Thompson: Iceland cap historic run of pride 1:51 AM GMT REYKJAVIK, Iceland -- These past few days in Iceland have been unforgettable for people like me lucky enough to be here as the game approached, and especially for the Icelanders of all ages who will tell stories about this summer for many years to come. People have just been so happy. The past two days, the streets of the capital were filled … [Read more...]

Bashful Bale has ruthless Ronaldo in his sights for Euro semis Lyon (AFP) – The two most expensive players in football go head-to-head on Wednesday when Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal against club teammate Gareth Bale and Wales in a Euro 2016 semi-final which could lead one to unprecendented glory. Bale is junior partner when the two line up for Real Madrid, despite winning two Champions … [Read more...]

Italy’s Conte backtracks on ‘most difficult’ day Montpellier (France) (AFP) – An emotional Antonio Conte admitted Italy’s exit to Germany at the quarter-final stages of Euro 2016 had left him facing his “most difficult” day, opening the door to a return as coach of the Azzurri one day. Italy exited the tournament after an epic 18-kick penalty shootout that saw players from both sides hit and … [Read more...]

Bale, Ronaldo will put friendship aside: Coleman Dinard (France) (AFP) – There will be no love lost between Real Madrid team-mates Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo when Wales face Portugal in Wednesday’s Euro 2016 semi-final, Welsh manager Chris Coleman said on Sunday. The clash between 26-year-old Bale, the tournament’s joint-top scorer with three goals, and Portuguese superstar Ronaldo, 31, … [Read more...]

Vikings storm Paris as Iceland dream big Paris (AFP) – Iceland fans staged a Viking invasion of Paris on Sunday, hoping that their team can pull off another giant-killing feat against host nation France in the Euro 2016 quarter-final. Several thousand fans turned bars near the Paris landmark Moulin Rouge into a sea of blue and red Iceland shirts as the surprise package of the tournament enjoyed … [Read more...]

Guardiola lays down the law on Man City arrival Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City players that they have to prove themselves all over again following his arrival at the club. The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach was making his first public appearance as City handler on Sunday in front of thousands of fans at a festival held at their Academy … [Read more...]

FA vows performance-based pay for coach 1:09 AM GMT Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn believes it was "naive" to pay a high salary to former England managers and indicated future contracts should be based around performances. The process of finding Roy Hodgson's successor following England's embarrassing exit from Euro 2016 at the hands of Iceland has already started as FA … [Read more...]

Where to find France vs. Iceland on US TV and streaming If you’re trying to find out how you can watch France vs. Iceland in Euro 2016, you’ve come to the right place. The final game of the Euro 2016 pits David vs. Goliath — Iceland, entering the tournament for the first time and with a population of less than 400,000 — face France, the host of Euro 2016. Without a doubt, France are heavily … [Read more...]

Most-watched Copa America Centenario teams on US TV For some, the country that has been the most-watched Copa America Centenario team on US television may be a surprise. It’s not, as you would expect, the United States as the host country. Others won’t be surprised that it’s the Mexico national team that was the most popular Copa America Centenario team on US shores. Based on our own research … [Read more...]

No regrets for teary Buffon as Italy exit Euros Bordeaux (AFP) – Tears rolled down the cheeks of Gianluigi Buffon but the legendary Italy ‘keeper said there were “no regrets” despite the Azzurri missing a golden chance to beat Germany to a Euro 2016 semi-final spot. “The tears are for my disappointment. It was a magical experience that revived something in all of us and our fans, but it’s come … [Read more...]