KIEV, UKRAINE – MARCH 28: The official UEFA Euro 2016 match ball prior to kickoff during the International Friendly match between Ukraine and Wales at NSK Olimpijskyj on March 28, 2016 in Kiev, Ukraine. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)

UEFA watered down the Euros by expanding to 24 teams

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Euro 2016 is the first Euro tournament where the field was expanded from 16 to 24 teams. This has caused some debate in terms of whether it was the right decision to go to 24 teams or stick with 16. I 100% understand why UEFA has decided to go to 24 teams, I just believe […]

CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 22: Jose Pedro Fuenzalida #6 of Chile celebrates a goal with teammates in the first half during a 2016 Copa America Centenario Semifinal match against Colombia at Soldier Field on June 22, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Chile strikes early and advances into Copa America final against Argentina

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Chile had to wait for it a bit longer than they would have wished, but they managed to hold off Colombia to reach the Copa America final for the second consecutive year. Not only that, but they will face off against the same opponent that they did last year in Argentina on their way to […]

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 […]

LYON, FRANCE – JUNE 22: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal scores his team’s second goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group F match between Hungary and Portugal at Stade des Lumieres on June 22, 2016 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo finally scores in Euro 2016 with great backheel goal

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It took him 230 minutes to do it but Cristiano Ronaldo has finally scored a goal in Euro 2016 off a great backheel goal. As a result, Ronaldo became the only person to score in four consecutive Euro tournaments and gave his Portugal the equalizing goal against Hungary. Hungary took the lead once again but […]

LYON, FRANCE – JUNE 22: Zoltan Gera of Hungary celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group F match between Hungary and Portugal at Stade des Lumieres on June 22, 2016 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

WATCH: Simultaneous goals in both Group F games result in Portugal falling behind early

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Within seconds, teams in both Euro 2016 Group F games scored at the same time and it could result in a massive upset. First, Iceland took the lead in the 18th minute thanks to Jon Bodvarsson shooting home a long throw in and moving up to the top spot in the group for a few […]

HOUSTON, TX – JUNE 21: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina scores a goal on a free kick in the first half against the United States during a 2016 Copa America Centenario Semifinal match at NRG Stadium on June 21, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Argentina blasts USMNT 4-0, Messi sets goal scoring record in process

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Jurgen Klinsmann came in to Copa America Centenario trying to erase the moniker of the United State men’s national team as the underdog. His team’s biggest chance to do just that came on Tuesday night as they took on No. 1 in the world — Argentina. That chance was erased quickly, as the American defense […]

FOXBORO, MA – JUNE 18: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates his goal in the second half during the 2016 Copa America Centenario quarterfinal match against Venezuela at Gillette Stadium on June 18, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

WATCH: Messi sets Argentine goal-scoring record with laser free kick

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Lionel Messi and free kicks from inside 30 yards? Danger. Danger Will Robinson. In this case it was danger USMNT, and Messi made them pay for a foul in a big way. Skying a ball that Brad Guzan or any other keeper the world over wouldn’t have stopped, Messi netted one of his best free […]

SEATTLE, WA – JUNE 14: Ezequiel Lavezzi #22 of Argentina in action against Bolivia during the 2016 Copa America Centenario Group D match at CenturyLink Field on June 14, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

WATCH: Argentina’s Lavezzi heads home opener in 3rd minute

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The United States men’s national team came in to the game against Argentina as a 6-1 underdog and it took all of three minutes to find out exactly why. After the USMNT defense was stretched out it conceded a corner, which was promptly taken short and caught the defense somewhat off guard. It took Messi […]

BORDEAUX, FRANCE – JUNE 21: Ivan Perisic of Croatia celebrates scoring his team’s second goal 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 Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Day 12 of Euro 2016 has Spain getting upset by Croatia and Germany struggling but winning

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Well this was a rather strange day in the Euros. Germany won but struggled and Croatia pulled off a massive upset on one of the favorites to win the group. 1) Biggest winner: Croatia  For obvious reasons. Croatia beat Spain and thus won Group D in a shocking 2-1 win. That sets up Croatia into […]

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 […]

BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 02: Karim Benzema of Real Madrid CF celebrates with team-mate Luka Modric after scoring his team’s first goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Camp Nou on April 2, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

The best XI players snubbed at the Euros

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As with any major tournament, there are going to be players who don’t make the cut, either because of form or fitness or even politics. For the Euros, we happen to have a mix of all three. So we decided to build a team of the best XI players that were left behind. There was […]

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 […]

TOULOUSE, FRANCE – JUNE 20: Aaron Ramsey (1st R) of Wales celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with his team mates during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group B match between Russia and Wales at Stadium Municipal on June 20, 2016 in Toulouse, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Day 11 at the Euro 2016 sees Wales top Group B as England and Slovakia draw

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Heading into the tournament England were the heavy favorites to win Group B, with their tiny neighbor Wales being seen as a dark horse. There were some who doubted Wales though, with many thinking they were just Gareth Bale and 10 other players. After England’s last minute win over Wales last week, England were in […]

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