Buenos Aires (AFP) – Lionel Messi has dedicated Argentina's Copa America triumph over Brazil to his family, his country and also late idol Diego Maradona. "I want to dedicate this success to my family, who have always given me the strength to continue, to my friends whom I love so much, to all the people […]

London (AFP) – Political leaders and footballing chiefs in Britain expressed disgust on Monday at racial abuse targeting England stars, including three black players who missed penalties in the Euro 2020 final against Italy. But as Facebook vowed yet again to look into abuse on its Instagram platform, Prime Minister Boris Johnson himself came under […]

London (AFP) – England football chiefs and police on Monday faced questions over the chaotic and violent scenes around Wembley Stadium for Sunday's Euro 2020 final, with concerns it could affect the country's 2030 World Cup bid. Police have launched an investigation to find the ticketless fans who stormed through security barriers and entered the […]

Rome (AFP) – Italy's team returned home to Rome in triumph on Monday after beating England in a tense penalty shootout to win Euro 2020 at Wembley, plunging the host nation into despair and prolonging their 55-year wait for a second major title. Giorgio Chiellini, the 36-year-old Italy captain, and coach Roberto Mancini lifted the […]

Rome (AFP) – Italy captain Giorgio Chiellini lifted the gleaming cup towards the Rome sky Monday as his triumphant team touched down on home soil after winning Euro 2020 by beating England in a tense penalty shootout in Wembley. Chiellini, the 36-year-old veteran at the heart of Italy's defence, wore a crown as he held […]

Los Angeles (AFP) – Sam Vines scored in the first half on a fortunate bounce as the United States edged short-handed Haiti 1-0 on Sunday night in the opening game of the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup for both Group B teams. Vines' first career international goal came off a header in the eighth minute for […]

London (AFP) – England's Football Association said it was "appalled" and "disgusted" after racist trolls targeted Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka following Sunday's Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy. All three players missed from the spot as Italy clinched the penalty shoot-out 3-2 after the tense final finished at 1-1 after extra time. […]

Los Angeles (AFP) – Canada romped to a 4-1 victory over Martinique on Sunday in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Canada, stung by the loss of Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies to an ankle injury on the eve of the tournament, nevertheless had no trouble in their Group B opener in Kansas City thanks to goals […]

London (AFP) – Gareth Southgate urged England to use the pain of their Euro 2020 final defeat against Italy to fuel success in the future as the Three Lions boss accepted the blame for their heartbreaking penalty shoot-out defeat. England failed to win their first major title since the 1966 World Cup as Marcus Rashford, […]

Rome (AFP) – Italians spilled into the streets from Milan to Palermo to celebrate their national side's Euro 2020 triumph over England on Sunday, pushing aside thoughts of the pandemic which has gripped the nation. In the heart of the capital Rome, a concert of car horns and foghorns rang out amid a cloud of […]

Rome (AFP) – Roberto Mancini marked the crowning moment of his career on Sunday by winning the European Championship title with an Italy side transformed from the dark days of their 2018 World Cup qualifying fiasco. The four-time world champions beat England 3-2 on penalties as the Euro 2020 final finished 1-1 after extra time […]

London (AFP) – England descended into despair late Sunday, as the football-mad country lost after reaching its first major tournament final in over half a century — once again falling short of glory in a penalty shootout. Fans inside London's Wembley Stadium and in packed out venues across the country were left in misery after […]

London (AFP) – Italy coach Roberto Mancini hailed his side's performance and said Italy "dominated" England after conceding an early goal at Wembley on Sunday to win the Euro 2020 final. "We did well. We conceded a goal straight away and struggled, but then we dominated the game," Mancini told RAI Sport following the 3-2 […]

London (AFP) – Italy had to watch on from home as England reached the World Cup semi-finals in 2018, but three years on they are European champions after extending the Three Lions' 55-year wait to win a major tournament. Just three minutes into a night laced with tension in front of an official capacity of […]

London (AFP) – For the second time in three years, Gareth Southgate paid a painful price for his caution as Italy handed England's manager another dose of penalty heartache in Sunday's agonising Euro 2020 final defeat. Southgate's side had made a dream start to their first major final in 55 years when Luke Shaw fired […]