Football

Croatia were leading 2-1 when English referee Mark Clattenburg halted proceedings so the flares could be extinguished.

Clint Dempsey's 52nd international goal, five behind Landon Donovan's American record, put the U.S. ahead in the 22nd minute and Zardes guided Dempsey's cross into the net in the 65th for a 2-0 lead.

Jamie Vardy and Daniel Sturridge rose from the bench to score as England came from behind to defeat neighbours Wales 2-1 in Thursday's all-British Euro 2016 clash in Lens.

French police fired tear gas and charged England supporters during troubles in central Lille on Wednesday which left at least one injured, AFP reporters said.

Nani praised Iceland who were physically strong and troubled Portugal with long balls.

Belgium can not afford any mistakes against Ireland in their second Euro 2016 Group E match on Saturday if they are to make up for the disappointment of their opening loss to Italy, striker Divock Origi has said.

Italy, who have been keeping a low profile, beat Belgium 2-0 here on Monday night to kickstart their campaign in style.

Sepp Blatter said no draw for a FIFA event had been fixed during his 18 years at the helm of world football's governing body, but also said that he had seen it done for European competitions.

Goals in either half from Emanuele Giaccherini and Graziano Pelle ensured Italy hit the ground running at Euro 2016 as the Azzurri confined highly-fancied Belgium to a 2-0 defeat on Monday.

During the practice, Bale's free-kick struck a man sitting behind the goal square on the face.

Defenders held the back line, goalkeeper Brad Guzan made an outstanding double save in the 82nd minute and the US held on for a 1-0 victory Saturday night to reach the Copa America quarterfinals.

Granit Xhaka helped the Swiss to victory over an Albania side that included his older brother Taulant, in their first international encounter on different teams.

An England football supporter was fighting for his life after pitched street battles in the French city of Marseille, bringing new shame on football.

Former captain Kevin Ratcliffe said this week that Wales need a 'Plan B' and he did not mean 'B' for Bale.

Wales will be making a first appearance at a major finals since the 1958 World Cup when Chris Coleman's side kick off their Euro 2016 Group B campaign against Slovakia on Saturday.

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