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GettyBayern MunichGermanyBoateng: I should make EurosThe Bayern Munich defender faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an adductor injury, but expects to be fine for the summer
Getty ImagesChampions LeagueEuropean ChampionshipGoal-line tech to be used at Euro 2016The new assistance for match officials will be introduced in Europe's top club competition next season after being rolled out on a continental basis …
PortugalEuropean ChampionshipSantos confident of Euro 2016 gloryThe 61-year-old says he has based his summer's plans on his side reaching the final in Paris on July 10th
Getty ImagesFranceEuropean ChampionshipTrezeguet backs Benzema for Euro 2016The retired striker has added his name to the list of current and former players hoping the Real Madrid star will be allowed to play at the tournamen…
PMB gives cash reward to 2015 EagletsThe Nigeria U17 team has been handed cash gifts for winning the last Fifa U17 World Cup in Chile
Kyrgios reveals unlikely favourite playerThe Australian, currently competing at his home Open in Melbourne, is a fan of Spurs's much-maligned former striker Emmanuel Adebayor due to his ef...
AFPReal MadridFranceLe Graet: Benzema like a donkeyThe FFF president believes the Real Madrid striker deserves another chance despite being "carried away by stupidity" in the Mathieu Valbuena case
Wanyama to build stadium in BusiaSouthampton midfielder is planning to set up a modern stadia in Busia County and has already been in touch with Governor Sospeter Ojaamong
BongartsEuropean ChampionshipCollina backs additional officialsPierluigi Collina feels additional assistant referees will still be required if goal-line technology is made available in Uefa competitions
Getty ImagesUkraineNorthern IrelandWales add two Euro 2016 friendliesAfter impressive qualifying campaigns, Wales and Northern Ireland will meet in a friendly before Euro 2016
Getty ImagesReal MadridFrance'I love Benzema but I'm not dishonest'The president of the French Football Federation has admitted his affection for the Real Madrid striker but says his organisation's handling of his cr…
Getty ImagesFranceReal MadridZidane: Benzema must play at EurosThe Real Madrid coach has insisted France cannot afford not to select a player of the striker's calibre as he continues to be excluded from internati…
Getty ImagesValenciaAthletic BilbaoDel Bosque defends CasillasThe goalkeeper's error consigned Porto to defeat at Vitoria Guimaraes on Saturday but the Spain boss has defended his captain
BongartsGermanyVfB StuttgartAngry Low won't pick GrosskreutzThe Germany coach has questioned the Stuttgart midfielder's professionalism and says he cannot make the Euro 2016 squad
AFPEuropean ChampionshipKoscielny: France fine without BenzemaThe Real Madrid striker could miss Euro 2016 due to an ongoing investigation, and his international teammate admits he will be missed but insists the…
Rooney breaks Henry PL recordThe Manchester United captain has surpassed the French legend's tally of most goals with a single Premier League club after netting against fierce ...
GettySpainEuropean ChampionshipDel Bosque open to David Villa returnThe striker could still force his way into national team for the summer tournament, according to the head coach, who hopes to include Diego Costa in …
Lionel Messi wins 2015 Ballon d'OrThe Barcelona star capped a stunning year with his fifth World Player of the Year gong, beating off competition from team-mate Neymar and Real Madr...
Messi: I would prefer a World Cup over five Ballon d'Or trophiesThe Argentine came close to winning the World Cup in 2014 - and admits he would trade his individual prizes in order to lift the trophy
Ballon d'Or: A statistical analysisWho will win the 2015 Ballon d'Or — Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo or Neymar? Here we take a look at what data compiled by Opta tell us.
Getty ImagesFranceEuropean ChampionshipValbuena happy to play with BenzemaThe France team-mates are embroiled in a sex-tape scandal and are in danger of missing out on Euro 2016, but the Lyon man insists they can work toget…
Messi and Dolce & Gabbana - the story behind the Argentine's suits at the Ballon d'OrThe Barcelona forward has won the prize four times and always captures the attention with his attire in Zurich, but the partnership is about more t...
Getty ImagesChelseaFranceZouma aiming for Euro 2016 gloryChelsea have endured a miserable campaign so far in defence of their Premier League title but the France defender's emergence has been one reason for…
Zidane reveals Real coaching teamThe Blancos and Juventus legend has decided to keep the same team of coaches which worked with him at Castilla, while Luis Miguel Ramis succeeds hi...
STATS: Benitez's record at Real MadridThe former Liverpool boss was given the boot by Florentino Perez on Monday, with the Spaniard having a worse record in the league than the four man...
BongartsGermanyEuropean ChampionshipKhedira: Germany must improveJoachim Low's men will be going all out to add the continental crown to the World Cup lifted in 2014, but the midfielder believes they must improve
BongartsGermanyBayern MunichBadstuber targets Euro 2016The centre-back has suffered terribly with injuries in recent years, but he has made a full recovery and is determined to make the cut for his country
What is the Salon d'Or?Cristiano Ronaldo's shaved sides-combover combo was voted the best haircut in football last year - so can the Real Madrid superstar hold on to his ...
Getty ImagesGermanyEuropean ChampionshipLahm Germany comeback 'impossible'The Bayern Munich man retired from the German national team after captaining the side to World Cup glory in 2014
