Spain aim to maintain reversal of fortunes with Italy at Euro 2016 Paris (AFP) – Seeking to win an unprecedented third consecutive European Championship, Vicente del Bosque’s Spain will once again have to see off old foes Italy to retain their crown. Before winning back-to-back Euros and a maiden World Cup in 2010, Spain suffered an inferiority complex with Italy having never beaten them in five … [Read more...]

Quaresma heads Portugal into Euro 2016 quarters Lens (France) (AFP) – Ricardo Quaresma headed Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal into the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 three minutes before the end of extra-time to break Croatian hearts with the only goal in Lens.  Ronaldo was denied matching Michel Platini’s record of nine goals in European championship finals by a fine save from Danijel Subasic, but … [Read more...]

Kuba’s delight as Poland make Euros history Saint-Étienne (France) (AFP) – Goal scorer Jakob Blaszczykowski was delighted his midas touch helped make history as Poland booked their Euro 2016 quarter-final berth by beating Switzerland 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out on Saturday. Blaszczykowski proved again he produces when his team need him most as he gave his side a first-half lead in the last-16 … [Read more...]

Where to find USA vs. Colombia Third Place Final on US TV and streaming If you’re trying to find out how you can watch USA vs. Colombia in the Copa America Centenario, you’ve come to the right place. The United States and Colombia battle to determine who’ll end up in third place in the 2016 Copa America Centenario. In team news, the United States will start Tim Howard in goal instead of Brad … [Read more...]

Pogba needs to concentrate for France – Deschamps Lyon (AFP) – France coach Didier Deschamps has called on star midfielder Paul Pogba to concentrate for his country ahead of their Euro 2016 second round clash with the Republic of Ireland on Sunday. The Juventus player was lambasted after France’s first match against Romania, was kept on the bench for the second and made a full return for the … [Read more...]

Guardiola contacts Sterling over City future 10:08 PM GMT Jonathan Smith New Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has contacted Raheem Sterling to assure him that he has a big future at the club, according to reports. The England forward has been the subject of plenty of criticism after his disappointing performances in the Euro 2016 opening games against Russia and Wales. And Roy Hodgson's … [Read more...]

Where to find Wales vs. Northern Ireland on US TV and streaming If you’re trying to find out how you can watch Wales vs. Northern Ireland in Euro 2016, you’ve come to the right place. Wales and Northern Ireland face off in a match between the two British teams with a chance for one of them to make it to the quarter-finals where they’ll play the winner of Hungary against Belgium. Wales are … [Read more...]

Knockout ties will bring out best in Germany: goalkeeper Neuer Lille (France) (AFP) – Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer believes the world champions can put a slow start to Euro 2016 behind them and thrive under the pressure of knockout football when they face Slovakia on Sunday. Joachim Loew’s side progressed to the last 16 as winners of Group C, beating Ukraine and Northern Ireland, drawing with … [Read more...]

Wilmots warns of Hungary threat to Euro 2016 hopes Toulouse (France) (AFP) – Belgium coach Marc Wilmots has warned against taking Hungary for granted when they face an ambitious modern-day version of the ‘Magical Magyars’ looking to book their quarter-final place at Euro 2016 on Sunday. While Belgium have failed to live up to their status as the world’s second-best ranked team, Hungary’s feats … [Read more...]

Croatia aim to ‘limit’ Portugal’s Ronaldo in Euro 2016 match Lens (France) (AFP) – Croatia coach Ante Cacic believes his side can shut out Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo to reach the Euro 2016 quarter-finals on Saturday. Ronaldo struck a double to become the first player to score in four separate European championships and rescue Portugal from an embarrassing early exit in a thrilling 3-3 draw … [Read more...]