London (AFP) – Jack Grealish wants to go from cult hero to England legend as the Aston Villa playmaker eyes a leading role in Tuesday's Euro 2020 last 16 clash with Germany. Grealish gave a tantalising glimpse of his ability in his first start of the tournament against the Czech Republic last week. The 25-year-old's […]

Kiev (AFP) – Andriy Shevchenko's Ukraine might be disappointed by the fact that they only reached the knockout phase of the European Championship for the first time thanks to a considerable stroke of good fortune. But ahead of Tuesday's Euro 2020 last-16 game against Sweden, the 44-year-old coach may draw inspiration from a past encounter […]

Paris (AFP) – World Cup holders France are in Euro 2020 action on Monday as they face Switzerland in Bucharest looking to secure a place in the quarter-finals, while Luka Modric leads Croatia into battle against Spain. The pre-tournament favourites, France have so far struggled to find their best form in this competition after following […]

Berlin (AFP) – Having used last year's Covid-19 lockdown to pack muscle on to his frame, Leon Goretzka is set to bulk up Germany's midfield against England in Tuesday's blockbuster last-16 clash at Euro 2020. Germany coach Joachim Loew is under pressure to shake things up in the middle of the park for the knockout […]

London (AFP) – Old foes England and Germany face off in the last 16 of Euro 2020 on Tuesday with the victors knowing they will then be favourites to go on and reach the final thanks to a kind-looking draw. Neither side has hit top form during the tournament so far, but England are confident […]

Goiania (Brazil) (AFP) – An Ecuador side fighting to keep their Copa America hopes alive managed to hold a previously perfect Brazil — playing without a resting Neymar — to a 1-1 draw Sunday and reach the quarter-finals. Peru meanwhile defeated Venezuela 1-0 in the other Group B match to send the Covid-decimated "Vinotinto" team […]

Paris (AFP) – Thorgan Hazard scored the only goal of the game as Belgium knocked the holders Portugal out of Euro 2020 on Sunday after the Czech Republic ended the dreams of a 10-man Netherlands side. Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal team-mates were hoping to defend the trophy they won in Paris five years ago […]

Seville (Spain) (AFP) – A rocket from Thorgan Hazard knocked reigning champions Portugal out of Euro 2020 on Sunday and earned Belgium a blockbuster quarter-final with Italy. Hazard's swerving shot before half-time sealed a 1-0 win for Belgium and settled a scrappy contest in Seville that never really lived up to its billing as the […]

Paris (AFP) – The Czech Republic ended the Euro 2020 dreams of a 10-man Netherlands side on Sunday before Cristiano Ronaldo and holders Portugal faced Belgium in a blockbuster last-16 tie. The Netherlands travelled to Budapest for their last-16 showdown with the Czechs full of optimism after impressing in the group stage, but they were […]

Budapest (AFP) – The Czech Republic reached the Euro 2020 quarter-finals Sunday after shocking 10-man Netherlands 2-0 in their last-16 tie in Budapest thanks to second-half strikes by Tomas Holes and Patrik Schick. A header by Holes and clinical finish by Schick came after Matthijs de Ligt was sent off in the 55th minute, securing the […]

London (AFP) – Gareth Southgate has urged his England players to make their own history rather than worry about past failures when they face Germany in the Euro 2020 last 16. Southgate's side host Germany at Wembley on Tuesday in the latest chapter of a long-running rivalry with the Germans. England won the 1966 World […]

London (AFP) – England forward Jadon Sancho has vowed to seize his chance if he is finally thrust into action against Germany in Tuesday's Euro 2020 last 16 showdown. Regarded as one of Europe's brightest young stars, Sancho is expected to make a blockbuster move from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester United before the start of […]

London (AFP) – Gareth Bale has ruled out speculation he could have played his last match for Wales or even retire from football. The Welsh captain walked out of a TV interview after Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Denmark ended his side's run at Euro 2020 in the last 16. Bale said at the end of […]

Herzogenaurach (Germany) (AFP) – Chelsea midfielder Kai Havertz says Germany are once again ready for another penalty shoot-out against England if Tuesday's Euro 2020 last 16 clash is decided by spot-kicks. Joachim Loew's side head to Wembley looking to extend England's miserable run of 55 years since they last beat Germany in the knockout stages […]

Milan (AFP) – Federico Chiesa took centre stage coming off the bench late to score as Italy battled past Austria in extra-time to reach the Euro 2020 quarter-finals. The Italians had swept into the last-16 but came up against a stubborn Austrian side before Chiesa broke through after 95 minutes to control the ball and […]