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Unveiled statue of Harry Kane ridiculed: "Nightmare-like"

Five years after it was ordered, a statue depicting the British football star Harry Kane was unveiled. The reactions to the bronze copy are mixed.
Unveiled statue of Harry Kane ridiculed: "Nightmare-like"

No Messi or Ronaldo – a new era for football

During Monday evening, the world's best soccer player is announced. For the first time since 2003, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo are nominated.
No Messi or Ronaldo – a new era for football

The reigning champion team advances to the quarterfinals

Spain has all the opportunities to defend its title in the Nations League from 2023. After 3–0 at home against Serbia, the summer's European Championship gold medalist is moving on to the quarterfinals in the national team tournament – despite two rounds remaining in the group stage.
The reigning champion team advances to the quarterfinals

Kulusevski: "Never just want to be one of the crowd"

He tries to become master of his own thoughts and listens to the body's all signals. This makes Dejan Kulusevski grow on the pitch.
Kulusevski: "Never just want to be one of the crowd"

Million Rain over Rahm after Criticized Move

One of the world's richest athletes just became even wealthier. The Spaniard Jon Rahm took home the victory in the heavily criticized LIV tour.
Million Rain over Rahm after Criticized Move

Rahm wants to play in the Ryder Cup - but refuses to pay the fine

The Spanish golf star Jon Rahm wants to play in the Ryder Cup next year. But he refuses to pay the fines to the European Tour for it to be possible.
Rahm wants to play in the Ryder Cup - but refuses to pay the fine

No Swedish players nominated for Ballon d'Or

The prestigious Ballon d'Or can be won by 60 different football players. None of them come from Sweden.
No Swedish players nominated for Ballon d'Or

Captain Kulusevski: "Will win at any cost"

The goal in the half-time against Albania was appreciated by the player – and impressed the national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson. The leader Dejan Kulusevski stepped forward.
Captain Kulusevski: "Will win at any cost"

Star winger to Australia

The 33-year-old Brazilian winger Douglas Costa takes a step over the oceans, from Fluminense in his home country to Sydney FC in Australia's top league. > I'm coming to Australia to raise the status of football in the country, give fans value and win trophies for the club, says Costa in a statement.
Star winger to Australia

Ten Snack Bars from the European Championship

The European Championship in football is over and Spain is champion for the fourth time. TT lists ten snack bars from this year's tournament – from political goal gestures to masks and tears.
Ten Snack Bars from the European Championship

The Scandal: Morata Injured After Pitch Invasion

Idea thieves continue to be a major problem during the European Championship in Germany. Yesterday, Álvaro Morata got hurt in the leg after a person got onto the pitch and caused a collision.
The Scandal: Morata Injured After Pitch Invasion

Ronaldo's future in the national team uncertain

39-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo played his last European Championship match in his career when he and his Portugal lost their quarterfinal against France on penalties. But whether it was his final match ever in the national team is unclear.
Ronaldo's future in the national team uncertain

France advances on penalties – Pepe in tears

France is clear for the semifinal in the European Championship. After a goalless quarterfinal against Portugal, penalties were required to secure advancement.
France advances on penalties – Pepe in tears

Ronaldo chases new record in last European Championship match?

Portugal's European Championship quarterfinal against France can be Cristiano Ronaldo's last big football match. In Hamburg, the superstar is chasing both a semifinal and the record as the European Championship's all-time oldest goal scorer.
Ronaldo chases new record in last European Championship match?

Georgia celebrated greatly after the European Championship: "Miracle"

Thousands of people gathered in the square in Georgia's capital Tbilisi to celebrate the recently returned national football team. After a bus parade, the players stepped up onto a stage and were hailed by, among others, Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Kobachidze and President Salomé Zurabisjvili.
Georgia celebrated greatly after the European Championship: "Miracle"

Mbappé's European Championship problem: Face masks and goal-scoring

One – three. So far, Kylian Mbappé has more face masks than goals in the European Championship.
Mbappé's European Championship problem: Face masks and goal-scoring

Ronaldo in tears: "Undoubtedly my last European Championship"

Cristiano Ronaldo burst out in tears during the round of 16 match against Slovenia. After the match, the star arrived with an admission – he is playing his last EM in his career.
Ronaldo in tears: "Undoubtedly my last European Championship"

Portugal reaches quarterfinals after penalty drama

Portugal is through to the quarterfinals in the European Championship. It required a penalty shootout against Slovenia, where goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three out of three penalties.
Portugal reaches quarterfinals after penalty drama

Reacting to the pitch invasions: "Concerns"

A number of pitch invaders came into focus during the European Championship match between Portugal and Turkey. Not least the young supporter who managed to get in and succeeded in taking a selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch.
Reacting to the pitch invasions: "Concerns"

Bizarre own goal as Portugal win big

Portugal are through to the quarter-finals in the European Championship and secured the group win following a 3–0 victory over Turkey. The latter were responsible for a crazy own goal after a mistake in defence.
Bizarre own goal as Portugal win big

Guide: European Championship 22 June

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal won their premiere match in the European Championship. But it was a close call.
Guide: European Championship 22 June

Decided in extra time – Ronaldo made history

Portugal had major problems against the Czech Republic in the European Championship – not until extra time could substitute Francisco Conceicao secure the win for the Portuguese. Star Cristiano Ronaldo simultaneously made history as the first to play in six European Championships.
Decided in extra time – Ronaldo made history

Guide: All about the groups in the football European Championship.

Which teams will take themselves forward from the "death group" and can debutant Georgia shock their way through? Here's everything you need to know about the groups in the European Championship. .
Guide: All about the groups in the football European Championship.

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