Real fans celebrate 11th European crown in divided Madrid Madrid (AFP) – Real Madrid fans descended into the streets of the Spanish capital in the early hours of Sunday morning to celebrate a historic 11th European Cup win after beating local rivals Atletico Madrid on penalties. “The 11th is here,” fans chanted with many expected to wait for their heroes to return from Milan with the trophy at … [Read more...]

Benzema, Ben Arfa omission a missed opportunity for France, says Cantona Paris (AFP) – The omission of Karim Benzema and Hatem Ben Arfa from the France squad for next month’s European Championships is a missed opportunity to unite the country in the face of extremism and division, according to ex-international Eric Cantona. Cantona stirred up a hornet’s nest last week when he claimed that France … [Read more...]

Victorious Real Madrid get heroes welcome in Spanish capital Madrid (AFP) – Thousands of Real Madrid fans chanted and waved supporter scarves under a rain of confetti on Sunday in the Spanish capital as the team returned home after an historic 11th European Cup win. An open top bus emblazoned with the word “Campeones” (Champions) carried the team, who showed off the trophy to fans who had spent … [Read more...]

Bruce eyes Premier League survival blueprint London (AFP) – Steve Bruce believes Hull can copy the blueprint of the Premier League’s overachievers as they look to survive in the top-flight. Bruce’s side secured an immediate return to the big time following last year’s relegation thanks to Mohamed Diame’s sublime strike in the Championship play-off final against Sheffield Wednesday. Senegal … [Read more...]