Belief returns for Kroos and Germany before Spain showdown
Host nation Germany face Spain in Friday's Euro 2024 quarter final in Stuttgart riding a wave of belief not seen in the proud football nation for almost a decade.
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Masked man: Will Mbappe finally fire for France?
Kylian Mbappe leads France into Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final against Portugal having yet to find his best form at the tournament after months of speculation about his club future and then the broken nose which overshadowed his team's opening game.
Messi a doubt for Argentina in Copa quarters
World champions Argentina look to book their place in the last four of the Copa America when they open the knockout stage of the competition against Ecuador at NRG Stadium on Thursday.
Great entertainers Austria unlucky to bow out: Rangnick
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick bemoaned his side's fortune in bowing out of Euro 2024 on Tuesday following a 2-1 loss to Turkey, as he hit out at the boring football played by other sides at the tournament.
Netherlands 'showed a reaction' in win over Romania: Gakpo
Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo said his under-fire side had 鈥榮howed a reaction鈥� in the 3-0 win over Romania on Tuesday that sent them into the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
Brazil creates King Pele Day in honour of football icon
Brazil football legend Pele will be honoured in his home country by a commemorative day baptised 鈥楰ing Pele Day鈥�, reported Tuesday's edition of the government gazette.
UEFA investigates Turkey defender Demiral for far-right gesture
UEFA said Wednesday it had opened a probe into Turkey defender Merih Demiral for celebrating a goal in the team's 2-1 win against Austria at Euro 2024 with an allegedly ultra-nationalist salute.
Turkey ride 'best save' and wave of emotion into quarters
Turkey are turning their second home into a fortress at Euro 2024 as a blistering start and a stunning save from Mert Gunok at the death engineered a 2-1 win over Austria to reach the quarter-finals.
Demiral double sends Turkey into Euro quarters
Merih Demiral was Turkey's unlikely hero with both goals in a 2-1 win over Austria on Tuesday that booked their place in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
Malen hits brace as Dutch cruise into Euro quarters
The Netherlands swept into their first European Championship quarter-final since 2008 as Donyell Malen scored twice in a 3-0 win over Romania in the last 16 on Tuesday.
Misfiring France lean on brilliant back line at Euro
Kylian Mbappe and France's attack might be misfiring, but a solid foundation can be more important at a major tournament and an outstanding defence has helped carry them to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.
France edge Belgium to reach Euro last eight
Jan Vertonghen's late own goal took France into the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 on Monday as they edged Belgium 1-0 in a tense tie in Duesseldorf.
Dutch seek to reignite 'will to win' against Euros underdogs Romania
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has called upon his side to rediscover their 鈥榳ill to win鈥� ahead of Tuesday's Euro 2024 last 16 meeting with Romania.
Spain come from behind to thrash Georgia and reach Euro quarters
Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams and Dani Olmo all scored as Spain came from behind to beat surprise packages Georgia 4-1 at Euro 2024 on Sunday and set up a blockbuster quarter-final against hosts Germany.
Bellingham, Kane rescue England from shock Euro exit to Slovakia
England escaped an embarrassing last 16 exit at Euro 2024 thanks to Jude Bellingham's overhead kick before Harry Kane struck in extra-time for a 2-1 win over Slovakia on Sunday.
Denmark coach Hjulmand rails against VAR after loss to Germany
Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand complained about the VAR decisions which went against his side in their 2-0 loss to Germany at Euro 2024 on Saturday, suggesting they were not what the technology is supposed to be used for.
Germany pass Denmark test but clouds remain
Germany are through to the quarter finals of a major tournament for the first time in eight years, but clouds remain for Julian Nagelsmann's Euro 2024 hosts.
Martinez puzzles as Portugal face Slovenia in Euros last 16
Concerns are building among Portugal supporters over Roberto Martinez's approach as his side take on Slovenia in the Euro 2024 last 16 on Monday.
Misfiring Belgium face WC demons in France showdown
Belgium have a chance for revenge on Monday when they face neighbours France in the last 16 of Euro 2024, a showdown between two big-hitters who have played well below expectations so far.
Switzerland stun holders Italy to reach Euro 2024 quarters
Switzerland dumped reigning champions Italy out of Euro 2024 with a stunning 2-0 victory on Saturday to reach the quarter-finals for the second time in their history.
BFF increases councillorship in AGM
The Bangladesh Football Federation awarded councillorship to four clubs that finished in the top four of the last edition of the Women鈥檚 Football League and...
Colombia into Copa quarters while Brazil rolls
Colombia marched into the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Friday with a confident 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Arizona.
Georgia oligarch to award national football team $10 million
Georgia's powerful oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili will award the country's national football team $10 million after they made it to the last 16 of Euro 2024, his ruling party said Thursday.
Venezuela into quarters after Mexico defeat
Venezuela booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Wednesday with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mexico that ensured Jamaica's elimination from the tournament.
Faltering stars, delighted underdogs battle in Euro last 16
Euro 2024's last 16 match-ups were confirmed on Wednesday night after Georgia snatched a spot in the knockout stage for the first time in their history. Here, AFP looks at each of the fixtures coming in the next round, where tournament heavyweights line up alongside ambitious underdogs:
Turkey edge into Euros last 16 with tense win over Czechs
Turkey reached the knockout phase at a major tournament for the first time in 16 years after a bad-tempered 2-1 win over a battling 10-man Czech Republic at Euro 2024 on Wednesday.
Georgia make history by reaching Euro 2024 knockouts
Georgia stunned Portugal 2-0 on Wednesday to book their place in the Euro 2024 Last 16, alongside Turkey and the Portuguese who finished top of Group F.
Romania and Slovakia reach last 16 after tense draw
Romania and Slovakia both qualified for the last 16 at Euro 2024 after a tense 1-1 draw in their last Group E game on Wednesday.
Belgium into last 16 as draw sends Ukraine out
Belgium qualified for the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Wednesday after a 0-0 draw with Ukraine, who exited the tournament despite all four teams in Group E finishing level on four points.
Belgium aim to emerge top of four-way Group E scrap
Belgium head into their final Group E game against Ukraine at Euro 2024 looking to grab top spot in a section where all four teams -- including Romania and Slovakia -- are level on three points.
