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Canada treated like second-class citizens at Copa America, says coach
"We've had our players head-butted, we've had racial slurs thrown at our players live and through social media... We've been treated like second-class citizens."
13 July 2024, 08:31 AM
Kane out to crown England legacy with Euros glory
"We've had to show unbelievable character, resilience, physical strength, mental strength -- we've shown it all but there is still one more to go," said Kane.
13 July 2024, 07:28 AM
'Boring' France back struggling attack to fire against Spain
"Maybe it's not the same as it was in the past, but we do have the capability to spark emotions and make lots of French men and women happy with our results, especially after a difficult period in our country. If you are bored, watch another game -- you don't have to watch us, it's fine."
9 July 2024, 11:45 AM
Below-par Kane is vital for England, teammates say
"At any time he can score a goal and make that difference. He's a very important player, he's our captain," Shaw said.
9 July 2024, 09:48 AM
No offence intended by ‘Misstiano Penaldo’, says BBC
“The caption was simply intended as a play on words, which we have done many times before on Match Of The Day analysis graphics. There was no offence intended toward Cristiano Ronaldo,” the statement read.
9 July 2024, 09:05 AM
Gakpo shrugs off Liverpool struggles to spark Dutch run at Euro
Gakpo has shrugged off an indifferent season at club level to shine once more for his country on the biggest stage of a major international tournament.
9 July 2024, 08:25 AM
From Koeman's free-kick to Euro 96: Five Netherlands v England clashes
There was a time when the two nations met regularly on the international stage, but the match in Dortmund will be just the second competitive game between the sides this century.
9 July 2024, 05:50 AM
England Euros semi against Dutch a 'Premier League style' clash
Netherlands defender Micky van de Ven expects the Euro 2024 semi-final against England on Wednesday to be a Premier League-
8 July 2024, 11:09 AM
The story behind Messi and Yamal’s viral photo
Images of a young Lionel Messi bathing a four-month-old Lamine Yamal has gone viral on social media recently, with fans astonished to see that Barcelona’s greatest-ever player and the club’s youngest-ever La Liga scorer crossed paths over 16 years ago.
8 July 2024, 09:47 AM
Euro 2024 Golden Boot: Mikautadze leads, Gakpo and Co. hot on the trail
The battle for the Golden Boot – a prize reserved for the highest scorer of the tournament – has heated up with many in contention to win the prize.
8 July 2024, 09:05 AM
Freewheeling Spain face austere French in Euro 2024 final bid
The battle between the two most successful national sides of the new millennium, Tuesday's Euro 2024 semi-final between France and Spain, also showcases two contrasting styles.
8 July 2024, 06:44 AM
'Shattered' Germany set sights on World Cup after Euros exit
"It's sad that I'll probably never be a part of a home Euros in my career again," the coach said. "That hurts. And having to wait two years to become world champions, that hurts as well."
6 July 2024, 11:30 AM
Kane hopes to repay coach Southgate with a win
"I know the boss at times will come under criticism and come under stick, but, ultimately, it’s us on the pitch, to make the difference in vital moments," Kane told reporters.
6 July 2024, 10:18 AM
Martinez best goalkeeper in the world, says Messi
“One more step... We suffered a lot against a tough opponent. We passed to the semis thanks to the work of everyone and on top of that we have the best goalkeeper in the world @emi_martinez26. Go Argentina!” Messi wrote on Instagram.
6 July 2024, 09:30 AM
Muller hints at retirement after Euro elimination
“There is a high probability that this was my last international match,” said the 34-year-old.
6 July 2024, 08:34 AM
'The flame is dying out' says Suarez as retirement draws near
"I'm enjoying every moment very much. It is something that at my age, as you get older, you enjoy it more and more whether you're playing a lot or playing a little, because you know that the flame of football is dying out," Suarez told AUF TV.
6 July 2024, 07:03 AM
Messi, Ronaldo and plenty more
Football fans in Bangladesh will wake up bright and early today and stay up way past their usual bedtime, enjoying three mouthwatering knockout matches across two continents in a dream weekend of international football.
4 July 2024, 20:00 PM
This is my last Euro: Ronaldo
“It’s certainly my last Euro,” said the 39-year-old, who is competing at his sixth Euro and 11th major international tournament overall, said after the match in Frankfurt.
2 July 2024, 09:15 AM
Misfiring France lean on brilliant back line at Euro 2024
Les Bleus have scored only three times in four games so far at the European Championship, once from a penalty by Mbappe and twice via opposition defenders
2 July 2024, 09:05 AM
US coach Berhalter defiant over future after early Copa exit
The embarrassing exit was the first time in Copa America history that the host nation has failed to advance from the group stage and reignited debate about Berhalter's future
2 July 2024, 05:40 AM