<![CDATA[International Football - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/football/international-football/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngInternational Football - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/football/international-football/The Athletic Media CompanySat, 29 Jun 2024 05:47:03 GMTSat, 29 Jun 2024 04:12:19 GMT<![CDATA[Forget everything you've seen at Euro 2024 - the real tournament starts now]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599549/2024/06/29/euro-2024-knockout-stage/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599549/2024/06/29/euro-2024-knockout-stage/Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:12:19 GMTTOPSHOT - Portugal&#039;s forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group F football match between Portugal and the Czech Republic at the Leipzig Stadium in Leipzig on June 18, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[The penalty shootout experience: 'I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5600176/2024/06/29/euro-2024-penalty-shootout/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5600176/2024/06/29/euro-2024-penalty-shootout/Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:10:52 GMTWhat it&#039;s like to take a penalty at a major tournament<![CDATA[Euro 2024 verdict so far: Most boring team, favourite kit, best fans - and who will win it]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599522/2024/06/29/euro-2024-review-teams-fans-kits-winners/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599522/2024/06/29/euro-2024-review-teams-fans-kits-winners/Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:10:42 GMT<![CDATA[Murat Yakin: Switzerland's coach winning hearts and minds by proving the doubters wrong]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599863/2024/06/29/murat-yakin-switzerland-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599863/2024/06/29/murat-yakin-switzerland-euro-2024/Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:03:47 GMTMurat Yakin, Switzerland<![CDATA[Brazil 4-1 Paraguay takeaways: Vinicius Jr at the double, Paqueta's penalty redemption]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5601822/2024/06/28/brazil-paraguay-takeaways-result-vinicius/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5601822/2024/06/28/brazil-paraguay-takeaways-result-vinicius/Sat, 29 Jun 2024 03:01:07 GMTBrazil<![CDATA[Colombia 3-0 Costa Rica takeaways: Colombia advances to quarterfinals with throwback system]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5601377/2024/06/28/colombia-costa-rica-copa-america/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5601377/2024/06/28/colombia-costa-rica-copa-america/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 23:52:21 GMTGLENDALE, ARIZONA - JUNE 28: Luis Diaz of Colombia celebrates after scoring the team&#039;s first goal via penalty during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group D match between Colombia and Costa Rica at State Farm Stadium on June 28, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lionel Scaloni handed one-game ban, won't coach Argentina vs Peru]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5600877/2024/06/28/argentina-peru-copa-america-scaloni-ban/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5600877/2024/06/28/argentina-peru-copa-america-scaloni-ban/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 20:31:50 GMT<![CDATA[Alessandro Bastoni a doubt for Italy's Euro 24 round of 16 tie against Switzerland]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5601095/2024/06/28/italy-switzerland-bastoni-injury-doubt-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5601095/2024/06/28/italy-switzerland-bastoni-injury-doubt-euro-2024/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:03:13 GMT<![CDATA[Euro 2024 refereeing: More bookings, quicker VAR decisions, tactical foul crackdown]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5600420/2024/06/28/euro-2024-refereeing-var-yellow-cards/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5600420/2024/06/28/euro-2024-refereeing-var-yellow-cards/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:52:37 GMTTOPSHOT - Swiss referee Sandro Schaerer shows a yellow card to Portugal&#039;s forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group F football match between Georgia and Portugal at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen on June 26, 2024. (Photo by OZAN KOSE / AFP) (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Jamal Musiala - made in Fulda: 'It's crazy to think he used to play here']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5594455/2024/06/28/jamal-musiala-germany-euro-2024-fulda/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5594455/2024/06/28/jamal-musiala-germany-euro-2024-fulda/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:00:33 GMT<![CDATA[The Athletic’s Friday football quiz question #10]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596879/2024/06/28/athletic-friday-football-quiz-10/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596879/2024/06/28/athletic-friday-football-quiz-10/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:00:02 GMT<![CDATA[Argentina's soccer superstitions: From caramel candies to a Chucky doll in the dressing room]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591632/2024/06/28/argentinas-soccer-superstitions-from-caramel-candies-to-a-chucky-doll-in-the-dressing-room/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591632/2024/06/28/argentinas-soccer-superstitions-from-caramel-candies-to-a-chucky-doll-in-the-dressing-room/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:00:49 GMTArgentina<![CDATA[What's going on with Jude Bellingham?