Flying Payet!

The stellar individual performances of Dimitri Payet has restored PETER OKWOCHE’s faith in the French national team. (more…)

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Italy 'were fantastic' – Barnes

It was Spain’s shocking play when they did not have possession of the ball that saw them lose to Italy, believes former England star John Barnes. (more…)

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Bravo expanded Euros, bravo!

Now that the dust has settled and eight teams have been cast aside, it’s a good time to evaluate the expanded Euro 2016, writes WADE PRETORIUS. (more…)

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Arnason shines in Icelandic fairytale
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Arnason shines in Icelandic fairytale

Iceland and Austrian went head-to-head in the side’s final Group F encounter with Kari Arnason showing his class during his side’s 2-1 victory to book their spot in the knockout stages of the Euro 2016. (more…)

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Euro 2016? More like Euro-Africa 2016

If more players of African heritage decided to pledge allegiance to Africa, then perhaps the Africa Cup of Nations might actually become as big as the European Championship, writes BBC journalist and Focus On Africa presenter PETER OKWOCHE. (more…)

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