June 17 – Sweden vs Italy – Italy striker Graziano Pelle looks to have shaken off a foot problem so the Azzurri, who surprised many with their highly impressive win over Belgium could be unchanged.
By Andrew Warshaw in Paris
June 16 – It’s all kicking off in Lille. That was the message spread across social media on Wednesday – but sadly it was not referring to events on the field. Despite all the pleas and warnings and an apparent alcohol ban, England fans were again at the heart of city centre disorder as police made 36 arrests in the northern French city where supporters had been congregating ahead of today’s clash with Wales 40 kms away in Lens.
June 16 – CONCACAF have boosted their prize money fund for their top tier Champions League club competition to $1.2 million for the 2016/17 season. They have also committed to supporting club travel costs in the early tournament stages.
By Andrew Warshaw
June 16 – The paralysing transport strikes in the French capital that have been deliberately timed to coincide with Euro 2016 have caused mayhem for ordinary Parisians as well as fans. Cancelled trains and disrupted timetables have been de rigueur since day one causing anger and resentment, many Parisians having to resort to taxis to get to and from work.
June 16 – It’s all about buying at Premier League Liverpool at the moment. The club has just launched its new all-black away kit for fans to buy, while news has emerged that a Chinese group has reportedly valued the club at £700 million and wants to progress the deal, though confirmation of that proposal is hard to find.
June 16 – England vs Wales: The waiting is over. Ever since the draw was made in December, this is the mouth-watering fixture English and Welsh fans have been anticipating.
June 16 – The preparations for Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium and life as a dual sports venue are moving along with a visit to the site from National Football League (NFL) international vice president Mark Waller.
By Samindra Kunti
June 16 – Brazil have wasted no time in sacking their coach Carlos Dunga after their shock exit from the Copa America Centenario being played in the US. Corinthians coach Tite has become the frontrunner to succeed Dunga. But in a federation haunted by endless allegations of corruption, at the top of the CBF pyramid there will be no change.
By Andrew Warshaw in Paris
January 15 – When UEFA decided to expand the 2016 European Championship finals to 24 teams, there were those who sneered scornfully and said another eight teams would diminish the tournament. Too many minnows, not enough quality, a purely money-exercise, were the three of many criticisms.
June 15 – Romania – Switzerland:Victory at the Parc des Princes will ensure Switzerland reach the knock-out stage of the European Championship finals for the first time – and become the first side at Euro 2016 to guarantee their place in the last 16.
By David Owen
June 15 – Portugal’s failure to defeat tiny Iceland in industrial Saint-Etienne on Tuesday night has not prevented its shirt supplier Nike from taking an early lead in Euro 2016’s Battle of the Brands.
June 15 – While the Euro 16 Championship in France go into their second round of group matches tonight, the Copa America Centenario in the US closed out group play with an emphatic 3-0 win for Argentina over Boliva.
June 15 – The Premier League has cleared Chinese businessman Dr Tony Xia to complete his £76 million takeover of Aston Villa. Xia is buying the club, relegated from the Premier League this season, from American Randy Lerner who paid £62.2 million in 2006.
June 15 – Big tournaments generate big money – from marketing and broadcast rights fees, tickets and merchandising. And for the host country there is a measurable economic impact for its cities as well as the enhanced profile for the country as a destination.
By Andrew Warshaw in Paris
June 14 – Russia have been sensationally handed a suspended disqualification from Euro 2016 over the disgraceful scenes at Saturday’s fixture against England in Marseille, with UEFA effectively giving them one last chance to control their fans or face the humiliation of being thrown out of the competition.