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      Copa America 2021 – Brazil vs Venezuela FREE: Live stream, TV channel, team news, kick-off time for tournament opener

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      THE Copa America is here!And what a fixture we have in store to kick it off when hosts Brazil take on Venezuela in Brasilia.
      Lucas Paqueta and Neymar will be featuring for Brazil
      Brazil have strongly criticised the organisers, but have said they will not boycott the event.
      South American Football Confederation Conmebol moved the tournament from Argentina earlier this month.
      Brazil players said in a statement: “For different reasons, be they humanitarian or professional, we are not satisfied with the way the Copa America has been handled by Conmebol.”
      Colombia have already withdrawn from the tournament due to the civil unrest there.
      When is Brazil vs Venezuela?

      Brazil vs Venezuela takes place on Sunday, June 13.
      The match kicks off at 10pm BST. That is 6pm local time in Brasilia.
      The Estadio Nacional de Brasilia plays host.

      What TV channel and live stream is Brazil vs Venezuela on?
      Brazil vs Venezuela will be broadcast live on BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport’s website in the UK.
      How can I watch Brazil vs Venezuela for FREE?

      What is the team news?
      Brazil Copa America squad:
      Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City), Weverton (Palmeiras)
      Defenders: Emerson (Barcelona), Danilo, Alex Sandro (Juventus), Renan Lodi, Felipe (Atletico Madrid), Éder Militão (Real Madrid), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Thiago Silva (Chelsea)
      Midfielders: Casemiro (Real Madrid), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa), Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo), Fabinho (Liverpool), Fred (Manchester United), Lucas Paquetá (Lyon)
      Forwards: Everton (Benfica), Roberto Firmino (Liverpool), Gabriel Barbosa (Flamengo), Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City), Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain), Richarlison (Everton), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)
      Venezuela’s final squad for Copa America More

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      Belgium vs Russia FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Euro 2020 match

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      EURO 2020 is in full flow as we get a look at Roberto Martinez’s much fancied Belgium side.The Red Devils cruised to qualification as they won every single one of their qualifying matches.
      Eden Hazard has netted four in his last two against RussiaCredit: Reuters
      Russia were runners-up in Belgium’s World Cup qualifying groupCredit: AFP
      And runners-up in their group were Russia, who they take on in this opening Euro 2020 fixture.
      Stanislav Cherchesov’s men will be looking for a big improvement on their last meeting with the Belgians when they were beaten 4-1 on home soil in qualifying.
      What time does Belgium vs Russia kick off?

      Belgium take on Russia on Saturday, June 12.
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time.
      That’s 9pm in Brussels and 10pm in Moscow.

      What TV channel is Belgium vs Russia on and can I live stream it?

      Belgium vs Russia is live on ITV1.
      To stream the game live, head to the ITV Hub.
      RTBF and VRT are showing Euro 2020 in Belgium while VGTRK, Perviy Kanal and Match TV are the Russian broadcasters.

      Can I watch Belgium vs Russia for free?

      Team news
      Roberto Martinez has selected just five defenders in his 26-man squad, instead looking to unleash the frightening attacking talent at his disposal.
      Kevin De Bruyne should be fit after this game despite undergoing facial surgery less than a fortnight ago, while Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku and Yannick Carrasco are all raring to go.
      Skipper Artem Dzuyba carries the hopes of the Russians, who also include talented Monaco star Aleksandr Golovin in the squad.
      All but four players in the 26 play outside of the Russian Premier League. More

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      Denmark vs Finland FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Euro 2020 match

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      FINLAND make their European Championship debut as they take on Denmark in their opening game.The Finns edged out the likes of Greece and Bosnia as they qualified for their first ever Euros prompting wild celebrations in Helsinki.
      Christian Eriksen will be key to Denmark’s chances at Euro 2020Credit: Reuters
      Finland are playing at their first ever EurosCredit: Lehtikuva
      But they have things tough in their opening game against an impressive Denmark side.
      Christian Eriksen and co have been making themselves known on the world stage recently and even took the scalp of England at Wembley last year.
      What time does Denmark vs Finland kick off?

      Denmark take on Finland on Saturday, June 12.
      The match kicks off at 5pm UK time.
      That’s 6pm in Denmark and 7pm in Finland.

      What TV channel is Denmark vs Finland on and can I live stream it?

