Nice (France) (AFP) – Christophe Galtier, who led Lille to the Ligue 1 title in France in May, has taken over as coach of Nice, the Riviera club's owners Ineos announced on Monday. "OGC Nice is pleased to confirm the appointment of Christophe Galtier as new head coach, with immediate effect," wrote Ineos in a […]

London (AFP) – England captain Harry Kane will wear a rainbow armband in support of the LGBTQ communities during Tuesday's Euro 2020 last-16 tie against Germany. It will be the first time Tottenham striker Kane will wear the rainbow armband while playing for England. Germany skipper Manuel Neuer has worn the rainbow armband in every […]

Copenhagen (AFP) – Sergio Busquets said he doesn't mind who Spain face in the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 after their epic extra-time win over Croatia on Monday. They will face either world champions France or Switzerland in Saint Petersburg on Friday after a thrilling 5-3 win at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. "May the best […]

Paris (AFP) – Alvaro Morata netted an all-important goal in extra time as Spain progressed to the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 by beating Croatia 5-3 on Monday in the game of the tournament so far, ahead of world champions France's clash with Switzerland. The winners of the late match between France and their Swiss neighbours […]

Copenhagen (AFP) – Spain reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 on Monday after an epic 5-3 extra-time win over Croatia which sets up a potential mouth-watering clash with world champions France. Spain had looked to be cruising into the quarter-finals at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen thanks to goals from Pablo Sarabia, Cesar Azpilicueta and […]

London (AFP) – England manager Gareth Southgate admitted he faces a "complicated" decision over Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell's return from self-isolation for Tuesday's Euro 2020 last 16 clash against Germany. Chelsea duo Mount and Chilwell missed England's 1-0 group stage win over the Czech Republic last Tuesday after being forced to quarantine for 10 […]

Glasgow (AFP) – Sweden may have a golden chance to reach the Euro 2020 quarter-finals on Tuesday as they face Ukraine in Glasgow, but coach Janne Andersson has warned against complacency from his side. Andersson's men beat Spain to top spot in Group E with victories over Slovakia and Poland and their reward is a […]

London (AFP) – Police are investigating a banner warning Rafael Benitez not to take over as Everton boss after the "threatening" protest sign was left near the former Liverpool manager's home. A white sheet with the words 'We know where you live. Don't sign' was hung over a garden wall in the Wirral village of […]

Herzogenaurach (Germany) (AFP) – Antonio Ruediger and Ilkay Gundogan returned for Germany's final training session on Monday before their Euro 2020 last-16 clash against England, with coach Joachim Loew expected to make changes to his starting line-up. Chelsea centre-back Ruediger had missed training on Sunday with a cold while Manchester City midfielder Gundogan was sidelined […]

Paris (AFP) – World Cup holders France face the tricky challenge of Switzerland in Bucharest on Monday as they look to claim a place in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals, while Luka Modric leads Croatia into battle against Spain. Pre-tournament favourites France have struggled to find their best form in the competition, producing a narrow opening […]

Seville (Spain) (AFP) – Fernando Santos framed Portugal's Euro 2020 exit as a tale of bad luck and missed chances but the failure to extract the best from a wealth of attacking talents was ultimately what cost his team dear. Belgium were left hanging on to their 1-0 win in Seville, decided by Thorgan Hazard's […]

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 […]