African nations Ivory Coast and Egypt sealed their spot in the last eight at the Olympics, while South Africa crashed out with three defeats after a 3-0 loss against Mexico on Wednesday.
Japan took control of Group A in the men’s football at the Olympics after a 2-1 win over Mexico, while South Africa lost 4-3 to France in the group’s other game.
Mexico began their Olympic campaign in style with a 4-1 win over France, while South Africa conceded a narrow 1-0 defeat to hosts Japan in their opening Group A encounters on Thursday afternoon. (more…)
England will look to reach the final of the European Championship for the first time when they play Denmark at Wembley on Wednesday.
Roberto Mancini was delighted by Italy’s fight and spirit after sealing a shot at European Championship glory by beating Spain on penalties following a scintillating semi-final.
Gianluigi Donnarumma and Jorginho were the heroes as Italy booked their place in the final of Euro 2020 with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Spain at Wembley.
Italy edged Spain in a penalty shootout to seal a spot in the Euro 2020 final after the semi-final at Wembley needed 1-1 AET.
Lorenzo Insigne fired Italy into the Euro 2020 semi-finals as perennial favourites Belgium were once again cast in the role of bridesmaid. (more…)
Spain coach Luis Enrique insists he had complete faith in goalkeeper Unai Simon and his penalty takers as his side edged a shootout with Switzerland to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2020. (more…)
Spain couldn’t get past a Yann Sommer-inspired 10-man Switzerland over 120 minutes and needed a penalty shootout to book their place in the Euro 2020 semi-finals.