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5593515/2024/06/28/wayne-rooney-jude-bellingham/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5593515/2024/06/28/wayne-rooney-jude-bellingham/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:00:12 GMTCOLOGNE, GERMANY - JUNE 25: Jude Bellingham of England reacts at full-time following the team&#039;s draw in the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between England and Slovenia at Cologne Stadium on June 25, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How to fix Brazil: 'Dirty movement', Endrick as a No 9 and a midfield rejig]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5597087/2024/06/28/brazil-copa-america-tactics/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5597087/2024/06/28/brazil-copa-america-tactics/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:46:47 GMT<![CDATA[The USMNT are in danger of blowing their big moment at the Copa America]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599095/2024/06/28/usmnt-copa-america-pressure/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599095/2024/06/28/usmnt-copa-america-pressure/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:21:02 GMTATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 27: Players of United States look dejected after losing the CONMEBOL Copa America USA 2024 Group C match between Panama and United States at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 27, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Alan Shearer on life inside and outside the England bubble - Tension, criticism, darkness and light]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5597454/2024/06/28/alan-shearer-criticism-england-bubble/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5597454/2024/06/28/alan-shearer-criticism-england-bubble/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 06:00:10 GMT<![CDATA[A glorious gut punch, pig heads on platters and acid jazz: The Euro 2024 anthems – rated]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589677/2024/06/28/euro-2024-anthems-ranked-france-italy-scotland/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589677/2024/06/28/euro-2024-anthems-ranked-france-italy-scotland/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:15:49 GMT<![CDATA[Gareth Southgate's England - the view from Europe: 'It's a snoozefest']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592848/2024/06/28/gareth-southgate-england-view-europe/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592848/2024/06/28/gareth-southgate-england-view-europe/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:12:18 GMTFRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - JUNE 20: Gareth Southgate, Head Coach of England, looks on prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Denmark and England at Frankfurt Arena on June 20, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why are the biggest stars not firing at Euro 2024? And does it matter?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596076/2024/06/28/euro-2024-kane-ronaldo-mbappe-lewandowski/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596076/2024/06/28/euro-2024-kane-ronaldo-mbappe-lewandowski/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:11:35 GMT<![CDATA[Germany at Euro 2024: Settled line-up and Musiala on fire, but lack of width is an issue]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5597237/2024/06/28/germany-euro-2024-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5597237/2024/06/28/germany-euro-2024-analysis/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:10:37 GMTFRANKFURT AM MAIN , GERMANY - JUNE 23: Head Coach Julian Nagelsmann of Germany and Jamal Musiala of Germany during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Switzerland and Germany at Frankfurt Arena on June 23, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main , Germany. (Photo by Kevin Voigt/GettyImages)<![CDATA[Uruguay 5 Bolivia 0 takeaways: Bielsa's side looks formidable ahead of USMNT clash]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5598674/2024/06/27/uruguay-bolivia-copa-america/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5598674/2024/06/27/uruguay-bolivia-copa-america/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 02:58:53 GMTUruguay&#039;s forward #19 Darwin Nunez celebrates scoring his team&#039;s second goal during the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament group C football match between Uruguay and Bolivia at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 27, 2024 (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[U.S. Soccer 'deeply disturbed' by racist abuse of players after Panama Copa America defeat]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5598741/2024/06/27/usmnt-racism-instagram-copa-america/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5598741/2024/06/27/usmnt-racism-instagram-copa-america/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 02:26:12 GMTATLANTA, GA - JUNE 27: The United States starters pose for a photo before the CONMEBOL Copa America match between Panama and the United States on June 27, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[USMNT 1-2 Panama takeaways: 10-man U.S.'s Copa America hopes in the balance]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5598040/2024/06/27/usmnt-panama-copa-america/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5598040/2024/06/27/usmnt-panama-copa-america/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMTPanama&#039;s forward #17 Jose Fajardo celebrates scoring his team&#039;s second goal as USA&#039;s forward #10 Christian Pulisic looks down during the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament group C football match between Panama and USA at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 27, 2024. (Photo by EDUARDO MUNOZ / AFP) (Photo by EDUARDO MUNOZ/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[What we learned from the Euro 2024 group stage - Ronaldo, Hala Madrid and big-man denial]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596480/2024/06/27/what-we-learned-from-euro-2024-groups/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596480/2024/06/27/what-we-learned-from-euro-2024-groups/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:00:35 GMT<![CDATA[Fox's Euro 2024 coverage is splitting opinion. Do you have to love it or hate it?