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      Can England fans travel to Rome for Euro 2020 quarter-final if Three Lions beat Germany?

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      ENGLAND are taking on Germany at Wembley in a mouthwatering Euro 2020 last 16 tie.And if Gareth Southgate does manage to lay his Euro 96 demons to rest, the Three Lions will have a change of scenery for the first time in the tournament.
      The Stadio Olimpico is set to welcome England for the Euro 2020 last 16 if they get thereCredit: Reuters
      England have played every game at Wembley so far, but they will be heading off to Rome for the quarter-final, should they get there.
      And fans will be wondering whether they’ll be able to join the team.
      Can England fans travel to Rome for the quarter-final?
      England fans are allowed to enter Italy, but they won’t be able to watch the game.
      That’s because anybody who arrives from the UK to the country, or has been in the UK for the past 14 days, will be ordered to self-isolate for five days.
      To get into Italy, you need to take a rapid test in the 48 hours before travelling and a further rapid test after five days to end your self-isolation.

      Can any England fans go to Rome for the game?
      England fans in Italy will be able to attend the match, as well as those travelling from the EU or Shengen area.
      Fans travelling from Canada, Japan or the United States are not bound by the same rules in the UK and will be allowed to enter Italy.

      Do England fans have to quarantine on return?
      Yes. Italy is on the UK amber list, so if you do manage to get to Rome and see the game you will still be required to quarantine at home on arrival back in the UK.
      This quarantine lasts ten days (your arrival date is Day Zero) and you must also travel back to the UK with a negative rapid test and book PCR tests on Day 2 and Day 8 in advance of travel.
      Your quarantine can be reduced to seven days by taking an additional test on Day 5 using the Test to Release scheme.
      That would allow you to attend the Euro 2020 final if England get there and you test negative.
      Will England play any other games abroad?
      The quarter-final in Rome is the only game England will play abroad.
      Should England reach the semi-final and final, both games will be played at Wembley. More

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      France vs Switzerland FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off, team news for Euro 2020 Last 16 clash

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      FRANCE go into their last-16 tie against their neighbours just over the Alps as heavy favourites.Didier Deschamps’ side showed they are still one of the tournament favourites in the group stages, even if the results did not go all their own way.
      Karim Benzema scored twice for France against PortugalCredit: EPA
      Breel Embolo continues to be one of Switzerland’s biggest attacking threatsCredit: Reuters
      But they face a mounting injury crisis within their squad.
      Now in their last-16 tie, the world champions will be looking to start stepping their performances up a notch against a Swiss side that were bashed 3-0 by Italy in the group stages.
      When is France vs Switzerland?

      France vs Switzerland is on Monday, June 28.
      The match kicks off at 8pm in the UK.
      The Euro 2020 last-16 tie takes place at Arena Nacionala in Bucharest, Romania.

      What TV channel is France vs Switzerland on and can I live stream it?

      France vs Switzerland is being broadcast on ITV 1.
      Coverage starts at 7.15pm and runs till 10.20pm.
      The game will be live streamed on the ITV Hub.
      You can watch for free with a valid TV licence.

      What is the team news?
      Didier Deschamps is facing a minor injury crisis as his side look to do the World Cup-Euros double for the second time in 23 years.
      Left back Lucas Hernandez remains a doubt with a knee problem after hobbling off during the Portugal draw.
      Thomas Lemar became the latest victim of the France injury hex after limping out of trainingCredit: AFP

      Everton’s Lucas Digne came on to replace Hernandez, but pulled his hamstring within moments of coming on in the final group stage game.
      Adrien Rabiot then came on to replace Digne, but the midfielder is not 100 per cent fit either.
      Thomas Lemar and Ousmane Dembele have also left the France squad looking threadbare, with the latter ruled out of the tournament needing to undergo surgery on his knee.
      Switzerland look to have a clean bill of health going into the last-16 tie.

      What are the Euro 2020 Last fixtures?
      Saturday, June 26

      Wales v Denmark – BBC One/BBC iPlayer, 5pm
      Italy v Austria – BBC One/BBC iPlayer, 8pm

      Sunday, June 27

      Netherlands v Czech Republic – ITV1/ITV Hub, 5pm
      Belgium v Portugal – ITV1/ITV Hub, 8pm

      Monday, June 28

      Croatia v Spain – ITV1/ITV Hub, 5pm
      France v Switzerland – ITV1/ITV Hub, 8pm

      Tuesday, June 29

      England v Germany – BBC One/BBC iPlayer, 5pm
      Ukraine v Sweden – BBC One/BBC iPlayer, 8pm More

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      Croatia vs Spain FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off, team news for Euro 2020 Last 16 clash

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      SPAIN thrashed Slovakia to book their place in the Euro 2020 Last 16.And it’s Croatia up next for Luis Enrique’s side in Copenhagen. Croatia beat Scotland 3-1 to secure their progress.
      Spain battered 5-0 Slovakia last time out
      Luka Modric scored one of the goals of the tournament against Scotland in an irresistible performanceCredit: Reuters
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      When is Spain vs Croatia?

