Lille (France) (AFP) – Wales hero Hal Robson-Kanu put his side's stunning victory over Belgium in Friday's Euro 2016 quarter-final down to years of collective hard work. Robson-Kanu, Ashley Williams and Sam Vokes scored the goals as Chris Coleman's men came from behind to beat much-fancied Belgium 3-1 in a remarkable game in Lille. "We […]

Lille (France) (AFP) – Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel described his side's Euro 2016 elimination as a "terrible disappointment" after they lost 3-1 to Wales in their quarter-final in Lille on Friday. Belgium, the world's second-ranked team, took a 13th-minute lead through Radja Nainggolan, but goals from Ashley Williams, Hal Robson-Kanu and substitute Sam Vokes sent […]

Lille (France) (AFP) – Wales coach Chris Coleman said Friday his side's victory over Belgium in Euro 2016 to reach a semi-final of a major tournament for the first time in their history showed you must never give up on your dreams. "Don't be afraid about dreams because four years ago I was as far […]

Lille (France) (AFP) – Gareth Bale's dream of winning Euro 2016 with Wales remains very much alive after he and his teammates dug deep to send Belgium packing in remarkable fashion in Friday's quarter-final. Wales recovered from Radja Nainggolan's missile-like opener in the 13th minute to win 3-1 in Lille but it was unsung captain […]

Bordeaux (AFP) – Germany coach Joachim Loew said Friday he won't be fooled: when it comes to Italy and major finals, he is taking nothing for granted ahead of their battle for a semi-final spot at Euro 2016. Barely four months after humbling Italy 4-1 in a friendly in Munich, Germany go into Saturday's quarter-final […]

Lille (France) (AFP) – Wales stunned Belgium 3-1 at Euro 2016 on Friday to reach their first ever semi-final of a major tournament. Radja Nainggolan fired Belgium into a 13th-minute lead in Lille, but goals from Ashley Williams, Hal Robson-Kanu and Sam Vokes sent Wales through to a last-four showdown with Portugal on their European […]

Bordeaux (AFP) – Italy coach Antonio Conte was full of praise for German counterpart Joachim Loew, but believes the Azzurri are ready to avenge a recent friendly thrashing to book their place in the semi-finals of Euro 2016. Two years on from crashing out of a second successive World Cup at the group stage, Italy […]

Lille (France) (AFP) – Wales captain Ashley Williams cancelled out Radja Nainggolan's stunning opener for Belgium to send the teams into half-time level at 1-1 in Friday's Euro 2016 quarter-final in Lille. Nainggolan hammered a thunderous long-range strike past Wayne Hennessey in the 13th minute at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, but Williams equalised on 31 minutes […]

Liverpool (AFP) – Dutch international goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg signed for Premier League Everton on Friday from second-tier Fulham, becoming Ronald Koeman's first capture since he took over at Goodison Park. The 33-year-old, who signed a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee, impressed compatriot Koeman when he played under him on loan at Southampton last season. […]

Madrid (AFP) – Outgoing Spain boss Vicente del Bosque has sparked controversy by signalling out veteran captain Iker Casillas's poor attitude as Spain's reign as European champions came to an end at Euro 2016. A 2-0 defeat to Italy on Monday ended Spain's quest for a third consecutive European Championship crown with Casillas relegated to […]

Reykjavik (AFP) – With a large part of its population in France for the Euro 2016, Iceland has pretty much come to a standstill except for its tourism sector, which is booming. Ahead of Iceland's historic quarter-final match on Sunday against host France, estimates vary on how many Icelanders have travelled to France, ranging from […]

Paris (AFP) – Poland and Portugal's football authorities became the latest to come under scrutiny from UEFA as European football's governing body opened disciplinary proceedings against both federations on Friday. Portugal progressed to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 with a 5-3 penalty shootout win in Marseille after the teams were tied at 1-1 after extra-time. […]

Lille (France) (AFP) – Swarms of Belgian fans made the short trip across the border into France on Friday ahead of their side's Euro 2016 quarter-final against Gareth Bale's Wales in Lille. Barely 12,000 Belgian fans and a similar number of Wales supporters have tickets for the game at the 50,000-capacity Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Swedish superstar striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic completed his transfer to English Premier League giants Manchester United on Friday on a free transfer. The 34-year-old — who left French champions Paris Saint Germain at the end of last season having scored 156 goals in 180 appearances — is reunited with Jose Mourinho, […]

Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines (France) (AFP) – France risk being "punished" if they keep relying on last-gasp goals to win games at Euro 2016, defender Bacary Sagna warned Friday. The Manchester City star said that Iceland — France's quarter-final opponents on Sunday — are the Leicester City of the European Championship and France's status as a favourite could […]