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NICE, FRANCE – JUNE 27: Kolbeinn Sigthorsson (3rd L) of Iceland celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with his team mates during the UEFA EURO 2016 round of 16 match between England and Iceland at Allianz Riviera Stadium on June 27, 2016 in Nice, France. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Watch: England and Iceland trade goals in first five minutes at EURO 2016

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It didn’t take long for fireworks in England’s EURO 2016 round of 16 meeting with underdog Iceland. Just four minutes in Raheem Sterling won England a penalty and Captain Wayne Rooney just snuck it past the Iceland keeper. It looked like perhaps Iceland’s fairytale tournament was about to crumble but almost right away Iceland responded […]

LILLE, FRANCE – JUNE 22: Republic of Ireland players celebrate their team’s 1-0 win after the UEFA EURO 2016 Group E match between Italy and Republic of Ireland at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on June 22, 2016 in Lille, France. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Day 13 of EURO 2016 saw the game of the tournament as group play ends

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So it is finished. The group stage in Euro 2016 has come to an end, and after all the confusing advancement rules we have our round of 16 participants. Day 13 saw the game of the tournament as Hungary and Portugal played out a six goal thriller, while Ireland and Iceland showed they’re here for […]

BORDEAUX, FRANCE – JUNE 21: Danijel Subasic of Croatia stops the penalty kick by Sergio Ramos of Spain during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group D match between Croatia and Spain at Stade Matmut Atlantique on June 21, 2016 in Bordeaux, France. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)

Watch: Danijel Subasic saves Sergio Ramos Penalty, Ivan Perisic scores late winner for Croatia

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They say goals change games, but surely so do penalty saves. Danijel Subasic, the Croatian goalkeeper gave his side a huge boost of momentum and denied Spain the chance to take a 2-1 lead when he guessed correctly and stopped Sergio Ramos’ spot kick. David Silva was taken down in the box rather delicately by […]

BORDEAUX, FRANCE – JUNE 21: Nikola Kalinic of Croatia scores his team’s first goal past David de Gea of Spain during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group D match between Croatia and Spain at Stade Matmut Atlantique on June 21, 2016 in Bordeaux, France. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)

Watch: Nikola Kalinic levels the score for Croatia right before halftime

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Spain spent most of the first half dominating possession as well as getting an early goal, but a late side-footed finish from Nikola Kalinic means that Spain and Croatia will begin the second half leveled at 1. Croatia, who’s matchup with the defending champions has been overshadowed by rumors of crowd trouble, had trouble getting […]

MARSEILLE, FRANCE – JUNE 21: Jakub Blaszczykowski of Poland (R) celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with his teamates during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group C match between Ukraine and Poland at Stade Velodrome on June 21, 2016 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Watch: Jakub Błaszczykowski curls in a beautiful shot to give Poland 1-0 lead

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Jakub Błaszczykowski compounded Ukraine’s misery in Euro 2016 with a terrific second half strike that game Poland a 1-0 lead over Ukraine. This match means much more for Poland that it does for Ukraine who have already been eliminated coming into today. Poland who is battling with Germany for the top spot in group C […]

PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 21: Mario Gomez (2nd R) of Germany scores the opening goal past Michael McGovern and Aaron Hughes of Northern Ireland during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group C match between Northern Ireland and Germany at Parc des Princes on June 21, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Watch: Mario Gomez scores in his return to the Germany starting 11

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Mario Gomez found his way back into the starting 11 for Germany against Northern Ireland, and after a half hour, he celebrated his return with a goal to finally break down the stout Northern Irish defense. A quick break from the Germans and quick passes from Joshua Kimmich and Mesut Ozil found Thomas Müller around […]

SAINT-ETIENNE, FRANCE – JUNE 14: Iceland fans show their support prior to the UEFA EURO 2016 Group F match between Portugal and Iceland at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on June 14, 2016 in Saint-Etienne, France. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Watch: Gylfi Sigurdsson gives Iceland first ever lead at a major tournament

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It’s been a historic week for the small island nation of Iceland. After recording their first ever match, point and goal at a major tournament against Portugal, this Iceland team took their first ever lead in a tournament thanks to Gylfi Sigurdsson’s first-half penalty. Iceland spent most of the first-half chasing Hungary who had most of […]

