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Euro 2016

Hooligans the low, Iceland's cry among highs of Euro 2016

Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 15:48 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The first European Championship with 24 teams wasn't to everyone's taste. Some atrociously dull games and unambitious pack-the-defense tactics from weaker teams lent weight to critics' laments...

Analysis: Veteran sports journalists weigh in on Euro 2016 outcome

Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 11:08 Last update: about 9 years ago Mathias Mallia

In spite of winning only one of their seven games at Euro 2016 inside 90 minutes, and although they lost Cristiano Ronaldo midway through the first half, Portugal were crowned European champions for...

Thousands turn out to welcome home champions Portugal

Monday, 11 July 2016, 15:29 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Tens of thousands of people have greeted Portugal on arrival in Lisbon a day after the team won the European Championship for its first major trophy. Dozens of airport staff gathered on the...

France lose Euro 2016, but can claim security victory

Monday, 11 July 2016, 12:58 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

France has lost the Euro 2016 soccer championship but can claim victory on another front - making it safely through the monthlong tournament that drew fans from all over Europe while in a state of...

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