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Spain and Portugal risk early exits at Euro 2020, rainbow row overshadows Germany game

Spain and Portugal risk early exits at Euro 2020, rainbow row overshadows Germany game

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are at risk of early elimination when they play France in Budapest.

PARIS: Spain and reigning champions Portugal are at risk of a shock early exit from Euro 2020 on Wednesday, while landmarks in Munich will be decked out in rainbow colours in protest at anti-homosexuality laws in Hungary ahead of the Magyars’ crucial match with Germany.

The Germans need a draw at the Allianz Arena in the Bavarian capital to reach the last 16 on the last day of group matches but defeat would send Hungary through and possibly condemn Joachim Loew’s side to another group-stage exit, just like at the 2018 World Cup.

That is unthinkable for Germany, who beat…

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