Sao Paulo (AFP) – Corinthians boss Tite was named as the new coach of Brazil on Wednesday, succeeding Dunga, who was sacked after the team's humiliating exit from the Copa America, the president of his club revealed. "Tite no longer works at Corinthians. He accepted the invitation from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF)," said the […]

One of the hallmarks of Wales’ emergence as a force on the international stage has been the unburdened style of football they’ve been playing. Under the guidance of manager Chris Coleman, their currency has been pragmatism, organization and sprinkling of brilliance from the magnificent Gareth Bale. Yet there’s an evident enjoyment about the way in […]

Marseille (AFP) – Antoine Griezmann struck late on before Dimitri Payet added a second in injury time as hosts France secured their ticket to the last 16 of Euro 2016 with a 2-0 win over Albania on Wednesday. France began their bid for a first European Championship title in 16 years with a nervous 2-1 […]

Lille (France) (AFP) – Six Russians have been arrested in connection with the violent clashes that broke out at the weekend around the Euro 2016 tournament in southern France, authorities announced Wednesday. At the same time, three other Russians and a Ukrainian are to be expelled following violence Tuesday in northern France, police said.

Paris (AFP) – Switzerland's new Arsenal signing Granit Xhaka said his team must be less wasteful in front of goal when they face France on Sunday looking for a place in Euro 2016's knockout phase. The Swiss were held to a 1-1 draw by a spirited Romania side on Wednesday despite enjoying the lion's share […]

Marseille (AFP) – Didier Deschamps opted to shuffle his cards for France's Euro 2016 Group A tie against Albania in Marseille on Wednesday. Juventus star Paul Pogba and Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann have been dropped, although both are expected to feature for France later in the tournament. In comes Bayern Munich sensation Kingsley Coman, who […]

Chantilly (France) (AFP) – Wayne Rooney's England and Gareth Bale's Wales meet in Lens on Thursday with their Euro 2016 ambitions on the line and fears that their followers could spoil the day. With England at risk of disqualification after fan violence erupted in Marseille at the weekend and amid provocative comments from Welsh star […]

Paris (AFP) – Switzerland were frustated in their attempt to book a place in the knockout stage of Euro 2016 after a 1-1 draw on Wednesday against Group A rivals Romania in Paris. Bogdan Stancu's penalty gave Romania the advantage at a sunny Parc des Princes and the Swiss spurned a host of chances to […]

Paris (AFP) – Germany coach Joachim Loew has promised to be on his best behaviour after being caught live on television having an indiscreet scratch of his genitals during the world champions' opening Euro 2016 win over Ukraine. Loew has been the target of widespread mocking on social media after slipping his hand into the […]

Lyon (AFP) – Michael O'Neill has told his Northern Ireland team to focus on playing "ugly" in what he dubbed their "cup final" against Ukraine at Euro 2016 on Thursday. The Irish team's 12-match unbeaten run ended on Sunday with a 1-0 defeat to Poland in their first match at the European Championship finals. Now […]

Lens (France) (AFP) – Wales manager Chris Coleman attempted to end tit-for-tat verbal exchanges that have marked the build-up to his side's Euro 2016 clash with neighbours England on Thursday. Wales star Gareth Bale started the battle when he declared that England "big themselves up before they've done anything" and that "none" of Roy Hodgson's […]

Lens (France) (AFP) – Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey is in line to face England in Thursday's Euro 2016 showdown in Lens, manager Chris Coleman said on Wednesday. Hennessey was ruled out of Wales's opening 2-1 win over Slovakia in Bordeaux on Saturday with a back spasm, which saw Liverpool reserve Danny Ward handed his first […]

Montpellier (France) (AFP) – Lazio winger Antonio Candreva said an inspired Italy are ready to stop Zlatan Ibrahimovic from relaunching Sweden's stuttering Euro 2016 campaign when the sides meet in Toulouse on Friday. Beaten 2012 finalists Italy are on cloud nine after upsetting the formbook in spectacular fashion Monday with a 2-0 win over Belgium, […]

Euro 2016 Date: Thursday, 16th June, 2016 Time: 14.00pm BST / 9am ET Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens England and Wales will meet in Lens in an all-British clash in Group B, one day after Russia and Slovakia played their second group game. England are heavy favourites, according to SmartBets, despite being two points behind their […]

Lille (France) (AFP) – Russia coach Leonid Slutsky insisted his side were not affected by the country's hooligan troubles after their 2-1 Euro 2016 defeat to Slovakia on Wednesday. On the eve of the Group B game, Russia were told by UEFA they would be thrown out of the competition if there was a repeat […]