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Euro 2016 final pits Ronaldo vs Griezmann again for a trophy

Sunday, 10 July 2016, 11:45 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann will meet for another title showdown when Portugal faces France in the European Championship final on Sunday, just six weeks after they contested the...

France determined to bring joy to nation with Euro 2016 win

Sunday, 10 July 2016, 09:30 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Eight months after a wave of attacks brought death to the streets of Paris, France's national team takes on Portugal in a European Championship final with more than just a silver trophy at...

UEFA expects €830 million profit from European Championship

Sunday, 10 July 2016, 07:19 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Expanding the European Championship has paid off for UEFA, which expects to make a record profit of 830 million euros ($917 million). UEFA's projected tournament finances published Friday showed...

Clattenburg: Euro 2016 final referee on a rollercoaster ride

Saturday, 9 July 2016, 14:53 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The Englishman appointed to referee the European Championship final on Sunday has enjoyed a rollercoaster career that saw him appointed as the youngest elite referee in England and then survive a...

In Euro 2016 final, Santos back where Portugal mission began

Saturday, 9 July 2016, 08:07 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The Portugal reign of Fernando Santos will come full circle in the Stade de France on Sunday. The mission to revive Portugal's fortunes began 21 months ago against France with...

Argentinian coach Bielsa quits Lazio after only two days

Friday, 8 July 2016, 14:43 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

In the latest controversy in his coaching career, Marcelo Bielsa quit as coach of Lazio on Friday, just two days after the Italian club announced it signed the former Argentina manager. In a...

France overcome sterile Germany to reach Euro 2016 final

Thursday, 7 July 2016, 22:46 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Host nation France can become the first nation to win the European championships twice on home soil after beating Germany 2-0 in the semi-final of Euro 2016. Germany enjoyed more possession but...

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