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591694/2024/06/27/euro-2024-fox-tv-coverage-united-states/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591694/2024/06/27/euro-2024-fox-tv-coverage-united-states/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:10:24 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 06: Alexi Lalas speaks during the 2024 Hashtag Sports conference on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Hashtag Sports)<![CDATA[Why Euro 2024's group stage was the best of the 24-team era]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596143/2024/06/27/why-euro-2024s-group-stage-was-the-best-of-the-24-team-era/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596143/2024/06/27/why-euro-2024s-group-stage-was-the-best-of-the-24-team-era/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:00:52 GMT<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo is raging - at referees, his luck and maybe time itself]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5595850/2024/06/27/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5595850/2024/06/27/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-euro-2024/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 06:51:41 GMTPortugal&#039;s forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo gestures during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group F football match between Georgia and Portugal at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen on June 26, 2024. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP) (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[How Czech Republic v Turkey became the dirtiest game in Euros history]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5594788/2024/06/27/czech-republic-turkey-euro-2024-record-bookings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5594788/2024/06/27/czech-republic-turkey-euro-2024-record-bookings/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:50:33 GMTCzech Republic&#039;s forward #19 Tomas Chory (up, L) argues with Turkey&#039;s players during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group F football match between the Czech Republic and Turkey at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg on June 26, 2024. (Photo by Christophe SIMON / AFP)<![CDATA[The remarkable story of Georgia at Euro 2024: 'We just made history']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5595057/2024/06/27/georgia-history-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5595057/2024/06/27/georgia-history-euro-2024/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:15:40 GMTGELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY - JUNE 26: Players of Georgia pose for a team photograph as they celebrate in front of their fans after defeating Portugal and qualifying for the Knock-Out Stages of EURO 2024 after the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Georgia and Portugal at Arena AufSchalke on June 26, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Photo by Michael Regan - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why Copa America is being played on small fields - and what it means]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591857/2024/06/27/copa-america-small-field-pitch-brazil/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591857/2024/06/27/copa-america-small-field-pitch-brazil/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:15:53 GMTCopa America<![CDATA[It looks like Gareth Southgate's England don't have a plan - he needs to find one, fast]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5593482/2024/06/27/gareth-southgate-england-tactics-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5593482/2024/06/27/gareth-southgate-england-tactics-euro-2024/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:14:42 GMT<![CDATA[Beer, Euro 2024, and all those cups - what's going on?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592921/2024/06/27/beer-euro-2024-and-all-those-cups-whats-going-on/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592921/2024/06/27/beer-euro-2024-and-all-those-cups-whats-going-on/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:02:36 GMTMUNICH, GERMANY - JUNE 20: A detailed view of a plastic cup is seen on the pitch during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Slovenia and Serbia at Munich Football Arena on June 20, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Copa America 2024 bracket: Who has qualified for knockout stage - and who is out?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5595220/2024/06/26/copa-america-2024-bracket-qualified-out/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5595220/2024/06/26/copa-america-2024-bracket-qualified-out/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 02:59:30 GMTGLENDALE, ARIZONA - JUNE 28: Luis Diaz of Colombia celebrates after scoring the team&#039;s first goal via penalty with teammate Johan Mojica during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group D match between Colombia and Costa Rica at State Farm Stadium on June 28, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)<![CDATA[England vs Slovakia - what Southgate's side can expect from their Euro 2024 last 16 opposition]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5594950/2024/06/26/slovakia-england-what-to-expect/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5594950/2024/06/26/slovakia-england-what-to-expect/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:06:22 GMTFRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - JUNE 26: Lukas Haraslin of Slovakia leads the celebrations after the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Slovakia and Romania at Frankfurt Arena on June 26, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Georgia 2 Portugal 0: Biggest shock of Euro 2024, Ronaldo's frustration, glorious Kvaratskhelia]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589997/2024/06/26/georgia-portugal-ronaldo-kvaratskhelia/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589997/2024/06/26/georgia-portugal-ronaldo-kvaratskhelia/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:59:57 GMTGELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY - JUNE 26: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Georgia celebrates scoring the first goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Georgia and Portugal at Arena AufSchalke on June 26, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.(Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)<![CDATA[England to play Slovakia in Euro 2024 last 16]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591801/2024/06/26/england-next-opponent-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591801/2024/06/26/england-next-opponent-euro-2024/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:57:38 GMTCOLOGNE, GERMANY - JUNE 25: Players of England pose for a team photograph prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between England and Slovenia at Cologne Stadium on June 25, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ukraine 0 Belgium 0: Qualified success for Belgians, heartbreak for Ukraine]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586476/2024/06/26/ukraine-0-belgium-0/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586476/2024/06/26/ukraine-0-belgium-0/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:10:33 GMT26 June 2024, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: Soccer, UEFA Euro 2024, European Championship, Ukraine - Belgium, Preliminary round, Group E, Matchday 3, Stuttgart Arena, Ukraine&#039;s Artem Dowbyk reacts after missing a goalscoring opportunity. Photo: Tom Weller/dpa (Photo by Tom Weller/picture alliance via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why Mainoo and Palmer were the beneficiaries of another dour night for England at Euro 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592780/2024/06/26/kobbie-mainoo-cole-palmer-england/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592780/2024/06/26/kobbie-mainoo-cole-palmer-england/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:00:32 GMTCOLOGNE, GERMANY - JUNE 25: Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo of England talk during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between England and Slovenia at Cologne Stadium on June 25, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Alex Morgan not selected to USWNT for Paris Olympics: Full roster for 2024 Games]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5593017/2024/06/26/uswnt-olympics-roster-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5593017/2024/06/26/uswnt-olympics-roster-2024/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:02:10 GMTCOMMERCE CITY, COLORADO - JUNE 01: Alex Morgan #13 of the U.S. Women&#039;s National Team looks on before the game against South Korea at Dick&#039;s Sporting Goods Park on June 1, 2024 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Phil Foden temporarily leaves England's Euro 2024 camp before birth of third child]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5593394/2024/06/26/phil-foden-leaves-england-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5593394/2024/06/26/phil-foden-leaves-england-euro-2024/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:41:39 GMTCOLOGNE, GERMANY - JUNE 25: Phil Foden of England looks on during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between England and Slovenia at Cologne Stadium on June 25, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Croatia's Euro 2024 exit marks the end of an era - even for immortals like Luka Modric]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5577860/2024/06/26/modric-croatia-euro-2024-brozovic-kovavic-dalic/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5577860/2024/06/26/modric-croatia-euro-2024-brozovic-kovavic-dalic/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:18:24 GMT<![CDATA[Ralf Rangnick has transformed Austria - victory over Netherlands shows exactly how]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592376/2024/06/26/rangnick-austria-euro2024-netherlands-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592376/2024/06/26/rangnick-austria-euro2024-netherlands-analysis/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:54:50 GMT25 June 2024, Berlin: Soccer, UEFA Euro 2024, European Championship, Netherlands - Austria, preliminary round, Group D, match day 3, Olympiastadion Berlin, Austria&#039;s coach Ralf Rangnick (r) talks to Austria&#039;s Marko Arnautovic after the win. Photo: Soeren Stache/dpa (Photo by Soeren Stache/picture alliance via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why Slovakia and Romania can play for a draw to secure Euro 2024 qualification]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592534/2024/06/26/slovakia-romania-euro-2024-qualification/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592534/2024/06/26/slovakia-romania-euro-2024-qualification/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:05:27 GMT(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on June 24, 2024 shows Romania&#039;s midfielder #18 Razvan Marin celebrating scoring his team&#039;s second goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group E football match between Romania and Ukraine at the Munich Football Arena in Munich on June 17, 2024, and Slovakia&#039;s forward #26 Ivan Schranz celebrating scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group E football match between Slovakia and Ukraine at the Duesseldorf Arena in Duesseldorf on June 21, 2024. Slovenia faces Romania during the UEFA Euro 2024 group E football match on June 26, 2024. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ and KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / AFP) (Photo by TOBIAS SCHWARZKENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Argentina's fanatical fans turned Times Square blue and white - then their team fought]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592411/2024/06/26/argentina-copa-america-new-york/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592411/2024/06/26/argentina-copa-america-new-york/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:00:53 GMTLautaro Martinez<![CDATA[Canada keep their cool to come of age in a Kansas City cauldron]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592110/2024/06/26/canada-copa-america-peru-david/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592110/2024/06/26/canada-copa-america-peru-david/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:00:05 GMTJonathan David, Canada<![CDATA[Spain name men's football squad for Paris Olympics: Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi, Fermin Lopez included]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592546/2024/06/26/spain-soccer-olympics-squad/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592546/2024/06/26/spain-soccer-olympics-squad/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:38:10 GMTBADAJOZ, SPAIN - JUNE 05: Pau Cubarsi of Spain in action during an International Friendly Match between Spain and Andorra at Nuevo Vivero on June 05, 2024 in Badajoz, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Southgate in Southgate - He turned a nation on, now it turns on