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Neymar and Sanchez return for Copa America knockout match

Defending champion Brazil and Chile will have their star players back in action when they meet in the Copa America quarterfinals on Friday

Spain beat 10-man Switzerland on penalties to reach Euro 2020 semis

Mikel Oyarzabal held his nerves to score the crucial penalty as Spain entered the semi-finals of the ongoing Euro Cup after beating Switzerland 3-1 on penalties on Friday.

Denmark takes on Czechs for spot in Euro 2020 semifinals

From the despair of seeing a teammate suffer cardiac arrest to the European Championship quarterfinals, somehow Denmark keeps on going.

England won't have home support against Ukraine at Euro 2020

Having overcome historic rival Germany in the last 16, facing Ukraine might seem like an easier proposition for England.

Germany's Toni Kroos retires from national team after Euro Cup 2021

Germany midfielder Toni Kroos says he is retiring from the national team after 106 appearances for his country

Club Football: Barcelona's finances holding up new Lionel Messi contract

Barcelona's poor finances have become the stumbling block to getting Lionel Messi to sign another contract, according to club president Joan Laporta.

Belgium takes on Italy for a spot in Euro cup 2021 semifinals today

Belgium's leading scorer at the European Championship is no stranger to Italy's veteran defenders

Pedri indispensable as Spain bids to make semis at Euro Cup 2021

Spain is on the charge at a major soccer tournament with a creative and technically gifted Barcelona player calling the shots from central midfield.

FIFA confirms roster changes for Olympic soccer to include 22 players

FIFA has confirmed that Olympic soccer rosters can include 22 players, but only 18 can be available for individual matches.

Lionel Messi becomes free agent as Barcelona contract expired on June 30

Argentine striker Lionel Messi has finally become a free agent after his contract with Barcelona expired on June 30

Euro 2020 highlights: England beat Germany 2-0; register place in quarters

This was England's first knockout win over Germany at Wembley since 1966.

Euro 2020: Maybe we lacked effectiveness, says Germany's Toni Kross

Germany midfielder Toni Kroos admitted his side "lacked effectiveness" as they were eliminated in the round of 16 after England struck two second-half goals in the ongoing Euro 2020

Euro 2020: Ukraine beat Sweden 2-1 after extra time to reach quarters

Ukraine reached the round of 16 at the European Championship with worst record of the advancing teams

Messi breaks Argentina's record for caps at Copa America win

Lionel Messi became Argentina's most capped international player, marking the occasion with two goals as he led his national team to a 4-1 win over Bolivia at the Copa America.

Messi dominates Copa America group stage with Argentina

Lionel Messi is used to being No. 1 with Barcelona. Hours before his contract with the club was due to expire, he was getting that kind of feeling while wearing the Argentina shirt at Copa America.

Copa America bracket favors Brazil; Argentina spots Uruguay

Defending champion Brazil may have the smoothest path to the final of the Copa America tournament it is hosting.

Euro 2020: Simon taught us a important lesson in football, says Spain coach

After progressing to the quarterfinals of the ongoing Euro 2020, Spain coach Luis Enrique praised goalkeeper Unai Simon for the way he reacted to his mistake in the round of 16 match against Croatia

Keep your head high: Pele's advice to Mbappe after Euro 2020 setback

Brazil football legend Pele has advised France playmaker Kylian Mbappe to keep his head high after France suffered a major setback in the European Championships.

Euro 2020: Hazard, De Bruyne likely to miss Belgium's QF clash vs Italy

Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne will most likely miss Belgium's crunch Euro 2020 quarter-final against Italy here in Allianz Arena at Munich, according to team's head coach Roberto Martinez.

Swiss win appreciated, but ex-footballers say don't revile Mbappe

The footballing world was left dazed following world champions France's defeat to Switzerland 4-5 in the penalty shootout during the Euro 2020 round-of-16 match here on Monday night.