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24-team format for Euro 2016 a wacky success

Friday, 24 June 2016, 12:16 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Bigger is proving better at the first European Championship with 24 teams. Only the most uncharitable would argue that tournament first-timers Wales, Northern Ireland, Albania and Iceland didn't...

Chile beat Colombia 2-0 to return to Copa America final

Thursday, 23 June 2016, 13:57 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

When Chile saw an opening, it pounced. When its defense broke down, Claudio Bravo was there. When the rain stopped, it finished the job. Just another meticulous performance...

Euro 2016: Belgium knocks out Sweden in Ibrahimovic's last game

Wednesday, 22 June 2016, 22:52 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Sweden was eliminated from the European Championship in Zlatan Ibrahimovic's last game for his country, losing 1-0 to Belgium on Radja Nainggolan's goal. As Group E runner-up, Belgium will play...

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