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LISBON, PORTUGAL – JULY 11: Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (R) and Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa (L) showing the European cup to the supporters during the meeting with the Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa for the Portugal Euro 2016 Victory ceremonies at Lisbon on July 11, 2016 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)

European title victory alters perception of Cristiano Ronaldo

0 comments by on 7/12/2016

Before Euro 2016 got underway, there were already many adjectives that suited Cristiano Ronaldo. Some positive, like talented, transcendent or best in the world. Others, less so — diva, diver or selfish. Following Portugal’s stunning 1-0 win over France in the final, it might be time to update those lists. Before that historic day, however, […]

FILE PHOTO – (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES – Image numbers (L) 540171428 and 544406362) In this composite image a comparision has been made between Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal (L) and Antoine Griezmann of France. France and Portugal meet in the EURO 2016 Final on July 10, 2016 at the Stade de France in Paris,France. ***LEFT IMAGE*** SAINT-ETIENNE, FRANCE – JUNE 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal in action 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) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 03: Antoine Griezmann of France in action during the UEFA EURO 2016 quarter final match between France and Iceland at Stade de France on July 3, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Portugal and France to meet in Euro 2016 final

0 comments by on 7/8/2016

“The summer of soccer” hits another high note Sunday when Portugal and France meet in the Euro 2016 final at the Stade de France (3 p.m. ET, ESPN). Man in the middle: English referee Mark Clattenburg will draw the referee assignment on Sunday, just a few weeks after working the Champions League final between Atletico […]

LILLE, FRANCE – JULY 01: Hal Robson-Kanu of Wales scores his team’s second goal past Thibaut Courtois of Belgium during the UEFA EURO 2016 quarter final match between Wales and Belgium at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on July 1, 2016 in Lille, France. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Wales stuns Belgium, 3-1, to reach Euro 2016 semifinal

0 comments by on 7/1/2016

In a tournament that has served up its share of drama and intrigue, Wales provided another dose of both on Friday. The Welsh ran past a favored Belgian side, 3-1, to reach the semifinal of the European Championship in its first appearance in the tournament. “Don’t be afraid to have dreams,” Wales manager Chris Coleman […]

NICE, FRANCE – JUNE 27: Wayne Rooney (2nd R) of England walk to his team mates to console after 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 Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Five potential candidates for the England job

0 comments by on 6/29/2016

With England’s stunning loss to Iceland at Euro 2016 Monday, and Roy Hodgson’s decision to walk away from the managerial job, the Three Lions find themselves in the market for a new manager. The Football Association is at a bit of a crossroads. Since the end of the Kevin Keegan era in 2000, England has […]

PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 27: Graziano Pelle (L) of Italy scores his team’s second goal past David de Gea (R) of Spain during the UEFA EURO 2016 round of 16 match between Italy and Spain at Stade de France on June 27, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Italy knocks out defending champion Spain at Euro 2016

0 comments by on 6/27/2016

Before the European Championships began, some pundits declared that this edition of the Italian national team was “the worst ever” sent to the tournament. It may be time to reconsider that notion. Italy topped Group E and found itself matched up against the two-time defending champions, Spain, in Monday’s Round of 16 match. The Azzurri […]

SAINT-ETIENNE, FRANCE – JUNE 17: Mario Mandzukic of Croatia and Vedran Corluka of Croatia look on as fire marshal’s take flares from the pitch during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group D match between Czech Republic and Croatia at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on June 17, 2016 in Saint-Etienne, France. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Euro 2016 roundup: Spain, Italy notch wins while Croatia settles for draw

0 comments by on 6/17/2016

Two traditional powers, Italy and Spain, secured places in the knockout round of Euro 2016 with wins Friday while Croatia squandered a late two-goal lead against the Czech Republic in a 2-2 draw. Italy 1, Sweden 0 Eder’s goal in the 88th minute sent Italy into the knockout round at the expense of Portugal. It […]

WROCLAW, POLAND – MARCH 26: Robert Lewandowski of Poland controls the ball during the international friendly soccer match between Poland and Finland at the Municipal Stadium on March 26, 2016 in Wroclaw, Poland. (Photo by Adam Nurkiewicz/Getty Images)

