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EURO 2020: ten rules you might not know Thursday 27 May 2021 by Paul Saffer
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UEFA's regulations cover everything from what happens to the trophy to what numbers the players can wear.
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The basics of UEFA EURO 2020 we reckon you've got: 24 teams in six groups aiming to get to the 16-nation knockout stage. Teams get three points for a win, with ties broken by head-to-head before overall group comparison starts with goal difference, etc, etc.
EURO best: semi-finals (2008)
Turkey's EURO finals history began only a quarter of a century ago, but the Crescent-Stars have left a strong impression since – particularly at UEFA EURO 2008, where they made a thrilling run to the semi-finals thanks to late goals and a never-say-die approach. With a new generation of players based at major European clubs, they now hope to erase the disappointment of their group stage exit at EURO 2016.
Key players
Merih Demiral (19 caps, 0 goals)
Turkey kept clean sheets in all their home qualifiers for EURO 2020 and the Juventus centre-back was a key reason for that, with his determination, ambition and courage helping inspire the so-called 'Turkish wall'. Strong in the air courtesy of his height, the 22-year-old also boasts skilful feet and mobility.