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Euro 2016: It's now or never for Albania and Romania

Sunday, 19 June 2016, 10:45 Last update: about 9 years ago

The winner keeps its hopes alive. The loser heads for an early exit. Albania and Romania, two gutsy sides that have endured heartbreaking last-minute losses to France, will meet Sunday in a match...

Euro 2016: Swiss have extra motivation to topple French

Sunday, 19 June 2016, 10:45 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Switzerland has extra motivation to upset host France when the teams meet Sunday at the European Championship. A win for the Swiss would ensure first place in Group A and help erase the...

Euro 2016: Ronaldo misses penalty, Portugal held by Austria

Sunday, 19 June 2016, 06:36 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A record breaking night for Cristiano Ronaldo, but one he'll want to quickly forget. The Portugal captain certainly won't want a copy of the selfie taken by an intrepid fan, who evaded...

Euro 2016: Lukaku double helps Belgium beat Ireland 3-0

Saturday, 18 June 2016, 16:59 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Romelu Lukaku's second-half double and a goal from Axel Witsel saw Belgium beat Ireland 3-0 in Bordeaux. Lukaku opened the scoring in the 48th minute from a quick counterattack that owed much to...

Euro 2016: Iceland prepare to face Hungary in second match

Saturday, 18 June 2016, 09:57 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The smallest nation ever to play at the European Championship is gearing up for its next match knowing a victory just might be enough secure a spot in the knockout round. Iceland came back...

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