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Hometown club to Euro 2016: Hector's rapid rise for Germany
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France - From sixth-tier football to the European Championship while bypassing all of Germany's youth sides, Jonas Hector's remarkable rise has caught most people by surprise.
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Defiance, joy among fans as French make winning Euros start
SAINT-DENIS, France - Protected by an unprecedented security operation, the European Championship opened Friday with a reassuringly peaceful showpiece at the Stade de France and the French victory the...
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List of English Hooliganism incidents
MARSEILLE, France - A look back at some on England's past problems with hooliganism:
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Kroos prepared to take Germany's leading role at Euro 2016
LILLE, France - Since making his debut for Germany just months before the 2010 World Cup, Toni Kroos has quietly gone about becoming one of the team's leaders, and an undisputed star.
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Schweinsteiger seals 2-0 win for Germany over Ukraine
LILLE, France - Bastian Schweinsteiger marked his return from injury by sealing a 2-0 win for Germany over Ukraine in the world champions' opening game at Euro 2016 on Sunday.
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Defender Jerome Boateng excels in Germany's opening win
LILLE, France - Just weeks after he had doubts about even making it to the European Championship, a faultless performance by Jerome Boateng at the heart of Germany's defense helped the world champions...
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Klinsmann hopes US mentality changes in Copa knockout stage
PHILADELPHIA - Jurgen Klinsmann wants a transformed mentality when the United States opens the knockout phase of the Copa America against Ecuador on Thursday.
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Vicious Russian hooligans at Euro train and prepare to fight
PARIS - Don't be fooled by the wacky names like "Music Hall," ''Happy Guys" or "Aliens", highly-trained Russian hooligan groups are as nasty as they come and tune up for ultra-violence on a regular...
View ArticlePolish-born Podolski relishing 7th tournament for Germany
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France - Lukas Podolski was born in Poland but plays for Germany, and Thursday's match between the countries at the European Championship promises to be another emotional experience.
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Kiraly sets record as Hungary beats Austria 2-0 at Euro 2016
BORDEAUX, France - Even at Gabor Kiraly's age, winning a match at the European Championship was something new.
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The action is on and off the pitch at Euro 2016
PARIS - Tear gas, great goals and acrobatic saves have shared the headlines in the first round of group matches at the 2016 European Championship.
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Animals in Germany predict Euro 2016 match
BERLIN - The animals are at it again, and they say Germany will beat Poland.
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Northern Ireland in first win that helps eliminate Ukraine
LYON, France - Northern Ireland won its first game at the European Championship on Thursday, a 2-0 victory over Ukraine that helped to eliminate its opponent.
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Germany and Poland play to first 0-0 stalemate at Euro 2016
SAINT-DENIS, France - Germany and Poland played out the first goalless draw of the European Championship on Thursday in a dour match at the Stade de France.
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Tournaments' 2nd games proving troublesome for Germany
SAINT-DENIS, France - Only once in five tournaments under coach Joachim Loew has Germany started with two consecutive victories, with Thursday's goalless draw against Poland at the European...
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Slovakia looks for another big upset when it meets England
LILLE, France - Slovakia has no reason to fear England.
View ArticleGerman concern switches from defense to offense at Euro 2016
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France - Concerns regarding defensive frailties from Germany's opening game at the European Championship have been replaced by worries over its attack.
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Germany waiting for Mueller to rediscover goal-scoring form
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France - Thomas Mueller has yet to click at the European Championship and Germany looks far from convincing as it waits for the gangly forward to rediscover his form.
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Irish fans win admirers at Euro 2016
PARIS - While fans from other countries have damaged their reputations amid ugly scenes at the European Championship, Irish supporters have been winning friends across France with their antics and...
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Win over Germany gives Ireland confidence for Italy game
LILLE, France - Ireland will be seeking to draw inspiration from last year's victory over Germany when it takes on another multiple world champion, Italy, in Wednesday's decisive Group E match at the...
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Blaszczykowski goal cements Poland's place in last 16
MARSEILLE, France - Poland will play Switzerland in the last 16 of the European Championship with a big question hanging over its head: Has star striker Robert Lewandowski left his goal-scoring boots...
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Germany beats Northern Ireland 1-0 but both advance
PARIS - If there can be a 1-0 rout in soccer, then this was it.
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6 teams advance, 1 goes home as Euro 2016 takes shape
PARIS - Six teams advanced at the European Championship on Tuesday, and a heavyweight clash was set up as the round of 16 took shape.
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The Latest: France expels Russian fan group leader Shprygin
The Latest from soccer's European Championship (all times local):
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Gomez stakes claim to be Germany's main striker at Euro 2016
PARIS - Two years on from perhaps his biggest disappointment in football, Mario Gomez staked a claim to lead Germany's misfiring attack at the European Championship.
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