Football
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Iniesta shines as Spain defeat Czech Republic
He symbolised the end of an era after a disastrous first-round exit from the 2014 World Cup, but Andres Iniesta’s critics were...
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Portugal coach defends Alves tough tactics
Portugal coach Fernando Santos leaped to the defence of hard man Bruno Alves on Monday following accusations by European Championship opponents Iceland...
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Brazil mourn loss,doubts over coach future
Brazilians on Monday mourned the latest blow to their demoralised, recession-hit nation: their elimination from the Copa America football tournament, which raised...
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Stam named new Reading boss
The former Manchester United and Netherlands defender, Jaap Stam, is the new manager of English Championship side Reading, the club confirmed on...
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Long motivated for Sweden match
Ireland striker Shane Long is keen to carry the good form he showed towards the end of the Premier League season at...
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Chiellini urges Italy to be more defensive
Italy have lost part of their identity trying to implement the possession-based style of play followed by European champions Spain and Pep...
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Loew happy to have Boateng by his side
Germany coach Joachim Loew hailed defender Jerome Boateng as “a good neighbour” for his spectacular goalline clearance during the world champions’ 2-0...
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England do not lack passion – Roy
England manager Roy Hodgson has hit out at critics who have questioned his team’s patriotism and desire ahead of their European Championship...
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Quaresma doubtful for Iceland clash
Portugal winger Ricardo Quaresma is doubtful for his team’s Euro 2016 Group F opener against Iceland on Tuesday due to a muscular...
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Spain counting on fresh faces
Spain are steadily turning to the next generation ahead of their Euro 2016 opener against the Czech Republic later on Monday as...
