Emperor Naruhito officially declares the Summer Olympics open.
Emperor Naruhito officially declares the Summer Olympics open. The inaugural celebration was not hosted publicly due to COVID-19 concerns.
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Beitar Jerusalem cancels match with Barcelona over Jerusalem venue dispute
Beitar Jerusalem F.C. cancelled a planned football match with FC Barcelona after Barcelona declined to hold the game in Jerusalem, following a complaint from the Palestinian Football Association and objections from Palestinian clubs.
Italy beats England 3–2 on penalties in the UEFA Euro 2020 Final after a 1–1 draw following extra time
Italy beats England 3–2 on penalties in the UEFA Euro 2020 Final after a 1–1 draw following extra time.
Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games announce that the games will be held without spectators
The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games announce that the games will be held without spectators following a state of emergency declared in the Tokyo area beginning on July 12 following an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the Japanese capital.
England beat Denmark 2–1 in extra time to reach Euro 2020 final
England secured a place in the UEFA Euro 2020 final after defeating Denmark 2–1 in extra time at Wembley, with Harry Kane scoring the decisive goal following a penalty rebound.
Italy defeats Spain 4–2 on penalties after the match finished 1–1 in extra time in order to reach the UEFA Euro 2020 Final
Italy defeats Spain 4–2 on penalties after the match finished 1–1 in extra time in order to reach the UEFA Euro 2020 Final.
Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) announces that the away goals rule will be abolished in all UEFA club competitions at the start of the 2021–22 season
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) announces that the away goals rule will be abolished in all UEFA club competitions at the start of the 2021–22 season.
Laurel Hubbard selected to compete in women's weightlifting at Tokyo Olympics
Laurel Hubbard, a New Zealand weightlifter, has been chosen to compete in the women's 87-kg weightlifting category at the Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first transgender athlete to be selected for the Games.