Paris (AFP) – Hosts France have their sights set on a place in the semi-finals of Euro 2016 but must be wary of falling victim to another Icelandic giant-killing when the teams clash on Sunday. Didier Deschamps' side come into the last quarter-final at the Stade de France as the overwhelming favourites against a country […]

For some, the country that has been the most-watched Copa America Centenario team on US television may be a surprise. It's not, as you would expect, the United States as the host country. Others won't be surprised that it's the Mexico national team that was the most popular Copa America Centenario team on US shores. […]

Bordeaux (AFP) – Germany moved into the semi-finals of Euro 2016 but their un-German-like inefficiency in a penalty shootout with Italy almost cost them dear before Jonas Hector kept his head. Germany missed three penalties before triumphing 6-5 in a rollercoaster 18-penalty shootout as Hector slotted home his kick under the diving Gianluigi Buffon and […]

Bordeaux (AFP) – Tears rolled down the cheeks of Gianluigi Buffon but the legendary Italy 'keeper said there were "no regrets" despite the Azzurri missing a golden chance to beat Germany to a Euro 2016 semi-final spot. "The tears are for my disappointment. It was a magical experience that revived something in all of us […]

Bordeaux (AFP) – Manuel Neuer says his determination to stop Leonardo Bonucci's second spot-kick was the key to Germany's dramatic 6-5 penalty shootout win over Italy in Saturday's Euro 2016 quarter-final. Neuer, voted the world's best goalkeeper for the last three years, saved shots from Bonucci and Matteo Darmian in the marathon 18-penalty shootout after […]

Bordeaux (AFP) – Jonas Hector, who scored the decisive spot-kick as Germany beat Italy 6-5 in a penalty shootout to reach the Euro 2016 semi-finals on Saturday, admitted his nerves had been jangling. "I knew I had to take one at some point and I had my heart in my mouth," Hector said. "It's hard […]

Bordeaux (AFP) – Jonas Hector fired Germany into the semi-finals of Euro 2016 at Italy's expense after an epic round of 18 penalty kicks that saw players from both sides produce stunning misses in Bordeaux on Saturday. World Cup holders Germany won the shoot-out 6-5 after a tense match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes and […]

Bordeaux (AFP) – Jonas Hector struck the winning penalty as Germany progressed to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 with a 6-5 win over Italy on penalties after a marathon shootout. The match ended 1-1 at the end of extra-time as Leonardo Bonucci's penalty cancelled out Mesut Ozil's opener for Germany.

Bordeaux (AFP) – World champions Germany's blockbuster Euro 2016 quarter-final against Italy went to extra-time in Bordeaux after Leonardo Bonucci's penalty 12 minutes from time cancelled out Mesut Ozil's opener. Ozil made Germany's pressure count when he slotted home Jonas Hector's deflected cross midway through the second-half, but a needless handball from Jerome Boateng inside […]

Marseille (AFP) – Belgian international striker Michy Batshuayi, reportedly set for a 40 million-euro (£32.9m, $44.4m) switch from Marseille to Premier League side Chelsea, confirmed he was leaving the Ligue 1 outfit on Saturday. Marseille had requested their 22-year-old top scorer from last season keep quiet on the move until details had been hammered out […]

Reykjavik (AFP) – Team jerseys are almost sold out, there is barely a seat left on a plane to Paris and the country's one fan zone has tripled in size — Iceland is feverishly preparing for its surprise Euro 2016 quarter-final against France on Sunday. One sentence has been on everyone's lips in Reykjavik in […]

Paris (AFP) – Iceland captain Aron Gunnarsson said his side can draw inspiration from Wales when the North Atlantic nation take on Euro 2016 hosts France for a place in the semi-finals on Sunday. Wales stunned Belgium 3-1 on Friday to reach the last four of a major tournament for the first time and Iceland […]

Paris (AFP) – Didier Deschamps' France will be wary of falling victim to the same trap that ensnared England as the Euro 2016 hosts take on rank outsiders Iceland for a place in the semi-finals on Sunday. France are vying for a record-equalling third European Championship title and go into their quarter-final as overwhelming favourites […]

Paris (AFP) – France captain Hugo Lloris vowed the Euro 2016 hosts would not be caught out by surprise by quarter-finalists Iceland in Sunday's tie in Paris. France are seeking to emulate their 1984 European Championship success on home soil, but goalkeeper Lloris is well aware of the dangers posed by Iceland after the North […]

Wonder in Wales, awe in England, bitterness in Belgium, and shock across the Continent, these were the reactions across Europe after the legendary result in Lille. Let’s take a look at how European papers covered footballing history. Wales’ Western Mail leads with a euphoric photo and a headline that perfectly sums up the national mood: […]