Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Hosts Brazil continued their perfect start to the Copa America as goals from Alex Sandro, Neymar, Everton Ribeiro and Richarlison gave them a 4-0 win over Peru in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday. It was a ninth straight win for the Selecao who top Group B with a perfect six […]

Munich (Germany) (AFP) – Even as a schoolboy playing at an indoor tournament more than a decade ago, Joshua Kimmich demonstrated the fighting spirit Germany will need Saturday to get their Euro 2020 campaign back on track against Portugal. The 26-year-old Bayern Munich star has matured into a key player for club and country. Despite […]

Munich (Germany) (AFP) – Germany coach Joachim Loew is under pressure to find a way for his side to create more chances when they host holders Portugal at Euro 2020 on Saturday, with their hopes of reaching the knock-out stage hanging in the balance. A tense 1-0 defeat by France in their opening Group F […]

New York (AFP) – US lingerie giant Victoria's Secret has signed a new roster led by American soccer star Megan Rapinoe to replace the brand's hypersexualized models, who are under scrutiny for their embodiment of male fantasy over an accurate representation of what women seek in undergarments. The US store, which brought sexy lingerie to […]

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Venezuela held out under intense pressure in a fractious local derby against Colombia to secure their first point at the Copa America after a 0-0 draw in Goiania on Thursday. Goalkeeper Wuilker Farinez made a string of fine saves, particularly in the closing stages, to keep out the Colombians, who […]

Paris (AFP) – Kevin De Bruyne scored the winner as Belgium beat Denmark 2-1 to reach the knockout stage of Euro 2020 on Thursday in Copenhagen, where fans and players showed their support for Christian Eriksen, while the Netherlands also booked a last-16 spot. De Bruyne claimed a goal and an assist with an excellent […]

Milan (AFP) – Inter Milan's English winger Ashley Young on Thursday signed a one-year deal with former club Aston Villa after just over a year in Serie A. Young, who turns 36 next month, completed a free move to Villa where he played for four years before leaving to join Manchester United a decade ago. […]

Amsterdam (AFP) – Memphis Depay's early penalty set the Netherlands on the way to a 2-0 win over Austria in Amsterdam on Thursday, their second straight victory at Euro 2020 securing qualification for the last 16 already as winners of Group C. Depay made no mistake from the spot in the 11th minute after David […]

London (AFP) – Manchester United captain Harry Maguire will return to the England squad for Friday's Euro 2020 clash with neighbours Scotland. Maguire has not featured since suffering ankle ligament damage nearly six weeks ago. But his inclusion in Southgate's squad despite fitness concerns spoke volumes of his importance to the Three Lions' chances of […]

Paris (AFP) – Kevin De Bruyne scored the winner as Belgium beat Denmark 2-1 in Copenhagen on Thursday to reach the knockout stage of Euro 2020, as fans and players at the Parken Stadium showed their support for Christian Eriksen. The Netherlands can also move into the last 16 on their return to a major […]

Copenhagen (AFP) – Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said he did not celebrate his winning goal against Denmark in Copenhagen on Thursday out of "respect" for the home fans following the collapse of Christian Eriksen last week. The players and spectators paid tribute to Eriksen with a minute's applause after 10 minutes at a Parken […]

Copenhagen (AFP) – Kevin De Bruyne inspired Belgium to a 2-1 victory over Denmark in Copenhagen on Thursday and secured a place in the Euro 2020 knockout stage as fans and players showed their support for Christian Eriksen. Yussuf Poulsen gave the hosts a second-minute lead, but De Bruyne came off the bench at half-time […]

Madrid (AFP) – "I know it's possible but I'd rather not think about it," says Aymeric Laporte, the prospect of Spain facing France at Euro 2020 still remote enough that he can put it to one side for now. They cannot meet before the quarter-finals and while France look strong after an opening win over […]

London (AFP) – Scotland's hopes of causing an upset against England at Wembley on Friday were given a huge boost with the news Kieran Tierney will be fit to return from a calf injury. The Arsenal defender was badly missed in Monday's 2-0 defeat by the Czech Republic in Scotland's first match at a major […]

Rome (AFP) – Italy captain Giorgio Chiellini looks set to miss Sunday's final Euro 2020 Group A game against Wales with a muscle injury but could be fit for the last 16, sources in the Italian team said Thursday. The 36-year-old limped off in the first half of Wednesday's 3-0 win over Switzerland in Rome […]