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Schneiderlin replaces Diarra in France Euro 2016 squad

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The Marseille star becomes the latest members of Les Bleus' squad to drop out with injury, following defenders Jeremy Mathieu and Raphael Varane

Robbie Keane included in final Ireland squad

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The 35-year-old has made Martin O'Neill's final 23 man panel for Euro 2016, despite concerns over his fitness

McClean: Not many positives from Belarus performance

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The Republic of Ireland winger was disappointed with his side's display as they suffered a 2-1 defeat in their final friendly before Euro 2016

Ireland 1-2 Belarus: O'Neill's men's Euro 2016 preparations take a blow

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The home side were unable to improve on their recent draw with Netherlands, suffering a defeat to Belarus in their final friendly before their Euro 2016 campaign commences

Lucas replaces injured Rafinha in Brazil Copa squad

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Muscle problems have forced the Barcelona man out of Dunga's plans, with Paris Saint-Germain's lively forward getting the nod to replace him in the United States

Eder included in Italy squad as Jorginho misses out

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The Brazilian-born attacker has been included in Antonio Conte's final squad for the tournament in France, despite underwhelming in the second half of the season at Inter

Chelsea to miss out on Juventus defender Lichtsteiner

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The Italian champions are not interested in selling their right-back in the summer window despite the imminent arrival of Brazil international Dani Alves from Barcelona

PSG confirm Aurier will face trial after police altercation

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The defender was arrested on Sunday after allegedly assaulting a police officer after leaving a nightclub and his solicitor says he strongly denies the charges

Rosicky included in final Czech Republic squad for Euro 2016

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Despite playing just one game for Arsenal in 2015-16, the veteran midfielder will travel to France with his nation after taking the captain's armband on Friday

LIVE: Ireland vs Belarus

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Martin O'Neill's men are looking to build on their recent win over Netherlands as they prepare for their Euro 2016 campaign

Hart: England can be surprise package at Euro 2016

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The Manchester City goalkeeper believes that Roy Hodgson's fresh-faced squad can surprise people at this summer's tournament in France, and is looking forward to penalties

Betting: Belgium 40/1 to win Euro 2016

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Marc Wilmots' men finished top of their qualification group and Paddy Power are offering new customers the chance to back the star-studded squad at a massive 40/1 plus £50 in fr...

Ancelotti will not push out Gotze at Bayern - Khedira

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The World Cup winner has been heavily linked with a move away from the Bundesliga champions this summer but the Juventus midfielder does not expect him to leave

Senderos left out of final Switzerland squad for Euro 2016

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The former Arsenal centre-back has struggled for form in recent seasons and has subsequently been left out of his country's selection for this summer's tournament

Skriniar joins Skrtel & Hamsik in Slovakia's Euro 2016 squad

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The Sampdoria defender only made his international debut last week but has been selected along with the likes of Marek Hamsik and Martin Skrtel ahead of the tournament

Bellerin named in Spain squad for Euro 2016

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The 21-year-old will take his place at this summer's tournament in France with the holders yet to announce which Real Madrid and Atletico players will feature in the final 23

Farewell Dani Alves - Messi's chief assistant and the best full-back in Barcelona's history

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The Brazilian is on the verge of a move to Juventus after eight trophy-laden seasons at Camp Nou in which he has established himself as the finest full-back the club has ever seen

Ibrahimovic hints at Malmo return

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The Sweden international striker has given fans hope he could return to his old stomping ground sooner rather than later as speculation over his future continues

Lewandowski headlines Poland's Euro 2016 squad

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The Bayern Munich striker has scored 34 goals for his country and will lead them into Group C clashes against Germany, Ukraine and Northern Ireland in France this summer

Republic of Ireland v Belarus Betting: O'Neill's men can ease to another victory

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The Boys in Green conclude their warm-up for Euro 2016 with a friendly against Aleksandr Khatskevich's side and our tipster is backing the hosts to enjoy a comfortable win in Du...

Deschamps unhappy with 'unfair' Giroud boos

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The 47-year-old was not impressed after supporters jeered the Arsenal striker who scored his fifth goal in six internationals during their friendly victory over Cameroon

Higuain and Nainggolan in, Falcao and Remy out: Chelsea's summer transfer plans

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New manager Antonio Conte is yet to arrive at Stamford Bridge but key targets have already been identified as the Blues seek to recover from a dismal season in 2015-16

Euro 2016 inclusion would 'top off a great season' for Ward

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The former Bohemians player has been staking his claim for a place in Martin O'Neil's final 23-man squad for the European Championship, which must be submitted on Tuesday night

France defender Rami admits to mistakes against Cameroon

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The Sevilla defender was called up to replace Real Madrid star Raphael Varane but made two mistakes during the clash with Cameroon and concedes he did not play well enough

'The old Memphis will soon be back' - Depay keen to impress Mourinho

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The Netherlands international admits his confidence has been hit after a poor debut season at Old Trafford but says he is keen to bounce back and prove his worth

