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Demiral's double helps Turkey beat Austria 2-1, sets up a Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Netherlands

Jul. 02, 2024 20:19 PM EDT

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — A first-minute goal and a stellar save in the final seconds helped send Turkey into the quarterfinals of Euro 2024. Merih Demiral scored twice, including the opener after just 57 seconds, and goalkeeper Mert Gunok pulled off one of the saves of tournament...

Much-improved Netherlands beats Romania 3-0 to reach first Euros quarterfinal in 16 years

Jul. 02, 2024 16:01 PM EDT

MUNICH (AP) — The Netherlands could be peaking at just the right time. The Dutch team reached its first European Championship quarterfinal in 16 years with a 3-0 win over Romania on Tuesday after its best performance by far at Euro 2024. Cody Gakpo broke the deadlock...

Ronaldo says he is playing his 'last European Championship'

Jul. 02, 2024 08:18 AM EDT

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed this year's European Championship will be the last of his career. The Portugal superstar, who is 39, is playing at the Euros for a record sixth time and has helped his country reach the quarterfinals — where Kylian Mbappé...

More changes to Mbappé face mask as France star's Euro 2024 problems persist

Jul. 02, 2024 07:13 AM EDT

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé has had more masks than goals at the European Championship. The France captain is struggling with his peripheral vision in the masks that were fitted to protect his broken nose from his country's opening game at Euro 2024. ...

Epic penalties drama for Ronaldo ends with Portugal beating Slovenia in a Euro 2024 shootout

Jul. 01, 2024 20:27 PM EDT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — No one does high drama in international soccer to such an operatic extent as Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal is heading to a blockbuster quarterfinal with France at the European Championship after its star captain generated compelling viewing on center stage...

Mbappé and France into Euro 2024 quarterfinals after Muani's late goal beats Belgium 1-0

Jul. 01, 2024 15:07 PM EDT

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé and France advanced to the European Championship quarterfinals after Randal Kolo Muani's deflected shot secured a 1-0 win over Belgium on Monday. Kolo Muani sent in an effort in the 85th minute that looped up off Belgium defender Jan...

UEFA investigating Jude Bellingham over possible indecent gesture at Euro 2024 game

Jul. 01, 2024 13:33 PM EDT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — England star Jude Bellingham is being investigated by UEFA over a potentially offensive gesture made during the European Championship win against Slovakia. UEFA said Monday it appointed a disciplinary inspector to look at “a potential violation of the...

With England survival at stake, Jude Bellingham creates one of the great moments of Euro 2024

Jun. 30, 2024 20:25 PM EDT

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Jude Bellingham needed to produce something special to keep England at Euro 2024. Right on cue, Bellingham’s spectacular overhead kick in the fifth of six added minutes sent Sunday's game into extra time, and Harry Kane sealed a 2-1 win that keeps...

Spain beats Georgia 4-1 to reach Euro 2024 quarterfinals. It next plays host Germany

Jun. 30, 2024 18:17 PM EDT

COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Spain recovered from conceding an early own-goal to beat Georgia 4-1 for a spot in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals, ending one of the tournament's most compelling underdog stories. Goals from midfielders Rodri and Fabián Ruiz brought Spain back into the game...

German police believe man who climbed arena roof during Euro 2024 game was a would-be photographer

Jun. 30, 2024 11:17 AM EDT

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — German police said Sunday they believe a man who scaled the roof of the stadium as Germany played Denmark at Euro 2024 was a would-be photographer and they have no evidence he intended to hurt anyone. Video shown by public broadcaster WDR appeared to show...