Latest in Tag: Euro 2016 Highlight
Latest in Tag: Euro 2016
Strikes hit France on Euro 2016 sidelines
Against the backdrop of Euro 2016, nationwide strikes are washing over France as workers protest labor market reforms making it easier to hire and fire employees. Even the Eiffel Tower was closed because of the walkouts.
UEFA hands Russia ‘suspended disqualification’ from Euro 2016
Russia’s national football team has been given a suspended disqualification from Euro 2016 by UEFA due to fan violence. The team was also handed a 150,000 euro fine.
Euro 2016: Italy upset Belgium
Never count Italy out, that’s the lesson from Monday evening. Defying the experts, the Italians made Belgium look ordinary, pulling off an assured 2-0 victory. The play of the match belonged to Leonardo Bonucci.
Euro 2016: Barca’s Pique, Iniesta combine as Spain squeeze past Czech Republic
A late winner from Gerard Pique gave Spain a 1-0 victory over the Czech Republic in their opening match of Euro 2016. Good goalkeeping and last-ditch defending kept the scoreline much closer than it seemed.
150 ‘highly-trained’ Russians came to cause trouble at Euro 2016, says prosecutor
A French prosecutor has confirmed that 20 people have been arrested following violence in Marseille. Russia and England have been threatened with suspension, if the violence continues
Opinion: Schweinsteiger is still a key player for Germany
The strong play of Toni Kroos and Sami Khedira against Ukraine showed that Germany do not need Bastian Schweinsteiger to win games. But the Germany captain proved his worth in a different way.
Euro 2016: Bastian Schweinsteiger scores on return as Germany edge past Ukraine
Joachim Löw’s side have won their first game of the European Championships, beating Ukraine 2-0 in Lille. The German national team has never lost their first game of Europe’s major international tournament.
Euro 2016: England impress, but are denied at the end by Russia equalizer
Football played second-fiddle for most of the day following violent clashes outside of the Veledrome. But despite their superiority on the park, England couldn’t see out the win with Russia equalizing late on.
Payet stunner gives France victory in opener
France left it late against Romania, but it was worth the wait for the home fans as Dimitri Payet produced a stunning late winner in the Euro 2016 opener in Paris.
Euro 2016 or no, soccer is a money-maker
The Euro 2016 soccer tournament kicks off this Friday in France. The month-long sport spectacle isnât only a glorious television event – itâs also a massive business opportunity for sponsors, suppliers and pubs.
Euro 2016 set to go as France face Romania
The wait is almost over. The first-ever 24-team European football championships will get underway this evening as hosts France face Romania. Here’s what to expect from this proverbial David v Goliath clash.
All eyes on Paris as France prepare for Romania opener at Euro 2016
With France ready to take on Romania in the opening game of Euro 2016 in Paris, captain Hugo Lloris says he and his teammates are ready for ‘the competition of their careers’.
Finally complete, Germany can’t wait for the start of Euro 2016
On a day when the sun finally came out from behind the clouds over Evian, there was a sense that Germany were itching to get their Euro 2016 campaign started. However, questions remain about their central defence.
The songs of soccer, from stadium anthems to Ronaldo’s solo
Football fans love to sing, no matter what the score is – and apparently some players do, too. Here are some of our favorite classic soccer songs to get in tune for Euro 2016.
Opinion: Expansion of Euro 2016 dilutes the tournamentâs meaning
The European Championshipâs simplicity used to be one of its biggest strengths. But the latest expansion of the tournament will take the edge of some fixtures and reward mediocrity, writes DWâs Matt Pearson.
Euro 2016: Lukas Podolski: It’s ‘outrageous’ to call me a mascot
Germany forward Lukas Podolski has lashed out at suggestions he is only in Germanyâs Euro 2016 squad to act as a âmascot.â The veteran says he is in great form and ready to play his part at the tournament.
Germany name final Euro 2016 squad, Reus left out
Germany coach Joachim Löw has named his final 23-man squad for Euro 2016. Fitness concerns have kept Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus off of the team.
Lufthansa advert pokes fun at England ahead of Euro 2016
German airline Lufthansa has ramped up the Euro 2016 rivalry a month before the tournament with a new advert that pokes fun at their English rivals.
DFB to enhance security for Euro 2016 after Paris attacks
The DFB is planning a review of its security for next summer’s European championship in France. Meanwhile, more details have emerged of how the team spent Friday night in their dressing room in the Stade du France. One of the interim president’s of the DFB (German FA), Rainer Koch, was quoted in Monday’s edition of …
Kiraly Hungary’s hero in Euro 2016 playoff first leg
Hungary beat Norway 1-0 in an unlikely, first-leg win for Bernd Storck’s men thanks to a goal from a debutant and a brilliant performance from a veteran. On a difficult night for Hungarian football after the shocking news earlier in the day of former goalkeeper Marton Fulop’s death, the two-time World Cup runners-up secured a …
Euro 2016 qualifiers: Heroes retreat and youngsters advance
The first and second winning teams of each group (18 teams in total) will qualify for the final tournament, as well as the hosting team (France).
