergio Oliveira
    Bernardo Silva
    Rafa Silva
    Andre Silva
    Joao Felix
    Pedro Goncalves
    Diogo Jota
    Goncalo Guedes
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    Why is Euro 2020 called Euro 2020 when it is being played in 2021?

    EXCITEMENT is palpable as Euro 2020 gets underway a year behind schedule.The tournament was postponed due to Covid last summer but has retained its original name despite being played in 2021.
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    Euro 2020 has retained its original nameCredit: Reuters
    Why is Euro 2020 called Euro 2020?
    The official name of the competition is the 2020 Uefa European Football Championship.
    However, this is typically shortened to Euro 2020 for marketing purposes.
    Uefa stated that this was to maintain the original vision for the tournament – to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the European Football Championship.
    As part of this vision, the competition is being played in eleven European cities rather than being confined to one host nation.
    A Uefa statement issued in April 2020 read: “Following the postponement of Uefa Euro 2020 to the summer of 2021, and after a thorough internal review as well as several discussions with partners, the Uefa Executive Committee has decided that the tournament will still be known as Uefa Euro 2020.
    “This decision allows Uefa to keep the original vision of the tournament, which was set to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the European Football Championship (1960–2020).

    “It will furthermore serve as a reminder of how the whole football family came together to respond to the extraordinary circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, and of the difficult times that Europe, and the world, had to go through in 2020.
    “This choice is in line with UEFA’s commitment to make UEFA EURO 2020 sustainable and not to generate additional amounts of waste.
    “A lot of branded material had already been produced by the time of the tournament’s postponement. A name change for the event would have meant the destruction and reproduction of such items.” More

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    Who is referee Daniel Siebert and what Euro 2020 games is he taking charge of?

    PART-TIME German schoolteacher Daniel Siebert had been selected as one of UEFA’s representatives at Euro 2020.It will be his first major international tournament appearance, capping off a successful season officiating in both the Bundesliga and the Champions League.
    Part-time schoolteacher Daniel Siebert will be refereeing at Euro 2020Credit: AFP
    Who is Daniel Siebert?
    The 37-year-old started his journey into officiating in 1998 and in 2007 he was appointed a Bundesliga referee by the DFB.
    Siebert spent three years in the German second tier before making the step up to Germany’s top flight.
    He is ranked as a UEFA first category referee, a term given to a group of referees classified as among UEFA’s best.
    In October 2014, Siebert was selected as a FIFA referee, the youngest of the ten German representatives at the time.
    Siebert has brandished 139 yellow cards and just one red card over 35 games this season covering 10 different competitions.
    The German refereed Arsenal’s Europa League last-16 second leg victory against Olympiacos in March.

    What games is he taking charge of at Euro 2020?
    This has not yet been confirmed but he is expected to officiate in the group stages of the tournament. More

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    Who is ITV’s Euro 2020 presenter Seema Jaswal?

    ITV’S LIVE coverage for Euro 2020 will be presented by broadcaster Seema Jaswal, who is well travelled in the field of sports presenting.The 36-year-old from Richmond hosts the shows Kick Off and Fanzone for Premier League Productions, as well as presenting Channel 4’s coverage of Motorsports.
    Jaswal also spent three years working for Channel 5’s The Wright Stuff
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    She also appears on Channel 4’s coverage of the BDO Darts and the BBC for the World Snooker Championships, but has never presented a major football tournament live.
    Speaking to ITV’s Euro 2020 Live Coverage on what she’s most looking forward to this summer, Jaswal said: “Well it will be the first time I’ll be presenting the live match coverage at a major tournament for ITV so as you can imagine I’m super excited!
    “I was part of the team in 2018 for the World Cup in Russia and I present the  Premier League’s global coverage every week but this is somethingspecial and I can’t wait!”
    Jaswal, as well as Mark Pougatch and Reshmin Chowdhury will present ITV’s coverage of the Euros
    ITV employed Jaswal for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, working as a reporter and summariser.
    Jaswal also anchored FIFA’s coverage of the U-17 World Cup in 2017.

    How old is she?
    Jaswal has now been in TV and radio for over a decade after getting her break on CBBC in 2008.
    Born in 1985, she is currently 36 years old.
    Is Seema Jaswal married?
    Seema’s maiden name is Pathan but she likes to keep her private life out of the public eye.
    She is married but prefers to keep her husband out the limelight.
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    Euro 2020 fixtures: Italy vs Turkey opener on Friday with Wales second and England vs Croatia on Sunday

    EURO 2020 is just days away as a massive festival of football gets underway.It’s set to be a huge summer of action from around Europe as Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions go for glory.
    Southgate will be hoping to build on a good performance in the 2018 World CupCredit: AFP
    Billy Gilmour will be in action for Scotland after being picked by Steve ClarkeCredit: The Sun
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    There is plenty of home nations interest as well with Wales and Scotland involved in this summer’s showpiece.
    Re-arranged from last year’s cancelled tournament, Turkey face Italy in the Group A curtain-raiser in Rome.
    Euro 2020 confirmed groups
    There are 24 nations competing in Euro 2020, which will get underway on Friday, June 11 2021.
    Of the Home Nations, three have made it to the finals with England and Scotland both in Group D, while Wales have a tough ask in Group A.

    Group A: Turkey, Italy, Wales, Switzerland.
    Group B: Denmark, Finland, Belgium, Russia.
    Group C: Netherlands, Ukraine, Austria, North Macedonia.
    Group D: England, Croatia, Czech Republic, Scotland.
    Group E: Spain, Sweden, Poland, Slovakia.
    Group F: Germany, France, Portugal, Hungary.

