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Spain’s Rodri and Morata banned for chanting song at Euro title celebration

Associated Press — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:25:19 EDT

Rodri and Alvaro Morata were banned Wednesday for Spain’s first match as the new European champion after singing about a sovereignty claim on Gibraltar at the title celebration last month.

UEFA fines seven nations for racist and discriminatory conduct at Euro 2024

Associated Press — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:10:30 EDT

UEFA ordered seven national soccer federations to pay fines totalling $250,000 on Wednesday for racist and discriminatory abuse by fans.

Spain’s Morata, Rodri face UEFA disciplinary case over song at Euro 2024 party

Associated Press — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:27:20 EDT

UEFA has started a disciplinary process against Spain captain Alvaro Morata and player of the tournament Rodri for singing about a sovereignty claim on Gibraltar at the team’s European Championship title celebration.

Southgate says it’s ‘time for change’ announces he will step down as England manager

Associated Press — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:14:48 EDT

After eight years, four major tournaments and two finals, Gareth Southgate announced he was stepping down as England manager on Tuesday, saying it was “time for change.”

A blend of past, present and future lead Spain to Euro Cup win

Associated Press — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:18:23 EDT

Spain arrived in Germany with no huge stars and no real expectations. Six weeks later, Luis de la Fuente’s team headed home with a European Championship title to celebrate and reason to believe in a bright future.

Manager Southgate’s future still uncertain after England return home from Euro 2024 final

Associated Press — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:45:23 EDT

Gareth Southgate’s future as manager was still uncertain when England returned home from the European Championship on Monday.

Switzerland’s Xherdan Shaqiri ends national-team career after Euro 2024

Associated Press — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:43:17 EDT

Switzerland forward Xherdan Shaqiri ended his national-team career on Monday at the age of 32.

Germany’s Thomas Muller retires from international soccer after Euro 2024

Associated Press — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:11:25 EDT

Germany forward Thomas Müller announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday after a 14-year career that included the 2014 World Cup title.

Spain midfielder Rodri says winning Euro is ‘the best day of my career’

Associated Press — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 20:03:02 EDT

He only played half the game, but Spain midfielder Rodri called it the best day of his career.

‘A new era’: Footy fans react to Spain’s marvellous run at Euros

Sportsnet Staff — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 18:38:58 EDT

Here are some of the best reactions from around the footy world as fans witnessed the potential awakening of another run atop football for Spain.

Euro takeaways: Focused Spain prevent England comeback, complete perfect run

John Molinaro — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 18:15:36 EDT

From start to finish, Spain was the best team at Euro 2024 and La Roja are deserved winners of a record fourth European championship. Their focused Finals win over England exemplified that.

Manager Gareth Southgate leaves future open for now after Euro 2024 final loss

Associated Press — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 18:00:50 EDT

Gareth Southgate is leaving his future as England manager open for now after his team’s 2-1 loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

Lamine Yamal, Rodri collect personal accolades after Euro win

Sportsnet Staff — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 17:42:52 EDT

Spain’s Rodri and Lamine Yamal were named the Player of the Tournament and Young Player of the Tournament, respectively, after a perfect run with Spain at the Euros.

Spain defeats England in Euro final to capture record fourth title

Associated Press — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 16:55:02 EDT

Spain has captured a record fourth title in the European Championship after defeating England 2-1 during Sunday’s final in Berlin.

Spain’s Rodri subbed out of Euro Final with injury

Sportsnet Staff — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 16:16:01 EDT

Spain fullback Rodri was taken out of his side’s Euro Final clash with England after suffering an apparent injury in the first half.

Euro 2024 Live Tracker: England vs. Spain

Sportsnet Staff — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 14:47:01 EDT

England and Spain clash in Berlin, with the winner taking home the European Football Championship title. You can follow the game at 3 p.m. with our Live Euro Tracker.

Euro 2024 Preview: Spain looks to double down on England’s final nightmares

Emily Wilson — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 11:41:20 EDT

As 74,475 spectators surround the players inside the historic Olympiastadion in Berlin on Sunday, fans will find out which team’s approach will prevail in the end.

Sports fans rejoice: Wimbledon, Euro 2024, Copa America finals make for Super Sunday

Associated Press — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:48:58 EDT

Sports fans: How about this for a Super Sunday?

England, Netherlands fans clash in Dortmund ahead of Euro 2024 semifinal game

Associated Press — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:43:07 EDT

Five people were injured in clashes between fans of England and the Netherlands ahead of the Euro 2024 semifinal game between the two teams on Wednesday, police said.

England soccer fans enjoy special celebration at The Killers concert

Sportsnet Staff — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:21:58 EDT

The Killers took a page out of the Snoop Dogg playbook for knowing your audience on Wednesday.

Euro 2024 Takeaways: It might be coming home for England

John Molinaro — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:47:31 EDT

It’s safe to say that it might finally be “coming home” for England, after it found another gear on Wednesday against the Netherlands after labouring through its previous five contests of this competition.

England reaches Euro final by beating Netherlands with Watkins’ late goal

Associated Press — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:57:59 EDT

Ollie Watkins scored the go-ahead goal in the 90th minute as England booked its ticket to the European Championship final with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands on Wednesday in Dortmund.

Euro 2024 Live Tracker: England vs. Netherlands

Associated Press — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:40:14 EDT

England can reach back-to-back European Championship finals when it meets the Netherlands in Dortmund on Wednesday. You can follow the game at 3 p.m. ET / noon PT with our Euro live tracker.

Even after ditching the mask, Mbappe’s Euro 2024 comes to a disappointing end

Associated Press — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 19:30:27 EDT

Mbappé ditched the vision-restricting mask that he had been wearing since breaking his nose in France’s opening match but Les Bleus fell to a 2-1 loss to Spain in the semifinals on Tuesday as Lamine Yamal became the youngest goalscorer in the history of the European Championship.

Spain’s Morata caught up in accidental clash with security guard after match

Associated Press — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 19:17:30 EDT

Spain striker Álvaro Morata had a scare when a stadium security guard accidentally slammed into his right leg after his team beat France in the European Championship semifinals on Tuesday.

Euro 2024 Takeaways: Lamine Yamal leads silky Spain to semifinal win

Julia Ranney — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:14:42 EDT

Euro 2024 has been criticized for being boring and unstimulating. But on a humid, Bavarian night, fans around the world were treated to a magical semifinal filled with excitement, energy, and best of all, goals.

Spain beats France, advances to Euro 2024 Final

Associated Press — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:55:00 EDT

Spain took down France on Tuesday in their Euro 2024 semifinal match, 2-1, and advanced to the final where they await the winner of England-Netherlands.

Lamine Yamal continues to break age barriers with stunning goal vs. France

Sportsnet Staff — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:08:50 EDT

Spain’s Lamine Yamal became the youngest-ever goalscorer at the men’s European Championship on Tuesday with a stunning equalizing strike against France.

Euro 2024 Live Tracker: France vs. Spain

Sportsnet Staff — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:41:36 EDT

Two of Europe’s more dominant teams of the century clash in Munich for a spot in the final of Euro 2024. You can follow the game with our live Euro tracker.

Netherlands hit by travel disruption ahead of Euro 2024 semifinal against England

Associated Press — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:33:07 EDT

The Netherlands’ preparations for its match against England in the European Championship semifinals were disrupted Tuesday when they had to rearrange travel plans to host city Dortmund because of a “blockage” on a train line.