Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal team on merit, insists Roberto Martinez
Roberto Martinez has defended the selection of Cristiano Ronaldo and hailed the importance of his Portugal captain ahead of his sixth European Championship.
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Navigating Europe and astute signings key for Shelbourne's title tilt
Keith Treacy and David McMillan have backed Shelbourne to get over the line in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division but only if they can navigate the choppy waters of extra European games and continue to be astute in the transfer market when it opens in July.
Slovakia's shock win over Belgium a victory for smaller nations - coach Francesco Calzona
Slovakia's surprise 1-0 win over Belgium at Euro 2024 on Monday was proof of the progress of the smaller nations but there remained a gap even though his side won, said coach Francesco Calzona.
Dider Deschamps fears Kylian Mbappe's nose was broken in Austria win
France delivered a 100th victory for manager Didier Deschamps as they edged a tenacious Austria side 1-0 in their opening Group D match at Euro 2024 but it came at a cost as talisman Kylian Mbappe suffered a suspected broken nose.
Austria authors of their own demise in tight loss to France
France delivered a 100th victory for manager Didier Deschamps as they beat a tenacious and well organised Austria side 1-0 in their opening Group D match at Euro 2024 but talisman Kylian Mbappe suffered a worrying injury on Monday.
Uefa investigating alleged racist chants by Serbia fans during England game
Uefa is investigating allegations of discriminatory chanting by Serbia fans during England’s 1-0 win in their Euro 2024 opener in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday.
France off to winning start as Max Wober own goal proves enough against Austria
France got off to a winning start at Euro 2024 with a narrow 1-0 victory over stubborn Austria after Max Wober scored a first-half own goal in Dusseldorf.
Slovakia stun Belgium with luckless Romelu Lukaku left frustrated
Slovakia produced the first major shock of Euro 2024 with a 1-0 win over Belgium in Group E after Romelu Lukaku endured a day to forget.