Spanish players dominate Euro 2024 team of the tournament

Spain midfielder Rodri and 17-year-old Lamine Yamal were among six Spain players named in UEFA's team of the tournament for Euro 2024 on Tuesday.
16 July 2024, 15:24 PM

Gareth Southgate: England's nearly man

Gareth Southgate leaves his job as the second most successful England manager in history but with a string of agonising near-misses to his name.
16 July 2024, 15:19 PM

Can England bring it home this time?

In the latest episode of The Daily Star’s podcast Pitch Perfect, we bring you an in-depth discussion about the key battles that may shift the balance in the grand finale of the tournament. 
16 July 2024, 14:32 PM

Mbappe says dream has come true at Real Madrid unveiling

French superstar Kylian Mbappe was officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Tuesday, telling 80,000 fans "my dream has come true".
16 July 2024, 11:15 AM

France unhappy with insults from Argentina Copa winners

The chants were heard during a live video posted on social media by Chelsea and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez from the team bus in the wake of the Copa victory over Colombia in Miami on Sunday.
16 July 2024, 11:09 AM

Gareth Southgate resigns as England manager

"It's time for change, and for a new chapter. Sunday's final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as England manager," he said in statement.
16 July 2024, 10:11 AM

‘My parents have instilled respect and loyalty in me’

"My family has fought for this moment. This is for all of them, everyone who believed in me from the very beginning," said Williams.
16 July 2024, 06:45 AM

'I am fine': Messi gives update on injury

"The Copa America is over and the first thing I want to thank everyone for the messages and greetings," Messi said on Instagram, one day after injuring his right ankle in the Copa final against Colombia in Miami.
16 July 2024, 03:33 AM

Giroud ends international career

"The long-dreaded moment has arrived: the moment of saying goodbye to the French national team," Giroud wrote on Instagram.
16 July 2024, 02:56 AM

Tens of thousands to welcome Mbappe to Real Madrid

With an expected attendance of 85,000, the stadium will be packed to the rafters for Mbappe's first appearance before fans in what should beat the record set 15 years ago by Cristiano Ronaldo.
16 July 2024, 02:48 AM

Jubilant Spaniards greet Euro 2024 heroes

After receptions with King Felipe VI and prime minister Pedro Sanchez, La Roja were paraded through the capital city on an open-top bus.
16 July 2024, 02:33 AM

Colombia football federation head and son arrested after Copa final

Sunday's final, which Colombia lost to Argentina, started over an hour late after police initiated a lockdown that left hundreds of fans stuck outside Florida's Hard Rock Stadium. Videos on social media showed security scuffling with fans attempting to breach the gates.
16 July 2024, 02:22 AM

Argentina’s glorious era carved into granite

From the depths of despair to the heights of glory, Argentina's redemption story is a testament to perseverance and the indomitable spirit of camaraderie.
16 July 2024, 01:05 AM

Copa chaos raises concerns for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Hard Rock Stadium will host seven games at the 2026 World Cup which the USA is co-hosting with Mexico and Canada.
15 July 2024, 17:50 PM

Shaqiri calls time on Switzerland career after 125 caps

Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri announced his retirement from international football on Monday after winning 125 caps with the Swiss national team.
15 July 2024, 14:39 PM

My players always believed in me: De la Fuente

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente thanked his players for delivering a record fourth European Championship on Sunday, saying they always believed in him, while others didn't.
15 July 2024, 14:29 PM

Spain's Euro glory built on selfless group mentality

Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal became the 10th Spain player to score at Euro 2024 when he set up and finished in the 86th minute to secure a 2-1 win over England and a record fourth title. It was their 15th goal, the most by any team at a Euros.
15 July 2024, 14:11 PM

Spaniard deserving of Ballon d'Or after Euros win, says Rodri

Euro 2024 champions Spain deserve to have one of their players win the Ballon d'Or, player of the tournament Rodri said after Sunday's 2-1 victory over England.
15 July 2024, 13:27 PM

Argentina's Copa victory celebrations marred by violence

Cheering fans, many wrapped in Argentine flags, partied around the city's iconic Obelisk in the early hours of the morning despite the low temperatures of the southern hemisphere winter.
15 July 2024, 12:18 PM

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
15 July 2024, 11:22 AM