him]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591847/2024/06/26/england-turns-on-southgate/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591847/2024/06/26/england-turns-on-southgate/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:00:08 GMT<![CDATA[Kylian Mbappe and France's problem isn't the mask - it's the men behind him]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591135/2024/06/26/mbappe-mask-france-euro-2024-poland/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591135/2024/06/26/mbappe-mask-france-euro-2024-poland/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 06:01:33 GMTDORTMUND, GERMANY - JUNE 25: Kylian Mbappe of France looks on during the Group D - UEFA EURO 2024 match between France and Poland at BVB Stadion Dortmund on June 25, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Joris Verwijst/BSR Agency/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why Albania, Croatia and Serbia will always be divided by football]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586829/2024/06/26/albania-croatia-serbia-balkans-divided/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586829/2024/06/26/albania-croatia-serbia-balkans-divided/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:10:08 GMTAlbania fans are cheering during the Albania vs Spain match UEFA Euro 2024 in Dusseldorf, Germany, on June 24, 2024. (Photo by Foto Olimpik/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Southgate's midfield experiments are at the heart of England puzzle sparking fan anger]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586357/2024/06/26/southgate-england-anger/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586357/2024/06/26/southgate-england-anger/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:08:24 GMTCOLOGNE, GERMANY - JUNE 25: Conor Gallagher (R) of England in action against Timi Elsnik (L) of Slovenia during UEFA EURO 2024 Group C match between England and Slovenia at Cologne Stadium in Cologne, Germany on June 25, 2024. (Photo by Emin Sansar/Anadolu via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Forget about calling Austria dark horses - they are outside favourites for Euro 2024 now]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5590781/2024/06/26/austria-euro-2024-outside-favourites/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5590781/2024/06/26/austria-euro-2024-outside-favourites/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:05:40 GMTAustria<![CDATA[Chile 0-1 Argentina takeaways: Late winner, Messi's injury scare, Argentina in quarterfinals]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5590772/2024/06/25/chile-argentina-messi-copa-america/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5590772/2024/06/25/chile-argentina-messi-copa-america/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 03:05:50 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 25: Lautaro Martinez of Argentina celebrates after scoring the team&#039;s first goal during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 match between Chile and Argentina at MetLife Stadium on June 25, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Canada 1-0 Peru: Jonathan David scores winner, assistant referee collapses in first half]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591623/2024/06/25/canada-peru-jonathan-david-copa-america-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591623/2024/06/25/canada-peru-jonathan-david-copa-america-takeaways/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:22:19 GMTKANSAS CITY, KANSAS - JUNE 25: Jonathan David of Canada scores the team&#039;s first goal during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 between Peru and Canada at Children&#039;s Mercy Park on June 25, 2024 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Goodbye Group C - the worst in European Championship history]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591443/2024/06/25/group-c-euro-2024-worst-ever/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591443/2024/06/25/group-c-euro-2024-worst-ever/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 22:53:39 GMT<![CDATA[Euro 2024 day 12 - Stacked bracket, goal drought history and masked Mbappe finally scores]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5590496/2024/06/25/euro-2024-day-12-bracket/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5590496/2024/06/25/euro-2024-day-12-bracket/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 22:48:05 GMTDORTMUND, GERMANY - JUNE 25: Kylian Mbappé of France celebrates his goal by free kick during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between France and Poland at Football Stadium Dortmund on June 25, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Gareth Southgate blames 'strange environment' after objects thrown at him following Slovenia draw]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591279/2024/06/25/england-slovenia-gareth-southgate/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591279/2024/06/25/england-slovenia-gareth-southgate/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 22:12:01 GMTCOLOGNE, GERMANY - JUNE 25: Gareth Southgate, Head Coach of England, applauds the fans prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between England and Slovenia at Cologne Stadium on June 25, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)<![CDATA[What is England's possible route to Euro 2024 final?