Bordeaux (AFP) – Bordeaux and Angers will both play in Ligue 1 next season after their appeals against relegation imposed by France's financial watchdog DNCG were successful, the clubs announced separately on Monday. Bordeaux were spared after the presentation of a recovery plan put together by businessman Gerard Lopez, who is set to take over […]

Rome (AFP) – Italy's players were feted as heroes on Monday with a day of celebrations culminating in an open top bus ride through Rome after beating England in a dramatic penalty shootout to win Euro 2020 at Wembley. Both Italy's prime minister and president hosted ceremonies for the Azzurri before the team boarded a […]

Madrid (AFP) – Rodrigo de Paul, who helped Argentina to win the Copa America at the weekend, has signed a five-year deal with Atletico Madrid, the Spanish champions announced on Monday. "Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with Udinese for the transfer of Rodrigo de Paul" until June 2026, the La Liga winners said in […]

London (AFP) – Political leaders and footballing chiefs in Britain expressed disgust on Monday at racial abuse targeting England stars, including three black players who missed penalties in the Euro 2020 final against Italy. But as Twitter moved to remove abusive accounts and Facebook vowed anew to look into abuse on its Instagram platform, Prime […]

Washington (AFP) – Facebook and Twitter said Monday they were scrambling to take down racially abusive comments directed at members of the England football team following a heartbreaking loss in Sunday's Euro 2020 final. The US social media giants said they were taking down racist and hateful content which had prompted condemnation from British political […]

Rome (AFP) – Italy's players were feted as heroes Monday after beating England in a dramatic penalty shootout to win Euro 2020 at Wembley and prolong the host nation's 55-year wait for a second major title. Giorgio Chiellini, the team's 36-year-old captain, and coach Roberto Mancini lifted the gleaming trophy aloft after the team's plane […]

London (AFP) – Once England's hangover subsides after their heartbreaking Euro 2020 final defeat against Italy, Gareth Southgate's side can look forward to a bright future thanks to a prescient plan put in place by the Football Association. Denied a first major title for 55 years after an agonising penalty shoot-out at Wembley on Sunday, […]

London (AFP) – Gareth Southgate has condemned the "unforgivable" racist abuse aimed at the three England players who missed penalties in Sunday's Euro 2020 final defeat against Italy. Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were the victims of sickening social media taunts in the aftermath of the 3-2 penalty shoot-out loss at Wembley. While […]

Rome (AFP) – Italy's team returned home in triumph Monday after beating England in a tense penalty shootout to win Euro 2020 at Wembley, plunging the host nation into despair and prolonging their 55-year wait for a second major title. Giorgio Chiellini, the 36-year-old Italy captain, and coach Roberto Mancini lifted the gleaming trophy aloft […]

Buenos Aires (AFP) – Lionel Messi has dedicated Argentina's Copa America triumph over Brazil to his family, his country and also late idol Diego Maradona. "I want to dedicate this success to my family, who have always given me the strength to continue, to my friends whom I love so much, to all the people […]

London (AFP) – Political leaders and footballing chiefs in Britain expressed disgust on Monday at racial abuse targeting England stars, including three black players who missed penalties in the Euro 2020 final against Italy. But as Facebook vowed yet again to look into abuse on its Instagram platform, Prime Minister Boris Johnson himself came under […]

London (AFP) – England football chiefs and police on Monday faced questions over the chaotic and violent scenes around Wembley Stadium for Sunday's Euro 2020 final, with concerns it could affect the country's 2030 World Cup bid. Police have launched an investigation to find the ticketless fans who stormed through security barriers and entered the […]

Rome (AFP) – Italy's team returned home to Rome in triumph on Monday after beating England in a tense penalty shootout to win Euro 2020 at Wembley, plunging the host nation into despair and prolonging their 55-year wait for a second major title. Giorgio Chiellini, the 36-year-old Italy captain, and coach Roberto Mancini lifted the […]

Rome (AFP) – Italy captain Giorgio Chiellini lifted the gleaming cup towards the Rome sky Monday as his triumphant team touched down on home soil after winning Euro 2020 by beating England in a tense penalty shootout in Wembley. Chiellini, the 36-year-old veteran at the heart of Italy's defence, wore a crown as he held […]

Los Angeles (AFP) – Sam Vines scored in the first half on a fortunate bounce as the United States edged short-handed Haiti 1-0 on Sunday night in the opening game of the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup for both Group B teams. Vines' first career international goal came off a header in the eighth minute for […]