The month of July 2021 witnessed several significant sports events around the world despite ongoing pandemic challenges. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics, postponed from the previous year, finally commenced on July 23rd, 2021, featuring athletes from over 200 countries competing in various disciplines.
In football, the Copa America 2021 concluded on July 10th with Argentina defeating Brazil 1-0 in the final, marking Lionel Messi\“s first major international trophy. The UEFA Euro 2020 also reached its climax with Italy winning the championship against England in a dramatic penalty shootout on July 11th. 
Wimbledon Championships took place from June 28th to July 11th, with Novak Djokovic winning the men\“s singles title and Ashleigh Barty claiming the women\“s singles championship. The Tour de France 2021 ran from June 26th to July 18th, with Tadej Pogačar securing his second consecutive victory.
Other notable events included the MLB All-Star Game on July 13th, the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, and various athletics competitions leading up to the Olympic Games. |
