The Latest on soccer’s European Championship:
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England fans can get ready for Sunday’s European Championship final by watching a rerun of their national team’s greatest victory.
It comes with a twist.
The 1966 World Cup final that England won over Germany 4-2 in extra time will be shown on Channel 4 on Saturday in color. Channel 4 says that has never been done before.
The broadcaster says the original black-and-white footage has been “restored and colorised” by a production company working with specialists in New Zealand, India, London and the United States.
England will face Italy on Sunday in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley Stadium.
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UEFA has charged the English Football Association with three offenses from its European Championship semifinal win over Denmark.
The disciplinary cases were opened over the use of a laser pointer by fans, fireworks being set off and for disturbing the Danish national anthem.
England won the Euro 2020 match 2-1 in extra time at Wembley Stadium.
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