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Joy, heartbreak splayed across newspapers after Euro 2024 final

The Times went with the matter-of-fact: "England's hope ends in Euros heartbreak" over a picture of a grief-stricken Jude Bellingham, The Daily Mirror wrote: "SHATTERED" under a photo of captain Harry Kane consoling Bellingham

Messi-blessed Yamal breaks Pele’s record

Yamal started for Spain in the final a day after celebrating his 17th birthday and became the youngest player ever to play in a major international final, breaking a record Pele had set way back in the 1958 World Cup final.

Thomas Mueller ends Germany career

"After 131 national team games and 45 goals, I am saying goodbye," Mueller said in a video statement announcing his decision.

"Fine margins" as Southgate's England miss out on a trophy again

Spain deserved to win Sunday's showpiece match - England coming alive only after falling behind - but the jury remains out on Southgate.

Copa triumph takes Messi past every footballer ever

This was Messi’s fourth straight international title, having won the Copa America in 2021, the Finalissima in 2022 and the FIFA World Cup in 2022 before defending the Copa title this year in the USA.

Scaloni hails Argentina for 'Triple Crown' triumph

"I don't know if it marks an era, but it's true this team never ceases to surprise, they overcame the difficulties of a very difficult match, with a very complicated opponent and without a good first half," Scaloni said.

Joy in the streets of Argentina after Copa victory

"We could not ask those guys for anything more, they do not stop giving us joy amid all the economic tension that we live with day-to-day," said Pablo Rutz, a 26-year-old student.

Tired Colombia were impacted by delayed start to final: Lorenzo

"[The players] warmed up, cooled down, warmed up again, before the kick-off. Then we had 25 minutes of half-time, strange things for both teams," he said.

2026 FIFA WC will be 'incredibly safe', says New Jersey governor after Trump rally shooting

"I can say with great confidence this will be an incredibly safe tournament."

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

Joy, heartbreak splayed across newspapers after Euro 2024 final

The Times went with the matter-of-fact: "England's hope ends in Euros heartbreak" over a picture of a grief-stricken Jude Bellingham, The Daily Mirror wrote: "SHATTERED" under a photo of captain Harry Kane consoling Bellingham

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

Messi-blessed Yamal breaks Pele’s record

Yamal started for Spain in the final a day after celebrating his 17th birthday and became the youngest player ever to play in a major international final, breaking a record Pele had set way back in the 1958 World Cup final.

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

Thomas Mueller ends Germany career

"After 131 national team games and 45 goals, I am saying goodbye," Mueller said in a video statement announcing his decision.

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

"Fine margins" as Southgate's England miss out on a trophy again

Spain deserved to win Sunday's showpiece match - England coming alive only after falling behind - but the jury remains out on Southgate.

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

Copa triumph takes Messi past every footballer ever

This was Messi’s fourth straight international title, having won the Copa America in 2021, the Finalissima in 2022 and the FIFA World Cup in 2022 before defending the Copa title this year in the USA.

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

Scaloni hails Argentina for 'Triple Crown' triumph

"I don't know if it marks an era, but it's true this team never ceases to surprise, they overcame the difficulties of a very difficult match, with a very complicated opponent and without a good first half," Scaloni said.

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

Joy in the streets of Argentina after Copa victory

"We could not ask those guys for anything more, they do not stop giving us joy amid all the economic tension that we live with day-to-day," said Pablo Rutz, a 26-year-old student.

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

Tired Colombia were impacted by delayed start to final: Lorenzo

"[The players] warmed up, cooled down, warmed up again, before the kick-off. Then we had 25 minutes of half-time, strange things for both teams," he said.

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

2026 FIFA WC will be 'incredibly safe', says New Jersey governor after Trump rally shooting

"I can say with great confidence this will be an incredibly safe tournament."

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

Football fever: Dhaka’s top spots to catch the Euro 2024 action

Time is ticking until the heavily anticipated finals for the Euro 2024 tournament arrives! In such exciting times, it sounds like a wonderful opportunity to step outside with friends and family and have a great day out, as well as watch some electrifying football.

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