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Euro 2016: Hosts France in hot seat against vengeful Ireland

Both the Republic of Ireland and France camps have played down Thierry Henry’s infamous handball, but Irish fans will be hoping for revenge in Sunday’s Euro 2016 last 16 clash.

26 Jun 2016 12:13 AM

Euro 2016: Germany gear up for Slovak test

Germany’s Thomas Mueller tries to control the ball at a training session in Evian-Les-Bains on Saturday, the eve of their pre-quarter-final against Slovakia. (Photo: AP)

26 Jun 2016 12:03 AM

Euro 2016: Irish cream off-colour Italy, book last-16 spot

Italy’s Andrea Barzagli (left) vies for the ball with James McClean of Ireland in their Group E match in Lille, France, on Wednesday. Ireland won 1-0.(Photo: AP)

24 Jun 2016 2:08 AM

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring his side’s third goal during their Group F match against Hungary at the Grand Stade in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, on Wednesday. The match ended 3-3. (Photo: AP)

24 Jun 2016 2:02 AM

Ronaldo came good just in time to set up a meeting with Croatia in Lens on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Euro 2016: Ronaldo rescues Portugal, Iceland into last 16

There was no fairytale ending for Zlatan Ibrahimovic as Republic of Ireland beat Sweden to reach last 16.

23 Jun 2016 12:57 PM

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (right) and team mates train in Marcoussis on Tuesday, the eve of their Euro Group F. -AFP

Euro 2016: ‘Pretty or ugly’, Portugal eye win

Portugal coach Fernando Santos is backing misfiring Cristiano Ronaldo to break his Euro 2016 duck by netting against Hungary on Wednesday to help fire his side into the last 16.

22 Jun 2016 7:26 AM

Albanian players celebrate their win over Romania in Lyon. (Photo: AP)

Euro 2016: Romania dies down

Armando Sadiku scored Albania’s first goal at a major tournament in a historic 1-0 win over Romania on Sunday to keep alive their slender hopes of progressing to the Euro 2016 knockout phase.

21 Jun 2016 12:15 AM

A Switzerland supporter is all smiles during the Group A match against France.

Euro 2016: Switzerland time

Paul Pogba shone through the mediocrity as hosts France secured top spot in Group A following a subdued 0-0 draw with Switzerland in Lille on Sunday.

21 Jun 2016 12:07 AM

Albania’s Bekim Balaj at a training session in Perros-Guirec, France, on Saturday. (Photo: AFP )

Euro 2016: Gianni De Biasi looks for albanian firepower

After a couple of solid defensive performances in defeats by Switzerland and France, Albania need to discover some scoring form against Romania, their Italian coach Gianni de Biasi said ahead of Sunda

19 Jun 2016 12:22 AM

Euro 2016: Topping group on France’s mind

Members of the French team train in Clairefontaine en Yvelines near Paris on Saturday, ahead of their final Group A game against Switzerland. (Photo: AFP )

19 Jun 2016 12:19 AM

Euro 2016 : Ireland go north with Ukraine win

Northern Ireland players dive as they celebrate a goal in their Group C match against Ukraine at the Grand Stade in Decines-Â Charpieu near Lyon, France, on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

18 Jun 2016 1:49 AM

Euro 2016: Speedy Slovakians run over rambling Russia

Marek Hamsik set up the opener and came up with a contender for goal of the tournament as Slovakia beat Russia 2-1 in Lille on Wednesday to claim a first European Championship finals win.

16 Jun 2016 2:57 AM

Brazil sack Dunga after Copa exit

Brazil sacked national coach Dunga on Tuesday after their humiliating group-stage elimination from the Copa America Centenario.

16 Jun 2016 2:29 AM

Euro 2016: Russia, Slovakia clash for last-16 berth

Fresh from holding England in Marseille in their Euro 2016 Group B opener, Russia face Slovakia in Lille on Wednesday knowing a win would all but secure progression to the last 16.

15 Jun 2016 6:42 AM