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.

PARIS, June 16: England’s opening days of UEFA Euro 2016 have been tarred with violence, so the 1-1 draw against Russia was least noticeable.

Late goals see France progress

Published On: June 16, 2016 07:30 AM NPT By: Associated Press

MARSEILLE, June 16: Dimitri Payet scored yet another impressive goal as France left it late once again, overcoming a spirited Albania 2-0 to become the first team to advance to the knockout stages of the European Championship on Wednesday.

PARIS, June 15: Switzerland closed in on a spot in the knockout stages of the European Championship for the first time with a 1-1 draw against Romania on Wednesday.

Sankata and Police record win in U-18 Football

Published On: June 15, 2016 08:54 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 16: CMG Club Sankata and Nepal Police Club made winning start to the Lalit Memorial U-18 Football Tournament at ANFA Complex, Satdobato on Wednesday.