Group D drama revives flagging European Championship Over the last several days, a series of flat 0-0 draws in marquee games on the field – paired with incessant fan misbehavior off the field – considerably deflated the mood surrounding the 2016 European Championships in France. Concerns over security, the format allowing progression for four third-placed teams, and an almost-bizarre lack of … [Read more...]

Miraculous McGovern earns N. Ireland adulation Paris (AFP) – Northern Ireland goalkeeper Michael McGovern spent last season toiling for Scottish strugglers Hamilton Academical, but his brilliant display against Germany at Euro 2016 made him the toast of Paris. The 31-year-old pulled off save after save on Tuesday to frustrate the world champions and while Mario Gomez found a way past him in the … [Read more...]

Croatia fightback condemns Spain to unwanted Italy clash Paris (AFP) – Ivan Perisic’s last gasp winner gave Croatia a 2-1 win over Spain that condemned the defending European champions to a heavyweight last 16 clash against Italy while Germany claimed their place in the knockout rounds. Mario Gomez struck the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Northern Ireland in Paris to ensure Joachim Loew’s men … [Read more...]

Where to find Iceland vs. Austria on US TV and streaming If you’re trying to find out how you can watch Iceland vs. Austria in Euro 2016, you’ve come to the right place. On the final day of Group F games, places one through three are up for grabs in Group F. If Iceland can finish in second, they’ll play England on Monday. But with the Portugal-Hungary game being played at the same time, many … [Read more...]

Where to find Portugal vs. Hungary on US TV and streaming If you’re trying to find out how you can watch Portugal vs. Hungary in Euro 2016, you’ve come to the right place. On the final day of Group F games, Portugal and Hungary’s destiny is in their own hands. The first, second and third places are up for grabs. Can Cristiano Ronaldo turn around his disappointing performance against Austria, to … [Read more...]

Ronaldo out to avoid exit, Ireland face Italian job Paris (AFP) – Portugal will be relying on a drastic turnaround for superstar captain Cristiano Ronaldo to avoid an embarrassing early Euro 2016 exit against surprise package Hungary on Wednesday. Belgium, the Republic of Ireland and Sweden, meanwhile, are still in contention to join Group E winners Italy in the last 16. Ronaldo missed a penalty … [Read more...]

Italy not taking Ireland Euro 2016 game lightly, says Conte Lille (France) (AFP) – Italy will not take their foot off the gas in Wednesday’s Euro 2016 clash with the Republic of Ireland despite already being through to the knockout stage, coach Antonio Conte promised. Having won their opening two games against Belgium and Sweden, the Azzurri have already been confirmed as winners of Group E and … [Read more...]

Marseille police use water cannon against Euro 2016 football fans Marseille (AFP) – French police used water cannon and tear gas on football fans amid ugly incidents in Marseille ahead of the Euro 2016 match Tuesday between Ukraine and Poland, an AFP reporter said. Several people were seen being detained.  The troubles heightened tensions among supporters massed at a roundabout near the … [Read more...]

Ibrahimovic to quit international duty after Euro 2016 Nice (France) (AFP) – Sweden’s superstar striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced on Tuesday he will retire from international football after Euro 2016. “The last game with Sweden in the Euro will be my last game with Sweden. So I hope it won’t be tomorrow,” Ibrahimovic, 34, told a press conference ahead of Wednesday’s final Group E game against … [Read more...]

Real Madrid set to buy back Morata: Juventus Rome (AFP) – Real Madrid are set to exercise their right to buy back the contract of Spanish international Álvaro Morata from Juventus, the Serie A club said on Tuesday. “Real have informed us that they will exercise their right to repurchase Morata. In the coming days, they will put it in writing,” Juventus sporting director Giuseppe Marotta Marotta … [Read more...]