Hodgson future depends on Euro success – Dyke Chantilly (France) (AFP) – Roy Hodgson’s future as England manager depends on how well the team fare at Euro 2016, Football Association chairman Greg Dyke said in a BBC radio interview broadcast on Sunday. Dyke, who steps down this month, said that Hodgson’s contract, which is due to expire at the end of the tournament, will be extended if the team … [Read more...]

Sling TV brings FOX, ESPN, beIN SPORTS and Univision Deportes together in one subscription In a major development for streaming, Sling TV is now offering customers the opportunity to bundle FOX and ESPN channels together in addition to a long list of sports, news and entertainment channels. For soccer fans specifically, it’s now possible for the first time ever to subscribe to ESPN, ESPN2, FOX, … [Read more...]

Ronaldo 'sad' despite breaking Figo record 9:00 AM GMT Cristiano Ronaldo admitted he was sad he could not break Luis Figo's appearance record for Portugal with a victory but called on their fans to keep believing following a second draw in as many games at Euro 2016. Ronaldo missed a penalty and had another goal ruled out for offside as Portugal dominated but couldn't find a … [Read more...]

Hodgson mulls striker options for Euro 2016 clash with Slovakia Saint-Étienne (France) (AFP) – England take on Slovakia on Monday in the key battle for first place in Group B at Euro 2016 with Roy Hodgson mulling over which of his strikers to deploy. Jamie Vardy and Daniel Sturridge proved their form by coming off the bench to dig England out of trouble in their 2-1 win over Wales in Lens. … [Read more...]

Wales ready to qualify for last 16, says Bale Toulouse (France) (AFP) – Gareth Bale said Wales’ Euro 2016 fate is in their own hands as they look to qualify for the last 16 in a potentially high-risk match against Russia in Toulouse. Real Madrid forward Bale has been inspirational in Wales’ European Championship debut, hitting the net in a 2-1 win over Slovakia and again in the 2-1 defeat to … [Read more...]

France eye Swiss bliss route to Euro 2016 last 16 Paris (AFP) – Already assured of a place in the last 16 of Euro 2016, hosts France are looking to round off Group A with a third straight win when they face Switzerland in Lille on Sunday. Despite a 100 percent record, Didier Deschamps’s men have so far failed to deliver on their status of pre-tournament favourites, needing late winners to see … [Read more...]

O’Neill rues Irish defending against Belgium Bordeaux (AFP) – Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill rued his team’s sloppiness in a 3-0 defeat to Belgium at Euro 2016 on Saturday that compromised their prospects of reaching the last 16. Ireland held the Belgians into the interval of the Group E game in Bordeaux, but Romelu Lukaku netted twice in the second half, either side of an Axel … [Read more...]

Ronaldo set to break caps record against Austria Paris (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo is set to win a Portugese record 128th cap against Austria in Euro 2016’s Group F on Saturday. Ronaldo will surpass the record shared with former Portugal great Luis Figo and is also looking to become the first player to score in four European Championships at the Parc des Princes. Portuguese coach Fernando Santos … [Read more...]

Croatia said warnings sent about Euro 2016 hooligan threat Zagreb (AFP) – Croatia’s football federation said Saturday that UEFA and French police had been warned that hooligans planned to disrupt the Euro 2016 match between Croatia and Czech Republic. At least 10 flares were lobbed from the Croatian corner of the Saint-Etienne stadium in the 86th minute of Friday’s game which was stopped for … [Read more...]

Colombia advance to Copa America semis as Peru pay penalty East Rutherford (United States) (AFP) – Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina was the hero as Colombia slayed their penalty shoot-out jinx to defeat Peru and advance to the semi-finals of the Copa America Centenario. Ospina on Friday pulled off a superb save deep into injury time to deny Peru a goal before saving a spot-kick from Peru defender … [Read more...]