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France beats Iceland 5-2, setting up semi-final with Germany
Olivier Giroud scored two goals to lead France to an emphatic 5-2 victory over Iceland on Sunday, sending the hosts…
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Euro Cup: Wales defeat Belgium 3-1
Wales reached the semi-finals of a major tournament for the first time after a stirring fightback to defeat Belgium in…
Beer To Get World Cup $330m Boost
Brazilian beer sales are expected to gain a $330 million boost when the soccer World Cup kicks off next year,…
2014 World Cup Up Next For Spain
By thrashing Italy 4-0 in Sunday’s Euro 2012 final in Kiev, Spain staked a claim to the title of the…
Spain Clears Mata
Spanish midfielder Juan Mata, who is currently in eastern Europe helping his country to defend their European Championship title, has…
Olisadebe Recounts Racist Ordeal In Poland
Growing up as a soccer-loving schoolboy in Nigeria, Emmanuel Olisadebe was unaware of racism until he signed a professional contract…
France Coach Fears Racism
France manager, Laurent Blanc said he “dared to hope” that the European Championship would not be blighted by racism. None…
Injury Rules Out Berezutsky
CSKA Moscow defender Vassily Berezutsky will miss next month’s European Championship in Poland and Ukraine with a hip injury, Russia…