Scaloni praises Xavi, de la Fuente over Yamal's emergence

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has heaped praise on Barcelona and Spain coaches for taking good care of young talent Lamine Yamal, who is setting the European Championship on fire.
14 July 2024, 07:00 AM

De la Fuente calls on Spain players to make history

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente called on a "brilliant" generation of players to make history for their country in the Euro 2024 final against England on Sunday.
14 July 2024, 05:46 AM

England must win to earn respect of football world: Southgate

Southgate gave his penultimate press conference of the tournament in the bowels of Berlin's Olympiastadion just over 24 hours before his team will run out seeking to finally win another major trophy to go alongside the 1966 World Cup.
14 July 2024, 04:48 AM

Colombia coach upset over extended half-time break for Shakira show

"Regarding the show, I hope all enjoy it, Shakira is an excellent artist. I found out today. I think it should be like any other game, the 15 minutes according to the rules," Lorenzo told a press conference on Saturday.
14 July 2024, 04:12 AM

England vs Spain: All you need to know

A brilliant Spain team featuring teenage sensation Lamine Yamal stands between England and a first major men's international trophy in almost 60 years in Sunday's Euro 2024 final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
14 July 2024, 04:00 AM

Messi hopes Di Maria retires with a goal in Copa final

Di Maria, 36, announced in November his plans to retire from internationals after representing his country for 15 years and Messi wants him to get his name on the scoresheet as he did against Brazil to clinch the continental title in 2021 and against France as they won the 2022 World Cup final.
14 July 2024, 03:45 AM

Uruguay down Canada on penalties to win Copa third-place playoff

Luis Suarez rescued Uruguay with an injury-time equaliser before the South Americans defeated Canada 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out to win the Copa America's third place playoff match on Saturday.
14 July 2024, 03:36 AM

Argentina chase treble, Colombia ready to spoil party

The final promises to be a fitting culmination to a tournament filled with drama, skill, and the enduring passion of South American football.
14 July 2024, 03:02 AM

Euro, Copa finals promise pure thrills

As the curtains draw on these continental extravaganzas, football fans will reflect on the highs and lows of an exhilarating, action-packed month, leaving them eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this beautiful game.
14 July 2024, 01:15 AM

England face Spain puzzle in trophy homecoming quest

Spain go into Sunday's Euro 2024 final as slight favourites over England after not only being the most attractive team to watch at the tournament but having won every match they have played. 
14 July 2024, 01:00 AM

Birthday boy Yamal stakes claim as player of the Euros

"I've told my mum that if we win I don't want any presents, I just want to celebrate in Madrid with my mates," Lamine, as he prefers to be called, said in an interview with Spain's Marca outlet on Saturday.
13 July 2024, 15:49 PM

‘I had five bad balls and he hit them all for six’

Looking back, Starc acknowledged Rohit’s exceptional performance throughout the tournament and commended him for his brilliant and strategic use of the conditions in St Lucia.
13 July 2024, 12:47 PM

Two ICC officials resign as complaints over USA leg pile on

The news broke on Friday that ICC’s head of events Chris Tetley and general manager of marketing and communications Claire Furlong have resigned from their respective posts.
13 July 2024, 11:06 AM

Big-match star Di Maria poised to deliver in last dance

Affectionately known as El Fideo, Di María is a hero, part of a successful Argentine generation that has been prominent over the last decade: from the 2014 World Cup to the 2024 Copa America.
13 July 2024, 10:35 AM

Canada treated like second-class citizens at Copa America, says coach

"We've had our players head-butted, we've had racial slurs thrown at our players live and through social media... We've been treated like second-class citizens."
13 July 2024, 08:31 AM

Kane out to crown England legacy with Euros glory

"We've had to show unbelievable character, resilience, physical strength, mental strength -- we've shown it all but there is still one more to go," said Kane.
13 July 2024, 07:28 AM

Yamal hopes to play ‘Finalissima’ against Messi’s Argentina

Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal hopes for his side to win the Euro 2024 final against England in Berlin and Lionel Messi's Argentina triumph against Colombia in the Copa America final just hours later in Florida on Monday so that the duo can have a go at each other in the "Finalissima".
13 July 2024, 05:02 AM

Uruguay coach Bielsa defends players after Copa America brawl

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa on Friday defended his players involved in a clash with Colombian fans after Wednesday's Copa America semifinal, saying "anyone would have reacted like that" to protect their families.
13 July 2024, 03:56 AM

A rare rivalry: Past Spain v England clashes

Spain and England meet in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday in what will be a rare encounter between the nations at a major tournament.
13 July 2024, 03:30 AM

Alcaraz wants 'perfect' Sunday for Spain at Wimbledon and Euros

Carlos Alcaraz wants to play his part in a "perfect" sporting Sunday for Spain as he targets Wimbledon final victory against Novak Djokovic before his country face England in the Euro 2024 title match.
13 July 2024, 02:11 AM