Lamont Marcell Jacobs carved out a very special place for himself in the annals of athletics with victory in the men’s 100m final at the Olympics. An unlikely successor to Usain Bolt has been crowned. America’s Fred Kerley picked up the silver medal and Canadian Andre De Grasse took bronze.
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Marking The Spot looks back on the past four weeks of football and the thrilling moments Euro 2020 produced. I name my team of the tournament and I hand out several awards for the biggest achievers and the biggest disappointments.
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Italy came from a goal down to win Euro 2020 3-2 on penalties denying England a dream win at Wembley. Luke Shaw gave England an early lead but Italy fought back drawing level through Leonardo Bonucci while Gianluigi Donnarumma became a hero saving two penalties
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Italy booked their place in the final of Euro 2020 defeating Spain 4-2 on penalties at Wembley. Jorginho held his nerve from the spot after a tense but thrilling game. Federico Chiesa put Italy ahead after an hour but a goal from Alvaro Morata ten minutes from the end forced extra-time.
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Goals from Nicolò Barella and Lorenzo Insigne fired Italy to a 1-2 victory past Belgium and into the semi-final of Euro 2020 where they will face Spain. Italy and Belgium traded chances before Barella and Insigne gave the Italians a two goal cushion however a Romelu Lukaku penalty gave Belgium a lifeline before the break.
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