Cuiabá (Brazil) (AFP) – Lionel Messi celebrated his record 148th international cap with two goals as Argentina trounced Bolivia 4-1 to clinch top spot in Copa America Group A on Monday. Messi — who had equalled Javier Mascherano's Argentinian caps record of 147 last week — marked his 148th appearance in style, setting up the […]

Bucharest (AFP) – Switzerland defeated world champions France 5-4 on penalties in the last 16 of Euro 2020 on Monday as Kylian Mbappe missed the decisive spot-kick in the shootout following a thrilling 3-3 draw in Bucharest. Mario Gavranovic equalised in the 90th minute as Switzerland came from two goals down before Yann Sommer saved […]

Paris (AFP) – Kylian Mbappe missed the crucial penalty on Monday as world champions France were sent packing from Euro 2020 in a shoot-out against Switzerland, who go through to a quarter-final tie against Spain after an unforgettable day of drama which featured a total of 14 goals in two games. Switzerland had never won […]

London (AFP) – Bournemouth hired Scott Parker as their new manager after he left Championship rivals Fulham earlier on Monday. Parker quit as Fulham boss after reportedly losing faith with the club's owners following the Cottagers' relegation from the Premier League this season. The 40-year-old was announced as Bournemouth's new boss less than four hours […]

Nice (France) (AFP) – Christophe Galtier, who led Lille to the Ligue 1 title in France in May, has taken over as coach of Nice, the Riviera club's owners Ineos announced on Monday. "OGC Nice is pleased to confirm the appointment of Christophe Galtier as new head coach, with immediate effect," wrote Ineos in a […]

London (AFP) – England captain Harry Kane will wear a rainbow armband in support of the LGBTQ communities during Tuesday's Euro 2020 last-16 tie against Germany. It will be the first time Tottenham striker Kane will wear the rainbow armband while playing for England. Germany skipper Manuel Neuer has worn the rainbow armband in every […]

Copenhagen (AFP) – Sergio Busquets said he doesn't mind who Spain face in the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 after their epic extra-time win over Croatia on Monday. They will face either world champions France or Switzerland in Saint Petersburg on Friday after a thrilling 5-3 win at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. "May the best […]

Paris (AFP) – Alvaro Morata netted an all-important goal in extra time as Spain progressed to the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 by beating Croatia 5-3 on Monday in the game of the tournament so far, ahead of world champions France's clash with Switzerland. The winners of the late match between France and their Swiss neighbours […]

Copenhagen (AFP) – Spain reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 on Monday after an epic 5-3 extra-time win over Croatia which sets up a potential mouth-watering clash with world champions France. Spain had looked to be cruising into the quarter-finals at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen thanks to goals from Pablo Sarabia, Cesar Azpilicueta and […]

London (AFP) – England manager Gareth Southgate admitted he faces a "complicated" decision over Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell's return from self-isolation for Tuesday's Euro 2020 last 16 clash against Germany. Chelsea duo Mount and Chilwell missed England's 1-0 group stage win over the Czech Republic last Tuesday after being forced to quarantine for 10 […]

Glasgow (AFP) – Sweden may have a golden chance to reach the Euro 2020 quarter-finals on Tuesday as they face Ukraine in Glasgow, but coach Janne Andersson has warned against complacency from his side. Andersson's men beat Spain to top spot in Group E with victories over Slovakia and Poland and their reward is a […]

London (AFP) – Police are investigating a banner warning Rafael Benitez not to take over as Everton boss after the "threatening" protest sign was left near the former Liverpool manager's home. A white sheet with the words 'We know where you live. Don't sign' was hung over a garden wall in the Wirral village of […]

Herzogenaurach (Germany) (AFP) – Antonio Ruediger and Ilkay Gundogan returned for Germany's final training session on Monday before their Euro 2020 last-16 clash against England, with coach Joachim Loew expected to make changes to his starting line-up. Chelsea centre-back Ruediger had missed training on Sunday with a cold while Manchester City midfielder Gundogan was sidelined […]

Paris (AFP) – World Cup holders France face the tricky challenge of Switzerland in Bucharest on Monday as they look to claim a place in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals, while Luka Modric leads Croatia into battle against Spain. Pre-tournament favourites France have struggled to find their best form in the competition, producing a narrow opening […]

Seville (Spain) (AFP) – Fernando Santos framed Portugal's Euro 2020 exit as a tale of bad luck and missed chances but the failure to extract the best from a wealth of attacking talents was ultimately what cost his team dear. Belgium were left hanging on to their 1-0 win in Seville, decided by Thorgan Hazard's […]