Bordeaux (AFP) – Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill rued his team's sloppiness in a 3-0 defeat to Belgium at Euro 2016 on Saturday that compromised their prospects of reaching the last 16. Ireland held the Belgians into the interval of the Group E game in Bordeaux, but Romelu Lukaku netted twice in the second […]

Dinard (France) (AFP) – Real Madrid star Gareth Bale insists Wales have overcome the disappointment of losing out to rivals England as he looks to fire his country into the last 16 of Euro 2016 with victory over Russia on Monday. Bale is tied for top scorer at the tournament having scored free-kicks in both […]

Bordeaux (AFP) – Belgium coach Marc Wilmots was delighted with his side's 3-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland at Euro 2016 on Saturday as they bounced back from their opening loss to Italy. Widely criticised after losing 2-0 to the Italians in Lyon in their Group E opener, two goals by Romelu Lukaku and […]

Paris (AFP) – France on Saturday expelled Russian far-right football fan leader Alexander Shprygin over violence at Euro 2016 as UEFA opened an inquiry into new chaos caused by Croatian supporters. Shprygin and 19 other fans were moved from a holding centre in Marseille, where Russian fans battled England rivals last weekend, and put on […]

The 2016 Copa America Centenario is entering the exciting stages of the competition with the United States in the semi-finals, where they'll play either Argentina or Venezuela. Plus, Mexico, Chile, Peru and Colombia are battling it out to determine who will play in the other semi-final. To watch the games, you can switch on FOX […]

Marseille (AFP) – Hungarian supporters briefly clashed with stewards in the stadium at the Hungary-Iceland Euro 2016 match in Marseille on Saturday, AFP reporters said. The Hungarians had been trying to climb a fence in the Stade Velodrome to join up with another group of Hungarians when stewards intervened. Punches were thrown before riot police […]

Zagreb (AFP) – Croatia's football federation said Saturday that UEFA and French police had been warned that hooligans planned to disrupt the Euro 2016 match between Croatia and Czech Republic. At least 10 flares were lobbed from the Croatian corner of the Saint-Etienne stadium in the 86th minute of Friday's game which was stopped for […]

Under Marcelo Bielsa and Jorge Sampaoli, Chile went from one of the afterthoughts of South American soccer to one of the most entertaining national teams on the planet. The transformation was sometimes slow and rough, and Claudio Borghi’s tenure was not a pleasant one in between the teacher and student. After Sampaoli resigned earlier this […]

Bordeaux (AFP) – Romelu Lukaku silenced his critics with a brace as Belgium kick-started their Euro 2016 campaign by comfortably beating the Republic of Ireland 3-0 in Bordeaux on Saturday. After being frustrated by the Irish in the first half, Belgium broke through when Lukaku struck three minutes after the restart, atoning for his profligacy […]

Chantilly (France) (AFP) – Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy said on Saturday that there have been no developments regarding his future at the club, as he focuses on his England duties at Euro 2016. Vardy, whose 24 goals inspired Leicester's fairytale Premier League triumph, is thought to be considering an approach from Arsenal, who have […]

Nice (France) (AFP) – France on Saturday expelled a Russian far-right leader of a football supporters group, Alexander Shprygin, and 19 other fans after the troubles with England fans at Euro 2016. Shprygin and the others were on a plane that left the southern French city of Nice for Moscow on Saturday. French investigators believe […]

Evian (France) (AFP) – Germany's Joachim Loew has questioned whether his youngsters are up to scratch at Euro 2016 as he looks set to stick with the world champions' experienced stars against Northern Ireland. Loew cast an eye to the future by including talented midfielders Joshua Kimmich, 21, and 20-year-olds Julian Weigl and Leroy Sane […]

Paris (AFP) – UEFA hit Croatia and Turkey with disciplinary procedures Saturday following flare-throwing incidents at Euro 2016 matches as the Croatian press raged at its "shameful" fans. Croatian fans hurled flares on to the pitch in the 86th minute of the 2-2 draw with Czech Republic in Saint Etienne on Friday, while Turkish fans […]

Caracas (AFP) – Their national team's triumphs at the Copa America Centenario offer Venezuelans a welcome escape from their problems, though even in celebration they feel the pinch of a worsening economic crisis. Eleazar Martinez, a 25-year-old fan, has been enjoying the Vinotinto's winning performance in the US-hosted regional tournament. The Venezuelan team faces Argentina […]

Paris (AFP) – Alvaro Morata scored twice for defending champions Spain and Eder was Italy's winner as the two booked places in the last 16 of Euro 2016 on another day marred by fan violence. A 2-2 draw between Croatia and the Czech Republic was briefly halted after Croatians threw flares on the pitch, prompting […]