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Opinion: Lionel Messi weighed down by the burden of a nation
Arguably the greatest footballer of his generation, some suggest that the failure to win a trophy with his national team is a black mark against Lionel Messi’s name. Not so, writes DW’s Shamil Shams.
Argentina’s Lionel Messi says he’s quitting international football
After firing over the crossbar with a penalty as Argentina lost the Copa America to Chile, Lionel Messi has said that the national team “is not for me” anymore. He scored 55 goals for Argentina, just short of the record.
Euro 2016: Eden Hazard scores as Belgium see off Hungary to reach quarterfinals
Marc Wilmot’s men secured their first quarterfinal place at the Euros since 1980 with one of the most impressive displays in France. They will take on Gareth Bale’s Wales on Friday evening for a place in the last-four.
Old rivals Spain and Italy meet in heavyweight clash in Paris
Spain’s quarterfinal shootout victory over Italy at Euro 2008 is widely seen as their ‘Eureka!’ moment. The Azzurri will be looking to reestablish their dominance in Monday’s last 16 clash with the champions in Paris.
Opinion: Jogi Löw’s trust in Julian Draxler is paying dividends at Euro 2016
After a difficult season for Wolfsburg following a club record transfer, Draxler is Germany’s leading forward at the Euros. And credit must go to Löw who has managed his progress superbly, writes DW’s Ross Dunbar.
Griezmann double fires France to quarters after 2-1 comeback win over Ireland
France kept alive their hopes of a Euro triumph on home soil with a battling 2-1 win over plucky Ireland. A quickfire Antoine Griezmann double canceled out an early Irish penalty and sent Les Bleus into the last eight.
Euro 2016: Persistent Portugal prevail against Croatia in extra time
After 120 minutes of grueling football, Portugal got the one chance they needed to beat Croatia in extra time. Ricardo Quaresma headed in the winner to keep Portugal’s dreams alive at Euro 2016.
Messi ready to end Argentina trophy drought in Copa America final
Sunday’s Copa America final not only pits Argentina against South American rivals Chile. The match in New Jersey may finally give Lionel Messi the one thing missing from his trophy cabinet: a major international title.
Euro 2016: Wales through to quarters thanks to Northern Ireland own goal
Wales continued their fairytale run at Euro 2016, beating Northern Ireland 1-0 to make the last eight. Gareth McAuley turned Gareth Bale’s cross into his own net after 75 minutes to settle a scrappy contest.
How the sports world reacted to Brexit
Britain’s decision to leave the European union has stunned the world. We take a look at how the world of sport reacted to the News.
Champions Leicester convince striker Vardy to agree contract extension
Leicester City have landed a big coup as they prepare for the defense of their English Premier League title next season by convincing striker Jamie Vardy to extend his contract by four years.
Iceland’s ‘Golden Generation’ Sparkle at Euro 2016 in France
Seen as rank outsiders before the tournament, the team from the rugged North Atlantic island have thrilled neutral fans as much as their own. What is the secret of their surprise success in their debut major tournament?
Euro 2016: Takeaways from the Group Stage
Favorites are out of fashion, minnows are the rage and the low number of goals makes last-minute strikes particularly valuable. DW takes a completely subjective look at what we learned from the first stage of Euro 2016.
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Opinion: 24-team format was a bad idea
The experiment with a 24-team European Championship, says DW Sports’ Jefferson Chase, has proven that less is in fact more. The additional teams didn’t increase the excitement – they made the tournament more arbitrary.
Copa America: Chile join Argentina in final
South American champions Chile beat Colombia 2-0 and move a step closer to securing back-to-back Copa America victories. But in the final, the holders will meet a stern test in Argentina and Lionel Messi.
Troubled Paris has yet to catch football fever
Paris has been scarred by the events of the past year. As DW found out, with the European Championship well underway, France’s cultured capital remains largely unaffected by the football festival.
Meet Mohamed Essam El-Din: Egypt and Africa’s fencing champion
Daily News Egypt sat down with Essam El-Din to learn more about the nature of the sport, its tournaments, and his plans for the current and the upcoming years.
Results of the 2016 Formula 1 Grand Prix Du Canada, which took place in the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Montreal, from 10 to 12 June
EURO 2016 group stage coming to an end
The Czech Republic lost to Turkey in another match with a score of 2-0
Egyptian wrestling players in Poland
The most significant victory was achieved by Egypt’s Haitham Fahmy in the Greco-Roman 59kg division, in which he acquired a silver medal, with the gold medal going to Japan’s Kenichiro Fumita.
Ireland grab late win to qualify, Sweden out
An exceptional performance from Ireland gave them a deserved 1-0 win over group-winners Italy and qualification for the last 16. Belgium will join them after they beat Sweden, who are out, 1-0.
2016 Copa America reaches semifinals
Argentina’s Ezequiel Iván Lavezzi scored the match’s first goal in the third minute of play.
Results of 2016 Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe, celebrated in Baku city circuit, Azerbaijan, from 17 – 19 June
Copa America: Messi inspires Argentina to emphatic win over Klinsmann’s US
One goal and two assists from Lionel Messi ensured a spot in the final for Argentina where they’ll face either Chile or Colombia. Should they win the competition on Monday they’ll match Uruguay’s record of 15 titles.
IOC respects doping ban, but opens door to some Russians going to Olympics
The International Olympic Committee is standing by a doping ban against Russia from the IAAF athletics body. However, the IOC president made it clear that some Russians might compete in Rio’s track and field events.
Second in Group C not good enough for ambitious Germany
Germany go into their final group stage game at Euro 2016 knowing they need at least a point to ensure a round of 16 berth. However, nothing less than a win and a couple of goals will suffice to silence their critics.
Euro 2016: Bale shines as Wales top group, England finish second
Gareth Bale scores his third goal of Euro 2016 as Wales crush Russia in Toulouse, meaning England must settle for second place after a dour goalless draw with Slovakia.
Taghrid Khatab: first Arab and African referee
The tournament took place in the Bulgarian city of Varna.
Football clubs tackle eSports
Schalke and other football clubs have set up their own eSports teams. What’s surprising about this is that it goes well beyond soccer simulations like FIFA or Pro Evo. Footie clubs in eSports, can it work?
LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers clinch NBA Finals
LeBron James collected 27 points, 11 rebounds and as many assists to overcome the odds and win a first title for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Golden State Warriors. “King James” has won three NBA titles.