Berlin (AFP) – The German FA has said it will not be punished by UEFA for the rainbow-coloured captain's armband Germany skipper Manuel Neuer has worn during Euro 2020 in solidarity with gay pride this month. The German Football Association (DFB) said it has received a letter from European football's governing body stating that a […]

Rome (AFP) – Roberto Mancini has turned the clock back for Italy, recapturing the atmosphere of the 1990 World Cup the country hosted, with a 1-0 win over Wales capping a perfect Euro 2020 group-stage run. Three years after taking over following Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in […]

Glasgow (AFP) – Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour tested positive for coronavirus on Monday, dealing a huge blow to Scotland's hopes of making it beyond the group stages of a major tournament for the first time at Euro 2020. Gilmour picked up the man-of-the-match award in Friday's 0-0 draw against England at Wembley in his first […]

London (AFP) – Raheem Sterling says England are shutting out the "noise" and "panic" from outside their Euro 2020 camp after their laboured goalless draw against Scotland. The Manchester City forward was part of Gareth Southgate's team that was booed off the pitch at Wembley on Friday and came in for widespread criticism from elsewhere. […]

Oslo (AFP) – Norway's football community on Sunday voted against boycotting the 2022 World Cup in Qatar despite pressure from its grassroots over alleged human rights abuses of migrant workers in the Gulf state. At an extraordinary congress called by the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF), 368 delegates voted for a motion rejecting a boycott while […]

The question that a lot of soccer fans are asking this summer, particularly those who are supporters of the Gunners, Toffees or Inter is... are Florida Cup tickets available? Here's all of the information that we have as of press time. The Florida Cup is an annual exhibition club soccer tournament. Normally played in January, […]

Paris (AFP) – Germany breathed life into their Euro 2020 campaign with a stunning 4-2 win over holders Portugal in Munich on Saturday despite Cristiano Ronaldo moving closer to the all-time international goals record, after world champions France were forced to settle for a draw with Hungary. Saturday's late match sees Spain take on Poland […]

ESPN's coverage of Euro 2020 was always meant to be shown across ESPN television networks, and it still is. But after an avalanche of criticism from ESPN+ subscribers on social media who were upset that the streaming service weren't broadcasting the games, the ESPN+ streaming service has relented and now features a match broadcast as […]

Munich (Germany) (AFP) – Germany got their Euro 2020 campaign back on track — and blew Group F wide open — with a 4-2 romp against Portugal in Munich on Saturday. France's 1-1 draw with Hungary earlier in Budapest and Germany's win mean there is all to play for in Wednesday's final group games when […]

Rome (AFP) – Marco Verratti is set to return from injury as Italy coach Roberto Mancini looks to make changes for Sunday's final group game against Wales in the heat of Rome. Midfielder Verratti missed Italy's first two Group A games against Turkey and Switzerland, both 3-0 wins, with a knee injury picked up with […]

Seville (Spain) (AFP) – Barcelona announced the signing of Memphis Depay on Saturday, with the striker to join when his contract with Lyon expires at the end of this month. Barca have agreed a two-year deal with Depay, who becomes the club's third signing on a free transfer this summer after moves for Sergio Aguero […]

Paris (AFP) – Germany are under intense pressure as they face holders Portugal in a crucial Euro 2020 game on Saturday after world champions France were forced to settle for a draw with Hungary in the heat of Budapest. Spain also take on Robert Lewandowski and Poland in Seville later but first Germany know a […]

Baku (AFP) – Turkey coach Senol Gunes said on Saturday his side will need a "miracle" to reach the Euro 2020 last 16 ahead of their final group game against Switzerland. Turkey sit bottom of Group A, without a point or a goal after defeats by Italy in Rome and Wales in Baku. They face […]

Budapest (AFP) – Antoine Griezmann salvaged a 1-1 draw for France against Hungary in Budapest as the world champions missed the chance to clinch a place in the Euro 2020 last 16 on Saturday. Hungary threatened to blow Group F wide open when Attila Fiola gave the hosts a shock lead in first-half stoppage time […]

London (AFP) – Scotland midfielder John McGinn said a bare-chested fan sliding through a puddle inspired his side's impressive display in their 0-0 draw against England at Euro 2020. Aston Villa star McGinn was watching internet footage of Scotland fans in London ahead of Friday's Group D clash with the Auld Enemy when he came […]