Is difficult to put into context. Celebrations in rome as italys footballers are crowned champions of europe for the first time since 1968. Borisjohnson joins the Football Association in condemning racist abuse on Social Media directed at some of englands black players after their defeat. Im Annita Mcveigh here at wembley. Italy may be victorious but the England Team have many reasons to hold their head up high. I will be assessing at all with fans. Borisjohnson is expected to announce lifting the remaining coronavirus restrictions in england in one weeks time but people will be urged to wear facemasks in crowded places. Americas west is scorched by record breaking heat as california and nevada brace for even higher temperatures. Englands bid to end their 55 year wait for a major trophy In The End came upjust short. It ended in painfully familiar agony of being on the wrong end of a Penalty Shoot out as italy claimed the Euro 2020 crown at wembley. The manager, Gareth Southgate, said t
And ever since kick off, really, the mood to s been very, very tense in Fan Parks right the uk. The minutes are ticking away, just under five minutes of more normal time left at wembley. Italy are pretty used to winning these big matches, england, not so much, the last major tournament they won was back in 1966, so quite a long time ago. Well keep you up to date with how the fans are taking it in and the result as and when get it. On to wimbledon, and its been a Centre Court Thriller for the final of the mens singles, winning his sixth final, Novak Djokovic has equalled Roger Federer and rafael natal s 20 Grand Slam titles. The italian Matteo Berrettini took the final 2a sets but the World Number one was just too strong. At wimbledon, there are always people we miss. Strong look. But now, a first opportunity for Matteo Berrettini. Against him, Novak Djokovic, the ultimate immovable opponent. But when berrettini raised his game, we heard. Oh, its in london supporting italy, hours before
Rome, the italian fans have been watching. Out there have been that many smiles on the italian faces as ive been watching during this half, though i have only been looking selectively. That was almost a smile rather durable looking faces earlier, attentive but dour. The game has not gone the way they were to be expected in the first half. There are four minutes of additional time to play, The Score is still 10. This time to play, The Score is still 1 0. This is the scene in trafalgar square, just beyond the column, which is admiral lord nelson, the tiny figure up there in the sky, i wonder what he would make of this. He might not see a victory. Thats hope, like the ships, he was wrong. People or spend the afternoon and now the evening rather anxiously watching the screens. Similar scene in preston, everyone being very well behaved. We had that moment of euphoria with luke Shaws Goal two minutes into the first half. What they have seen some very decent football, its been full of inciden
There is sir Richard Branson, now. On the edge of space a first fully crewed Test Flight for sir Richard Branson s Virgin Galactic craft. The government says it will still expect people to wear masks in many indoor spaces and on Public Transport after Thejuly 19th Rule Changes in england. And its another championship for Novak Djokovic as he defeats italys Matteo Berrettini. Good Evening And Welcome to wembley, where in two hours time englands men will be just beginning a match that is their first Football Championship final for 55 years. And it is happening here on home soil. At wembley the atmosphere is electric anticipation, excitement, hope from more than 60,000 fans here. It has been like this for several hours here already. And all those emotions are replicated across england this Evening as Gareth Southgate s Team Face italy. Our first report is from our sports editor, dan roan. Carrying the hopes of a nation, england leaving their Hertfordshire Hotel in the last hour, bound for
For so many, it is being said that he had to get a good start, and when the Opening Site if not against somebody like djokovic, with the experience like him, the match could run away, run away, and it looks like djokovic is in control at the start of this. It could be a short time on court for bearing teeny unless he can step it up. He has a powerful serve, unless he can step it up. He has a powerfulserve, he unless he can step it up. He has a powerful serve, he won the queen has not powerful serve, he won the queen cosmic tournament, Ii Mansions matches on grass, going onto this final, can you come back . We wait and see, but djokovic is in control. Never has the weather been more important today. Lets get the latest. He was darren. Good afternoon. We have got the sunshine at wimbledon and may well have some rain at wembley this evening. Im sure it will not dampen the enthusiasm one bit. Let me shower you the radar picture. Your as the rain coming to wales and the southwest. Some show