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589435/2024/06/25/england-route-euro-2024-final-fixtures/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589435/2024/06/25/england-route-euro-2024-final-fixtures/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 21:15:16 GMTFRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - JUNE 20: Players of England pose for a team photograph prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Denmark and England at Frankfurt Arena on June 20, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Denmark 0 Serbia 0: Danes advance but Hojlund was isolated and Germany have little to fear]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585076/2024/06/25/denmark-serbia-euro-2024-holjund/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585076/2024/06/25/denmark-serbia-euro-2024-holjund/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 21:01:00 GMTMUNICH, GERMANY - JUNE 25: Rasmus Hojlund of Denmark reacts during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Denmark and Serbia at Munich Football Arena on June 25, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)<![CDATA[England 0 Slovenia 0: Southgate's side seal top spot in Group C but underwhelm again - The Briefing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585069/2024/06/25/england-slovenia-euro-2024-result-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585069/2024/06/25/england-slovenia-euro-2024-result-analysis/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:57:50 GMTCOLOGNE, GERMANY - JUNE 25: Head Coach Gareth Southgate of England looks dejected during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between England and Slovenia at Cologne Stadium on June 25, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Netherlands 2 Austria 3: Sabitzer's sublime winner and Koeman outfoxed by Rangnick]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585063/2024/06/25/netherlands-austria-euro2024-briefing/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585063/2024/06/25/netherlands-austria-euro2024-briefing/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:14:27 GMTBERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 25: Romano Schmid of Austria celebrates scoring his team&#039;s second goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Netherlands and Austria at Olympiastadion on June 25, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[France 1 Poland 1: Mbappe scores at last but draw sees French finish second in Group D – The Briefing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585057/2024/06/25/france-poland-euro-2024-result-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585057/2024/06/25/france-poland-euro-2024-result-analysis/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:00:27 GMTDORTMUND, GERMANY - JUNE 25: Kylian Mbappe of France scores the opening goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between France and Poland at Football Stadium Dortmund on June 25, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Former Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi retires and joins Germany Under-17 coaching staff]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589736/2024/06/25/shkodran-mustafi-retires/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589736/2024/06/25/shkodran-mustafi-retires/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:22:07 GMTVALENCIA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 19: Shkodran Mustafi of Levante UD looks on during the La Liga Santander match between Levante UD and Athletic Club at Ciutat de Valencia Stadium on November 19, 2021 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Dani Olmo is Spain's outsider who could make a big impact in the knockout stage]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589208/2024/06/25/dani-olmo-spain-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589208/2024/06/25/dani-olmo-spain-euro-2024/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:30:11 GMT<![CDATA[Copa America team rankings: Uruguay fly out of the blocks, Brazil do not]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588194/2024/06/25/copa-america-team-rankings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588194/2024/06/25/copa-america-team-rankings/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:30:02 GMT<![CDATA[Vinicius Junior being taken off for Brazil won't have come as a shock to him]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589112/2024/06/25/vinicius-junior-brazil-neymar-copa-america/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589112/2024/06/25/vinicius-junior-brazil-neymar-copa-america/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:15:33 GMTVinicius Junior, Brazil<![CDATA[Real Madrid announce Nacho exit ahead of move to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589187/2024/06/25/nacho-real-madrid-saudi-transfer-complete/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589187/2024/06/25/nacho-real-madrid-saudi-transfer-complete/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:12:36 GMT<![CDATA[Inside Jesse Marsch's vision for Ismael Kone: Canada's next star]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588058/2024/06/25/ismael-kone-canada-copa-america/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588058/2024/06/25/ismael-kone-canada-copa-america/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:14:18 GMTNov 21, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Canada midfielder Ismael Kone (8) celebrates with forward Jonathan David (20) and defender Steven Vitoria (5) after scoring against Jamaica in the second half at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Luis de la Fuente's Spain: How ditching big names, texting staff and familiar faces moulded a winning team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588474/2024/06/25/spain-luis-de-la-fuente-euros/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588474/2024/06/25/spain-luis-de-la-fuente-euros/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 06:50:04 GMTDUSSELDORF, GERMANY - JUNE 24: Luis de la Fuente, Head Coach of Spain, looks on prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Albania and Spain at Düsseldorf Arena on June 24, 2024 in Dusseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Michael Regan - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[The day Zaccagni evoked Del Piero with a 98th-minute moment of magic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588263/2024/06/25/italy-zaccagni-delpiero-goal-croatia/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588263/2024/06/25/italy-zaccagni-delpiero-goal-croatia/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:13:23 GMTItaly<![CDATA[Goodbye Luka Modric? This was tournament football at its most brutal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588187/2024/06/25/luka-modric-croatia-brutal-euro2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588187/2024/06/25/luka-modric-croatia-brutal-euro2024/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:12:56 GMTLuka Modric, Croatia<![CDATA[Grotty displays, odd outbursts, angry fans - it's nice to be back with England]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5575727/2024/06/25/grotty-displays-odd-outbursts-angry-fans-its-nice-to-be-back-with-england/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5575727/2024/06/25/grotty-displays-odd-outbursts-angry-fans-its-nice-to-be-back-with-england/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:10:41 GMT<![CDATA[Brazil 0-0 Costa Rica takeaways: Brazilians frustrated, disallowed goal, deep defending]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588412/2024/06/24/brazil-costa-rica-copa-america/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588412/2024/06/24/brazil-costa-rica-copa-america/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 03:03:45 GMTBrazil&#039;s forward #11 Raphinha reacts during the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament group D football match between Brazil and Costa Rica at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on June 24, 2024. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Euro 2024 day 11 - Throwing beers, Modric close to tears, surgery for Varga, England's noise]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587628/2024/06/24/euro-2024-day-11/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587628/2024/06/24/euro-2024-day-11/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 22:01:31 GMTLEIPZIG, GERMANY - JUNE 24: Federico Dimarco of Italy throws plastic beer cups off of the pitch during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Croatia and Italy at Football Stadium Leipzig on June 24, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Croatia 1 Italy 1: Zaccagni goal puts Italy through, Modric's minute of mayhem and more beer throwing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585044/2024/06/24/croatia-italy-analysis-zaccagni-modric-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585044/2024/06/24/croatia-italy-analysis-zaccagni-modric-euro-2024/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:24:04 GMTLEIPZIG, GERMANY - JUNE 24: Mattia Zaccagni of Italy celebrates with teammates after scoring his team&#039;s first goal to equalise during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Croatia and Italy at Football Stadium Leipzig on June 24, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alex Pantling - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Albania 0 Spain 1: Rotation rewarded, Torres hits 20 and outsiders' dream ended]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585052/2024/06/24/albania-spain-euros-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585052/2024/06/24/albania-spain-euros-analysis/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:54:17 GMTDUSSELDORF, GERMANY - JUNE 24: Ferran Torres of Spain celebrates after scoring a goal during UEFA EURO 2024 Group B football match between Albania and Spain at Dusseldorf Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany on June 24, 2024. (Photo by Oguz Yeter/Anadolu via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Gareth Southgate tells England to ignore 'external noise': 'I'm my own biggest critic']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587771/2024/06/24/england-gareth-southgate-gary-lineker/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587771/2024/06/24/england-gareth-southgate-gary-lineker/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:24:01 GMTCOLOGNE, GERMANY - JUNE 24: Gareth Southgate, Manager of England men&#039;s senior team, talks to the media during a press conference at Cologne Stadium on June 24, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Harry Kane may not be happy but pundits like Gary Lineker aren't England cheerleaders]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586170/2024/06/24/harry-kane-gary-lineker-england-pundits/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586170/2024/06/24/harry-kane-gary-lineker-england-pundits/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:00:56 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Gary Lineker looks on during the Premier League Hall of Fame 2024 Inductions event at HERE at Outernet on April 23, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images for Premier League)<![CDATA[Conor Gallagher set to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold in England midfield for Slovenia game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584013/2024/06/24/gallagher-alexander-arnold-england-team-news/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584013/2024/06/24/gallagher-alexander-arnold-england-team-news/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:44:10 GMT<![CDATA[England do have reasons to be cheerful at Euro 2024 - here's just a few of them]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586271/2024/06/24/england-euro-2024-reasons-cheerful/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586271/2024/06/24/england-euro-2024-reasons-cheerful/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:00:07 GMT<![CDATA[Christian Pulisic has started smiling - this is why]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586190/2024/06/24/pulisic-usmnt-copa-america-smiling/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586190/2024/06/24/pulisic-usmnt-copa-america-smiling/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:30:16 GMTUSA&#039;s midfielder #06 Yunus Musah and USA&#039;s forward #10 Christian Pulisic greet each other after their victory in the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament group C football match between the USA and Bolivia at AT&amp;amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on June 23, 2024. (Photo by Aric Becker / AFP) (Photo by ARIC BECKER/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Canada has not scored yet under head coach Jesse Marsch. Can Theo Bair help?