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      Euro 2020 Group F LIVE TABLE AND STANDINGS: Latest for France, Portugal, Hungary, Germany – England facing 2nd place

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      THE group of death is hotting up with ALL four teams still with a shot of advancing from the group with one round remaining.Germany fought back to batter Portugal 4-2 in Munich, while in a shock world champs France were held 1-1 by Hungary.
      See the latest LIVE table for Group F below…
      Group F live table

      How many teams qualify from Euro 2020 Group F?
      A minimum of two teams will qualify from Euro 2020 Group F.
      The best four third placed teams will also progress to the knockout stages.

      Group F fixtures
      Tuesday, June 15
      Hungary 0 Portugal 3
      France 1 Germany 0
      Saturday, June 19
      Hungary 1 France 1
      Portugal 2 Germany 4
      Wednesday, June 23
      Portugal vs France (8pm) – Budapest
      Germany vs Hungary (8pm) – Munich More

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      Why is Antonio Rudiger wearing a mask during Euro 2020 clash with Hungary?

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      CHELSEA defender Antonio Rudiger is starting in the Euro 2020 clash between Germany and Hungary. But he will once again be sporting a different look, with the German defender wearing a mask.
      Antonio Rudiger will again be sporting a mask tonightCredit: Reuters
      Antonio Rudiger has been sporting a face mask for around a monthCredit: Reuters
      Why is Antonio Rudiger wearing a mask?
      Rudiger, 28, suffered a facial injury in Chelsea’s 1-1 first leg draw with Real Madrid.
      And he was seen wearing a mask in the second leg, which the Blues won 2-0 to reach the Champions League final.
      The German colossus also donned it for the final itself, where he ran into Kevin De Bruyne in a sickening collision.

      Antonio Rudiger wearing the mask in training
      And Rudiger will once again have the mask on as Germany face Portugal in Munich.
      Before the tournament the defender said he reckons his side will have to be ‘a little dirty’ if they want to win.
      He revealed: “[The mask is] still there for protection.
      “I’ll have to see what the Chelsea doctors say when I get back to London.
      “We have to be a little dirty, not always be nice or try to play nice football.
      “Against players like them, you have to throw down a marker.”
      Antonio Rudiger wearing a mask during the Champions League Final More

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      How can Portugal qualify for the Euro 2020 last 16?

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      PORTUGAL are edging towards a spot in the Euro 2020 last 16, but still have work to do.Cristiano Ronaldo and co were 3-0 winners in their opening game in Hungary, but Germany threw a spanner in the works in Munich by beating them 4-2.
      Portugal could be set to qualify in third place againCredit: Reuters
      However, as Portugal well know from Euro 2016, it doesn’t matter how you get to the knockout stages as long as you get there.
      Back then, they qualified in third place without a single group stage win, before going on to win the tournament.
      How can Portugal qualify for the Euro 2020 last 16?
      If Germany avoid defeat against Hungary, Portugal must ensure they do not lose by four goals or more against France.
      A four-goal defeat would move Finland above them on goal difference in the third place table.
      If Hungary beat Germany, Portugal must avoid defeat against France to go through.

      Who can Portugal play in the last 16?
      If Portugal win Group F, they will play in Bucharest on Monday, June 28, with Switzerland the most likely opponent.
      Should Portugal finish as runners-up, they will travel to Wembley to face England.
      If Portugal finish third, they will play either Belgium in Seville or Netherlands in Budapest.

      When did Portugal last go out in the European Championship group stage?
      Portugal have an excellent record at the European Championship, having got out of the group every time they qualified for the competition.
      The last European Championship the Portuguese failed to qualify for was Euro 92, 29 years ago. More

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      How can Germany qualify for the Euro 2020 last 16?

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      GERMANY go into their final group game with their fate still up in the air.Joachim Low’s men host Hungary at the Allianz Arena and the departing German manager will be hoping it isn’t his last game in charge of the national team.
      Germany still have work to do to qualify for the last 16Credit: Reuters
      And if there’s any danger of complacency in their ranks they need only to look back to the World Cup three years ago when an already-eliminated South Korea side knocked them out at the group stage.
      How can Germany qualify for the Euro 2020 last 16?
      Germany will qualify for the Euro 2020 last 16 if France beat Portugal.
      Should Portugal avoid defeat against France, Germany must earn at least a draw against Hungary.

