Football

Germany are determined to snap their tournament losing streak to Italy dating back almost half a century when the two meet in a Euro 2016 quarter-final on Saturday in Bordeaux, players said.

Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC on Tuesday announced the signing of Krisztian Vadocz of Hungary and Gerson Vieira of Brazil ahead of the third edition of the tournament this year.

Apart from fearless players, the credit for Iceland’s dream run in Euro 2016 must also go to coach Heimir Hallgrimsson, who is a part-time dentist by profession.

Sergio Aguero and other Argentina players could follow the lead of captain Lionel Messi and retire from international football after losing the final of the Copa America on penalties to Chile for the second straight year.

Thrice in Copa America and once in the 2014 World Cup, Messi failed to claim a silverware with his national team. That led to tears rolling down his cheeks and a decision to quit international football.

The Euro 2016 draw has opened up for Belgium, but Marc Wilmots' side are still to confirm their title credentials before their round of 16 match against undefeated Hungary on Sunday.

Lionel Messi will bid to gild his legacy as the greatest footballer of his generation here Sunday by ending Argentina's 23-year wait for a major title in a dream final against holders Chile in the Copa America Centenario.

The Premier League said Britain's decision to leave the European Union will not harm the prestige of the world's most popular domestic soccer competition but experts warned on Friday of long-term damage to football's transfer system.

A late goal by Premier League target Radja Nainggolan earned Belgium a last-16 berth with a 1-0 win over Sweden making superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic end his international career with a defeat.

Iceland end their section second with five points. Austria go out with one point.

Lionel Messi became Argentina's all-time record goalscorer as the two-time world champions outclassed the United States 4-0 to reach the Copa America Centenario final on Tuesday.

Mumbai City FC have announced the signing of three domestic players into their squad for the Hero ISL 2016.

Former India player Abhishek Yadav said that he was "very surprised" with the talents on display at the Dubai trials.

The hosts laboured in the first half and Deschamps sent on midfielder Paul Pogba and forward Antoine Griezmann in a tactical ploy that paid dividends in the Group A match.

The first Manchester derby is in the fourth round of games during the English Premier League.

Emery will compensate Sevilla by paying two million euros ($2.25 million) to be released from his current contract.