Budapest (AFP) – Antoine Griezmann salvaged a 1-1 draw for France against Hungary in Budapest as the world champions missed the chance to clinch a place in the Euro 2020 last 16 on Saturday. Hungary threatened to blow Group F wide open when Attila Fiola gave the hosts a shock lead in first-half stoppage time […]

London (AFP) – Scotland midfielder John McGinn said a bare-chested fan sliding through a puddle inspired his side's impressive display in their 0-0 draw against England at Euro 2020. Aston Villa star McGinn was watching internet footage of Scotland fans in London ahead of Friday's Group D clash with the Auld Enemy when he came […]

London (AFP) – Gareth Southgate admitted England could have no complaints about the furious reaction from fans who booed them after the drab 0-0 draw against arch rivals Scotland at Euro 2020. Southgate's side were jeered at the final whistle at Wembley on Friday after managing just one shot on target. Five days after starting […]

London (AFP) – Luke Shaw insists England captain Harry Kane is still the "best striker in the world" despite his dismal start at Euro 2020. Kane has been substituted twice after producing lethargic displays and failing to score in England's Group D matches. He finished Friday's 0-0 draw against old rivals Scotland at Wembley looking […]

Paris (AFP) – Germany are under intense pressure as they face holders Portugal in a crucial Euro 2020 game on Saturday as world champions France look to clinch a place in the last 16. In the day's other game, Spain chase a first win as they take on Poland and their prolific striker Robert Lewandowski […]

London (AFP) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said his priority is keeping the "country safe from Covid", as a source confirmed to AFP that UEFA is keeping the option open of moving the Euro 2020 semi-finals and final from Wembley to Budapest. With the closing stages of the European Championship scheduled to take place in […]

London (AFP) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said his priority is keeping the "country safe from Covid" as a source confirmed to AFP that UEFA are keeping the option open of moving the Euro 2020 semi-finals and final from Wembley to Budapest. With the closing stages of the European Championship scheduled to take place in […]

Rome (AFP) – Giampiero Boniperti, for decades Juventus' record goalscorer who went on to become president of the Turin giants, has died at the age of 92, the club announced Friday. "This is the news we never wanted to give you. Today, June 18, 2021, we bid farewell to Giampiero Boniperti, who passed away in […]

Euro 2020 on ESPN and ABC delivered an average audience of 934,000 viewers through Matchweek 1 (12 matches), a 20 percent increase compared to 780,000 viewers for the first weekend of EURO 2016. Highlights: • France’s 1-0 victory over Germany on ESPN (Tuesday) averaged 1.5 million viewers – the largest audience for a UEFA EURO group […]

One of the thrills of breaking open a box of trading cards is the anticipation of finding out what's inside. Could it be a rookie card of a player who will go on to have a major career? Is it a base card of a player who drifts in and out of the limelight. Or […]

Rome (AFP) – Gennaro Gattuso could be set to leave Fiorentina three weeks after being appointed coach, according to reports in Italy on Wednesday. The former Napoli boss arrived on May 25 on a two-year contract and had been due to take up his position on July 1. Problems are reported to have arisen over […]

Madrid (AFP) – Legendary Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is to quit the club after 16 trophy-laden seasons, the La Liga giants announced Wednesday. Real said there would be an "act of tribute and farewell" to Ramos on Thursday in the presence of club president Florentino Perez. Ramos, 35, has struggled with injuries this season […]

London (AFP) – Marcus Rashford believes England should fear no one at Euro 2020 despite the prospect of a tough last-16 tie against world champions France or European Championship holders Portugal. The Three Lions got off to a winning start at a European Championship for the first time with a 1-0 victory over Croatia and […]

Through Sunday, the opening weekend of Euro 2020 coverage on ESPN and ABC (seven matches) delivered an average audience of 961,000 viewers, a 12% increase compared to 860,000 viewers for the first weekend of EURO 2016. Highlights: • Euro 2020’s opening match (Italy vs. Turkey) averaged 700,000 viewers on ESPN, a 27% increase over the 2016 […]

London (AFP) – Liverpool have been given the go-ahead to expand Anfield by around 7,000 seats, taking the total capacity at their historic stadium to more than 61,000. City council planners voted in favour of the redevelopment of the Anfield Road Stand on Tuesday, despite concerns expressed by residents and environmental groups about the impact […]