ENGLAND’s first ever European Championship on Sunday night will round off a quite remarkable weekend of sport.
There’s so much happening across the globe this weekend and it’s got us wondering – is this the best weekend of sport ever?
From Lionel Messi taking on Neymar in the Copa America final when Brazil face Argentina to Conor McGregor’s latest UFC bout, here’s our guide to a stellar weekend of sport.
EURO 2020 FINAL
Sunday 11 July, 8pm
Is football coming home? We’ll finally have the answer on Sunday night.
The entire country will be watching Gareth Southgate’s men attempt to win the European Championship for the first time ever.
It’s been 55 years since England were in a major final. Wembley will be rocking on Sunday against Italy.
COPA AMERICA FINAL
Sunday 11 July, 1am
Brazil vs Argentina – one of the greatest international football rivalries out there.
Lionel Messi, Neymar, the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.
What a fitting final in the battle to be crowned South American kings.
MCGREGOR VS POIRIER
Sunday 11 July, 5am
The eagerly-awaited trilogy is here.
Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier will square off in the octagon for a third time at UFC 264 in Las Vegas.
The Dublin superstar is looking to bounce back from his shock defeat against Poirier in Abu Dhabi in January.
Is his UFC career at stake in this bout?
WIMBLEDON FINAL
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 July, 2pm
SW19 will have full crowds on Centre Court this weekend for the men’s and women’s finals of The Championships.
Wimbledon was scrapped last year because of Covid and the summer felt incomplete.
After a year off, it’s back in it’s rightful place.
ENGLAND VS PAKISTAN
Saturday 10 July, 11am
A full house at Lord’s for a one-day international with Ben Stokes captain.
Does anyone remember the last ODI with a packed house at ‘The Home of Cricket’?
For those that don’t – England got home by the barest of margins.
