Super-sub Watkins sends England past Netherlands and into Euro final

Ollie Watkins struck a stunning injury-time winner as England beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday to set up a Euro 2024 final showdown with Spain in Berlin.
10 July 2024

‘Spirit of sacrifice’ and ‘genius’ Yamal pave way for Spain

A touch of ‘genius’ from wunderkind Lamine Yamal and a testament to what can be done by improvising on a proven style of play -- both of these were on display when Spain dispatched France 2-1 in the Euro 2024 semifinal in Munich on Tuesday night.
10 July 2024

Messi enjoying ‘last battles’ for Argentina

Lionel Messi said he was enjoying his "last battles" with Argentina after the 37-year-old found the net in a 2-0 win over Canada on Tuesday to book a place in the Copa America final.
10 July 2024

England vs Netherlands: All you need to know

A limping England will take on a spirited Netherlands on Thursday in the semifinal of the ongoing Euro 2024 for a shot at making the final. While England have scraped past oppositions in their road to the semis, Netherlands have only gotten better and found their stride in the knockouts.
10 July 2024

Real Madrid to formally present Mbappe next week

Mbappe, who will wear the number 9 shirt, will be presented at the Bernabeu at midday (1000 GMT) on Tuesday and will be welcomed by Real president Florentino Perez for the signing of his five-year contract, the club announced on Wednesday.
10 July 2024

Man Utd registers over 1000 percent increase in Jan-Mar financial loss

United's failure to progress from the Champions League group stage will have played a part in the increased losses last season.
10 July 2024

Could France's Euro 2024 exit mark end of an era?

"Despite reaching the last four, France go out of the Euros with a bitter taste," was how Wednesday's edition of sports daily L'Equipe summed up their campaign.
10 July 2024

Record scorer Giroud bows out anonymously

Giroud played 137 times for Les Bleus and scored 57 goals, more than any other player for France.
10 July 2024

We didn't do enough, says Mbappe

France captain Kylian Mbappe said his side "didn't do enough" in Tuesday's 2-1 semi-final loss to Spain and admitted he was disappointed after underperforming at Euro 2024.
10 July 2024

Drake loses $300,000 on bet against Argentina

Drake posted an image on Instagram that showed his bet would have given him a $2.88 million payout if Canada won, but goals from Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi moved Argentina into a fourth final in five editions.
10 July 2024

England ready to grasp shot at 'history' against the Dutch

England manager Gareth Southgate said the Three Lions are sensing their shot at history in Wednesday's Euro 2024 semi-final against a Netherlands side hitting their stride in Dortmund.
10 July 2024

'Let's enjoy what we are experiencing as a group'

Messi's 109th goal for Argentina also saw him surpass Iran's Ali Daei to take sole possession of second place on the all-time international scoring charts. Messi trails only Cristiano Ronaldo, who has scored 130 goals for Portugal.
10 July 2024

Colombia, Uruguay clash in Copa semifinal with records in sight

Colombia enter the semi-final having avoided defeat in 27 consecutive games, matching their all-time unbeaten streak.
10 July 2024

Spain starlet Yamal coy over 'dream come true' wonder strike

Sixteen-year-old Yamal eclipsed Brazilian great Pele to become the youngest player to score in a World Cup or Euros with a stunning 21st-minute strike that sailed into the top corner, helping Spain come from a goal down to beat France 2-1.
10 July 2024

Messi, Alvarez on target as Argentina beat Canada 2-0 to reach Copa final

Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi scored the goals as Argentina advanced to Sunday's final in Miami where they will face either Colombia or Uruguay.
10 July 2024

Spain beat France 2-1 to book place in Euro 2024 final

France struck early when Kylian Mbappe, not wearing a mask after breaking his nose earlier in the tournament, picked out Randal Kolo Muani who headed in from close range for his side’s first goal from open play at the tournament.
9 July 2024

Yamal becomes youngest European Championship goalscorer

The Barcelona winger curled in a sensational shot from 25 metres to break the previous record for youngest scorer set by Switzerland's Johan Vonlanthen, who was 18 years and 141 days old when he scored at Euro 2004.
9 July 2024

Vinicius apologises after Brazil's early Copa exit

The 23-year-old Real Madrid winger was suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards and watched from the stands as Brazil lost to record 15-times winners Uruguay 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw on Saturday.
9 July 2024

Bashundhara Kings rope in Romanian coach Tita

Five-time Bangladesh Premier League champions Bashundhara Kings have roped in Romanian coach Valeriu Tita for the upcoming season, hoping to produce good results on both the domestic and international stages.
9 July 2024

Spain coach ‘not bored’ while watching France

At the same venue in which France manager Didier Deschamps hit back at the critics of his side's style, saying that those who think his side are "boring" should "go watch something else", De la Fuente said he admired his rivals' game.
9 July 2024