      Spain vs Croatia takes place on Monday, June 28.
      The match kicks off at 5pm BST.
      The Parken Stadium in Copenhagen plays host.

      What TV channel and live stream is Spain vs Croatia on?

      Spain vs Croatia will be broadcast live on ITV 1.
      The game will be live streamed on the ITV Hub.
      You can watch for free with a valid TV licence.

      How the top pundits of the two channels stack up against each other
      What is the team news?
      Liverpool star Thiago Alcantara could make his first start of the tournament for Spain.
      While ex-red Dejan Lovren is suspended and misses out for Croatia.
      Luis Enrique said after the 5-0 demolition of Slovakia in Spain’s final group game: “I said before the game that this team was a bottle of fizz with the cork about to pop and I think it’s popped now. 
      “Despite all that has happened I don’t think anyone wants to face us. Which is not to say we will beat Croatia but ask the other teams, they won’t fancy facing us.”

      What are the Euro 2020 Last fixtures?
      Saturday, June 26

      Wales v Denmark – BBC One/BBC iPlayer, 5pm
      Italy v Austria – BBC One/BBC iPlayer, 8pm

      Sunday, June 27

      Netherlands v Czech Republic – ITV1/ITV Hub, 5pm
      Belgium v Portugal – ITV1/ITV Hub, 8pm

      Monday, June 28

      Croatia v Spain – ITV1/ITV Hub, 5pm
      France v Switzerland – ITV1/ITV Hub, 8pm

      Tuesday, June 29

      England v Germany – BBC One/BBC iPlayer, 5pm
      Ukraine v Sweden – BBC One/BBC iPlayer, 8pm More

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      When was Gianluca Vialli ill and what happened to the former Chelsea striker?

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      GIANLUCA VIALLI is a legend in Italian football and at Stamford Bridge.The former goalscorer was one of the most feared strikers in Europe when he moved from European champions Juventus to Chelsea in 1996.
      Gianluca Vialli has a key role for Roberto Mancini in the Italian national team’s coaching set-upCredit: Getty
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      In fact, his signing was one of those that sparked the Premier League revolution, making it one the international powerhouse league we know today.
      He also managed the Blues, as well as Watford in his only two managerial appointments.
      But the affable bearded ace has had a tough time in his personal life, where he has been battling cancer.
      When was Gianluca Vialli’s ill and what was the diagnosis?
      Gianluca Vialli was appointed by Roberto Mancini in November 2019 while battling cancerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Vialli, 56, revealed in November 2018 he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
      He underwent chemotherapy and about 18 months later announced he was all clear of the disease.
      Honest Vialli told RAI 1: “I cannot fight with cancer because I would not be able to win this battle, it is a much stronger opponent than me.
      “Cancer is an unwanted travel companion, but I can’t help it.
      “It got on the train with me and I have to go ahead (and) travel with my head down, never giving up, hoping that one day this unwanted guest will get tired and leave peacefully for many years because there are still so many things I want to do in this life.
      “I realise that people can look at me, see that I am doing alright, and hope that they might do the same.
      “Maybe because I was a footballer and a strong man, but also fragile and vulnerable at the same time, so I think someone may have recognised themselves in this.
      “I’m here with all my faults and my many fears, but also with the desire to do something important.”
      Vialli won the Champions League with Juventus before joining ChelseaCredit: PA

      What is his role with the Italy team at Euro 2020?
      Vialli has been friends with Azzurri manager Roberto Mancini since their time together at Sampdoria.
      After his cancer diagnosis, former Manchester City boss Mancini offered Vialli the chance to join up with the national team as their chief delegation officer.
      Also part of Mancini’s coaching team is former Juventus and Crystal Palace star Attilio Lombardo.
      Chelsea fans were delighted to see Vialli celebrating wildly at Wembley during Italy’s extra-time win over Austria at Euro 2020. More

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      Who is Netherlands vs Czech Republic referee Sergei Karasev and which Euro 2020 matches has he officiated?

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      RUSSIA are out of Euro 2020 but they still have referee Sergei Karasev to represent the country.And he will be in charge of Netherlands vs Czech Republic today.
      Karasev has only been a ref since 2010Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Who is Sergei Karasev?
      A MOSCOW-NATIVE, Karasev knows the Russian leagues well after ten years as a referee.
      He’s risen quickly through the Fifa-approved ranks and took charge of his first European game in 2011.
      Only a year later he was reffing Champions League games, before another move up the ladder to the international scene.
      The Russian whistler is taking charge at his first World CupCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Which Euro 2020 matches has Sergei Karasev refereed?
      Sergei Karasev refereed Italy’s 3-0 win over Switzerland and Germany’s 2-2 draw with Hungary.
      This is not his first tournament as he also refereed Romania vs Switzerland and Iceland vs Hungary at Euro 2016.
      And in the 2018 World Cup he refereed Peru’s 2-0 win over Australia in his home country. More

