Paris (AFP) – UEFA hit Croatia and Turkey with disciplinary procedures Saturday following flare-throwing incidents at Euro 2016 matches as the Croatian press raged at its "shameful" fans. Croatian fans hurled flares on to the pitch in the 86th minute of the 2-2 draw with Czech Republic in Saint Etienne on Friday, while Turkish fans […]

Caracas (AFP) – Their national team's triumphs at the Copa America Centenario offer Venezuelans a welcome escape from their problems, though even in celebration they feel the pinch of a worsening economic crisis. Eleazar Martinez, a 25-year-old fan, has been enjoying the Vinotinto's winning performance in the US-hosted regional tournament. The Venezuelan team faces Argentina […]

Paris (AFP) – Alvaro Morata scored twice for defending champions Spain and Eder was Italy's winner as the two booked places in the last 16 of Euro 2016 on another day marred by fan violence. A 2-2 draw between Croatia and the Czech Republic was briefly halted after Croatians threw flares on the pitch, prompting […]

Paris (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will attempt to reignite their flagging Euro 2016 campaign against Austria on Saturday, while Belgium hope to breathe life into their title bid after a terrible start. Ronaldo was frustrated in his quest to become the first player to score in four European Championships as Portugal stuttered to […]

East Rutherford (United States) (AFP) – Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina was the hero as Colombia slayed their penalty shoot-out jinx to defeat Peru and advance to the semi-finals of the Copa America Centenario. Ospina on Friday pulled off a superb save deep into injury time to deny Peru a goal before saving a spot-kick from Peru […]

East Rutherford (United States) (AFP) – Colombia defeated Peru 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out to book their place in the semi-finals of the Copa America Centenario. The Colombians on Friday advanced to their first appearance in the last four since 2004 after goalkeeper David Ospina saved Miguel Trauco's spot-kick before Christian Cueva shot over the […]

Paris (AFP) – Alvaro Morato scored twice for defending champions Spain and Eder was Italy's winner as the two booked places in the last 16 of Euro 2016 on another day marred by fan violence. A 2-2 draw between Croatia and the Czech Republic was briefly halted after Croatians threw flares on the pitch, prompting […]

Lille (France) (AFP) – Juventus star Paul Pogba finds himself at the eye of a storm as Euro 2016 hosts France prepare to face Switzerland in their final Group A game in Lille on Sunday. Dropped for Wednesday's 2-0 win over Albania in Marseille, Pogba came on at half-time and helped set up the second […]

Nice (France) (AFP) – Turkey coach Fatih Terim had harsh words for Turkish fans who booed star player Arda Turan during his side's 3-0 defeat by Spain in Nice on Sunday. "Whatever happens that shouldn't happen," he told media at the Stadium Nice after the Group D tie. "I think the expectations were very high […]

London (AFP) – FIFA should warn Russia they could be stripped as hosts of the 2018 World Cup if they don't take measures to root out their hooligan element, British lawmaker Damian Collins told AFP on Friday. Collins said it would be unacceptable for Russia to host a World Cup if the government cannot give […]

Saint-Étienne (France) (AFP) – Croatian fans who hurled flares on the pitch to halt their country's Euro 2016 match against Czech Republic were branded "sports terrorists" as the showcase tournament suffered new troubles. UEFA said an investigation would be opened and even the country's president Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic slammed the violent fans as "enemies of Croatia." […]

Los Angeles (AFP) – The United States on Friday lodged a protest against the red card issued to Jermaine Jones that looks set to rule the key midfielder out of their Copa America Centenario semi-final. US Soccer announced the protest against Jones' red, and a yellow card against striker Bobby Wood which also leaves him […]

Paris (AFP) – Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is looking to make amends for a poor performance and some unwise words when his side take on Austria at Euro 2016 on Saturday. Ronaldo was frustrated in his opening Group F game in a 1-1 draw with Iceland on their debut in a major finals, and then […]

Bordeaux (AFP) – Belgium coach Marc Wilmots is in the line of fire amid suggestions he is not doing enough to get the best from a star-studded squad ahead of Saturday's Euro 2016 clash with the Republic of Ireland. The Red Devils are second in the FIFA world rankings but they disappointed in their opening […]

Nice (France) (AFP) – Defending European champions Spain booked their place in the last 16 round of Euro 2016 on Friday with a convincing 3-0 win against Turkey in Nice. Vicente del Bosque's men bossed the Group D tie from the kickoff, with a double by Juventus' Alvaro Morata and a first competitive international goal […]