Santa Clara (United States) (AFP) – Argentina coach Gerardo Martino expects Lionel Messi to be fit for his team's second Copa America Centenario fixture this week — even if he is satisfied that the two-time world champions are adjusting to life without their injured superstar. Martino was a happy man after watching the Argentines open […]

Bussy-Saint-Georges (France) (AFP) – Yeo Moriba laughed as she recalled her showdown with the fearsome Alex Ferguson, one of many confrontations with football authority over the future of her son Paul Pogba. Ferguson was notorious for his 'hairdryer' blasts at players in the Manchester United dressing room and the proud mother told AFP how the […]

Santa Clara (United States) (AFP) – A grieving Angel Di Maria was the inspiration as Argentina shrugged off the absence of Lionel Messi to defeat holders Chile 2-1 in their opening Copa America Centenario game here Monday. Paris Saint-Germain star Di Maria — reeling from the death of his grandmother only hours earlier — scored […]

Paris (AFP) – Despite putting unprecedented security measures in place for Euro 2016, France remains deeply concerned over the jihadists' ability to strike a soft target. Millions of foreign visitors, holidaymakers and sporting fans as well as the world's press are set to descend on the country in the next month — creating endless nightmares […]

Santa Clara (United States) (AFP) – Argentina shrugged off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to launch their Copa America Centenario campaign with a 2-1 defeat of defending champions Chile. Goals from Angel Di Maria and Ever Banega on Monday secured a deserved three points for Argentina, who exacted sweet revenge for their defeat to […]

Orlando (AFP) – Two goals from striker Blas Perez, including an 87th minute winner, gave Panama a 2-1 victory over Bolivia in Group D of the Copa America Centenario at a rainy Citrus Bowl. The 35-year-old Perez on Monday had opened the scoring in the 11th minute before Bolivia fought back after the break with […]

Paris (AFP) – It is almost impossible to believe that a team with Thomas Mueller, Toni Kroos and Mesut Ozil look vulnerable but Germany will really have to live up to their reputation of raising their game for the big occasion at Euro 2016. The team that beat Brazil 7-1 as they marched to a […]

Paris (AFP) – Spain are bidding to win a third consecutive European Championship but a difficult draw awaits a team whose coach Vicente del Bosque admits are in transition. The 2008 and 2012 champions are looking to avoid a repeat of their disastrous showing at the World Cup in Brazil two years ago and they […]

Chantilly (France) (AFP) – Ensconced in a luxury hotel in Chantilly, England are grappling with a diamond that does not shine ahead of their Euro 2016 opener against Russia. Led by Wayne Rooney, England are Group B favourites against Wales, Russia and Slovakia, but with time running out before the tournament starts, manager Roy Hodgson […]

Paris (AFP) – France are going for a hat-trick of major titles on home territory at Euro 2016 and have a kind draw but coach Didier Deschamps is seeking to douse national expectations. Les Bleus will face Switzerland, Romania and an Albania side appearing at their first major finals in Group A as they look […]

Santa Clara (United States) (AFP) – Argentina captain Lionel Messi was left out of the starting line-up for his team's Copa America Centenario opener against Chile. Messi, who injured his back in a recent friendly against Honduras, is replaced by Benfica's Nicolas Gaitan in attack. It is the first time Messi has not been named […]

Univision's coverage of Copa America Centenario has started with a flurry, reaching 21.2 million total viewers during the opening weekend, which outperformed the World Cup group stage by 14%, according to Univision Deportes. So far this tournament, the Spanish-language sports broadcaster is averaging 2.9 million viewers per game. Some of the select TV ratings for […]

Paris (AFP) – Italy, runners up at the 2012 European championships, tuned up for Euro 2016 with a 2-0 friendly win over Finland in Verona on Monday. Antonio Candreva's first half penalty with Daniel De Rossi's contribution after the break gave the Azzurri a useful confidence booster ahead of their tough Group E opener against […]

The 2015/16 UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid was watched by 3 million viewers across FOX and ESPN Deportes. The UEFA Champions League Final on Saturday, May 28, in which Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico Madrid 5-3 in a dramatic match that went to penalties, was shown live on the […]

Troyes (France) (AFP) – Troyes may have suffered a disastrous season culminating with relegation to Ligue 2 but they will be bought by American investors, the club announced on Monday. "Gary Allen and his financial partners have committed to buy all the club's shares," said current Troyes owner and president Daniel Masoni. Gary Allen, the […]