podcastsinenglish Level 3.169 It's footie time!
Jun 17, 2021
Jackie and Richard dive into the excitement of the 16th UEFA European Championship. They explore how COVID-19 has changed this year’s tournament, from crowd sizes to expanded 26-player squads across 11 host nations. Discussions on VAR highlight its debut in 2016, while they compare the oldest and youngest players, including Cristiano Ronaldo breaking records as the top scorer. They reminisce about the tense Euro 2016 final and share hopes for a thrilling performance from Portugal this year.
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Tournament Held A Year Late
- Euros 2020 are being held in 2021 due to COVID-19 but retain the 2020 name.
- The pandemic delayed the tournament and changed scheduling but not its official title.
Lower Stadium Attendance
- COVID-19 reduced stadium attendance significantly at matches.
- Wembley allowed 22,000 but only 18,000 attended, showing cautious crowds.
Remember Extra Substitution Rules
- Note the temporary rule changes: teams may make five substitutions instead of three.
- If a match goes to extra time, teams can add a sixth substitution.