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Euro, T20 World Cup, Olympics and more lined up in 2024
The ICC Twenty20 World Cup will begin on June 4 in the USA and the West Indies and run till the end of the month.
PLAYWATCH / Teams Likely to Cause an “Upset” at the UEFA Euro 2020
Turkey face Italy in the tournament's first match, tonight at 1 AM.
Euro 2024 bidders told human rights of 'utmost importance'
Euro 2024 hosting candidates Germany and Turkey have been told that they must meet specific criteria for human and labour rights and anti-corruption measures for their bids to be considered.
Turkey seeks to host Euro 2024
Turkey announced on Thursday an ambitious bid backed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to host the Euro 2024 football tournament, brushing off concerns over security and infrastructure.
Football: West Ham fans offered deal to get Payet off their backs
After selling Dimitri Payet to Olympique de Marseille for 25 million pounds ($31.2 million), West Ham United are offering fans a cut-price deal to get the French forward off their backs as well.
Football: Premier League stars tackle weak pound
The Premier League's star imports are demanding huge pay rises as clubs' TV revenues rocket, Chinese teams entice them with mega wages -- and the pound slumps ahead of Brexit.
Football: Euro 2016 gave France 1.2 bn boost
Hosting the Euro 2016 football tournament cost France less than 200 million euros ($211 million) but brought some 1.22 billion euros into the country, according to figures released by the ministry of sports Tuesday.
FA against foreign coach
The Football Association may be reluctant to hire a foreigner as Sam Allardyce's replacement as full-time England manager based on previous painful experiences, FA chief executive Martin Glenn told the BBC on Wednesday.
Brazil booed off as Neymar flops in South Africa stalemate
Brazil and superstar Neymar are booed off as their quest for a maiden Olympic football gold medal begins with a 0-0 draw against 10-man South Africa.
Puma expects even closer ties if Usain Bolt retires
German sportswear firm Puma is not worried about the possible imminent retirement of Usain Bolt, the highest profile athlete it sponsors, believing the Jamaican sprinter could be just as valuable off the track.
Ronaldo of Real Madrid opens own "CR7" hotel, gives name to airport
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo inaugurates his own hotel called "CR7" after his initials and shirt number, while the airport on his home island of Funchal is renamed in his honour.
England appoint Allardyce
Sam Allardyce is the new England manager after the Football Association officially appointed him on Friday, 10 years after he failed to convince them he was the right man for the job.
Spain appoint Lopetegui
Julian Lopetegui has been appointed as Spain's new manager, replacing Vicente del Bosque.
Jose Mourinho victim of attempted burglary while watching TV
A burglar who tried to rob Jose Mourinho's house while the Manchester United manager watched the Euro 2016 final has been sentenced to four weeks in prison.
Kante was my target: Conte
Chelsea coach Antonio Conte hails the signing of N'Golo Kante after the France international joined from Premier League champions Leicester City on Saturday.
Loew staying on with Germany
Germany's Joachim Loew said he would stay on to lead the World Cup winners to their title defence in Russia in 2018 despite an initial hesitation on whether to continue after a disappointing semi-final defeat to France last week at the Euro 2016.
Losing to Ronaldo again sucks, says Griezmann
Losing a final to Cristiano Ronaldo has become an unfortunate habit for Antoine Griezmann and he is not happy about it.
40 arrested in Paris over Euro 2016 violence
Around 40 people are arrested in Paris after police use tear gas and water cannon against football fans hurling glass bottles at officers at the Eiffel Tower during the Euro 2016 final.
Portugal boosted by return of Pepe to training
Euro 2016 finalists Portugal receive a boost on Saturday when central defender Pepe trained with his team mates and appeared to be free of any injury problems.