      Denmark vs Finland is live on BBC One.
      To stream the game live, head to the BBC iPlayer.
      DR and NENT are the Danish broadcasters for the tournament while Yle are showing all the action in Finland.

      Can I watch Denmark vs Finland for free?

      ⚽ Follow ALL of the latest news and updates from Euro 2020 with our live blog
      Team news
      Finland’s hopes lie almost squarely at the feet of their goal machine forward Teemu Pukki, who was once again prolific for Norwich as they returned to the Premier League.
      Tim Sparv and Glen Kamara are also big names but Pukki – eyeing up Jari Litmanen’s national goalscoring record – will have the biggest say on whether Finland shock Group B.
      Denmark have a number of high profile players in their ranks and Christian Eriksen will hope to mastermind a run akin to 1992.
      The Inter midfielder is still only 28, while Martin Braithwaite, Kasper Dolberg and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg can all play big roles. More

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      Wales vs Switzerland FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Euro 2020 match

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      WALES kick off their Euro 2020 campaign with a crucial clash against Switzerland.Gareth Bale and co will be dreaming of a repeat of their Euro 2016 campaign where they got all the way to the semi-final.
      Gareth Bale and Wales will be looking to impress at Euro 2020Credit: PA:Press Association
      Switzerland overcame Ireland to qualify for the EurosCredit: EPA
      And first up they face a Switzerland side who have reached the knockout stages of every tournament since 2012.
      What time does Wales vs Switzerland kick off?

      Wales vs Switzerland takes place on Saturday, June 12.
      The match kicks off at 2pm UK time.
      That’s 3pm in Switzerland.

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

      Wales vs Switzerland is live on BBC One.
      To stream the game live, head to the BBC iPlayer.
      SRG SSR is the Swiss broadcaster for Euro 2020.

      Can I watch Wales vs Switzerland for free?

      Team news
      Wales look to have a fully fit 26-man squad to pick from, although Aaron Ramsey and David Brooks are both returning from long-term injuries.
      Caretaker boss Rob Page has a number of big calls to make, with Keiffer Moore hoping to partner Gareth Bale and Dan James up top.
      The Swiss have an abundance of talent in their squad, with familiar Premier League faces Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri carrying their hopes. More

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      Team news, injury updates and latest odds for Turkey vs Italy as Euro 2020 gets underway in Rome

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      AFTER more than a year of waiting Euro 2020 finally gets going as Turkey take on Italy in a mouthwatering opener tonight. The Azzurri will have the all-important home advantage in the crucial Group A clash, with 16,000 fans allowed in to watch at the Stadio Olimpico.
      Italy will have the benefit of home advantage for the first game of the tournamentCredit: Getty
      Getting underway at 8pm, fans here in the UK can settle down to watch the game – and the Opening Ceremony – live on BBC ONE.
      What’s the form?
      Italy enter the tournament in sparkling form and will be delighted that they’re going slightly under the radar.
      Coached by former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini, his side have won EIGHT on the bounce – and kept a clean-sheet in every one of those victories.
      A tough task then for the Turks, who will be looking to breach an Italian defence which hasn’t conceded in 795 minutes of play.
      Turkey – managed by the formidable Şenol Güneş – have themselves lost just once in their last 13 internationals, memorably putting four past Holland back in March.
      I know Turkish football well and the spirit they have.
      They might not be the top level teams like France, Belgium, Germany or Holland, but they can still cause us a lot of problems.Roberto Mancini, Italy coach

      Who’s in and who’s out?
      Back in the big time after missing out on World Cup 2018, Italy have a settled side and Mancini is unlikely to dish out any major shocks.
      Ageless defender Giorgio Chiellini will be a rock at the back, with Jorginho set to pull the strings in midfield and Ciro Immobile tasked with banging them in.
      Turkey were superb in qualifying and will be out to replicate their excellent tournament efforts of 2002 and 2008.
      Lille magicians Burak Yilmaz and Yusuf Yazici will reunite after storming Ligue 1 this season, while Caglar Soyuncu, Merih Demiral and Ozan Kabak form a stubborn defensive trio.

