London (AFP) – England fed off the energy of a passionate Wembley crowd to beat Denmark 2-1 in the Euro 2020 semi-finals on Wednesday and now stand just 90 minutes away from ending their 55-year trophy drought. Gareth Southgate's men will face Italy on Sunday infused with belief they can win a first major international […]

London (AFP) – Raheem Sterling said a foul on him that led to England's winning goal in their 2-1 extra-time victory over Denmark in Wednesday's Euro 2020 semi-final was a "clear penalty". The Manchester City forward went to ground following a challenge by Joakim Maehle after bursting into the Denmark area in the first half […]

London (AFP) – The song started hesitantly, building in volume before rising to a crescendo as England's fans willed their team to the promised land at the climax of their nerve-shredding 2-1 Euro 2020 semi-final victory against Denmark. "Thirty years of hurt, never stopped me dreaming. It's coming home, football's coming home," the red, white […]

London (AFP) – England will play in their first major tournament final for 55 years after coming from behind to beat Denmark 2-1 after extra time in front of a delirious 65,000 crowd at Wembley in Wednesday's Euro 2020 semi-final. Mikkel Damsgaard's stunning free-kick after 30 minutes threatened another semi-final disappointment for Gareth Southgate's side, […]

London (AFP) – England will play in their first major tournament final for 55 years after coming from behind to beat Denmark 2-1 after extra time in front of a delirious 65,000 crowd at Wembley in Wednesday's Euro 2020 semi-final. Mikkel Damsgaard's stunning free-kick after 30 minutes threatened another semi-final disappointment for Gareth Southgate's side, […]

London (AFP) – Gary Neville has expressed fears England will become the "nearly men" of world football if they lose a second successive major semi-final, hours before Gareth Southgate's men face Denmark in the last four of Euro 2020 at Wembley on Wednesday. England surprisingly reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia […]

Berlin (AFP) – Germany's new head coach Hansi Flick on Wednesday unveiled his backroom staff with goalkeeping coach Andreas Koepke leaving the national set-up after 17 years to bring "fresh" impulse. Flick replaced Joachim Loew, who stepped down after 15 years in charge following Germany's recent exit from Euro 2020 with defeat to England in […]

Rome (AFP) – New Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi said on Wednesday he will welcome Christian Eriksen back with "open arms" after the Denmark midfielder suffered a cardiac arrest during last month's Euro 2020 defeat by Finland. The 29-year-old spent several days in hospital and had a defibrillator implanted to regulate his heartbeat after the […]

Paris (AFP) – Japanese video games firm Konami said Wednesday it was scrapping French striker Antoine Griezmann's role as a brand ambassador over a racism row involving the Barcelona striker and teammate Ousmane Dembele. "Previously we had announced Antoine Griezmann as our Yu-Gi-Oh! contents ambassador, however in light of recent events we have decided to […]

Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich's new head coach Julian Nagelsmann has confirmed Manuel Neuer will remain the club's captain next season and backed embattled winger Leroy Sane to prove his critics wrong. After two successful seasons with RB Leipzig, Nagelsmann, who turns 34 later this month, has taken charge of Bayern, replacing Hansi Flick, who […]

London (AFP) – England face Denmark in the Euro 2020 semi-finals at Wembley on Wednesday with a success-starved nation willing them on to reach their first major final for 55 years as Italy await the winner. Gareth Southgate's side are bidding to reach the European Championship final for the first time as they try to […]

Singapore (AFP) – A Singaporean teenager was sentenced to nine months probation and 40 hours of community service Wednesday for sending Instagram death threats to French footballer Neal Maupay after an English Premier League match. Derek Ng De Ren, 19, sent several threatening direct messages to Brighton & Hove Albion forward Maupay last year from […]

Brasília (AFP) – Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero as Argentina defeated Colombia on penalties to set up a dream Copa America final against Brazil on Tuesday. Argentina stopper Martinez saved three penalties in the shoot-out after a bruising 1-1 draw in Brasilia. Hosts Brazil beat Peru 1-0 in Monday's first semi-final meaning their star […]

London (AFP) – Having taken over Italy at their lowest ebb, Roberto Mancini revelled in defying expectations after the Azzurri made it through to the final of Euro 2020 with a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Spain on Tuesday. Italy's transformation under Mancini in the last three years has been extraordinary, from a team that […]

London (AFP) – England can finally end 55 years of major tournament misery with a Euro 2020 semi-final victory against Denmark on Wednesday, after Italy beat Spain in a dramatic penalty shoot-out to book their place in the final. Gareth Southgate's side are bidding to reach the European Championship final for the first time as […]