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Euro 2024 semi-final recap: Spain 2-1 France

Spain march into the Euro 2024 final after a deserved 2-1 victory over France, with a Lamine Yamal wondergoal and an own goal sending France home.

Soccer • 09 Jul 24

Spain's Lamine Yamal (L) and Nico Williams have lit up Euro 2024

Euro 2024: Scintillating Spain take on goal-shy France

Goal-shy France will be looking to silence the critics when they take on Spain in their Euro 2024 semi-final match on Tuesday, while their opponents hope to keep their impressive campaign going even without key players.

Soccer • 09 Jul 24

Thaigo Alcantara has called an end to a glittering career

Former Liverpool midfielder Thiago hangs up boots

Soccer • 08 Jul 24

Sub Mikel Merino rose highest to head home the winner

Spain find that bit extra to eliminate Germany

A Mikel Merino goal in extra time gave Spain a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany in an enthralling quarter-final clash between the two most successful European Championship nations.

Euro 2024 • 05 Jul 24

Euro 2024 recap: Spain 2-1 Germany

Spain strike in the final moments of extra-time to advance to the last four at the expense of hosts Germany.

Euro 2024 • 05 Jul 24

Dani Olmo of Spain scores his team's fourth goal

Spain reach Euros last eight to shatter Georgia dreams

Spain set up a Euro 2024 quarter-final against hosts Germany but only after overcoming an early scare to beat Georgia 4-1.

Soccer • 01 Jul 24

Spain's midfielder #17 Nico Williams (C) celebrates

Euro 2024 last 16: Spain 4-1 Georgia recap

Spain had to come from behind to get the better of a spirited Georgia side and avoid one of the all-time European shocks. Here's how it happened.

Euro 2024 • 30 Jun 24

Willy Sagnol (L) celebrates after victory over Portugal

Georgia under no pressure against Spain - Sagnol

Underdogs Georgia will go into their historic knockout round match with Spain on Sunday brimming with confidence and keen to play some free-wheeling football having already surpassed expectations at Euro 2024, their coach Willy Sagnol said.

Soccer • 29 Jun 24

Georgia celebrate during their victory over Portugal

Euro 2024 preview: Georgia look to shock in-form Spain

As Spain prepare to face Georgia in the Euro 2024 round of 16, memories will undoubtedly drift to the 7-1 thrashing they dished out to the same opponents last year in a match that helped the team gel at a time of turmoil for Spanish football.

Euro 2024 • 30 Jun 24

Euro 2024 Group B recap: Spain and Italy progress

Italy broke Croatia hearts with a last-minute equaliser to join Spain in the knock-out stages.

Euro 2024 • 24 Jun 24

Luka Modric and Croatia's veterans must win to overtake an Italy captained by Gianluigi Donnarumma

Euro 2024 Day 11 preview: Croatia aim for Italian job

Italy and Croatia face each other knowing their Euro 2024 survival is on the line in today's decisive Group B match, while Albania must beat already-qualified Spain.

Euro 2024 • 24 Jun 24

Euro 2024: Spain 1-0 Italy - recap

Follow all the action from Gelsenkirchen as holders Italy meet three-time winners Spain in Group B.

Euro 2024 • 20 Jun 24

Alvaro Morata celebrates his opening goal against Croatia

Spain send message with comfortable defeat of Croatia

Spain overran Croatia 3-0, striking three times in a sublime first half to earn maximum points in their Euro 2024 Group B opener, confirming their status as title contenders.

Soccer • 15 Jun 24

Spain starlet Lamine Yamal fights for the ball with Northern Ireland's Isaac Price and Jamal Lewis

O'Neill: No regrets for trusting youth in Spain rout

Michael O'Neill insisted he had no regrets about pitting his young Northern Ireland players against Spain as they will benefit in the long term from Saturday's 5-1 defeat.

Soccer • 09 Jun 24

Spain overcome early scare to thrash Northern Ireland

Daniel Ballard's early goal had Northern Ireland dreaming of an upset but it turned into a sobering night in Mallorca as Spain ran out 5-1 winners in their final Euro 2024 tune-up.

Soccer • 08 Jun 24

Kylian Mbappe was to the fore as France eased past Luxembourg

Euro 2024 build-up: Friendly wins for France and Spain

France strolled to a comfortable 3-0 win over Luxembourg in a pre-Euro 2024 friendly in Metz on Wednesday as striker Kylian Mbappe sealed the win after delivering two assists.

Soccer • 05 Jun 24

Spain will take on Croatia in the opening game of the group in Berlin

Euro 2024 Group B: Much to savour in group of death

Soccer • 12 Jun 24

Ireland's Shane O'Donoghue is put under pressure by Spain's Gerard Clapes

Olympic qualifier semi-final recap: Spain 2-0 Ireland

Ireland suffer a 2-0 defeat to Spain which means only victory in Sunday's bronze medal match will secure a spot at the Olympic Games. Here is how the game unfolded in Valencia.

Hockey • 19 Jan 24

The Ireland team acknowledge their supporters after their shootout defeat to Spain

Ireland face Olympic decider after shootout loss

Ireland's hopes of appearing at Paris 2024 will depend on defeating Great Britain on Saturday in the third/fourth place play-off at the women's hockey Olympic qualifier in Valencia, following a 3-0 penalty shootout loss to hosts Spain this afternoon.

Hockey • 18 Jan 24

Ireland's Hannah McLoughlin is thwarted by Spain goalkeeper Clara Perez in the penalty shootout

Olympic qualifier recap: Ireland lose shootout

Ireland's hopes of reaching the Olympic Games suffer a blow as they lose their preliminary semi-final 3-0 to Spain on penalties.

Hockey • 18 Jan 24

Former Spanish Football Association president Luis Rubiales has been banned by FIFA for three years

Luis Rubiales banned from football for three years

FIFA has banned former Spanish Football Association president Luis Rubiales from all football-related activity for three years.

Soccer • 30 Oct 23

Jenni Hermoso is back in the Spain squad

Hermoso included in Spain squad

Jenni Hermoso has been included in coach Montse Tome's Spain squad for the first time since former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales gave her a non-consensual kiss after the team's Women's World Cup victory in August.

Soccer • 18 Oct 23

Gavi (C) celebrates scoring the opening goal

Spain win sees them and Scotland qualify for Euros

Spain secured a place at Euro 2024 after Gavi's second-half goal was enough to beat Norway 1-0 away and they will be joined by their Group A rivals Scotland following an eventful night in qualifying.

Soccer • 15 Oct 23

Oihan Sancet celebrates Spain's second goal

Euro 2024: Scots slip in Spain, Ireland hopes wane

Scotland suffered their first Euro 2024 qualifying defeat with a 2-0 loss in Spain but their qualification hopes remain alive. However, wins for Albania and Turkey damaged the Republic of Ireland's already slim chances of making a play-off.

Soccer • 12 Oct 23

Scotland stunned Spain in Hampden in March

Scots coach Carver eager to upset 'disrespectful' Spain

Scotland assistant coach John Carver admits getting another win over Spain would be all the sweeter given the "disrespectful" comments some of their opponents made in the wake of their Hampden defeat.

Soccer • 09 Oct 23