LENS, FRANCE – JUNE 16: Daniel Sturridge of England (c) celebrates his winning goal infront of the England fans during the UEFA Euro 2016 Group B match between England and Wales at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on June 16, 2016 in Lens, France. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Day 7 at Euro 2016 was a big day for the UK, and a bad one for the World Champions

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Big wins for two members of the United Kingdom in Northern Ireland and England, as well as more second game trouble for Germany, highlighted day seven of the European Championships. The day saw the first goalless draw of the tournament, as well as the first team to be eliminated. 1) Biggest winner: Northern Ireland Securing […]

LENS, FRANCE – JUNE 16: Wales fans show their support prior to the UEFA EURO 2016 Group B match between England and Wales at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on June 16, 2016 in Lens, France. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Watch: Wales supporter feels all the emotions in his countries meeting with England

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Being a football fan can be exhausting, you put can put all your energy into caring and cheering on your favorite team, only to see things fall apart and leave you feeling like your heart has been ripped out. If you’re like this Welsh fan, you might experience that wide range of emotions within a […]

LENS, FRANCE – JUNE 16: Daniel Sturridge of England and Marcus Rashford of England celebrate England’s second goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group B match between England and Wales at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on June 16, 2016 in Lens, France. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Watch: Daniel Sturridge scores late goal to give England 2-1 win over Wales

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England knows how Wales feels. After conceding a late goal against Russia in their opening match, England created a little late drama of their own in today’s 2-1 win over Wales.   Daniel Sturridge scored deep into stoppage time to give his side a big 3 points as they are now top of group B. England went […]

LILLE, FRANCE – JUNE 15: Marek Hamsik of Slovakia celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group B match between Russia and Slovakia at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on June 15, 2016 in Lille, France. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Watch: Slovakia’s Marek Hamsik puts on a show in first half vs Russia

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Slovakia has only scored 1 goal against Russia in their last four meetings but in 45 minutes today, they’ve scored twice, largely thanks to Marek Hamsik. With a goal and an assist, both of the spectacular quality Hamsik has made himself the clear favorite for man of the match. The first goal, scored by Vladimir […]

SAINT-ETIENNE, FRANCE – JUNE 14: Birkir Bjarnason of Iceland celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group F match between Portugal and Iceland at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on June 14, 2016 in Saint-Etienne, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Day 5 of EURO 2016 saw a pair of shocks that could have a lasting effect on Group F

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No one saw that coming. Two big results today as Iceland and Hungary shook group F up with two big performances. Can Austria turn it around, and can a Ronaldo-led Portugal pick up their play? We take a look back at day 5 of the European Championships. 1) Biggest winner: Underdogs Austria and Portugal went […]

SAINT-ETIENNE, FRANCE – JUNE 14: Birkir Bjarnason of Iceland celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group F match between Portugal and Iceland at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on June 14, 2016 in Saint-Etienne, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Watch: Birkir Bjarnason scores Iceland’s first ever goal at a Major Tournament

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Iceland made history tonight, simply by taking part in their group F opener against Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo. Many people thought that would be about it for history for the Iceland national team. After going down 1-0 to the Portuguese in the first half it looked as if there was little hope for the team […]

BORDEAUX, FRANCE – JUNE 14: Hungary players celerbate their second goal in front of supporters during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group F match between Austria and Hungary at Stade Matmut Atlantique on June 14, 2016 in Bordeaux, France. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)

Watch: Zoltan Stieber scores a delightful chip to give Hungary huge 2-0 lead

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Hungary hasn’t been in a European Championship since the 70s. They haven’t been at a World Cup since the 80s. In today’s match against Austria, you wouldn’t have assumed this team was considered a heavy underdog. After a quiet first half, the Hungarians took control of the match in the second. Adám Szalai opened the scoring not […]

LILLE, FRANCE – JUNE 12: Jerome Boateng of Germany clears the ball off the goal line during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group C match between Germany and Ukraine at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on June 12, 2016 in Lille, France. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Euro 2016 day 3 sees plenty of quality defending and just one world class goal

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Day three of Euro 2016 saw the world champions take the field for their first game, as well as history for a Polish side who won their very first match at the European Championships. It also saw a world class goal and performance from Croatia who took a big step forward in a tough group. Take […]

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