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Major Link Soccer: Patrik Schick from 50 yards beats Scotland

The Czech striker scored twice to win their first Euro 2020 group stage match.

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Scotland v Czech Republic - UEFA Euro 2020: Group D Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images

MLS/USL

The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw on the road to El Paso Locomotive FC on Saturday night. Switchbacks FC play to 1-1 draw against undefeated El Paso Locomotive FC

The new GM chatted with the Filibuster podcast about why she took the job, her admiration for the organization, and her approach to player evaluation and analysis. Lucy Rushton breaks down her new role with D.C. United - Black And Red United

FC Dallas have acquired midfielder Facundo Quignon from Lanus, the club announced Monday. Quignon signed a deal through the 2023 season. FC Dallas sign midfielder Facundo Quignon from Lanus | MLSSoccer.com

The striker continues to train away from the team, but Toronto’s options to move the designated player are limited. Toronto FC's imperfect options in the Jozy Altidore saga – The Athletic

A lawsuit has now been filed over the collapsed major league soccer stadium agreement in the Sacramento Railyards. Construction Company Suing Ron Burkle Over Sacramento MLS Deal Gone Sour – Good Day Sacramento

World

Denmark’s players have said they will play their coming games at the European Championship finals in honour of Christian Eriksen. ‘It was damn nice to see him smile’: Schmeichel cheered by visiting Eriksen | Denmark | The Guardian

Here we go? Can we say that? Guardian: Tottenham to announce Paulo Fonseca as new manager on Wednesday - Cartilage Free Captain

Paulo Fonseca’s new staff will also continue to include Ledley King. Report: Fonseca’s staff appointments to focus on defensive strengthening, will include King - Cartilage Free Captain

Wimbledon’s men’s and women’s finals will be played in front of full capacity crowds - the first UK outdoor sporting events to do so since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Wimbledon: Capacity crowds for men’s and women’s finals - BBC Sport

The Football Federation of Macedonia has called for Uefa to investigate the Austria striker’s remarks during their Euro 2020 group game. North Macedonia call on Uefa to investigate Marko Arnautovic remarks | Euro 2020 | The Guardian

Austria forward Marko Arnautovic apologised for his angry reaction towards North Macedonia supporters after scoring in their 3-1 victory on Sunday. Austria’s Marko Arnautovic sorry for angry celebration - ‘I am not a racist’

Update: Lionel Messi is still excellent at scoring amazing goals, particularly free kicks — whether for Barcelona or Argentina — at the highest level. VIDEO: Lionel Messi scores outrageous 30-yard free kick at Copa America

Scotland’s first match at a men’s major finals in 23 years ends in anguish after Patrik Schick’s incredible halfway-line goal helped the Czech Republic inflict a deflating opening Euro 2020 defeat at Hampden. Euro 2020: Scotland 0-2 Czech Republic - Patrik Schick double downs Steve Clarke's side - BBC Sport

Manchester United co-chairman Joel Glazer was told the club had become “a laughing stock” when he attended a fans’ forum meeting for the first time. Joel Glazer told Manchester United a 'laughing stock' at fans forum - BBC Sport

Captain of Germany’s Euro 96 winners on the current side’s need to right some wrongs, Joachim Löw’s reign and Manchester memories. Jürgen Klinsmann: ‘We were singing Football’s Coming Home at Euro 96’ | Jürgen Klinsmann | The Guardian

Diego Maradona’s life was honored in a tribute featuring lights and projections onto the pitch before Argentina’s Copa America opener against Chile. Diego Maradona honored by Argentina, CONMEBOL with 3D light show at Copa America

What’s on TV?

9:00 AM - Hungary v. Portugal - Euro 2020 - ESPN

12:00 PM - France v. Germany - Euro 2020 - ESPN, TUDN, Univision

5:00 PM - Indy Eleven v. Pittsburgh Riverhounds - USL Championship - ESPN+, ESPN Deportes

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