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Uruguay players defend decision to enter crowd in brawl

Uruguay players defend decision to enter crowd in brawl

Uruguay forward Luis Suárez says his teammates entered the brawl in the stands after their loss to Colombia in the Copa America to defend families and fans. 12 Jul 2024
Darwin Nunez could face ban for fighting with fans

Darwin Nunez could face ban for fighting with fans

Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez is facing possible suspension after clashing with fans after Uruguay's Copa America semi-final defeat to Colombia. 11 Jul 2024
Club future back of mind for Olympics-focused Raso

Club future back of mind for Olympics-focused Raso

After leaving Real Madrid, Hayley Raso is focusing solely on the Matildas' Olympic campaign before thinking about her next club move. 11 Jul 2024
Colombia through to Copa final, Núñez involved in fight

Colombia through to Copa final, Núñez involved in fight

Colombia have scored a 1-0 win over Uruguay to reach the Copa final, but Liverpool star Darwin Nunez could be in trouble after he was seen fighting with fans. 11 Jul 2024
US men's soccer coach fired after Copa America failure

US men's soccer coach fired after Copa America failure

Gregg Berhalter has been fired as coach of the US men's soccer team after his side's first-round exit from the Copa America tournament. 11 Jul 2024
Dutch dreams dashed of a first Euro title in 36 years

Dutch dreams dashed of a first Euro title in 36 years

Dutch fans headed to the stadium in a rousing 100,000-strong march, but England have dashed their hopes of a first European Championship title since 1988. 11 Jul 2024
Watkins' extra-time goal puts England into Euro final

Watkins' extra-time goal puts England into Euro final

A stoppage-time winner by Ollie Watkins has put England into their second consecutive European Championship after they beat the Netherlands 2-1 in Dortmund. 11 Jul 2024
King and a nervous nation take England's win to heart

King and a nervous nation take England's win to heart

King Charles has congratulated the England men's football team on reaching the Euro 2024 final, but he wants them to avoid any more last-minute drama. 11 Jul 2024
Matilda signs for leading US club Portland Thorns

Matilda signs for leading US club Portland Thorns

Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold will join US club Portland Thorns after the Paris Olympics on a deal that could run until the end of 2027. 11 Jul 2024
Icelandic coach Heimir Hallgrimsson takes over Ireland

Icelandic coach Heimir Hallgrimsson takes over Ireland

Heimir Hallgrimsson, who led his native Iceland to their first World Cup in 2018, has been named the new manager of Ireland. 11 Jul 2024
Aussie Vidosic to take charge of Brighton's WSL team

Aussie Vidosic to take charge of Brighton's WSL team

Up-and-coming Australian coach Dario Vidosic has departed Melbourne City's A-League Women team for English club Brighton and Hove Albion's women's team. 10 Jul 2024
Matildas Catley and Torpey out of pre-Olympics friendly

Matildas Catley and Torpey out of pre-Olympics friendly

Matildas captain Steph Catley and defender Kaitlyn Torpey are both battling injuries ahead of the Olympics and won't play Australia's friendly against Canada. 10 Jul 2024
Messi's Argentina beat Canada, into Copa America final

Messi's Argentina beat Canada, into Copa America final

Argentina's Copa America title defence remains on track after Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi scored to see off Canada and book their spot in the final. 10 Jul 2024
What next for French minimalists after Euros exit?

What next for French minimalists after Euros exit?

After failing to hit anything close to top gear in attack during Euro 2024, questions are being asked "Where to now" for Didier Deschamps's France team? 10 Jul 2024
Matildas: 'Fourth at the Olympics is honestly the worst place you could come'

Matildas: 'Fourth at the Olympics is honestly the worst place you could come'

Defender Ellie Carpenter says the Matildas know what to expect now in the Olympics football tournament and they are ready to hunt an elusive medal. 10 Jul 2024
Spanish teen becomes youngest scorer in Euros history

Spanish teen becomes youngest scorer in Euros history

16-year-old Barcelona and Spain winger Lamine Yamal has broken more records in Germany, becoming the youngest player to score at the European Championship. 10 Jul 2024
Yamal stars as Spain beat France, reach Euro 2024 final

Yamal stars as Spain beat France, reach Euro 2024 final

Teenager Lamine Yamal has scored a stunning goal in the 2-1 win over France to help Spain book their place in the final of Euro 2024 in Germany. 10 Jul 2024
Southgate says England are conquering high expectations

Southgate says England are conquering high expectations

England coach Gareth Southgate believes his players struggled under the weight of expectations but are playing with more freedom as the tournament unfolds. 10 Jul 2024
Netherlands Euro semi-final build-up goes off the rails

Netherlands Euro semi-final build-up goes off the rails

The Netherlands' travel plans for the Euro 2024 clash with England were hit when their train to Dortmund was cancelled because of a 'blockage' on the line. 10 Jul 2024
Liverpool's American owners in talks to buy Bordeaux

Liverpool's American owners in talks to buy Bordeaux

Liverpool's American owners have targeted distressed French club Bordeaux for a takeover as they seek to expand their soccer empire. 10 Jul 2024
Messi pic with baby goes viral as toddler becomes star

Messi pic with baby goes viral as toddler becomes star

A photograph taken 17 years ago of Lionel Messi with a six-month-old baby, who has since become an international star, has gone viral. 9 Jul 2024