      Who will Germany play if they qualify?
      If Germany win Group F, they will play in Bucharest on Monday, June 28, with Switzerland the most likely opponent.
      Should Germany finish as runners-up, they will travel to Wembley to face England.
      If Germany finish third, they will play either Belgium in Seville or Netherlands in Budapest.

      When did Germany last go out of a European Championship group stage?
      Joachim Low has been in charge of Germany for three European Championships and they have got out of the group in all of them.
      The last time they failed to get out of the group was in 2004, when Rudi Voller’s side were beaten by the Netherlands and Czech Republic and drew 0-0 with Latvia.
      Germany also came bottom of the group at Euro 2000, after losing to England and Portugal and drawing with Romania. More

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      Euro 2020 last 16 fixtures and dates: England secure Wembley tie, Wales vs Denmark in Amsterdam, Italy vs Austria

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      THE Euro 2020 group stage has reached squeaky bum time as the final places in the knockout stages are decided.England have followed Wales into the last 16 without even playing after results in Group B and C went their way.
      Netherlands became the first team to be confirmed as group winners at Euro 2020Credit: AP
      England will be at Wembley for a tough last 16 gameCredit: EPA
      But the draw is complicated by the introduction of spots in the knockout stages for the four best third placed teams.
      That means we will not know all the ties until the group stages are finished tonight.
      Euro 2020 last 16 fixtures
      Saturday, June 26
      Wales vs Denmark (5pm) – Amsterdam
      Italy vs Austria (8pm) – Wembley
      Sunday, June 27
      Netherlands vs 3rd place Group D/E/F (5pm) – Budapest
      Belgium vs 3rd place Group A/D/E/F (8pm) – Seville
      Monday, June 28
      Croatia vs Runner-up Group E (5pm) – Copenhagen
      Winner Group F vs Switzerland/Ukraine (8pm) – Bucharest
      Tuesday, June 29
      England vs Runner-up Group F (5pm) – Wembley
      Winner Group E vs Finland/Ukraine/Czech Republic (8pm) – Hampden Park

      Who can England play in the last 16?
      England have won Group D and will be at Wembley in the last 16, where they will meet the runner-up of Group F.
      That could be any one of France, Portugal, Germany and Hungary.
      All four teams are still able to finish second and face England, with France facing Portugal and Germany taking on Hungary tonight. More

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      Euro 2020 3rd place table: Which third-placed nations will qualify and who’s going out?

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      EURO 2020 is hotting up with the group stage reaching its final evening.But the draw for the last 16 is complicated by the fact that fans must wait to see which teams finish third in each group.
      Switzerland finished third in Group ACredit: Getty – Pool
      At this tournament, the four best third placed teams will qualify for the last 16, along with all first and second placed nations.
      Euro 2020 third place table
      The third place slots at Euro 2020 are currently occupied by Switzerland (Q), Finland, Ukraine, Czech Republic (Q), Spain and Portugal.
      The Swiss and Czechs have played all their three group games and now sit top of the third place table on four points – as a result of no team being able to better this, those two nations have qualified.
      Spain meanwhile must avoid defeat against Slovakia to have a chance of going through.
      Switzerland and Czech Republic are through but Ukraine and Finland will have to wait on other results

      Have England qualified for the Euro 2020 last 16?
      Yes, Southgate’s men were already through after results in Group B on Monday night.
      The Three Lions beat Czech Republic on Tuesday night to secure top spot in Group D.
      As such, they will now face whoever finishes second in Group F.
      That could be any team from Portugal, France, Germany and Hungary. More

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      How many children does Cristiano Ronaldo have, what are their names and who are each of their mothers?

