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Federico Chiesa Showed Us Soccer In All Its Glory

This Is What Spain Should Be

Luis Paez-Pumar

Aymeric Laporte of Spain celebrates with Koke after scoring their side's second goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group E match between Slovakia and Spain at Estadio La Cartuja on June 23, 2021 in Seville, Spain.

Romelu Lukaku Can See The Future

Belgium's forward Romelu Lukaku scores past Finland's goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group B football match between Finland and Belgium at Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on June 21, 2021.

Denmark’s Dramatic Beatdown Of Russia Was Soccer At Its Best

Patrick Redford

Denmark's players celebrate at the end of the UEFA EURO 2020 Group B football match between Russia and Denmark at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on June 21, 2021. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

The Pain, Delusion, And Potential Glory In Rooting For Venezuela

Luis Paez-Pumar

Venezuela's Ronald Hernandez celebrates after scoring against Ecuador during their Conmebol Copa America 2021 football tournament group phase match at the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 20, 2021.

Robin Gosens Beheaded Portugal, But Portugal Bared Its Own Neck

Germany's defender Robin Gosens (L) heads the ball to score their fourth goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group F football match between Portugal and Germany at Allianz Arena in Munich on June 19, 2021.

The Belgians Are A Bunch Of Surgeons

Belgium's midfielder Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group B football match between Denmark and Belgium at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on June 17, 2021.

Meet The New Italy, The Euros’ Most Entertaining Side

Luis Paez-Pumar

Manuel Locatelli of Italy celebrates with Nicolo Barella after scoring their side's first goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group A match between Italy and Switzerland at Olimpico Stadium on June 16, 2021 in Rome, Italy.

Even A Meteor Strike To The Dick Couldn’t Stop Connor Roberts

Patrick Redford

The agony and the ecstasy.

Russia’s Spectacular Team Goal Caps Delectably Attack-Heavy Match

Aleksei Miranchuk of Russia celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group B match between Finland and Russia at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 16, 2021 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

This Is How To Build A Super Team In The NWSL

France Is What Happens When An Immovable Object Is Also An Unstoppable Force

France's forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates after their win in the UEFA EURO 2020 Group F football match between France and Germany at the Allianz Arena in Munich on June 15, 2021.

Paul Pogba Should Simply Be This Cool All The Time

Defector Up All Night

Consider The Power Of “Just Happy To Be Here”

You Don’t Always Have To Be Good In Order To Be Great

Netherlands' defender Denzel Dumfries (R) celebrates after scoring the third goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group C football match between the Netherlands and Ukraine at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on June 13, 2021.

Here Are Some Delightful Pictures Of Scotland’s Keeper Becoming One With His Net

Patrick Redford

Scotland's goalkeeper David Marshall falls in the net after missing a save on Czech Republic's second goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group D football match between Scotland and Czech Republic at Hampden Park in Glasgow on June 14, 2021. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Patrik Schick Just Ripped Out Scotland’s Heart With A 50-Yard Goal

Luis Paez-Pumar

Patrik Schick of Czech Republic celebrates after scoring their side's second goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group D match between Scotland v Czech Republic at Hampden Park on June 14, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Team Doctor: Christian Eriksen “Was Gone” Before Being Resuscitated On The Pitch

A stadiums screen shows shows a message of support for Christian Eriksen

Now Comes The Hard Part For The USMNT

Patrick Redford

SANDY, UTAH - JUNE 09: Reggie Cannon #20 of the United States celebrates a goal during a game against Costa Rica at Rio Tinto Stadium on June 09, 2021 in Sandy, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Gini Wijnaldum Gave Liverpool Exactly What It Needed

Luis Paez-Pumar

Liverpool's Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum leaves the pitch after being substituted off during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on May 23, 2021.

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