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France beat Netherlands 3-2, match stops for Cruyff tribute

Saturday, 26 March 2016, 07:14 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

France recovered from a Dutch rally to beat the Netherlands 3-2 on Friday, showing flashes of the attacking flair that will make it a serious contender at the European Championship it hosts later this...

Spain draw 1-1 with Italy in Euro 2016 warm-up

Friday, 25 March 2016, 07:32 Last update: about 12 years ago

Two-time defending champion Spain began its preparations for the European Championship with a 1-1 draw against Italy in a friendly on Thursday. Substitute Lorenzo Insigne fired Italy in front in...

Updated: Dutch football great Johan Cruyff dies at age 68

Thursday, 24 March 2016, 13:43 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Dutch soccer great Johan Cruyff, who revolutionized the game with the concept of 'Total Football,' has died. He was 68. Family spokeswoman Carole Thate confirmed to The Associated Press that...

Buffon sets new Serie A record in Juve's 4-1 win at Torino

Monday, 21 March 2016, 06:20 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon set a Serie A record on Sunday for not conceding a goal, while Napoli forward Gonzalo Higuain closed in on a league record of his own. Buffon shattered the...

Rashford gives United 1-0 win over City in Manchester derby

Sunday, 20 March 2016, 19:10 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Teenage striker Marcus Rashford again proved the man for the big occasion for Manchester United, scoring in a 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday that intensified the race...

Roma draw 1-1 with Inter, keep Champions League in sight

Sunday, 20 March 2016, 07:55 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Roma kept its grip on the third Champions League qualifying place in Serie A by drawing with Inter Milan 1-1 on Saturday. Inter badly needed to win in Rome against a team which had won eight...

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