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585568/2024/06/24/cananda-theo-bair-copa-america/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585568/2024/06/24/cananda-theo-bair-copa-america/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:00:05 GMTMOTHERWELL, SCOTLAND - APRIL 25: Theo Bair during a Motherwell press conference at Fir Park, on April 25, 2024, in Motherwell, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy/SNS Group via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Brighton's Julio Enciso won't participate in Olympics with Paraguay]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586276/2024/06/24/brighton-enciso-paraguay-olympics/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586276/2024/06/24/brighton-enciso-paraguay-olympics/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:23:33 GMT<![CDATA[Alan Shearer analyses Harry Kane on and off the ball at Euro 2024 - and what England must change]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5582902/2024/06/24/alan-shearer-harry-kane-euro-2024-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5582902/2024/06/24/alan-shearer-harry-kane-euro-2024-analysis/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:30:54 GMT<![CDATA[Lionel Messi and Argentina excel at football's hardest skill - keeping it simple]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5583727/2024/06/24/lionel-messi-argentina-copa-america-canada-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5583727/2024/06/24/lionel-messi-argentina-copa-america-canada-analysis/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:20:23 GMTMessi<![CDATA[France, racial politics and why 'the Mbappe effect' is shaping a bitter election]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584608/2024/06/24/france-kylian-mbappe-election-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584608/2024/06/24/france-kylian-mbappe-election-euro-2024/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:15:03 GMT<![CDATA[Marcelo Bielsa: Brilliant, brutal, bewildering... and back with Uruguay]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585686/2024/06/24/marcelo-bielsa-uruguay-copa-america-leeds/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585686/2024/06/24/marcelo-bielsa-uruguay-copa-america-leeds/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:08:28 GMTUruguay&#039;s Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa watches his players from the touchline during the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament group C football match between Uruguay and Panama at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida on June 23, 2024. (Photo by Chris ARJOON / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS ARJOON/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Uruguay 3-1 Panama takeaways: Darwin Nunez stays on brand and Maxi Araujo scores a great goal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585471/2024/06/23/uruguay-panama-copa-america/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585471/2024/06/23/uruguay-panama-copa-america/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 03:06:26 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JUNE 23: Maximiliano Araujo of Uruguay celebrates after scoring the team&#039;s first goal during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group C match between Uruguay and Panama at Hard Rock Stadium on June 23, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)<![CDATA[USMNT 2-0 Bolivia takeaways: Christian Pulisic sets the tone with set piece precision]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585387/2024/06/23/usmnt-bolivia-takeaways-christian-pulisic/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585387/2024/06/23/usmnt-bolivia-takeaways-christian-pulisic/Sun, 23 Jun 2024 23:59:53 GMT<![CDATA[Euro 2024 day 10: Hungary's Varga stable in hospital, Germany's winning run ended]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584652/2024/06/23/euro-2024-day-10-varga-hungary/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584652/2024/06/23/euro-2024-day-10-varga-hungary/Sun, 23 Jun 2024 22:08:56 GMTPlayers and stewards hold a cloth as Hungary&#039;s forward #19 Barnabas Varga (unseen) receives medical treatment after a collision during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group A football match between Scotland and Hungary at the Stuttgart Arena in Stuttgart on June 23, 2024. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP) (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Barnabas Varga stable in hospital after fracturing cheekbone in Hungary win over Scotland]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585339/2024/06/23/barnabas-varga-injury-hungary-scotland/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585339/2024/06/23/barnabas-varga-injury-hungary-scotland/Sun, 23 Jun 2024 21:22:24 GMTSTUTTGART, GERMANY - JUNE 23: Players of Hungary hold up blankets as they assist medical staff by covering Barnabas Varga of Hungary (obscured) as he receives medical treatment following a collision with Angus Gunn of Scotland (not pictured) during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Scotland and Hungary at Stuttgart Arena on June 23, 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Switzerland 1 Germany 1: Fullkrug is the saviour but hosts look vulnerable]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5580937/2024/06/23/switzerland-germany-euro-2024-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5580937/2024/06/23/switzerland-germany-euro-2024-analysis/Sun, 23 Jun 2024 21:00:54 GMTFRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - JUNE 23: Niclas Fuellkrug of Germany scores his team&#039;s first goal with a header as Yann Sommer of Switzerland fails to make a save during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Switzerland and Germany at Frankfurt Arena on June 23, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Harry Kane says ex-England players have a 'responsibility' following Gary Lineker criticism]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584651/2024/06/23/harry-kane-england-gary-lineker/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584651/2024/06/23/harry-kane-england-gary-lineker/Sun, 23 Jun 2024 15:46:37 GMTBLANKENHAIN, GERMANY - JUNE 23: Harry Kane of England talks to the media during a press conference at Spa &amp;amp; Golf Resort Weimarer Land on June 23, 2024 in Blankenhain, Germany. 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(Photo by John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)<![CDATA[Why field conditions at Copa America are causing concern: 'It's not normal grass']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584059/2024/06/23/copa-america-field-argentina-usmnt/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584059/2024/06/23/copa-america-field-argentina-usmnt/Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:00:06 GMTMessi<![CDATA[England XI to face Slovenia - Gordon? Wharton? Three at the back? 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