Germany tries to follow up their World Cup win in Group C of the Euros

0 comments by on 6/8/2016

Two summers ago in Brazil, Germany raised the World Cup after handling some of the world’s best teams — including a 7-1 thrashing of the hosts — along the way. Things haven’t been going quite as well recently, as “Die Mannschaft” has dropped seven matches since becoming world champions, including home friendlies to England and […]

METZ, FRANCE – JUNE 04: Paul Pogba of France reacts during the International Friendly between France and Scotland on June 4, 2016 in Metz, France. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Images)

France and Switzerland battle for the top of Group A in Euro 2016

0 comments by on 6/6/2016

Euro 2016’s Group A features the host nation, France, a young Swiss side hoping to make a splash and two sides hoping to sneak into the knockout round (Romania and Albania). The French, with home field advantage and a bevy of talented players, are odds-on favorites to win the tournament. But, if history has taught […]

HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 04: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina walks across the field during their International friendly match against Bolivia at BBVA Compass Stadium on September 4, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Group D of the Copa America Centenario shouldn’t have many surprises

0 comments by on 6/3/2016

Two of the best three teams on the planet (according to the sometimes dubious FIFA rankings) will share Group D at the Copa America Centenario this month. Argentina, the 14-time champion of South America, and Chile, the most recent Copa America winners, seem destined to fight for first place while Panama and Bolivia look to […]

PASADENA, CA – OCTOBER 10: Javier Hernandez #14 of Mexico celebrates after scoring a goal against the United States during the first half of 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Qualifier at the Rose Bowl on October 10, 2015 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Mexico and Uruguay favored to advance in Group C of the Copa America Centenario

0 comments by on 6/2/2016

While Group A, featuring the United States and Colombia, draws most of the headlines leading up to Friday’s start of the Copa America Centenario, Mexico and Uruguay are the teams to watch in Group C. El Tri, which figures to have a sizable home crowd advantage in every match its plays in this tournament, will […]

KANSAS CITY, KS – MAY 28: Christian Pulisic #17 of USA attempts to chip a pass past Guillermo Viscarra #23 of Bolivia late in the second half of the COPA America Centenario USA 2016 on May 28, 2016 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)

United States thrashes Bolivia, 4-0, in final Copa America tune up

0 comments by on 5/28/2016

The United States men’s national team wrapped up its preparations for Copa America with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Bolivia Saturday night in Kansas City. The result is the U.S. team’s largest victory ever against a South American opponent. Gyasi Zardes scored twice for the Americans, who won all three of its Copa America warmup […]

HULL, UNITED KINGDOM – MAY 17: Hull fans celebrate making the play-off final during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off semi final second leg match between Hull City and Derby County at KC Stadium on May 17, 2016 in Derby, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday face off in the richest game for promotion to the EPL

0 comments by on 5/26/2016

Nineteen teams have booked a place in the 2016-2017 Premier League, and the 20th and final member of that exclusive club will be sorted out at Wembley Stadium on Saturday (11:55 a.m. ET, Bein Sports). Sheffield Wednesday will try to deny Hull City’s attempt to bounce right back up to the top flight after its […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 12: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Paris Saint-Germain beats Eliaquim Mangala (20) and Joe Hart of Manchester City to score, but his goal is disallowed during the UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg match between Manchester City FC and Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad Stadium on April 12, 2016 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Pros and cons of Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Manchester United

0 comments by on 5/24/2016

As I write this, the only thing we know for sure about Zlatan Ibrahimovic is that he’s played his last match for Paris Saint-German. Despite the fact that he’s 34, teams are lining up for the services of the talented Swedish striker. A few days ago, there were reports that he had overtures from China, […]

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MAY 15: Crystral Palace fans cheer on their team during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Crystal Palace at St Mary’s Stadium on May 15, 2016 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Crystal Palace’s history in the FA Cup Final

0 comments by on 5/20/2016

If history matters, the FA Cup Final between Manchester United and Crystal Palace (Saturday, 12:30 p.m. ET, FOX) will be a walk-over. The Red Devils have won this competition 11 times while appearing in 19 finals. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, can’t quite match that level of achievement. Palace, in fact, has only appeared […]

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