November 19, 2019

Czech Republic’s Tomas Soucek (right) fights for the ball with Bulgaria’s Marcelinho during the Euro 2020 group A qualifying soccer match between Bulgaria and the Czech Republic, at the Vasil Levski national stadium, in Sofia, Bulgaria on Sunday.

Germany's Timo Werner (left) and Belarus' Sergei Matvejchik challenge for the ball during the Euro 2020 group C qualifying soccer match between Germany and Belarus in Moenchengladbach, Germany on Saturday.

November 18, 2019

Euro 2020 takes shape as Netherlands, Germany and Croatia qualify

AFP, Paris :The Netherlands, Germany and World Cup finalists Croatia expanded a list of big hitters to qualify for Euro 2020 on Saturday as the...

Argentina's Lionel Messi (left) fights for the ball with Brazil's Gabriel Jesus (center) and Brazil's Casimiro during a friendly soccer match between Brazil and Argentina at King Fahd stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday.

Football

November 17, 2019

Messi scores on Argentina return to sink Brazil

AFP, Riyadh :Lionel Messi struck on his return to international duty Friday following a three-month ban as Argentina defeated fierce rivals Brazil 1-0 in a...

Spain's Santi Cazorla ( center) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during a Euro 2020 Group F qualifying soccer match between Spain and Malta at the Ramon de Carranza stadium in Cadiz, Spain on Friday.

Football

November 17, 2019

Spain destroy Malta 7-0

Spain clinched top spot in Group F in style by hammering Malta 7-0 at home on Friday for their biggest win of their Euro 2020...

Finnish captain Tim Sparv ( left) celebrates with Paulus Arajuuri (center) and goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky after their victory in the Euro 2020 Group J qualifying soccer match between Finland and Liechtenstein in Helsinki, Finland on Friday.

Football

November 17, 2019

Finland into first major finals as Sweden seal Euro 2020 place

Finland qualified for the first major tournament in their history on Friday with a 3-0 win over Liechtenstein while Sweden sealed their place at the...

Football

November 17, 2019

Bale says he gets more enjoyment from Wales than Real Madrid

Gareth Bale has risked fuelling the criticism of his commitment to Real Madrid by admitting on Friday he is more excited playing for Wales than...

Olivier Giroud (right) scoring his 39th goal for France to earn the world champions a narrow win over Moldova in UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying first round football match on Thursday.

Football

November 16, 2019

Giroud penalty lifts France past brave Moldova

AFP, Paris :Olivier Giroud converted a late penalty as France staggered to a 2-1 win against a Moldova side ranked 175th in the world on...

Football

November 16, 2019

Pique unhappy with ‘excessive’ Barcelona criticism

Agency :Gerard Pique concedes Barcelona can improve but claims the level of criticism they have received this season has been unfair.Barca lead La Liga after...

Iraqi fans cheer during the FIFA World Cup 2022 and the 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifying soccer match between Iraq and Iran in the Jordanian capital Amman on Thursday.

Football

November 16, 2019

Iraqis celebrate football win against Iran as symbolic victory

Agency :Jubilant Iraqis celebrated a football win against Iran Thursday as a desperately needed morale boost for protesters who have rallied against the Baghdad government...

Football

November 16, 2019

Ronaldo hat-trick fires Portugal to brink of Euro 2020 qualification

Agency :Cristiano Ronaldo scored his ninth international hat-trick as Portugal moved to the brink of qualifying for Euro 2020 with a 6-0 thrashing of Lithuania...

Football

November 16, 2019

Booters return home

BSS, Dhaka :The Bangladesh national football team returned home on Friday after completing their FIFA World Cup qualifiers and Asia Cup away match against strong...

Football

November 16, 2019

Turkey hold Iceland to reach Euro 2020 alongside France

Agency :Turkey booked their place at Euro 2020 on Thursday after a goalless qualifying draw with Iceland which also sent world champions France to next...