Portugal showed heart
John Barnes says Portugal showed a lot of heart against Hungary and is pleased that a tie between Portugal and England did not materialise. (more…)
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June 22, 2016
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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June 22, 2016
Football Soccer - Portugal v Bulgaria - International friendly match -Magalhaes Pessoa stadium, Leiria, Portugal - 25/03/16. Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts against Bulgaria. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante - RTSCA2U
Ronaldo’s best days are behind him
Cristiano Ronaldo has proven himself as one of the best of all-time but his light is fading fast, writes WADE PRETORIUS. (more…)
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June 20, 2016
Football Soccer - Belgium v Republic of Ireland - EURO 2016 - Group E - Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France - 18/6/16
Belgium's Romelu Lukaku scores their third goal
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‘Too easy’ for Belgium
Former England and Liverpool striker John Barnes believes that the Republic of Ireland made it too easy for Belgium during their 3-0 defeat in the Euro 2016 Group E match. (more…)
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June 18, 2016
Iceland 1 Ronaldo 0
Ronaldo was at his juvenile best – or rather, worst – in the wake of Portugal’s 1-1 draw with Iceland, writes GARY LEMKE. (more…)
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June 17, 2016
England 'not clinical'
Former England and Liverpool player John Barnes believes England’s problems are a result of a lack of clinical finishing at Euro 2016. (more…)
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June 16, 2016
A view of the action between France and Albania during their UEFA Euro 2016 Group A match
Payet shows his class
France midfielder Dimitri Payet picked up his second man of the match award after another inspiring performance against Albania. (more…)
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June 15, 2016
Same old, same old
The opening ten matches of Euro 2016 have seemed to cement the status quo in international football rather than indicate a birth of a new dawn, writes WADE PRETORIUS. (more…)
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June 14, 2016
Giaccherini earns Italy win
Emanuele Giaccherini scored the opening goal during Italy’s 2-0 victory over Belgium in their Group E opener in the Euro 2016. (more…)
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June 13, 2016
Football Soccer - England v Russia - EURO 2016 - Group B - Stade V?lodrome, Marseille, France - 11/6/16
Fans clash in the stadium after the game
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Fighting Euro ‘fans’ an utter disgrace
Spare a thought for the French police who have enough on their hands without large groups of loutish football yobs coming into the country, writes GARY LEMKE. (more…)
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June 13, 2016