Competition
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McAuley and McGinn seal historic win for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland secured their maiden win at a European Championship finals as a second-half header from Gareth McAuley and a late Niall…
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Hamsik stars as Slovakia beat Russia at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille
Marek Hamsik produced a superb performance to inspire Slovakia to a 2-1 Euro 2016 win over Russia. The Napoli star scored one…
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Iceland’s coach Lars Lagerback slams “disrespectful” Ronaldo
Goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson labelled Cristiano Ronaldo “disrespectful” and joint coach Lars Lagerback told the Portugal captain that his team and…
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Argentina 3 Bolivia 0: First-half blitz sets up Venezuela clash
Argentina booked a quarter-final clash against Venezuela following a comfortable 3-0 win over Bolivia in the Copa America Centenario on…
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England v Wales: Bullish Bale targeting victory and qualification
A bullish Gareth Bale has reiterated his belief that Wales can beat England in Thursday’s hotly-anticipated Euro 2016 derby clash.…
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Germany v Poland: Boateng plays down Lewandowski rivalry
Jerome Boateng has denied suggestions there was any lingering resentment towards Robert Lewandowski ahead of their meeting at Euro 2016…
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ALL THE GOALS: Portugal 1-1 Iceland
Birkir Bjarnason goal and Iceland’s first goal at a major tournament spoiled the party for Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal. Iceland, in a…
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Euro 2016 Day 5: Iceland freezes Ronaldo
By Tobi Nifesi Today’s run of games was about Group F with Hungary vying off against Austria and Portugal putting…
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Gerard Pique’s late goal helps Spain beat Czech Republic
Gerard Pique scored in the 87th minute as European champions Spain opened their Euro 2016 challenge with a 1-0 victory…
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Italy’s boss Conte tags Belgium as Euro 2016 favourites
Antonio Conte feels Belgium deserve to be among the favourites win Euro 2016 as Gianluigi Buffon seeks to leave the tournament…
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Peru beat Brazil to dump Dunga´s men out of Copa America in group-stage
Brazil were controversially eliminated in the group stage of the Copa America Centenario after an apparent handball from Raul Ruidiaz…
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Euro 2016 Day 4: Conte’s Men Shock Belgians
By Tobi Nifesi The day began with Spain, the reigning champions springing off their Euro campaign, against a decent Czech…
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Euro 2016 Day 3: As Predictable as Sunrise
By Tobi Nifesi Sunday, in the Euros, was as predictable as sunrise. Germany and Poland, the contenders for the top…
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Colombia 2 Costa Rica 3: Pekerman changes costly
Colombia coach Jose Pekerman might be wondering if 10 changes was a few too many after his team went down…
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Uruguay v Jamaica: Pride the only thing on the line in Santa Clara
Pride is the only thing at stake when Uruguay and Jamaica look to avoid finishing bottom of Group C at…
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Austria v Hungary: Alessandro Schopf demands supreme effort against neighbours
Austria midfielder Alessandro Schopf says nothing but a top-level display from his side will be enough to beat neighbours Hungary…
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Copa America: Dempsey sends United States into quarter-finals
The United States booked their spot in the Copa America Centenario quarter-finals, holding on for a 1-0 win over Paraguay.…
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Ecuador v Haiti: Ayovi positive about qualification chances
Walter Ayovi says Ecuador are keeping a positive attitude with their Copa America Centenario campaign in the balance ahead of…
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England 1 Russia 1: Vasili Berezutski’s late goal denies Three Lions
Russia captain Vasili Berezutski scored an injury-time equaliser to deny England a deserved win in their Euro 2016 opener in…
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EURO 2016 Day 2: Same old England
By Tobi Nifesi The grand competition continued with some beautiful football on Saturday. The day began with Albania going against…
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Wales 2 Slovakia 1: Late Robson-Kanu strike claims victory
Wales’ first major international tournament match in 58 years ended in victory as Hal Robson-Kanu struck late to seal a…
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Chile 2 Bolivia 1: Vidal scores controversial last-gasp penalty
Chile had a controversial 101st-minute penalty to thank for Friday’s 2-1 win over Bolivia as their Copa America Centenario campaign…
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Paraguay ready for ´final´ against USA in Phila – Ramon Diaz
As Paraguay prepare to face Copa America Centenario hosts the United States on Saturday, coach Ramon Diaz said “for us…
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Messi scores second-half hat-trick as Argentina trash Panama
Lionel Messi scored a breathtaking second-half hat-trick upon his return as Argentina qualified for the Copa America Centenario quarter-finals courtesy…
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Poland v Northern Ireland: We´re ready for Lewandowski – Gareth McAuley
Gareth McAuley insists Northern Ireland are “ready for the challenge” of facing Robert Lewandowski in their Euro 2016 opener against…
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Germany v Ukraine: Andre Schurrle ready for any role
Andre Schurrle is ready and willing to take on any role in Germany’s Euro 2016 opener against Ukraine at the…
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EUROS 2016 Day 1: France needs to buckle up
By Tobi Nifesi Last Wednesday, the summer of soccer kicked in with the USA’s 2-0 thrashing at the…
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United States v Paraguay: Klinsmann not playing for a draw
United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann is not playing down the magnitude of their final Group A match against Paraguay, with…
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#Euro2016: Watch Dimitri Payet’s sensational strike against Romania
It was not a bad start to EURO 2016, when it looked like the hosts were going to settle for…
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France 2 Romania 1: Payet stunner rescues late win for the hosts in Euro 2016 opener
Dimitri Payet was France’s hero as his stunning late strike earned the hosts a deserved 2-1 victory over Romania in…
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