Euro 2016 previews: Albania vs Switz, Wales vs Slovakia, Eng vs Russia
June 11 – Day 2 of the 2016 sees brotherly love between Albania and Switzerland, a Welsh galactico making a championship debut, and two nations who must win at all cost.
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France steady nerves as they line-up Romania in Euro 2016 opener
By Andrew Warshaw in Paris
June 10 – The waiting is over, the anticipation at fever pitch. France, looking to win their third European title following their 1984 and 2000 triumphs, finally kick off their Euro 2016 campaign tonight with both coach and captain seeking to downplay their role as favourites.
Euro 2016 Diary, Day 1: Waiting for a train…
By Andrew Warshaw in Paris
June 10 – As if contending with the unprecedented security operation wasn’t a big enough headache for Euro 2016 organisers, striking train drivers are causing mayhem.
Euro 2016 to set new money record with €1.9 billion bonanza
By Samindra Kunti in Paris
June 10 – Euro 2016 will be UEFA’s most profitable national team championship to date with the confederation set to bank a 41% increase in revenue to €1.9 billion on the 2012 tournament.
Euro 2016 hots up as fans flood to a France on high alert but ready for football
By Andrew Warshaw in Paris
June 9 – The show will go on as planned with every possible precaution taken to keep spectators safe and offset the threat of terrorism. That is the message from organisers of Euro 2016 who are taking a realistic, pragmatic approach to the build-up to Euro 2016 which kicks off Friday with the host nation taking on Romania amidst the biggest security operation ever mounted for a sporting event of this magnitude.
The guest no-one wants? Will Platini come out to play at Euro 2016?
By Andrew Warshaw in Paris
June 9 – Will he attend or won’t he? The jury seems to still be out over whether Michel Platini will be showing his face at Euro 2016 in his own backyard despite his four-year ban.
England to win Euro 2016. The transfer value stats show it
June 9 – If the aggregate transfer value of squad players is a determining factor, then England are going to win Euro 2016. France will be the nearest challengers followed by Spain, Germany and Belgium.
Euro 2016 ticket sales high, but seats still available for Paris opener
By Samindra Kunti
June 8 – Euro 2016 is set to be the best attended European Championship ever, but the opening match between France and Romania is struggling to sell out.
French labour protests and strikes threaten to be Euro 2016 party pooper
By Samindra Kunti
June 7 – France is a country in disarray as the final preparations are underway to host Euro 2016. Social unrest is one of the overarching problems to have marred the build-up and failure to agree an agreement with rail unions last night could disrupt travel during the tournament.
Lens issues town centre booze ban for Euro 2016 fixture
May 25 – Authorities in Lens have slapped a 24-hour town centre alcohol ban on fans attending Euro 2016 games in the city, including the England-Wales showdown, amid concerns of possible misconduct.
UEFA People opens doors to behind-the-scenes workers at Euro 2016
May 25 – UEFA has joined with recruitment specialists GlobalSportsJobs with the aim of generating interest in working at major events and identifying talent for future events up to Euro 2020 which will be hosted in 13 venues across the continent.
Cup Final chaos prompts French to re-evaluate security for Euro 2016
May 24 – Security failures at the French cup final last weekend will be sorted out before the start of Euro 2016, the government insists.
France on high alert as ‘Crusader’ nations offer symbolic Euro 2016 targets
By Samindra Kunti
May 20 – France has extended a nationwide state of emergency to cover EURO 2016 and the Tour de France this summer. German intelligence has warned that the tournament’s opening match and final are major terrorist targets.
French strikes could derail fans travelling for Euro 2016
By Samindra Kunti
May 17 – Nationwide strikes in France against the ‘Loi Travail’ labour laws threaten to disrupt the smooth running of the Euro 2016 Championship this summer, particularly when it comes to travelling around the country.
England back youth in bid for Euro 2016 glory
May 17 – Manchester United’s 18-year-old striker Marcus Rashford (pictured) is the surprise selection in England manager Roy Hodgson’s initial 26-man squad for next month’s European Championship finals in France that will be trimmed to 23.