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France denied top spot in Euros group by Austria after Poland stalemate

Football

Published on Jun 26, 2024 12:05 AM IST

France blew the chance to finish first in their group despite Kylian Mbappe scoring his maiden European Championship goal in a 1-1 draw with Poland.

Kylian Mbappe of France falls with Poland's Pawel Dawidowicz during a Group D match(AP)

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Watch: Mask off for Kylian Mbappe as France captain ends goalless run at Euros

France captain Kylian Mbappe netted his first-ever goal at the UEFA Euros to match Just Fontaine's tally.

France's Kylian Mbappe reacts during the match(REUTERS)

Football

Updated on Jun 25, 2024 11:39 PM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Euro 2024: Spain coach plays down favourites tag after topping group

Spain’s 1-0 win over Albania saw them finish their Group B fixtures with three wins, without conceding a goal

Football

Published on Jun 25, 2024 05:33 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Heartbreak, yes, but hang on to the Modric memories

After a heartbreak in Euro 2024, Luka Modric, the oldest scorer in the championship, hints at retiring soon. Croatia's fate hangs in the balance.

Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric leaves the pitch after being substituted against Italy on Monday. (AFP)

Football

Updated on Jun 25, 2024 03:44 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

AIFF drags players into Stimac row

Federation says players concerned by coaching style and tactics; FIFA will have final verdict, the Croat reacts to statement

Former India head coach Igor Stimac. (AFP)

Football

Updated on Jun 24, 2024 09:59 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

I don’t understand Southgate’s tactics: Michael Owen

The Euros are proving more interesting than the World Cups with close games and drama. Michael Owen analyzes England's struggles and Ronaldo's impact

England manager Gareth Southgate (L) and Harry Kane. (AP)

Football

Updated on Jun 24, 2024 09:41 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Overstaying maybe, but Ronaldo feels a fresh surge of love

The Portuguese talisman is basking in the diffused glow that seems to have replaced the usual sharp glare and divided opinions at Euro 2024

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo. (AFP)

Football

Published on Jun 24, 2024 08:53 PM IST

ByN Ananthanarayanan, New Delhi

AIFF strongly denies Stimac's allegations: ‘Sole intent of maligning federation’

AIFF issued a long statement on Igor Stimac's recent remarks following his sacking as India head coach.

India coach Igor Stimac during FIFA World Cup qualifier(REUTERS)

Football

Published on Jun 24, 2024 07:59 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Who is Willian, the Messi xerox considered the best in Brazil since Neymar

Willian joined Palmeiras’ youth academy in 2021. In 2017, the Sau Paulo-based club had tried to have him on board but Cruzeiro beat them to his signature

Estevao Willian of Brazil's Palmeiras controls the ball during a Copa Libertadores Group F soccer match against Argentina's San Lorenzo(AP)

Football

Published on Jun 24, 2024 06:57 PM IST

ByPrateek Srivastava

Euro 2024: Niclas Fullkrug heads Germany out of trouble

Added time equaliser keeps Germany atop Group A after Ndoye put the Swiss in front

Germany's Niclas Fullkrug scores their first goal (REUTERS)

Football

Published on Jun 24, 2024 09:57 AM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

Germany survive Euro 2024 scare as Hungary victory marred by injury drama

The Germans, who last won the Euros in 1996, will take on the Group C runners-up -- currently slated to be Denmark -- in the last 16.

Germany's Niclas Fuellkrug, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's first goal during a Group A match between Switzerland and Germany at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday,(AP)

Football

Published on Jun 24, 2024 06:27 AM IST

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Kante: French hero back in business

Deschamps’ punt on midfielder vindicated in successive MoM performances

Football

Published on Jun 23, 2024 12:31 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar, Kolkata

Euro 2024: Belgium pass the Romania test

Goals from Tielemans and De Bruyne get the Red Devils campaign up and running

Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne reacts with Jan Vertonghen and Arthur Theate after the match(REUTERS)

Football

Updated on Jun 23, 2024 12:13 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra, Mumbai

Euro 2024: Bernardo Silva runs the show as Portugal subdue Turkey

Goals from Silva and Bruno Fernandes besides an own goal seal progress from Group F with a second win.

