Where to find England vs. Slovakia on US TV and streaming If you’re trying to find out how you can watch England vs. Slovakia in Euro 2016, you’ve come to the right place. In the third and final game for England in Group A at Euro 2016, the Three Lions face a stiff test against a Slovakia team that impressively defeated Russia. Both teams have something to play for in this game, so an early goal … [Read more...]

Where to find Wales vs. Russia on US TV and streaming If you’re trying to find out how you can watch Wales vs. Russia in Euro 2016, you’ve come to the right place. The match between Wales and Russia could have plenty of ramifications on how Group B finishes. With a victory, Wales will advance to the Knockout Round, but even a lopsided win for Russia could give them an opportunity to advance as … [Read more...]

Jones: English fans wary of Russia 2018 6:22 AM GMT LYON, France -- When football works, it works so well. On Sunday in beautiful Lyon, fans from at least four different countries poured like mercury through the city's wide boulevards and narrow streets. There was an army of Albanians, waving their red-and-black flags, and pockets of Romanians dressed in bright yellow. There were handfuls of … [Read more...]

England vs. Slovakia preview: Hodgson still searching for his best starting XI The supposedly conservative England manager Roy Hodgson surprised many when he picked five strikers – alongside offensive midfielders Adam Lallana, Raheem Sterling, Dele Alli and Ross Barkley – in his final 23-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2016. With just three specialist center backs, the plan was clearly to outscore … [Read more...]

Euro 2016 last-16 berth in sight for Poland past Ukraine Marseille (AFP) – Robert Lewandowski’s Poland take on already eliminated Ukraine on Tuesday in the final Euro 2016 Group C match for both sides with a draw enough to take the Poles through to the knockout stages. Even a defeat would suffice for coach Adam Nawalka’s side if Northern Ireland lose to Germany, who Poland held to a scoreless … [Read more...]

USA awaits Argentina after Messi and co. defeat Venezuela in Copa America Even before the droves of Argentina and Venezuela fans descended upon Foxborough, Massachusetts Saturday night for the Copa America Centenario quarter-final, many people were expecting a comfortable victory for Argentina. So, when Gonzalo Higuain scored the game’s opening goal after just eight minutes, things seemed to be … [Read more...]

Pogba, Griezmann back for France in Euro 2016, Payet rested Lille (France) (AFP) – Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann returned and in-form playmaker Dimitri Payet was rested for Euro 2016 hosts France’s final Group A game against Switzerland in Lille on Sunday. Juventus star Pogba and Atletico Madrid striker Griezmann both started Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Albania on the bench, with Pogba coming on … [Read more...]

DR Congo only Cosafa Cup winners to avoid penalty drama Johannesburg (AFP) – Democratic Republic of Congo beat Mozambique 1-0 on Sunday in Namibia in the only Cosafa Cup quarter-final not decided by a penalty shootout.  Nelson Munganga scored the lone goal of the southern Africa championship tie after 37 minutes at Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek with a looping far-post header off a corner. … [Read more...]

Slicker Wales can secure Euro 2016 last 16 place: Coleman Toulouse (France) (AFP) – An improved passing game can provide Gareth Bale with the platform to fire Wales into the last 16 of Euro 2016 against Russia, says coach Chris Coleman. After opening their Group B campaign with an encouraging 2-1 win over Slovakia that saw Bale open his Euros account after 10 minutes, the Real Madrid forward’s … [Read more...]

Beer, batons and lessons from battle of Marseille Marseille (AFP) – The Pizzeria du Sud was selling record amounts of beer to England fans when a group of Russians in near-military formation burst into the square near the Marseille seafront. The beatings, broken bottles, tear gas, court cases and diplomatic shouting that followed came as a stark warning ahead of Russia’s third Euro 2016 match on … [Read more...]