Tag: Football
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Croatia star Luka Modric is the oldest to ever score at a European Championship. He’s not done yet.
Croatia 1, Italy 1 A standing ovation, a man-of-the-match award and a record. But Croatia star Luka Modric was in no mood to celebrate, regardless of ... -
Hungary snatches win over Scotland to leave it with chance of making last 16
Hungary 1, Scotland 0 A dramatic stoppage-time goal saw Hungary beat Scotland 1-0 at the European Championship early yesterday (Macau time) to wreck its opponent’s hopes ... -
Kylian Mbappé is getting used to his new mask, teammate says
France captain Kylian Mbappé is getting used to wearing his new protective mask ahead of a return to play at Euro 2024 against Poland today, his ... -
Germany gets late goal to draw 1-1 with Switzerland and finish top of group
They all jumped for the ball in a frantic late push for the goal that would save Germany from its first loss at the European Championship, ... -
Mbappé watches from subs’ bench as France and Netherlands produce first 0-0
Kylian Mbappé watched from the substitutes’ bench as France and the Netherlands finished 0-0 in a heavyweight European Championship clash on Friday. Antoine Griezmann missed France’s ... -
More Musiala magic sees Germany beat Hungary and reach knockout stage
Germany 2, Hungary 0 Jamal Musiala is lighting up the European Championship and showing just why his teammates think the 21-year-old forward can go on to ... -
Spalletti: Italy prepared to ‘scuff up beautiful suits’ against Spain
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti says his players may have to scuff up their beautiful suits when they take on Spain in their European Championship match yesterday ... -
Ronaldo becomes first to play six Euros, Pepe the oldest ever
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to feature at six European Championship tournaments when he captained Portugal to a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in ... -
Germany looking to book spot in knockout stage with another win against Hungary
Germany faces Hungary in Stuttgart in their second Group A match. Germany tops the group after beating Scotland 5-1 in the opener while Hungary lost 3-1 ... -
Mbappé sustained a broken nose, but France gets ‘positive’ news
Austria 0, France 1 Kylian Mbappé suffered a broken nose during France’s opening game at the European Championship and will have to wear a face mask ... -
Ronaldo on verge of European Championship record as Portugal opens vs Czech Republic
Cristiano Ronaldo can become the first player to feature at six European Championships when Portugal opens its Euro 2024 campaign against the Czech Republic. But Ronaldo ... -
Yamal, 16, leads Spain’s new generation to win over Croatia
Spain 3, Croatia 0 Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to appear in a European Championship as Spain’s new generation brushed aside Croatia’s challenge 3-0 in ... -
Italy concedes goal after 23 seconds but recovers to beat Albania
Italy 2, Albania 1 By conceding a goal after just 23 seconds, Italy made the worst possible start to its European Championship title defense. Thankfully for ... -
Cristiano Ronaldo and Modric go to the tournament showing age is no boundary for soccer’s modern stars
Aged 39 and about to play in a record-extending sixth European Championship, Cristiano Ronaldo’s longevity at soccer’s highest levels almost defies belief. Luka Modric is 38, ... -
Son’s South Koreans aim for a momentum shift in WC Asian qualifying
After a tough 2024 so far, Son Heung-min and his South Korea teammates can change momentum with a win over Singapore yesterday that would be enough ... -
Real Madrid seals 15th cup after win over Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid 2, Dortmund 0 In an explosion of gold and silver confetti, Real Madrid held aloft the Champions League trophy for a record-extending 15th time ... -
Turkish soccer giant Fenerbahce announces Mourinho as coach
Former Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho was to be unveiled as the new coach of Fenerbahce yesterday, tasked with winning the club a first league title ... -
Champions League final halted inside a minute due to pitch invaders
The Champions League final was halted inside the first minute because of pitch invaders, with one taking a selfie with Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior yesterday. ... -
Rodrygo attracts unwanted attention by saying he is open to leaving Madrid
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has attracted unwanted attention just days before the Champions League final by saying he is open to leaving the Spanish powerhouse. The ... -
Ancelotti has ‘really difficult’ decision to make in goal ahead of final
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti knows he will have a tough decision to make in goal for the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. ... -
Former Portugal stars in Macau for an exhibition match this weekend
A team of former Portuguese national team stars has arrived in Macau for a series of promotional activities that include an exhibition match. The “Portugal Icons” ... -
FIFA moves toward ending soccer tradition and letting league games be staged in other countries
FIFA recently moved toward ending decades of soccer tradition by ordering a review of its policy that currently blocks domestic league games being played in other countries. ... -
Maradona heirs say his Golden Ball trophy was stolen, they want to stop its auction
Diego Maradona’s heirs will launch a lawsuit to try and stop the auction of a trophy he was awarded after the 1986 World Cup won by ... -
French striker Giroud makes his MLS move, joining Los Angeles FC
WC-winning French striker Olivier Giroud is signing with Los Angeles FC. LAFC formally announced the long-anticipated move yesterday for the 37-year-old Giroud, who leaves Europe after ... -
Emotional Mbappé confirms he will leave PSG ahead of an expected move to Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé confirmed what the soccer world was long expecting to hear, announcing late last week he is leaving Paris Saint-Germain ahead of a widely expected ... -
Mbappé trudges off after another CL dream with PSG ends
PSG 0, Dortmund 1 Kylian Mbappé leaned forward with his head bowed and hands on his thighs. Another Champions League dream with Paris Saint-Germain was over, ... -
Coach Menotti, who led Argentina to its first world title in 1978, dies at 85
César Luis Menotti, the charismatic coach who led Argentina to its first World Cup title in 1978, has died, the Argentine Football Association said this week. ... -
Mbappé plays his final CL game in Paris with PSG, defense is in the spotlight
No doubt Kylian Mbappé will be greeted with loud cheers and applause when he takes to the Parc des Princes pitch today [Wednesday, 02:45]. It will ... -
Serie A title, second star and derby: Inter takes it all with win over Milan
Winning the derby ended up being the cherry on top of a special night for Inter Milan. Holding off AC Milan 2-1 yesterday [Macau time] clinched ... -
Bayern faces uncertain future after losing the Bundesliga title
Three of Bayern Munich’s senior figures did something Sunday that no one at the club had done since 2012. They congratulated another team on winning the ... -
Arsenal rescues draw with Bayern after Kane scores against old rival
Arsenal 2, Bayern 2 Harry Kane got his customary goal against Arsenal on his return to north London, but Bayern Munich couldn’t leave with the win ... -
FIFA may change policy blocking league matches from being played in other countries
FIFA said it will consider changes to its policy that blocks league matches from being played in other countries as part of an agreement with a ... -
Australia and Palestine win again in Asia qualifying for World Cup
Australia thrashed Lebanon 5-0 and became the first team to advance to the final round of Asia qualifying for the 2026 World Cup yesterday. An early ... -
Germany to impose security checks on all its borders
Germany will carry out border controls at all its frontiers during soccer’s European Championship in June and July, the country’s top security official told local media. ... -
Australia, Saudi get a chance to advance in World Cup Asian qualifying
Australia and Saudi Arabia are among the Asian Football Confederation heavyweights aiming to secure a spot in the next stage of World Cup qualifying with wins ...
