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Euro 2016: Bale makes it 3 goals in 3 games as Wales wins group

Tuesday, 21 June 2016, 05:34 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Gareth Bale made it three goals in three games as Wales overwhelmed Russia 3-0 on Monday to reach the knockout stages of the European Championship for the first time. Playing in its...

UEFA has no fear of collusion in final Euro 2016 group games

Monday, 20 June 2016, 13:44 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

UEFA's competitions director does not fear teams colluding to produce favorable results in the final round of European Championship group games. Speculation about "biscotto" games — where a...

Euro 2016: History shows topping group matters for England

Monday, 20 June 2016, 10:32 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The English know the pitfalls of failing to top their group at a major tournament. They just have to rewind 18 years. Then, at the 1998 World Cup, England was handed a last-16 match against the...

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