Buenos Aires (AFP) – Argentine football was in crisis Wednesday after the national coach followed star striker Lionel Messi in quitting weeks before the Olympics, with legend Diego Maradona eyeing a return to a role with the squad. The country's President Mauricio Macri himself slammed the way the sport was being run by the Argentine […]

Barcelona (AFP) – A court in Spain on Wednesday sentenced Barcelona striker Lionel Messi and his father to 21 months in jail for tax fraud, in the latest case of tax avoidance involving a top footballer in the country. But the prison sentences are likely to be suspended as is common in Spain for first […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester United confirmed on Wednesday that the Premier League giants had completed the signing of Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Borussia Dortmund. Mkhitaryan, 27, has penned a four-year deal with United with the option to extend the contract for a further year, the club announced in a statement. "I am very proud […]

Marseille (AFP) – France need midfield star Paul Pogba to hit peak form when Les Bleus take on Germany for a Euro 2016 final place, coach Didier Deschamps said Wednesday. Juventus star Pogba started the European Championship finals amid high expectations but has not consistently sparkled. "Paul is someone who needs tranquility and serenity. It's […]

Marseille (AFP) – France coach Didier Deschamps has called on Les Bleus to go on the attack to end a 58-year wait to beat Germany in a major tournament and book a spot in the Euro 2016 final. "We can't change past history, but we've got our own page to write," Deschamps said in Marseille […]

The match commentators for the Euro 2016 final games have been announced. They are: Semifinal I (POR-WAL): Jon Champion/Stewart Robson Semifinal II (GER-FRA): Ian Darke/Taylor Twellman Final – Darke and Twellman

Evian (France) (AFP) – Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger returned to training on Wednesday, boosting his chances of getting a starting place for his country's Euro 2016 semi-final against France. The 31-year-old Manchester United midfielder hurt knee ligaments during Germany's penalty shootout win over Italy on Saturday and missed training on Tuesday. Defender Benedikt Howedes also […]

Rome (AFP) – Serie A club Lazio confirmed on Wednesday the appointment of Argentine Marcelo Bielsa as their new coach. "Lazio can now announce that the contract of Mr Marcelo Bielsa and his assistants has been signed," a club statement read. "The coach and his staff will be in Rome on Saturday July 9." The […]

Arsenal’s striker search over the last couple of years has been widely publicized. Last summer, the Gunners failed in their attempt to pry Karim Benzema away from Real Madrid. Not only did the north London outfit lose out on their number one summer target, but it seemed as if the club did not necessarily have […]

Lyon (AFP) – Thousands of Portugal and Wales fans poured into the French city of Lyon on Wednesday to see Real Madrid teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale go head to head in the Euro 2016 semi-final between the countries. For Ronaldo, 31, the match is the latest stage of his battle to get a […]

Lisbon (AFP) – Serbian international Andrija Zivkovic and Argentine winger Oscar Benitez have both signed five-year deals with Benfica, the reigning three-time Portuguese champions confirmed on Wednesday. Zivkovic's contract with Partizan Belgrade, the club where the player dubbed the 'Serbian Messi' began his career in 2013, expired at the end of last season. Capped five […]

Barcelona (AFP) – A court in Spain on Wednesday sentenced Barcelona striker Lionel Messi and his father to 21 months in jail for tax fraud and slapped them with a fine of 3.7 million euros ($4.1 million). But these prison sentences are likely to be suspended as is common in Spain for first offences for […]

Lyon (AFP) – Real Madrid teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale have not spoken since the start of Euro 2016 but they will go face-to-face when Portugal take on Wales in the semi-finals on Wednesday. Thousands of followers of the rival nations are heading for the French city of Lyon hoping to see the clash […]

Marseille (AFP) – Didier Deschamps' talented France block the path of Germany's spluttering juggernaut in Thursday's Euro 2016 semi-final and the world champions have mounting personnel problems. With an element of revenge in the air, France can expect near-fanatical support from home fans in Marseille as they seek a place in Sunday's Paris final. The […]

We’re down to the last four at Euro 2016. Wales and Portugal vie for a spot in the July 10 final at the Stade de France on Wednesday, and then its France and Germany for the same prize on Thursday. Here's the preview and prediction for Tuesday's match: Wales vs. Portugal Bill it as Cristiano Ronaldo […]