Portugal's Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring their first goal.(REUTERS)

Football

Published on Jun 23, 2024 12:06 AM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

Euro 2024: Georgia hold Czech Republic in a physical battle

The tournament’s lowest ranked team miss a last gasp chance to win it, but impress in the 1-1 draw in Group F

Czech Republic's Ladislav Krejci in action with Georgia's Otar Kakabadze(REUTERS)

Football

Published on Jun 22, 2024 11:25 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

No Mbappe, no goal but not panic stations either for France

The first 0-0 draw of the European championship came in the 21st game of the competition

Football

Published on Jun 22, 2024 04:38 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

When Ronaldo mania gripped Leipzig

Leipzig, or Lisbon? It was hard to differentiate, as Ronaldo's Portugal visited the city for its opening match against Czech Republic in Euro 2024.

Football

Published on Jun 22, 2024 03:07 PM IST

ByRishabh Gupta, Leipzig

Euro 2024: Kylian Mbappe sits out stalemate between France and Netherlands

A share of the spoils leaves the sides level on four points at the top of Group D, one ahead of Austria who beat Poland 3-1 earlier on Friday.

Football

Updated on Jun 22, 2024 08:03 AM IST

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Inspired Austria get a big win over Poland

Austria defeated Poland 3-1 to keep their hopes alive of reaching the Round of 16 in the European Championships.

Austria's Marko Arnautovic , center, is embraced by teammates after scoring a goal during a Group D match against Poland.(AP)

Football

Published on Jun 22, 2024 12:05 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Denmark men's footballers decline salary raise for women's equal pay

Denmark's men footballers have refused a salary increase for playing for the national side to gain their female counterparts equal basic pay.

Denmark players celebrating after scoring the goal against England.(AFP)

Football

Updated on Jun 21, 2024 08:52 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Sooner Kalyan Chaubey leaves AIFF, the better it is for Indian football: Stimac

Noting that the Indian football is 'imprisoned', the 56-year-old said it will take 20 years for things to change

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey (L) with former India head coach Igor Stimac(Dhiman Sarkar)

Football

Published on Jun 21, 2024 06:23 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Messi and Argentina overcome Canada, start Copa title defence with 2-0 win

Messi's through ball led to Álvarez’s 49th-minute goal and the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner assisted on Martínez's 88th-minute score in a 2-0 victory.

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) lines up a shot, as he gets past Canada's goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau (16) during the second half of a Copa América match(AP)

Football

Published on Jun 21, 2024 01:30 PM IST

AP |

Own-goals lead the way in the scoring chart after bizarre start to Euro 2024

Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori scored an own goal as his side lost 0-1 to Spain.

Italy's Riccardo Calafiori scores an own goal.(AP)

Football

Published on Jun 21, 2024 10:27 AM IST

AP |

Calafiori own goal helps Spain settle heavyweight contest, enter Euro knockouts

After 1-0 defeat, Italy will now have to win against Croatia if they want to progress.

Euro 2024 - Group B - Spain v Italy - Spain celebrate after the match(REUTERS)

Football

Published on Jun 21, 2024 06:48 AM IST

ByAshish Magotra, Mumbai

England fail to convince in draw with Denmark but should advance at Euro 2024

Denmark leveled in the 34th when Morten Hjulmand fired in a powerful low shot from long distance, after Kane gave away the ball in defense.

England's Jude Bellingham, left, Jarrod Bowen, center, and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale greet supporters at the end of a Group C match between Denmark and England at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Frankfurt(AP)

Football

Published on Jun 21, 2024 01:15 AM IST

AP |

Inspired Serbia snatch a last-gasp draw against Slovenia

Luka Jovic’s 95th minute header ensured the Eagles remained in contention for a round of 16 berth

Serbia's Luka Jovic celebrates after scoring his side first goal during a Group C match between Slovenia and Serbia at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Munich, Germany(AP)

Football

Published on Jun 20, 2024 09:38 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Another Shaqiri spectacular at a major

The Swiss veteran’s justifies coach Yakin’s faith in him with stunning equaliser in 1-1 draw against Scotland.

Football

Published on Jun 20, 2024 07:48 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

Messi set to appear one last time? Emotional scenes expected in Copa America

If it’s going to Messi's last international tournament, we have seen him enough in action to know that he is going to do his damnedest to win another trophy.

