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Kylian Mbappé scores on return from broken nose and France draws 1-1 with Poland at Euro 2024

Jun. 25, 2024 15:50 PM EDT

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé, wearing a mask to protect his broken nose, marked his return at the European Championship with a goal against Poland. It wasn't enough for a victory on Tuesday, though, and it's not enough to solve France’s growing problems at Euro 2024. ...

UEFA increases field-side security at Euro 2024 games after selfie-takers pursue Cristiano Ronaldo

Jun. 23, 2024 12:54 PM EDT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Security will be increased field-side to stop fans getting to players at the European Championship after the problem peaked when at least six fans tried to get selfie photos with Cristiano Ronaldo. UEFA said Sunday “additional safety measures will be...

No goals but lots of selfie-seekers for Ronaldo in chaotic Portugal win over Turkey at Euro 2024

Jun. 22, 2024 16:15 PM EDT

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — By the end, it was hard to know what Cristiano Ronaldo was more frustrated about. Failing to score for the second straight game at the European Championship or having to fend off repeated attempts for selfies by his adoring fans. In what...

Cristiano Ronaldo 'lucky' not to come to harm after he's confronted by selfie-seekers, coach says

Jun. 22, 2024 15:24 PM EDT

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo should consider himself lucky to have come to no harm after being confronted on the field by four supporters who wanted selfies during a European Championship match on Saturday, Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said. The alarming string of...

Euro 2024 takeaways: Fast starts and slow trains, old and young stars, great goals and strong views

Jun. 19, 2024 05:43 AM EDT

The opening round of group matches at the European Championship is complete. Here are some things we learned: Top performers Some of the best-performing players so far at Euro 2024 are making triumphant international comebacks. Toni Kroos...

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player to play at 6 European Championships as Portugal starts with win

Jun. 18, 2024 18:21 PM EDT

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to feature at six European Championship tournaments when he captained Portugal to a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in their opening game on Tuesday. The 39-year-old Ronaldo, who made his tournament debut at Euro...

Kylian Mbappé's nose injury places doubt on his continued involvement in Euro 2024

Jun. 17, 2024 21:01 PM EDT

DUSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé’s facial injury in France’s 1-0 win against Austria on Monday has put in doubt whether he will continue at the European Championship. An aerial head-on-shoulder collision with Austria’s Kevin Danso left Mbappé curled on the field...

Lionel Messi and Argentina will try for a 3rd straight major title in Copa America

Jun. 17, 2024 13:07 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Lionel Messi and Argentina will try to match Spain’s feat of three consecutive major titles when the Copa America kicks off Thursday night. Coming off championships in the 2021 Copa America and the 2022 World Cup, Messi will be four days shy of his 37th birthday...

Another surprise? Europe’s biggest soccer show to begin in Germany and as usual it’s unpredictable

Jun. 10, 2024 04:41 AM EDT

A returning Cristiano Ronaldo, a rampant Kylian Mbappé and a resurgent Germany. Throw in a Harry Kane-powered England and defending champion Italy and Euro 2024 is wide open. That’s without mentioning three-time winner Spain. The unpredictability of...

Cristiano Ronaldo and Modric go to Euro 2024 showing age is no boundary for soccer's modern stars

Jun. 09, 2024 05:16 AM EDT

Aged 39 and about to play in a record-extending sixth European Championship, Cristiano Ronaldo's longevity at soccer's highest levels almost defies belief. Luka Modric is 38, still performing for Real Madrid and will be expected to provide the X Factor for Croatia at the Euros in...