Luck deserves more credit than we give it in our affairs

Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - July 6, 2021 Italy's Nicolo Barella in action with Spain's Sergio Busquets [Reuters, Andy Rain]

The ongoing Euro 2020 championship is ending this week. It has been a rollercoaster of a tournament punctuated with ups and downs, surprising twists and turns.

Pre-tournament favourites Belgium and France are out. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, the defending champions, were knocked out in the round of 16. The German machine failed to roar past English opposition.