San Isidro (Argentina) (AFP) – A lawyer for a nurse under investigation in the death of Argentine football great Diego Maradona said Wednesday that doctors killed him through negligence. "They killed Diego," attorney Rodolfo Baque told reporters after his client, nurse Dahiana Gisela Madrid, was questioned by prosecutors. Maradona died of a heart attack last […]

London (AFP) – Gareth Southgate won over an English public who were sceptical about his ability to lead the Three Lions with a run to the World Cup semi-finals three years ago and is already silencing his critics at Euro 2020. For the first time at a European Championship, England are off to a winning […]

London (AFP) – Scotland's return to the major tournament stage may be off to a slow start, but a visit to Wembley to face England offers Steve Clarke's men the chance to writes themselves into folklore for generations to come. A 2-0 defeat by the Czech Republic at Hampden on Monday leaves Scotland realistically needing […]

Rome (AFP) – Captain Giorgio Chiellini said "nothing could tarnish the joy" of Italy advancing to the last 16 of Euro 2020 despite hobbling off injured in the first half of a 3-0 win over Switzerland in Rome on Wednesday. The 36-year-old Juventus defender had a 20th-minute goal ruled out for handball by VAR at […]

Paris (AFP) – Italy became the first team to reach the knockout stage of Euro 2020 as midfielder Manuel Locatelli scored twice in a 3-0 win over Switzerland in Rome on Wednesday, while Wales moved to the brink of joining them by beating Turkey. The Azzurri, now unbeaten in 29 matches and having won their […]

Rome (AFP) – Manuel Locatelli scored a brace and Ciro Immobile added a late third as Italy sealed their place in the Euro 2020 last 16 on Wednesday with a game to spare after a 3-0 win over Switzerland in Rome. Sassuolo midfielder Locatelli put the Azzurri ahead after 26 minutes in the Group A […]

Rome (AFP) – Roberto Mancini hailed a "well-deserved victory" as Italy swept into the last 16 of Euro 2020 with a 3-0 win over Switzerland in Rome on Wednesday. "Switzerland are a strong team. It was a very hard game. We could have scored earlier, but in the end it is a well-deserved victory," said […]

Rome (AFP) – Italy captain Giorgio Chiellini left the pitch injured in the first half of Wednesday's Euro 2020 game against Switzerland in Rome. The 36-year-old Juventus defender had a 20th-minute goal ruled out for handball by VAR at the Stadio Olimpico and four minutes later asked to be replaced, holding his thigh. Lazio defender […]

Madrid (AFP) – Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is to quit the club, the La Liga giants announced Wednesday. Real said there would be an "act of tribute and farewell" to Ramos on Thursday in the presence of club president Florentino Perez. Ramos, 35, has struggled with injuries this season and has played just five […]

Paris (AFP) – Wales took a big step towards the Euro 2020 knockout phase on Wednesday with a 2-0 victory over Turkey in Baku, before rejuvenated Italy look to seal their place in the last 16 with victory against Switzerland. After drawing 1-1 with the Swiss in their opening Group A game, Wales now have […]

Rome (AFP) – Roberto Mancini made just one change to his starting line-up on Wednesday as Italy look to seal a last-16 place at Euro 2020 with victory against Switzerland in Rome. Napoli defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo comes into a back four in place of the injured Alessandro Florenzi who suffered a calf injury in […]

Baku (AFP) – Captain Gareth Bale said Wednesday's win over Turkey in Baku puts Wales in a "great position" to reach the Euro 2020 last 16. Aaron Ramsey and Connor Roberts scored to send Wales top of Group A on four points before Italy host Switzerland later on. "The victory puts us in a great […]

Baku (AFP) – Aaron Ramsey and Connor Roberts scored as Wales took a huge step towards reaching the last 16 at Euro 2020 with a 2-0 win over Turkey in Baku on Wednesday. Turkey are facing an uphill challenge to reach the knockout stages after losing their first two Group A matches without scoring. Wales, […]

Aosta (Italy) (AFP) – A graphic artist in Italy has customised a pair of boots with the Danish flag and Inter Milan's logo for footballer Christian Eriksen, who is recovering after collapsing during a match. Salvatore Cosentino, 63, customises shoes for players and fans from his workshop in Aosta in Italy's northwest tip and said […]

Saint Petersburg (AFP) – Russian defender Mario Fernandes was hospitalised Wednesday after suffering a back injury during a Euro 2020 match against Finland but avoided spinal damage, his team said. The 30-year-old went up for a high ball in the Finland box in the first half and came down awkwardly, the back of his neck […]