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Slovakia didn’t take its loss to England so well at Euro 2024 as coach lashes out and captain cries

Slovakia’s captain was reduced to tears and its coach clashed with an England player after the final whistle following the team’s heartbreaking loss to England at the European Championship.

Kylian Mbappé says he feels like he’s in a virtual reality game wearing his mask at Euro 2024

Uruguay’s coach, Marcelo Bielsa, is suspended for Copa America game against the United States

Bellingham’s stunning goal rescues England in 2-1 win over Slovakia to advance to Euro 2024 quarters

American winger Tim Weah’s suspension extended to 2 games for red card against Panama

Fans of Argentina football legend Maradona celebrate anniversary of his 1986 World Cup goals

A passionate group of diehard fans of Argentina football legend Diego Maradona gathered in the capital, Buenos Aires, on Saturday to celebrate what they call “Maradona Easter.” Each year on 22 June, they celebrate the goals their late hero scored in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England, four years after Argentina fought Britain over the Falklands. Chanting and waving flags, the supporters remember how the football star scored twice during that match in Mexico City, goals that have entered football history.

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Peruvian prisoners are playing their own version of the Copa America

Stadium stand destroyed by Russian troops unveiled in Munich as Ukraine competes in Euro 2024

Chinese fans show overwhelming support for Hassan Sunny’s food business

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Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz becomes Thiago Motta’s first big signing at Juventus

Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz is Thiago Motta’s first big signing at Juventus. The Turin club announces Sunday that it’s paying a 50 million euro transfer fee for Luiz.

German police believe man who climbed arena roof during Euro 2024 game was a would-be photographer

German police say they believe a man who scaled the roof of the stadium as Germany played Denmark at Euro 2024 was a would-be photographer and they don’t have evidence he intended to hurt anyone.

Denmark rulings show how video review at Euro 2024 moved on far from FIFA’s original vision for VAR

Video review of soccer referees’ decisions is testing the patience and faith of coaches, players and fans at the European Championship.

Euro 2024: Neighbors France and Belgium meet in heavyweight contest with Mbappé still wearing a mask

France and Belgium meet in the round of 16 at the European Championship on Monday. The neighbors are the top two European nations in the FIFA rankings but haven’t really been playing like it so far.

Euro 2024: Portugal brings title-winning experience to face knockout rounds newcomer Slovenia

Portugal plays Slovenia on Monday in the round of 16 at the European Championship. The game kicks off at 9 p.m. local time (1900 GMT) at the Waldstadion in Frankfurt.

Canada advances to Copa America quarterfinals in first appearance after scoreless draw with Chile

Maxime Crépeau finished with three saves to lead Canada to a scoreless draw with Chile at Inter&Co Stadium, sending the Canadians to the quarterfinal round of Copa America in their first appearance.

Lautaro Martínez scores twice and Argentina playing without Messi beats Peru 2-0 to end group play

Lautaro Martínez scored twice and Argentina, playing without the injured Lionel Messi, wrapped up Copa America group play with a 2-0 win over Peru.

Toni Kroos’ retirement delayed as Germany’s adventure continues at Euro 2024

Toni Kroos gets another game before he retires. Germany’s Euro 2024 title challenge looks more real than ever.

Thunderstorm and hail disrupt Germany-Denmark game at Euro 2024

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — A thunderstorm and hail suspended the Germany-Denmark round-of-16 clash at the European Championship and forced the players back under cover on Saturday.

History weighs heavily on upstart Georgia’s hopes of another Euro 2024 upset against Spain

History weighs heavily on Georgia’s chance of another stunning upset at the European Championship when facing Spain in the round of 16 on Sunday.

Another embarrassment for a proud soccer-nation: Italy’s title defense limps away at Euro 2024

In the end, 10 months weren’t enough for Italy coach Luciano Spalletti to have the Azzurri playing like his title-winning Napoli team.

