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Portugal's Cancelo out of Euros due to COVID, replaced by Dalot 13 Jun 2021 - 01:45 pm

Portugal defender Joao Cancelo has been ruled out of Euro 2020 after testing positive for COVID-19 and will be replaced by Diogo Dalot...

Son shows Eriksen support as South Korea secure top spot 13 Jun 2021 - 11:17 am

HONG KONG: Son Heung-min sent a message of support to his former Tottenham Hotspur teammate Christian Eriksen after scoring the goal that guaranteed...

Gold Cup: Team Qatar reaches Croatia for training camp 13 Jun 2021 - 11:06 am

Doha: Reigning Asian champions Qatar yesterday reached Croatia for a training camp ahead of the next month’s Gold Cup, where Al Annabi will...

Lukaku sends message to Eriksen as Belgium wins at Euro 2020 13 Jun 2021 - 12:03 am

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia: Romelu Lukaku delivered a heartfelt message to Denmark player Christian Eriksen after scoring the first of his two goals in...

Debutants Finland beat Denmark but game overshadowed by Eriksen collapse 12 Jun 2021 - 10:58 pm

COPENHAGEN: Finland claimed a shock 1-0 Euro 2020 victory over Denmark in their first major tournament appearance on Saturday, but the match was...

Eriksen taken to hospital after collapsing at Euro 2020 12 Jun 2021 - 08:50 pm

COPENHAGEN: Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen was taken to a hospital Saturday after collapsing on the field during a match at the European Championship....

Denmark's Eriksen given CPR during Euro 2020 clash 12 Jun 2021 - 07:38 pm

Copenhagen: Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen was given CPR by medics during his side's Euro 2020 clash with Finland on Saturday. The midfielder's teammates...

12 Venezuelans test positive for COVID day before Copa opener 12 Jun 2021 - 07:06 pm

SAO PAULO: Twelve members of the Venezuelan delegation at the Copa America have tested positive for COVID-19, health officials said on Saturday, a...

Moore snatches point for Wales against Switzerland 12 Jun 2021 - 06:10 pm

BAKU: Striker Kieffer Moore scored a headed equaliser from a rare chance as surprise 2016 semi-finalists Wales snatched a 1-1 draw against wasteful...

England's performance at Euros can unite people: Southgate 12 Jun 2021 - 09:57 am

England's performance at the European Championship can help in uniting the country, manager Gareth Southgate said ahead of Sunday's opening game against Croatia....

Italy put on a show with win over Turkey in Euro 2020 opener 12 Jun 2021 - 08:00 am

Rome: Italy kicked off the European Championship in emphatic style on Friday as they delivered a commanding performance to sweep past toothless Turkey...

Asian Qualifiers: Oman, Afghanistan set for crucial Doha clash 11 Jun 2021 - 10:01 am

Oman will seek nothing less than three points when they face Afghanistan in Group E of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World...

beIN Sports renews UEFA soccer broadcast rights for three years 11 Jun 2021 - 09:55 am

UEFA and beIN Media Group, the global sports and entertainment group (“beIN”), yesterday announced a major new media rights agreement that will see...

Sweden calls up 6 players as cover after coronavirus cases 10 Jun 2021 - 05:58 pm

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Sweden called up six reserve players on Thursday to train in their own bubble as potential cover for any more positive...

Italy midfielder Pellegrini injured on eve of Euro 2020 10 Jun 2021 - 12:40 pm

ROME: Italy have asked UEFA for permission to replace Lorenzo Pellegrini with Fiorentina's Gaetano Castrovilli in their Euro 2020 squad after the Roma...

Qatar 2022 qualifiers: South Korea advance to next phase 10 Jun 2021 - 09:45 am

Goyang: South Korea paid tribute to World Cup hero Yoo Sang-chul as Paulo Bento’s side secured their place in the next phase of...

Spain players to receive COVID-19 vaccine after two positives 09 Jun 2021 - 10:07 pm

MADRID - Spain's soccer players will receive COVID-19 vaccines, health minister Carolina Darias said on Wednesday, after the team's preparations for Euro 2020...