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO is the world’s most marketable footballer.The former Manchester United forward joined Serie A side Juventus from Real Madrid for £88million in the summer of 2018 – and is also a very proud father.
      Ronaldo is one of the world’s most successful footballersCredit: Reuters
      How many children does Cristiano Ronaldo have?
      Cristiano Ronaldo has four children.
      His first son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, 11, is currently starring for Juventus’ youth squads and is already impressing with his goal return.
      Cristiano Jr was born on June 17, 2010 in the United States.
      But he was immediately taken back to Madrid by Dolores to start his life in Spain with his father.
      Cristiano Jr’s family nickname is Cristianinho, which means “little Cristiano”.
      Ronaldo’s son Junior is proving to be a talented player himselfCredit: AFP – Getty
      And the Portugal captain announced in June 2017 that he had fathered twins via a surrogate mother in the United States.
      Ronaldo remained with the national team during the Confederations Cup campaign at the same time, only announcing the birth of Eva and Matteo after Portugal’s penalty shootout loss to Chile.
      Ronaldo confirmed in an interview on July 18, 2017, that he and Spanish girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez were expecting their first baby together.
      Ronaldo shared this snap with the caption ‘My princesses’Credit: Instagram @cristiano
      When asked by Spanish news outlet El Mundo whether the player was “happy” to have another child on the way, he replied: “Yes, very much.”
      Georgina gave birth to baby daughter Alana Martina on November 12, 2017.
      Ronaldo posted a picture on Instagram, writing: “Alana Martina is just born! Both Geo and Alana are doing great! We are all very happy!'”
      And it looks like Ronaldo’s sons have inherited his footballing talent – with his toddlers showing off their skills over the summer break in the garden.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has vowed to reveal the truth to his son about his mother’s story when he’s olderCredit: Reuters
      Who is Cristiano Jr’s mother?
      The identity of Cristiano Junior’s mother is unknown, but Ronaldo Senior has full custody of his son with reports suggesting that his mother was paid £10million.
      Ronaldo told chat show host Jonathan Ross: “People speculate I was with this girl or another, or there was a surrogate mother. I have never told anyone and never will.
      “When Cristiano [Junior] is going to grow up, I am always going to say the truth to him because he deserves it, because he is my son, but I am not going to say because people want me to say.”
      Spanish beauty Georgina Rodriguez caught Ronaldo’s attention at a VIP eventCredit: The Mega Agency
      Who is Georgina Rodriguez?
      Georgina is the mother of Ronaldo’s fourth child Alana.
      She was born on January 27, 1994, in Jaca, Spain.
      Georgina has worked as a waitress and au pair.

      She gave birth to Alana on November 12, 2017.
      She has 25million followers on Instagram. More

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      Why does Cristiano Ronaldo wear long sleeve shirts when he plays for Portugal and Juventus?

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO is looking to fire Portugal to a second successive Euros title this summer.The Portugal ace and his team-mates are up against France tonight in their final group game.
      Viewers have noticed a certain tradition Cristiano Ronaldo swears byCredit: EPA
      Why does Cristiano Ronaldo always wear long sleeve shirts?
      YOU may have noticed that you’ve very rarely seen CR7 wear a short-sleeved shirt.
      And that’s because for around the last decade, Cristiano Ronaldo has worn nothing but his now signature long-sleeves.
      Ronaldo celebrates at Euro 2016 with his now signature long sleeve lookCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Through most of his time with Manchester United and then Real Madrid, the Portuguese star has stuck to this – except for a few rare occasions.
      No one is completely sure whether it is superstition, a fashion statement or simply the jersey he feels most comfortable in.
      But brand Ronaldo does have a certain ‘look’ – and this includes the long-sleeve shirt.
      The 2004 defeat to Greece in the Euro final was tough for the young Ronaldo to takeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Potentially the turning point could’ve been the painful Euro 2004 and World Cup 2006 campaigns, both of which ended with Ronaldo in tears on the pitch.
      He wore short-sleeves in the next two international tournaments, which were a failure – before making the switch for Euro 2012, where Portugal once again crashed out in a semi-final.
      In Portugal’s Euro 2020 game against Germany however, Cristiano Ronaldo decided to break with tradition.
      Eagle-eyed viewers will have noticed the five-time Ballon d’Or winner wearing a long sleeve shirt in the first half and a short sleeve shirt in the second half.
      However, it was over 30 degrees in Munich that day so his choice of clothing seemed understandable.
      Whether it is superstition or fashion, Ronaldo’s legend continues to grow thanks to his incredible exploits on the pitch.
      Cristiano Ronaldo in long sleeves in the first half against GermanyCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo switched to short sleeves for the second half but was unable to prevent a 4-2 defeatCredit: Getty More