      Watch out for…
      AC Milan’s Hakan Calhanoglu, who has been linked with a big-money move to Arsenal this summer.
      Available on a freebie with his contract running out this July at the San Siro, expect Calhanoglu to impress in the shop window.
      He registered nine goals and 12 assists for the Rossoneri this campaign – if he brings his A-game from the start, that Italian run of clean-sheets might be in danger.
      Calhanoglu is set to be in high demand this summer as he becomes a free agentCredit: Getty
      Italy are one of the favourites of the European Championship.
      We want to show our own football against these types of teams. We will play without fear.Şenol Güneş, Turkey coach

      If the game’s rubbish…
      See if you can spot Immobile’s devoted wife Jessica Melena and their three kids in the crowd.
      Known as Italy’s power couple, Melena has over 950k followers on Instagram and originally dreamt of being a CSI investigator before meeting Ciro in 2012.
      The pair moved in after a WEEK and Jessica is set to be in Rome to cheer on her man in the tournament opener.
      Jessica is set to be in Rome to support her husband from the standsCredit: Instagram / @jessicamelena
      She has a huge social media following, with almost 1 million fans on her InstagramCredit: Instagram / @jessicamelena
      The pair were married in 2014 just two years after they metCredit: Instagram / @jessicamelena
      Betting odds
      Get all your Euro 2020 ante-post tips with our tournament betting guide HERE.
      Match odds

      Turkey to win 7/1
      The Draw 11/4
      Italy to win 1/2

      Power prices

      Ciro Immobile to score 2 or more – was 9/1 now 11/1
      Ciro Immobile & Burak Yilmaz to have 2 or more shots on target each – was 12/1 now 16/1

      Euro 2020 outright odds

      Turkey 66/1
      Italy 15/2

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      Turkey vs Italy FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Euro 2020 opener

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      AFTER a year of waiting, Euro 2020 is finally here!Italy are taking on Turkey in the opening match, with both sides hoping to make it through to the knockout stages.
      Turkey picked up a memorable draw against France in ParisCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Italy achieved a clean sweep in their Euro 2020 qualifying campaignCredit: AFP
      The Italians made a big statement of intent in their qualifying campaign, cruising to top spot in their group with ten wins out of ten.
      Turkey meanwhile came second in their group but showed they can mix it with the best by beating world champions France 2-0 at home and drawing 1-1 away.
      Wales and Switzerland are the other two teams in Euro 2020 Group A.
      What time does Turkey vs Italy kick off?

      Turkey vs Italy takes place on Friday, June 11.
      Turkey vs Italy kicks off at 8pm UK time.
      That’s 9pm in Rome and 10pm in Ankara.

      What TV channel is Turkey vs Italy on and can I live stream it?

      Turkey vs Italy is live on BBC One in the UK.
      To stream the game live, head to the BBC iPlayer.
      RAI and Sky Italia are showing Euro 2020 in Italy while TRT is the Turkish broadcaster.

      Can I watch Turkey vs Italy for free?

      Team news
      PSG midfielder Marco Verratti remains a doubt in a major blow for the Italians.
      Verratti, 28 has a knee injury and has been training alone during the preparations.
      Sassuolo star Manuel Locatelli is expected to replace Verratti for the big Euro 2020 opener in Rome.
      ⚽Get ALL of the latest Italy news and updates from Euro 2020
      Italy’s Euro 2020 squad
      Roberto Mancini’s final 26-man Italy squad is as follows:

      Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK)
      Alex Meret (GK)
      Salvatore Sirigu (GK)
      Francesco Acerbi
      Alessandro Bastoni
      Leonardo Bonucci
      Giorgio Chiellini
      Giovanni Di Lorenzo
      Alessandro Florenzi
      Leonardo Spinazzola
      Rafael Toloi
      Nicolo Barella
      Bryan Cristante
      Manuel Locatelli
      Lorenzo Pellegrini
      Matteo Pessina
      Stefano Sensi
      Jorginho
      Emerson
      Marco Verratti
      Andrea Belotti
      Federico Bernardeschi
      Federico Chiesa
      Ciro Immobile
      Lorenzo Insigne
      Giacomo Raspadori

      Turkey’s Euro 2020 squad
      Senol Gunes’ final 26-man Turkey squad is as follows:

      Mert Günok (GK)
      Uğurcan Çakır (GK)
      Altay Bayındır (GK)
      Kaan Ayhan
      Çağlar Söyüncü
      Zeki Çelik
      Merih Demiral
      Umut Meraş
      Ozan Kabak
      Mert Müldür
      Rıdvan Yılmaz
      Ozan Tufan
      Hakan Çalhanoğlu
      Okay Yokuşlu
      Yusuf Yazıcı
      Cengiz Ünder
      İrfan Kahveci
      Dorukhan Toköz
      Abdülkadir Ömür
      Taylan Antalyalı
      Orkun Kökçü
      Kerem Aktürkoğlu
      Burak Yılmaz (c)
      Kenan Karaman
      Enes Ünal
      Halil Dervişoğlu More

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      Paraguay vs Brazil FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for World Cup qualifier

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      BRAZIL are crossing the border to Paraguay as they look to continue their one hundred per cent record in World Cup qualifying.The Selecao were 2-0 winners over Ecuador last week though the visitors were left fuming as Neymar was controversially allowed to retake a missed penalty.
      Neymar netted with a retaken penalty against ParaguayCredit: AFP
      Paraguay are currently in position to qualify for the World CupCredit: Reuters
      Hosts Paraguay meanwhile are in fourth spot following a 0-0 draw at Uruguay.
      The match is the last before Brazil hosts the Copa America, which the team have reluctantly agreed to play in after considering a boycott just days ago.
      What time does Paraguay vs Brazil kick off?

      Paraguay take on Brazil tonight.
      The match kicks off at 1.30am on Wednesday morning UK time – 8.30pm on Tuesday in Asuncion and 9.30pm in Rio de Janeiro.
      It will be played at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asuncion.
      The teams last met two years ago with Brazil winning on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the Copa America quarter-final.

      What TV channel is Paraguay vs Brazil on and can I live stream it?

      Paraguay vs Brazil is live on FreeSports.
      Coverage commences at 1.30am.
      To stream the game live, head to the FreeSports Player.

      Can I watch Paraguay vs Brazil for free?

      Yes. As the name suggests, FreeSports is free-to-air in the UK.

      Team news
      Veterans Dani Alves and Thiago Silva are out injured for this game. However, Douglas Luiz returns from suspension.
      Gabriel Barbosa failed to impress against Ecuador, which will likely mean Roberto Firmino or Gabriel Jesus entering the starting XI.
      Neymar and Richarlison are expected to keep their positions out wide.
      Latest odds
      Paraguay 11/2
      Draw 13/5
      Brazil 1/2
      *Odds from Paddy Power correct as of Tuesday, June 8. More

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      Hungary v Ireland: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Euro 2020 warm-up

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      IRELAND may not be at the Euros this summer, but they will play at one of the biggest venues for the tournament.Stephen Kenny’s side head to the Szusza Ferenc Stadion in Budapest for a friendly against Hungary.
      Ireland play Hungary at the Szusza Ferenc StadionCredit: Sportsfile
      Here is all you need to know about the international friendly.

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      When is Hungary vs Ireland and what time does it kick off?

      Hungary face Ireland on Tuesday, June 8.
      The match kicks off at 7pm UK time.
      Hungary is an hour ahead of the UK so that will mean it kicks off at 8pm local time.
      The clash takes place at Szusza Ferenc Stadion.

      What TV channel is Hungary vs Ireland on and can I stream it?

      Hungary vs Ireland is on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
      Coverage begins at 6.55pm on Sky Sports Football and at 6.55pm on Sky Sports Main Event.
      To stream the game live, go to the Sky Go app.
      Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.

      Team news
      Stephen Kenny wants fledgling Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu to experience battle amid a hostile atmosphere as he attempts to steel him for September’s World Cup qualifiers.
      The 19-year-old Manchester City keeper, who spent last season on loan at League One Rochdale, was handed a senior debut for his country in March’s World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg with number one Darren Randolph and Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher injured, and has retained his place since.
      However, asked if the uncapped Kelleher, 22, would get his chance in Tuesday night’s friendly against Hungary in front of a partisan crowd at the Szusza Ferenc Stadion in Budapest, Kenny admitted he had a big decision to make.
      Bazunu is one of a series of young players to have been handed their chance by Kenny, 19-year-old Tottenham striker Troy Parrott also catching the eye with two goals against Andorra, and Egan admits they have dealt admirably with the pressure of the step up. More