RUMOURS: Man Utd to sell Mata & Blind this summer

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The two players will be allowed to leave the Red Devils before the start of the new campaign after being deemed surplus to requirements by the club's new manager

Juventus adamant no Olympics for Dybala

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The Argentine striker has been included in Gerardo Martino's preliminary squad for Rio 2016 but the Serie A champions says they are allowed to prevent him from going

France boss Deschamps 'surprised' by Cameroon performance

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The Euro 2016 hosts needed a Dimitri Payet stunner in the 90th minute to secure victory in their international friendly and their coach says his side need to improve

Juventus go all out for Champions League with Alves & Pjanic pursuits

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After watching an average but experienced Real Madrid side claim an 11th European Cup on Saturday, the Bianconeri now know they can conquer the continent by signing proven winners

Keylor Navas ruled out of Copa America

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The 29-year-old will miss this summer's tournament due to injury with fears he could suffer a major complication if he continued to play and will now see a specialist

Iniesta: Real Madrid will be disappointed not to have won La Liga

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Zinedine Zidane's side may have lifted the European Cup this season but they will not be happy after finishing a point behind their rivals in the league, according to the midfie...

When does Euro 2016 start?

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Goal provides you with all the key dates and details ahead of the big kick-off in France, where a record 24 teams will battle for the title of champions of Europe

State officials: Alan Pulido fought off kidnapper

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The Olympiacos attacker was eventually left one-on-one with a captor and used the opportunity to overpower the individual and facilitate his own rescue

Morata: I want to succeed at Madrid, but Premier League offers are 'tempting'

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The Spain international is keen to return to the Bernabeu but admits the English top flight would be a "great destination" and feels it would suit his characteristics

Peseiro to leave Porto

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The Portuguese's reign as coach at the Estadio do Dragao lasted barely five months, with Julen Lopetegui's successor now set to depart

RUMOURS: Manchester United target Oxford not for sale

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Jose Mourinho is preparing his squad ahead of his first season in charge at Old Trafford and sees the youngster as an ideal addition, though he is supposedly not on the market

Guingamp unveil Kombouare as new head coach

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The former Paris Saint-Germain coach has been unveiled as the Ligue 1 outfit's new boss, after Jocelyn Gourvennec left for Bordeaux

Payet: I'm expected to score every free-kick now

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The West Ham star settled the game in the hosts' favour with a brilliant injury-time winner, as the Stade de la Beaujoire was witness to an enthralling friendly on Monday

RUMOURS: Southampton to offer escape route for Arsenal's Chambers

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The England defender failed to start a single Premier League appearance for the Gunners this season and will look for a fresh start elsewhere to re-establish himself

Wilmots' woes worsen as Belgium lose Lombaerts, Boyata

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The Euro 2016 contenders are facing an acute shortage of central defenders after the Zenit and Celtic men joined captain Kompany on the casualty list for France

RUMOURS: Simeone issues Atletico warning - sign Costa or I go

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El Cholo sees the striker as vital to his summer plans after missing out on the Champions League crown, as he continues to be linked to an Inter return

Berlusconi: I courted Guardiola at Barcelona

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The Rossoneri chief courted the new Manchester City when he was manager of Barcelona, the Italian has revealed, as the coach prepares for life after Bayern Munich

Marotta: Juventus optimistic on Dani Alves deal

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Negotiations for the Italian champions to sign the Brazil international are "on the right track", according to the director of the club

Real Madrid confirm Achilles problem for Navas

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The Champions League winners have confirmed that their goalkeeper is suffering from another Achilles problem, placing his Tico campaign in doubt this summer

Laxalt for Rodriguez in Uruguay's Copa squad

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Celeste coach Oscar Tabarez has opted to replace the injured Cebolla with an uncapped Inter promise in his Copa America squad, as the Independiente man struggles with injury

Robbie Keane to miss Belarus clash

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The LA Galaxy captain has emerged as a doubt ahead of Euro 2016 after sustaining a calf injury during training ahead of the friendly at Turner's Cross

France 3-2 Cameroon: Payet nets dramatic late winner for Euro 2016 hosts

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Didier Deschamps' side defeated the Indomitable Lions in their penultimate pre-European Championship friendly after goals from the West Ham man, Blaise Matuidi and Olivier Giroud

In Pictures: Brazil 2-0 Panama

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Chevrolet Brasil Global Tour revisits the Selecao's 2-0 victory through some of the best images we captured at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Colorado on Sunday

Outgoing Manchester City boss Pellegrini could quit management

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The former Real Madrid manager has claimed he will only take another job if it is "a really interesting option" after departing the Etihad Stadium

EXTRA TIME: Giroud booed by France fans

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The Arsenal striker is currently on international duty but has been unable to escape criticism from his own fans, with Les Bleus supporters airing their frustrations