Lionel Messi is heading into the 2024 edition as an ultra-achiever.(AP)

Football

Published on Jun 20, 2024 01:53 PM IST

ByPrateek Srivastava

Euro 2024: Shaqiri scores stunning goal in Switzerland's 1-1 draw with Scotland

Shaqiri's stunning first-half strike secured a 1-1 draw for Switzerland against Scotland at Euro 2024.

Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates scoring their first goal(REUTERS)

Football

Published on Jun 20, 2024 08:24 AM IST

AP |

Euro 2024: Musiala scores again as Germany tame Hungary, enter knockouts

The hosts win 2-0 for their second Group A victory in Stuttgart, after crushing Scotland 5-1 to underline their title credentials

Germany's Jamal Musiala (10) celebrates after scoring during a Group A match between Germany and Hungary at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, Wednesday, June 19(AP)

Football

Updated on Jun 19, 2024 11:56 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra, Mumbai

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France blew the chance to finish first in their group despite Kylian Mbappe scoring his maiden European Championship goal in a 1-1 draw with Poland.

France captain Kylian Mbappe netted his first-ever goal at the UEFA Euros to match Just Fontaine's tally.

Spain’s 1-0 win over Albania saw them finish their Group B fixtures with three wins, without conceding a goal

After a heartbreak in Euro 2024, Luka Modric, the oldest scorer in the championship, hints at retiring soon. Croatia's fate hangs in the balance.

Federation says players concerned by coaching style and tactics; FIFA will have final verdict, the Croat reacts to statement

The Euros are proving more interesting than the World Cups with close games and drama. Michael Owen analyzes England's struggles and Ronaldo's impact

The Portuguese talisman is basking in the diffused glow that seems to have replaced the usual sharp glare and divided opinions at Euro 2024

AIFF issued a long statement on Igor Stimac's recent remarks following his sacking as India head coach.

Willian joined Palmeiras’ youth academy in 2021. In 2017, the Sau Paulo-based club had tried to have him on board but Cruzeiro beat them to his signature

Added time equaliser keeps Germany atop Group A after Ndoye put the Swiss in front

The Germans, who last won the Euros in 1996, will take on the Group C runners-up -- currently slated to be Denmark -- in the last 16.

Deschamps’ punt on midfielder vindicated in successive MoM performances

Goals from Tielemans and De Bruyne get the Red Devils campaign up and running

Goals from Silva and Bruno Fernandes besides an own goal seal progress from Group F with a second win.

The tournament’s lowest ranked team miss a last gasp chance to win it, but impress in the 1-1 draw in Group F

The first 0-0 draw of the European championship came in the 21st game of the competition

Leipzig, or Lisbon? It was hard to differentiate, as Ronaldo's Portugal visited the city for its opening match against Czech Republic in Euro 2024.

A share of the spoils leaves the sides level on four points at the top of Group D, one ahead of Austria who beat Poland 3-1 earlier on Friday.

Austria defeated Poland 3-1 to keep their hopes alive of reaching the Round of 16 in the European Championships.

Denmark's men footballers have refused a salary increase for playing for the national side to gain their female counterparts equal basic pay.

Noting that the Indian football is 'imprisoned', the 56-year-old said it will take 20 years for things to change

Messi's through ball led to Álvarez’s 49th-minute goal and the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner assisted on Martínez's 88th-minute score in a 2-0 victory.

Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori scored an own goal as his side lost 0-1 to Spain.

After 1-0 defeat, Italy will now have to win against Croatia if they want to progress.

Denmark leveled in the 34th when Morten Hjulmand fired in a powerful low shot from long distance, after Kane gave away the ball in defense.

Luka Jovic’s 95th minute header ensured the Eagles remained in contention for a round of 16 berth

The Swiss veteran’s justifies coach Yakin’s faith in him with stunning equaliser in 1-1 draw against Scotland.

If it’s going to Messi's last international tournament, we have seen him enough in action to know that he is going to do his damnedest to win another trophy.

Shaqiri's stunning first-half strike secured a 1-1 draw for Switzerland against Scotland at Euro 2024.

The hosts win 2-0 for their second Group A victory in Stuttgart, after crushing Scotland 5-1 to underline their title credentials

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