Euro fans clash with police under Eiffel Tower 8:50 PM GMT SAINT-DENIS, France -- Paris police report there have been clashes with young troublemakers underneath the Eiffel Tower and that police have used tear gas to disperse them. The clashes happened about 100 metres from a huge fan zone and giant screen displaying the final of the European Championship between France and Portugal. There only … [Read more...]

French police arrest 40 over Euro 2016 violence Paris (AFP) – French police arrested around 40 people for violence and other offences before and after France’s defeat to Portugal in the Euro 2016 final in Paris on Sunday, police said. Police used tear gas and rounded up supporters who pelted them with bottles at the foot of the Eiffel Tower after they were refused entry to the fan zone, which … [Read more...]

Hollande says France healing around Euro 2016 final Paris (AFP) – President Francois Hollande said Sunday that France’s success at Euro 2016 was helping the country to heal from the Paris attacks and that even the national team had been scarred by the events in November. Authorities are bracing for mass celebrations if France — a country still on high terrorist alert — win Sunday’s final against … [Read more...]

Victor Wanyama’s arrival at White Hart Lane puts Nabil Bentaleb’s future in doubt On June 23, Tottenham Hotspur announced their first major signing of the season: Kenyan midfielder Victor Wanyama. Victor signed under a 5 year contract and, without add-ons, his move to North London could cost as much as $13.4 million. Wanyama’s appointment to the Spurs should excite fans. His strong leadership … [Read more...]

Sepp Blatter has surgery ‘for skin cancer’ Paris (AFP) – Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter underwent successful surgery after being diagnosed with skin cancer and has been released from hospital, his spokesman and a report said Sunday. The 80-year-old required the operation in Zurich but was in no danger at the time, Swiss daily Schweizer Illustrierte reported, saying the procedure … [Read more...]

Laurens: Final more than a match for France 7:51 AM GMT Julien LaurensESPN FC A decade after losing the World Cup final to Italy, France compete in the title game of another big tournament, taking on Portugal in the Euro 2016 final in Paris. For followers of the national team, 10 years can feel like both a long and short time. It feels long because between 2006 and 2016, French football went … [Read more...]

The pain and the glory – the tattoo champions of Euro 2016 London (AFP) – Ricardo Quaresma’s eyecatching teardrop tattoo may be coated with real tears come the final whistle of the Euro 2016 final on Sunday but it could do wonders for the burgeoning body art business. The Portuguese star has never explained why he has two drops under his right eye — a tattoo which in gangland culture can mean … [Read more...]

Euro 2016 violence shines spotlight on Russia World Cup Moscow (AFP) – Russia’s footballers failed to leave a mark on Euro 2016 but brutal violence by hardcore hooligans in France sparked fears about the World Cup that Russia will host in two years. Images of Russians in organised groups in Marseille and Russian far right football fan chief Alexander Shprygin taunting French authorities with his … [Read more...]

Watch France vs. Portugal Euro 2016 Final for free with Sling TV The Euro 2016 final between France and Portugal features two talented teams who have both shown glimpses of brilliance during this tournament. While Portugal have been criticized for being too defensive at times, they’ll need to get past a French team that defeated Germany in the semi-final, putting them in the pole position as … [Read more...]

France, Portugal head for Euro 2016 final showdown Paris (AFP) – The Euro 2016 final on Sunday sees a match between hosts France and Portugal that will unleash a clash between one of the world’s greatest players ever Cristiano Ronaldo and would be pretender Antoine Griezmann. After 50 matches over a month of football that has seen stunning shocks by Iceland and Wales, Ronaldo is counting on his … [Read more...]