Czech Republic salvages 2-2 draw with Croatia

Published On: June 18, 2016 07:12 AM NPT By: Associated Press

SAINT-ETIENNE, France, June 18: The Czech Republic salvaged a 2-2 draw with Croatia at the European Championship on Friday in a game temporarily suspended when flares were thrown onto the pitch and Croatia fans fought among themselves.

Euro 2016: Italy beats Sweden, advances to 2nd round

Published On: June 18, 2016 07:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press

TOULOUSE, France, June 18: Eder’s late goal gave Italy a 1-0 win over Sweden on Friday and a spot in the round of 16 at the European Championship as Italy’s defence once again stood tall.

PARISH, June 18: Belgium head into their second match of Euro 2016 needing to beat Republic of Ireland to make next round, as they lost their opening game against Group E rivals Italy. Martin O’Neill’s side wants to upset star loaded Belgium who are certainly favorite and looking to bounce back from their Italian set back.

USA beats Ecuador 2-1 in Copa America quarterfinals

Published On: June 17, 2016 10:06 AM NPT By: Associated Press

SEATTLE, June 17: Clint Dempsey scored for the third straight game on a first-half header and set up Gyasi Zardes for a tap-in goal midway through the second half, boosting the United States into the Copa America semifinals with a 2-1 win over Ecuador on Thursday night.

MADRID, June 17: Atletico Madrid says it has reached a deal with Benfica to sign Argentina midfielder Nicolas Gaitan.

Subdued Germany held by Poland

Published On: June 17, 2016 07:50 AM NPT By: Associated Press

SAINT-DENIS, June 16: Germany and Poland played out the first goalless draw of the European Championship on Thursday in a dour match at the Stade de France.

England beats Wales 2-1 at Euro 2016

Published On: June 16, 2016 08:58 PM NPT By: Associated Press

PARIS, June 16: Daniel Sturridge scored an injury-time winner as England came from behind to beat Wales 2-1 at the European Championship.

Lumbini stuns Army by 6-0

Published On: June 16, 2016 08:18 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 16: Jagadamba Lumbini FC thrashed departmental side Tribhuvan Army Club 6-0 to start the Lalit Memorial U-18 Football Tournament on a high note at the ANFA Complex, Satdobato on Thursday.

Muaythai player Gunaraj gets player-of-the-year award

Published On: June 16, 2016 08:16 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 16:  Nepal National Muaythai Association on Thursday honored Gunaraj Ruchal with player-of-the-year award for his performance in 2015.

SEATTLE, June 16: There were speculations that USNT failing to make last eight in COPA could cost Jurgen Klinsmann national head coach job.