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Kylian Mbappé sustained a broken nose at Euro 2024, but France gets 'positive' news
DUSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé suffered a broken nose during France’s opening game at the European Championship and will have to wear a face mask if he plays on at the tournament. The French Football Federation said Tuesday it had received “positive” news about...
Kylian Mbappé's nose injury places doubt on his continued involvement in Euro 2024
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...
Euro 2024: What to know about the European Championship in Germany
The European Championship, also known as Euro 2024, kicked off on June 14 when host Germany defeated Scotland 5-1 in Munich. Here's what to know about the month-long tournament: Where are the games being played? The tournament is being held in Germany, with matches in...
Police temporarily detain 8 after clash between Serbia and England fans at Euro 2024
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Eight people were temporarily detained following a brawl between Serbia and England fans in Gelsenkirchen ahead of the teams' opening European Championship match, police said Monday. Authorities said the incident on Sunday was over quickly and they...
YouTube prankster says he was on the field at Euro 2024 opening ceremony dressed as mascot
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A German YouTuber says he made it onto the field during the European Championship opening ceremony while disguised in a mascot costume, in an incident which revealed flaws in tournament security. Marvin Wildhage published a video appearing to show how he...
Romania earns first Euros win in 24 years while Ukraine apologizes for 3-0 loss
MUNICH (AP) — Romania players celebrated with their yellow-clad fans after their first European Championship win in 24 years. At the other end of Munich Arena, Ukraine's players apologized to their supporters after the surprisingly bad 3-0 loss. Goals from captain...
Lionel Messi and Argentina will try for a 3rd straight major title in Copa America
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...
Ukraine displays destroyed stadium stand in Munich in reminder of war ahead of Euro 2024 opener
MUNICH (AP) — The Ukraninian soccer federation unveiled an installation in Munich of a stadium stand destroyed in the war back home to highlight the ongoing conflict ahead of the team's first match at the European Championship on Monday. Parts of a stand from Kharkiv’s Sonyachny...
Chosen by Kim Kardashian and loved by fans, Bellingham fires England to 1-0 win over Serbia at Euros
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Jude Bellingham is the star of Kim Kardashian’s male underwear range, England icon David Beckham mimics his trademark goal celebration, and a Beatles classic has become his anthem as adoring fans serenade him with “Hey Jude” when he’s on the field. ...
Eriksen scores in Denmark's 1-1 draw with Slovenia at Euro 2024, 3 years after his onfield collapse
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — For Christian Eriksen, Denmark’s opening game at the European Championship was a much happier occasion this time. The Manchester United midfielder scored the opening goal in a 1-1 draw with Slovenia on Sunday. It was his first match at the Euros since...
