Chicago (AFP) – Eduardo Vargas will aim to extend his astonishing goalscoring record in the Copa America on Wednesday when holders Chile face Colombia in the semi-finals at Soldier Field. After a remarkable four-goal display in the 7-0 destruction of Mexico in the quarter-finals, Vargas has now amassed 10 goals in two editions of the […]

Lille (France) (AFP) – Italy will not take their foot off the gas in Wednesday's Euro 2016 clash with the Republic of Ireland despite already being through to the knockout stage, coach Antonio Conte promised. Having won their opening two games against Belgium and Sweden, the Azzurri have already been confirmed as winners of Group […]

Lille (France) (AFP) – Seamus Coleman believes the Republic of Ireland can claim another famous win over Italy on Wednesday and make themselves "heroes" by qualifying for the Euro 2016 knockout stage. Ireland go into their final Group E game in Lille with just a single point and must win on a shocking surface at […]

Marseille (AFP) – Poland coach Adam Nawalka hailed his side's dogged work to qualify for the last-16 at Euro 2016 after their 1-0 win against Ukraine on Tuesday. "For the first time in Polish history we have qualified from the Euros group stage, the first time in three attempts," he said. With two 1-0 wins […]

Buenos Aires (AFP) – It was a day to live in footballing infamy, a day when the two contrasting sides of Diego Maradona were displayed to the world in the space of four breathtaking minutes at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium. Thirty years after Maradona's "Hand of God" goal against England at the 1986 World Cup […]

Paris (AFP) – Star striker Thomas Mueller said Germany were too "greedy" handling their multitude of chances against Northern Ireland but have got better. "The goals were missing. We were greedy," Mueller said after the 1-0 win that ensured Germany finished on top of Group C. "There were improvements in our play, but of course […]

Paris (AFP) – Northern Ireland goalkeeper Michael McGovern said that elimination from Euro 2016 would be a bitter blow after his side lost 1-0 to Germany in Paris on Tuesday. McGovern, who plays for Scottish club Hamilton Academical, made a string of saves to limit the damage at Parc des Princes, but Mario Gomez's 30th-minute […]

Marseille (AFP) – A second half strike by substitute Jakub Blaszczykowski booked Poland's ticket into the last-16 at Euro 2016 and sent hapless Ukraine home without a point. The 30-year-old Fiorentina veteran had been rested by coach Adam Nawalka who made four changes in all but scored minutes from his introduction at halftime to decide […]

Paris (AFP) – Mario Gomez struck as world champions Germany beat Northern Ireland 1-0 in Paris on Tuesday to qualify for the Euro 2016 knockout phase as winners of Group C. Drafted in to address the goal-scoring problems witnessed in Germany's 0-0 draw with Poland, the on-loan Besiktas striker netted from Thomas Mueller's pass in the […]

Lyon (AFP) – Surprise Group F leaders Hungary will look to prolong Cristiano Ronaldo's misery in front of goal and secure first place when they face Portugal at Euro 2016 on Wednesday. The Hungarians have raised eyebrows in France, backing up their 2-0 win over Austria with a 1-1 draw with Iceland, to top a […]

Lille (France) (AFP) – Martin O'Neill has urged his Republic of Ireland side to be patient when they face Italy in Lille on Wednesday in their final group game at Euro 2016 needing a victory. Ireland come into the game at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy bottom of Group E with just one point to their name […]

Marseille (AFP) – French police used water cannon and tear gas on football fans amid ugly incidents in Marseille ahead of the Euro 2016 match Tuesday between Ukraine and Poland, an AFP reporter said. Several people were seen being detained. The troubles heightened tensions among supporters massed at a roundabout near the Marseille stadium, causing […]

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Rome (AFP) – Real Madrid will exercise their right to buy back the contract of their former player Álvaro Morata from Juventus, the Spanish club confirmed on Tuesday. "Real Madrid have informed Juventus FC of their decision to salvage the federative rights on the player Álvaro Morata, who will join up with the first team for pre-season […]

Rome (AFP) – Italy international forward Stephan El Shaarawy has made his loan move from AC Milan to Roma permanent, the capital club said on Tuesday. The 23-year-old was loaned from the seven-time European champions in January with an option to make the deal permanent for 13 million euros ($14.6 million) at the end of […]