London (AFP) – Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane fired England into the Euro 2020 quarter-finals as they sealed a 2-0 win against Germany that ended decades of hurt at the hands of their bitter rivals on Tuesday. Sterling struck with 15 minutes left in a tense last 16 tie at Wembley before Kane clinched England's […]

The Hague (AFP) – Dutch coach Frank de Boer stepped down on Tuesday after the Netherlands' dismal Euro 2020 last-16 elimination by the Czech Republic. De Boer's decision comes as speculation mounted over his future as manager of the Oranje following the team's 2-0 loss in Budapest on Sunday evening. "I have decided not to […]

London (AFP) – England manager Gareth Southgate made a tactical gamble as he changed to a three-man defence for Tuesday's Euro 2020 last 16 clash against Germany at Wembley. Southgate had played with a back four in England's three group matches, but he opted to switch his system to match up with the German formation. […]

Berlin (AFP) – Edin Terzic, the caretaker coach who steered Borussia Dortmund to Champions League qualification and lifted the German Cup last season, has been appointed technical director at the Bundesliga club for 2021/22. The 38-year-old took over when Lucien Favre was sacked last December and guided Dortmund to finish third in the Bundesliga last […]

London (AFP) – England can avenge decades of hurt at the hands of Germany when they face their old rivals in a blockbuster Euro 2020 last-16 clash on Tuesday as France came to terms with their shock exit. Gareth Southgate's side host Germany at Wembley at 1600 GMT in England's biggest match on home turf […]

Paris (AFP) – French football federation president Noel Le Graet said Tuesday he "doesn't think" that France's early exit from Euro 2020 will affect Didier Deschamps' future, but that he would talk with the coach. Le Graet was asked at the general assembly of the French Olympic committee if France's shock last-16 loss on penalties […]

Prague (AFP) – The Czech Republic expect a tough Euro 2020 quarter-final against Denmark this weekend, but they are more concerned about the trip to Baku that will likely discourage many fans from attending the game. The Czechs got a taste of what post-Covid football may be like when they beat the Netherlands 2-0 in […]

London (AFP) – Manchester City captain Fernandinho has signed a one-year contract extension at the Premier League champions, saying he has unfinished business at the club. The deal keeps the 36-year-old Brazilian at the Etihad Stadium until 2022 and he is targeting another shot at the Champions League after City lost to Chelsea in their […]

Bucharest (AFP) – Euro 2020 was supposed to be the next step on Kylian Mbappe's path to greatness and France's golden chance to become world and European champions, only for their campaign to end with a painful failure in a penalty shoot-out. A defeat on penalties by Switzerland, with Mbappe having the decisive spot-kick saved, […]

Copenhagen (AFP) – Alvaro Morata earned redemption with a key role in Spain's dramatic passage to the Euro 2020 quarter-finals after a difficult time with the national team which led to fans savaging him and his family with abuse. Juventus forward Morata lashed home a brilliant goal in the 100th minute of an epic match […]

London (AFP) – England can avenge decades of hurt at the hands of Germany when they face their old rivals in a blockbuster Euro 2020 last-16 clash on Tuesday after the tournament was rocked by France's stunning exit. Gareth Southgate's side host Germany at Wembley at 1600 GMT in what is England's biggest match on […]

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 […]