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France edge Germany thanks to Hummels own goal

Title favourites France launched their Euro 2020 Group F campaign with a 1-0 victory over Germany on Tuesday (June 15), courtesy of an own goal by Mats Hummels, as the sluggish-looking hosts lost their opening fixture at the European…

Neymar stars as Brazil win Copa opener

Hosts Brazil beat Covid-19 affected Venezuela 3-0 in the tournament's opening match to begin their title defence. Super star Neymar scored one and assisted another, adding a second for Tite's side with a second-half penalty before setting…

Germany beat Portugal to win Euro U21

Lukas Nmecha hit the winner as Germany beat Portugal to win a third European Under-21 Championship. The Manchester City player scored from a tight angle after rounding the keeper following Ridle Baku's excellent pass. Germany had…

Kevin de Bruyne wins PFA men’s award

Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has won the Professional Footballers' Association men's Players' Player of the Year award for a second year in a row. de Bruyne's City team-mate Phil Foden won the PFA Young Player of the Year…

Germany to face Portugal in Euro U21 final

Portugal beat defending champions Spain with a late strike to set up a European Under-21 Championship final against Germany on Sunday. Portugal's winning goal with 10 minutes left was a fortuitous one as Fabio Vieira's low cross deflected…

Zidane leaves Real Madrid with a heavy heart

Zinedine Zidane has finally broken the silence behind his departure from Real Madrid as he said that he left when he felt the club "no longer had faith" in him. The Frenchman left the La Liga club for a second time in his coaching career…