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Kante: French hero back in business

Published on Jun 23, 2024 12:31 PM IST

Deschamps’ punt on midfielder vindicated in successive MoM performances

N'golo Kante runs with the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group D football match between the Netherlands and France.(AFP)

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)

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)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 11:27 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)

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

France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe reacts after a draw in the UEFA Euro 2024 Group D football match between the Netherlands and France(AFP)

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.

Supporters of Portugal hold an image of Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo in the tribune prior to the UEFA Euro 2024 Group F football match between Portugal and the Czech Republic at the Leipzig Stadium(AFP)

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.

Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Group D - Netherlands v France - Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, Germany - June 21, 2024 France's Kylian Mbappe and Marcus Thuram react after the match REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach(REUTERS)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Published on Jun 21, 2024 01:30 PM IST

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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)

Published on Jun 21, 2024 10:27 AM IST

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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)

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)

Published on Jun 21, 2024 01:15 AM IST

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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)

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.

Switzerland's midfielder #23 Xherdan Shaqiri looks on during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group A football match (AFP)

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)

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)

Published on Jun 20, 2024 08:24 AM IST

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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)

Updated on Jun 19, 2024 11:56 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra, Mumbai

Own goal and equaliser for Albania’s Gjasula

After 2-2 draw, Croatia are at the bottom of their group

Albania players celebrate after teammate Albania's Klaus Gjasula scored their side's second goal during a Group B match between Croatia and Albania at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Hamburg, Germany, Wednesday(AP)

Updated on Jun 19, 2024 11:04 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar, Kolkata

Why Igor Stimac’s ouster could put AIFF on backfoot

Former federation official and executive committee member question the procedure of dismissal

Published on Jun 19, 2024 08:43 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar, Kolkata

Out of position, but hardly out of place: Bruno Fernandes steps up for Portugal

Portugal's star midfielder Bruno Fernandes made a mark with an exemplary performance in the side's Euro 2024 opener against Czech Republic.

Portugal's midfielder #08 Bruno Fernandes (C) controls the ball between Czech Republic's defender #05 Vladimir Coufal (L) and Czech Republic's defender #04 Robin Hranac (R)(AFP)

Published on Jun 19, 2024 03:11 PM IST

ByRishabh Gupta, Leipzig

Two In One: Great moment in European football as the Messi of Turkey does a CR7

Attacker Arda Guler, known as the Messi of Turkey, on Tuesday must have been under immense pressure considering the magnitude of the occasion.

Turkey's Arda Guler celebrates scoring their a goal.(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 19, 2024 02:23 PM IST

ByPrateek Srivastava

Portugal show they are so much more than Ronaldo

Teammates could use the attention on him to Portugal’s advantage in comeback win against Czech Republic

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo and second goal-scorer, Portugal's forward #26 Francisco Conceicao celebrate(AFP)

Published on Jun 19, 2024 12:41 PM IST

ByAshish Magotra

Ronaldo scripts history at UEFA Euro 2024: How many records does CR7 hold?

With Cristiano Ronaldo becoming the first player to feature at 6 UEFA Euro tournaments, let's check out some major records of the Portugal captain.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo kisses the ball during the match(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 19, 2024 06:14 AM IST

BySiddharth Thakur, New Delhi

Euro 2024: Ronaldo kept silent Portugal secure scratchy 2-1 win in opener

Portugal emerged victors in a stellar injury-time comeback as Czech Republic faced a heartbreaking 1-2 loss in their Euro 2024 opener.

Portugal's Francisco Conceicao, left, celebrates his side's second goal during a Group F match between Portugal and Czech Republic(AP)

Published on Jun 19, 2024 03:13 AM IST

ByRishabh Gupta, Leipzig

Euro 2024: Arder Guler stunner helps Turkey to 3-1 win over Georgia

Guler, coming into the tournament fresh from a run of goals for Real Madrid, scored after 65 minutes, curling an unstoppable shot into the top corner.

Turkey's Arda Guler, center, celebrates with team mates after a Group F match between Turkey and Georgia at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Dortmund, Germany, Tuesday, June 18(AP)

Updated on Jun 18, 2024 11:43 PM IST

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Portugal vs Czech Republic, Euro live streaming: How to watch CR7 in action?

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal have recorded wins in each of its last four games against the Czech Republic.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo attempts a shot at goal (AP)

Published on Jun 18, 2024 10:37 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

UEFA Euro 2024: Kylian Mbappe injury adds to France’s woes after slow start

The 1-0 Group D win over Austria thanks to an own goal saw the tournament favourites look far from assured.

France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe receives medical treatment (AFP)

Published on Jun 18, 2024 09:40 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi, Mumbai

Will sue AIFF if not paid in full in 10 days: Igor Stimac

In his reply to AIFF, the Croat has said his termination was in violation of FIFA regulations

India coach Igor Stimac reacts (REUTERS)

Published on Jun 18, 2024 08:58 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar, Kolkata

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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

After 2-2 draw, Croatia are at the bottom of their group

Former federation official and executive committee member question the procedure of dismissal

Portugal's star midfielder Bruno Fernandes made a mark with an exemplary performance in the side's Euro 2024 opener against Czech Republic.

Attacker Arda Guler, known as the Messi of Turkey, on Tuesday must have been under immense pressure considering the magnitude of the occasion.

Teammates could use the attention on him to Portugal’s advantage in comeback win against Czech Republic

With Cristiano Ronaldo becoming the first player to feature at 6 UEFA Euro tournaments, let's check out some major records of the Portugal captain.

Portugal emerged victors in a stellar injury-time comeback as Czech Republic faced a heartbreaking 1-2 loss in their Euro 2024 opener.

Guler, coming into the tournament fresh from a run of goals for Real Madrid, scored after 65 minutes, curling an unstoppable shot into the top corner.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal have recorded wins in each of its last four games against the Czech Republic.

The 1-0 Group D win over Austria thanks to an own goal saw the tournament favourites look far from assured.

In his reply to AIFF, the Croat has said his termination was in violation of FIFA regulations

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