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      Who is Belgium vs Portugal referee Felix Brych? Euro 2020 official, lawyer and ex-Champions League final ref

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      ONE of the world’s best-known referees, Felix Brych is Germany’s representative at Euro 2020.The whistler has taken charge of Champions League finals before and is one of Uefa’s most trusted officials.
      Referee Felix Brych shows a red card to Alex TellesCredit: Reuters
      Who is Felix Brych?
      BORN in Munich, Brych was refereeing in the German lower leagues at the tender age of just 24.
      He impressed enough to make his 2. Bundesliga bow in 2001, before reaching the top league in Germany just three years later.
      By 2007 he was regularly involved in European matches and has since worked his way up to internationals.
      Brych is one of the highest rated refs at Euro 2020Credit: EPA
      Not afraid to stamp his authority on games and brandish his cards, Brych is perhaps best remembered in the UK for sending off Manchester United’s Nemanja Vidic for a high tackle against Otelul Galati in 2011.
      Back in his maiden World Cup in Brazil, Brych sent off Uruguayan Maxi Pereira and cautioned six more in his two matches at the finals.
      And in World Cup 2018 he caused huge controversy by failing to award Serbia a penalty against Switzerland when Aleksandar Mitrovic appeared to be being held down by two Swiss players.
      A lawyer outside of football, Brych is a qualified doctor of law.What games is he taking charge of in Euro 2020?
      Felix Brych’s first game was Netherlands against Ukraine.
      He then took charge of Belgium’s 2-0 win over Finland. More

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      Who is Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez? Mum of daughter Alana and Spanish-Argentine model

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      GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ has been by the side of superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo for almost five years.The couple now have a daughter together, Alana, while also raising Ronaldo’s other three children –  here is all you need to know about the Spanish-Argentine model.
      Ronaldo and partner Georgina Rodriguez often use their private jet to zoom around EuropeCredit: Instagram @georginagio
      Who is Georgina Rodriguez?
      Georgina Rodriguez grew up in Jaca, a city in north eastern Spain and part of the province of Huesca, near the Pyrenees.
      She was born to a Spanish mum and Argentine dad.
      Georgina learned dance before changing careers to modelling after studying English in London.
      The Sun revealed that her father is a convicted cocaine trafficker named Jorge Rodriguez, 71, who spent ten years in jail.
      The 27-year-old was first spotted on a string of dates with then-Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo towards the end of 2016.
      Cristiano Ronaldo shared a cosy family picture of him cuddling three of his children with Georgina RodriguezCredit: Instagram
      Georgina has claimed that her first meeting with the football star was “love at first sight.”
      “Our first meeting was at Gucci, where I worked as a sales assistant,” she recalled in an interview with The Sun .
      “Days later, we saw each other again at another brand’s event.
      “It was then that we could talk in a relaxed atmosphere, outside my work environment. It was love at first sight for both.”
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have a baby girl togetherCredit: Twitter
      News of her relationship with the footballer began to emerge in November 2016 when they were snapped walking around Disneyland Paris arm-in-arm and publicly showing their affection for one another.
      And despite putting on a disguise, the Italian magazine Chi was able to identify Ronaldo as he cuddled up to his new love interest.
      Georgina gave birth to baby daughter Alana Martina on November 12, 2017, with Ronaldo posting a picture on Instagram, writing: “Alana Martina is just born! Both Geo and Alana are doing great! We are all very happy!'”
      And just over two years later, the pair were forced to deny rumours that they had got hitched in a low-key ceremony in Morocco.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are on lockdown together in MadeiraCredit: AFP or licensors
      Georgina Rodriguez posted her home workout on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @georginagio
      How did Georgina Rodriguez and Cristiano Ronaldo meet?
      Before meeting Ronaldo, Georgina worked at a Gucci store in the Spanish capital of Madrid.
      It’s believed the Spanish beauty caught the eye of Cristiano Ronaldo in the VIP area of a Dolce & Gabbana event.
      How long have Georgina Rodriguez and Cristiano Ronaldo been dating?
      The couple appeared to start dating a few months after Ronaldo was caught cuddling up to fitness model Cassandre Davis in August 2016.
      And, while it’s difficult to know exactly how long Ronaldo and Georgina have been together, their first public date was in mid-November 2016.
      On February 23, 2017, Ronaldo joked to a friend telling him to “be careful” when he uploaded a photo alongside Georgina.

      How many children does Cristiano Ronaldo have?
      The star now has four children after the birth of Alana Martina.
      Ronaldo, 36, welcomed twins – Eva and Mateo – into the world in June 2017 after a surrogate mother allegedly gave birth to them in America.
      He is also a father to seven-year-old son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.
      In May 2020, an update to her Instagram story showed a blurred photo of her chewing gum with the words “Baby Girl” typed above alongside a heart wrapped in a bow emoji.
      Rodriguez did not confirm she is expecting but the hint certainly suggested there was a possibility she was pregnant. More

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      How many children does Cristiano Ronaldo have, what are they called, 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 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