Copa America final review and Euro 2016: EuroCopa Podcast Welcome to the latest episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast, the digital download focused on Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016. In this episode, the EuroCopa Podcast host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer, Robert Hay Jr. and Gabe Smith to analyze the Copa America Centenario final as well as FOX’s TV coverage. Plus, the … [Read more...]

Germany’s safe hands Neuer poised for more records Evian (France) (AFP) – Manuel Neuer could set a German safe hands record in Saturday’s Euro 2016 quarter-final against Italy as the world champions’ bid to add the European crown. Neuer kept a fifth straight cleansheet for Germany in Sunday’s 3-0 last 16 win over Slovakia, which leaves Germany as the only team yet to concede in the tournament. … [Read more...]

Belgium want to make Lille home territory for Wales clash Toulouse (France) (AFP) – Kevin De Bruyne wants Belgium’s Euro 2016 quarter-final clash with Wales to be like a home game — the Lille stadium is just 100 kilometres from the Belgian border. A huge wave of Belgians is expected to cross the frontier to invade the French city to watch their country take on opponents that De Bruyne called “a … [Read more...]

Hodgson resigns after England's Euro exit 9:17 PM GMT Roy Hodgson has resigned as England manager following the 2-1 Euro 2016 round of 16 defeat to Iceland. Hodgson labelled the loss as "not acceptable" and said it was "time for someone else to oversee the progress of this young, hungry group." The 68-year-old, who took England to the quarterfinals of Euro 2012 and was eliminated at the … [Read more...]

Italy v Spain – five things we learned Paris (AFP) – Italy dumped out the reigning champions Spain at Euro 2016 on Monday, winning their last 16 tie 2-0 at the Stade de France. Here AFP Sports looks at five things we learned from the match: Conte coaching masterclass Written off before the tournament began, Italy are more than the sum of their parts and that is in large part down to their coach … [Read more...]

Football’s Alves begins new chapter with Juventus Rome (AFP) – Brazil international Dani Alves on Monday signed a two-year deal with Juventus, the Italian Serie A champions announced. The 33-year-old full-back left Barcelona in June at the end of his contract, after eight seasons with the Catalan giants that produced 23 trophies. “Dani Alves is bianconeri,” Juve declared in a statement, hailing … [Read more...]

Sadio Mane on verge of big-money Liverpool move London (AFP) – Senegalese international striker Sadio Mane is on the verge of signing for English Premier League giants Liverpool from Southampton, according to British media reports. The 24-year-old — who would become the fifth player from Southampton to sign for Liverpool in the past two seasons — will reportedly cost £34 million (41 million … [Read more...]

Paris Saint-Germain part company with coach Blanc Paris (AFP) – Laurent Blanc left his role as Paris Saint-Germain coach on Monday, the French Ligue 1 champions announced, without revealing any financial details. French sports daily L’Equipe had said on Thursday that Blanc would pocket 22 million euros ($24m) as part of his severance package.  “My collaboration with PSG ends today,” said Blanc, … [Read more...]

Lionel Messi retires as Chile stun Argentina in Copa America East Rutherford (United States) (AFP) – Lionel Messi sensationally announced his retirement from international football after Argentina crashed to defeat against Chile in the Copa America Centenario final. A crestfallen Messi on Sunday confirmed his decision to quit after yet another agonizing near-miss with Argentina, who have now … [Read more...]

Sterling set for England recall - reports 6:09 AM GMT Raheem Sterling is to receive a recall to the England side for their Euro 2016 round-of-16 tie against Iceland, according to British newspaper reports. The Guardian, The Times and The Telegraph report that Sterling will come into the starting XI in place of Adam Lallana for Monday's game in Nice. Manchester City's Sterling, 21, has not … [Read more...]