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Mbappé praises 'legend' Ronaldo and urges France to support Griezmann in 'tough spell' at Euro 2024

Jul. 04, 2024 12:57 PM EDT

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé described Cristiano Ronaldo as a “footballing legend” and “one of a kind” as the superstars prepare to meet in the European Championship quarterfinals. For many, the major subplot of the Portugal vs. France match in Hamburg on Friday...

Euro 2024: What to know about the European Championship in Germany

Jul. 04, 2024 12:39 PM EDT

The European Championship, also known as Euro 2024, has reached the quarterfinals. Here's what to know about the tournament: Where are the games being played? The tournament is being held in Germany, with matches in 10 cities: Berlin, Cologne, Dortmund, Duesseldorf,...

German police investigate video that appears to show Euro 2024 security punching and kicking a fan

Jul. 03, 2024 11:33 AM EDT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Police in the German city of Frankfurt are investigating a video that appears to show a fan being punched and kicked while being detained by a group of Euro 2024 security personnel at Portugal's game with Slovenia. Tournament organizer UEFA said Wednesday...

Ronaldo vs. Mbappé: Clash of generations at Euro 2024 has just been given some extra spice

Jul. 03, 2024 09:52 AM EDT

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Kylian Mbappé. A clash of soccer icons. A clash of generations. They’ll go head to head when Portugal plays France in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals on Friday, and this heavyweight meeting might have got just that little...

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...