    England boast the most-valuable squad of all Euro 2020 nations
    Euro 2020 fixtures
    Every single match of this summer’s tournament will be shown on free-to-air TV in the UK.
    You can catch the games on either the BBC or ITV, so anyone with a valid TV licence can watch.
    Games kick-off at 2pm, 5pm and 8pm BST – so there’s no late nights or early mornings like we’ve had in some recent World Cup’s.
    If you want to stream, the BBC iPlayer and ITV Hub will allow you to do so – all you have to do is create a free account.
    GROUP STAGE – Matchday 1
    Friday, June 11

    Turkey vs Italy, 8pm (Group A, BBC)

    Saturday, June 12

    Wales vs Switzerland, 2pm (Group A, BBC/S4C for Welsh language commentary)
    Denmark vs Finland, 5pm (Group B, BBC)
    Belgium vs Russia, 8pm (Group B, ITV)

    Sunday, June 13

    England vs Croatia, 2pm (Group D, BBC)
    Austria vs North Macedonia, 5pm (Group C, ITV)
    Holland vs Ukraine, 8pm (Group C, ITV)

    Monday, June 14

    Scotland vs Czech Republic, 2pm (Group D, BBC)
    Poland vs Slovakia, 5pm (Group E, ITV)
    Spain vs Sweden, 8pm (Group E, BBC)

    Tuesday, June 15

    Hungary vs Portugal, 5pm (Group F, ITV)
    France vs Germany, 8pm (Group F, ITV)

    GROUP STAGE – Matchday 2
    Wednesday, June 16

    Finland vs Russia, 2pm (Group B, BBC)
    Turkey vs Wales, 5pm (Group A, BBC/S4C for Welsh language commentary)
    Italy vs Switzerland, 8pm (Group A, ITV)

    Thursday, June 17

    Ukraine vs North Macedonia, 2pm (Group C, ITV)
    Denmark vs Belgium, 5pm (Group B, ITV)
    Holland vs Austria, 8pm (Group C, BBC)

    Friday, June 18

    Sweden vs Slovakia, 2pm (Group E, BBC)
    Croatia vs Czech Republic, 5pm (Group D, BBC)
    England vs Scotland, 8pm (Group D, ITV)

    Saturday, June 19

    Hungary vs France, 2pm (Group F, BBC)
    Portugal vs Germany, 5pm (Group F, ITV)
    Spain vs Poland, 8pm (Group E, BBC)

    GROUP STAGE – Matchday 3
    Sunday, June 20

    Italy vs Wales, 5pm (Group A, ITV/S4C for Welsh language commentary)
    Switzerland vs Turkey, 5pm (Group A, ITV)

    Monday, June 21

    Ukraine vs Austria, 5pm (Group C, ITV)
    North Macedonia vs Holland, 5pm (Group C, ITV)
    Russia vs Denmark, 8pm (Group B, BBC)
    Finland vs Belgium, 8pm (Group B, BBC)

    Tuesday, June 22

    Croatia vs Scotland, 8pm (Group D, ITV)
    Czech Republic vs England, 8pm (Group D, ITV)

    Wednesday, June 23

    Sweden vs Poland, 5pm (Group E, ITV)
    Slovakia vs Spain, 5pm (Group E, ITV)
    Portugal vs France, 8pm (Group F, BBC)
    Germany vs Hungary, 8pm (Group F, BBC)

    KNOCKOUT STAGE – Round of 16
    Saturday, June 26

    Match one – Runner up Group A vs Runner-up Group B, 6pm
    Match two – Winner Group A vs Runner-up Group C, 8pm

    Sunday, June 27

    Match three – Winner Group C vs 3rd Group D/E/F, 6pm
    Match four – Winner Group B vs 3rd Group A/D/E/F, 8pm

    Monday, June 28

    Match five – Runner-up Group D vs Runner-up Group E, 6pm
    Match six – Winner Group F vs 3rd Group A/B/C. 8pm

    Tuesday, June 29

    Match seven – Winner Group D vs Runner-up Group F, 6pm
    Match eight – Winner Group E vs 3rd Group A/B/C/D, 8pm

    KNOCKOUT STAGE – Quarter-finals
    Friday, July 2

    Winner of Match six vs Winner of Match five, 6pm
    Winner of Match four vs Winner of Match two, 8pm

    Saturday, July 3

    Winner of Match three vs Winner of Match one, 6pm
    Winner of Match eight vs Winner of match seven, 8pm

    KNOCKOUT STAGE – Semi-finals
    Tuesday, July 6

    Quarter-final two winner vs Quarter-final one winner, 8pm

    Wednesday, July 7

    Quarter-final four winner vs Quarter-final three winner, 8pm

    KNOCKOUT STAGE – Final
    Sunday, July 11

    Semi-final one winner vs Semi-final two winner, 8pm

    This summer’s showpiece will be held at Wembley in LondonCredit: PA
    Where will the Euro 2020 final be held?
    In a huge boost for Gareth Southgate and England, the semi-finals and final will be held at Wembley Stadium.
    Euro 2020 confirmed venues are:

    Rome (Stadio Olimpico)
    Baku (Olympic Stadium)
    Copenhagen (Parken Stadium)
    St Petersburg (St Petersburg Stadium)
    Amsterdam (Johan Crujff Arena)
    Bucharest (National Arena)
    London (Wembley Stadium)
    Glasgow (Hampden Park)
    Budapest (Puskás Aréna)
    Munich (Fußball Arena München)
    Seville (La Cartuja Stadium) More