Ireland fans awarded top Paris honour
Football Soccer - France v Republic of Ireland - EURO 2016 - Round of 16 - Stade de Lyon, Lyon, France - 26/6/16 Republic of Ireland fans after the game REUTERS/Jason Cairnduff Livepic - RTX2IAOL

Ireland fans awarded top Paris honour

The Republic of Ireland’s supporters at Euro 2016 are to receive a special Paris medal in recognition of their exemplary sportsmanship. (more…)

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Blame Del Bosque for Spain failure
Football Soccer - Italy v Spain - EURO 2016 - Round of 16 - Stade de France, Saint-Denis near Paris, France - 27/6/16 - Spain's coach Vicente Del Bosque during the match. REUTERS/Charles Platiau - RTX2IIOJ

Blame Del Bosque for Spain failure

Spain paid the price at Euro 2016 for Vicente Del Bosque failure to move with the times, writes HENRY FAGAN.

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No obvious Hodgson replacement
Football Soccer - England v Iceland - EURO 2016 - Round of 16 - Stade de Nice, Nice, France - 27/6/16 England head coach Roy Hodgson REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach Livepic - RTX2IK5T

No obvious Hodgson replacement

Former England international and football pundit Alan Smith does not believe there is a clear candidate to replace Roy Hodgson at the Three Lions’ helm. (more…)

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Flying Payet!

The stellar individual performances of Dimitri Payet has restored PETER OKWOCHE’s faith in the French national team. (more…)

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Giaccherini praises Conte

Italy attacker Emanuele Giaccherini has credited national team coach Antonio Conte for the Azzurri’s victory over Spain in Euro 2016.

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