American midfielder Tyler Adams says receiving online racial abuse is commonplace

American midfielder Tyler Adams said receiving online racial abuse has become commonplace for players.

Germany beats Denmark 2-0 to advance to Euro 2024 quarterfinals after storm stops play

Germany went from despair to delight in the space of a minute as a couple of big video review calls set the host nation on its way to a 2-0 win over Denmark and a place in the European Championship quarterfinals.

England’s Harry Kane loves knockout soccer and his stats prove it

England is banking on Harry Kane’s golden touch returning in the knockout phase of the European Championship.

Sergiño Dest will remain with PSV Eindhoven, agrees to 4-year contract

American defender Sergiño Dest will remain with PSV Eindhoven. He agreed Saturday to a four-year contract. Dest was loaned from Barcelona to PSV last August.

Switzerland knocks out defending champion Italy and advances to the Euro 2024 quarterfinals

Defending champion Italy has crashed out of the European Championship with a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in Berlin.

England fans fall out of love with Gareth Southgate, once seen as a unifying force

Gareth Southgate was credited with making England fans fall back in love with their national soccer team. Now many are turning on him.

Today in Sports - FC Barcelona’ Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi scores his 700th career goal

Today in Sports, June 30 - FC Barcelona’ Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi scores his 700th career goal

Goalkeeper Mary Earps to leave Man United in another big departure for club’s women’s team

England goalkeeper Mary Earps is leaving Manchester United after a five-year stint. It marks a third big departure for the club’s women’s team in less than a week.

Euro 2024: Spain’s perfect record to be tested by surprise package Georgia in the last 16

Spain takes on Georgia in the round of 16 at Euro 2024 on Sunday. Spain is widely considered one of the tournament favorites after winning all three of its group games.

Could Ronaldo be dropped again by Portugal after not scoring at Euro 2024? Here’s why it’s unlikely

Cristiano Ronaldo has been a showstopper at the European Championship but not in the way he’d like to be.

Vinícius Júnior scores twice to lead Brazil to 4-1 win over Paraguay in Copa America group stage

Vinícius Júnior scored two first-half goals to lead Brazil to a 4-1 victory over Paraguay and put itself in position to advance out of Group D in the Copa America.

Colombia dominates Costa Rica 3-0 to reach Copa America quarterfinals

Davinson Sánchez and Jhon Córdoba scored three minutes apart in the second half, and Colombia advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals with a 3-0 win over Costa Rica.

Argentina coach Scaloni suspended from Copa America match vs. Peru for being repeatedly late

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has been suspended for one match and will miss his team’s last Copa America group match against Peru on Saturday.

Rüdiger set to be available for Germany after hamstring problem for Euro match vs. Denmark

Germany defender Antonio Rüdiger looks to have recovered from a hamstring problem to be available for the round-of-16 match against Denmark at the European Championship on Saturday.

Croatia fined $112,000 by UEFA for fan misconduct at Euro 2024

The Croatian Football Federation says it was fined $112,500 by UEFA for fan misconduct at a European Championship elimination game against Italy.

Eriksen has ‘stomach issues’ but expected to play for Denmark vs. Germany at Euro 2024, coach says

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen is expected to be available for the round-of-16 match against Germany at the European Championship despite missing training because of what coach Kasper Hjulmand described as “stomach issues.”

Vibrant fan culture at Euro 2024 comes at security cost of beer cup showers and field invaders

The flip side of the European Championship having a vibrant fan culture is the added security risk inside stadiums.

Georgia’s Euro 2024 squad promised more than $10 million by billionaire ex-prime minister

Georgia’s soccer team is in line for an unexpected payday at Euro 2024 after a billionaire former prime minister promised to pay out more than $10 million following its surprise win over Portugal.

Phil Foden returns to England camp at Euro 2024 after family leave

England forward Phil Foden is back with the team after taking urgent leave to be with his family during Euro 2024.