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Classy Modric ends Scotland campaign at Euros, England get job done
Nikola Vlasic and Ivan Perisic were also on target as Croatia finished second in Group D ahead of the Czech Republic, who lost 1-0 to winners England at Wembley.
- by Toby Davis
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England, Croatia advance at Euros
England topped its group while Croatia advanced with a win over Scotland.
Denmark win where Eriksen fell to advance at Euros, Dutch complete clean sweep
Meantime, a coronavirus infection created disruption for two teams after a positive test for Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour also led to two England players having to self-isolate.
The A-League’s $1 million question: Melbourne or Sydney for the grand final?
Melbourne City have earned the right to host Saturday night’s A-League grand final - but holding the decider in Victoria, rather than Sydney, could cost clubs a significant financial windfall.
- by Vince Rugari
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UEFA Euro 2020
Strength of Wales squad offers chance to surpass ‘class of 2016’ despite loss to Italy
Italy had already guaranteed their spot, while Wales secured a berth by finishing ahead of Switzerland on goal difference. The Swiss will need to await the outcome of the other group games.
- by Jeremy Wilson
Melbourne City 2 Macarthur 0
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Sensational City set up A-League grand final fight after blowing Bulls away
A two-goal burst from young guns Stefan Colakovski and Marco Tilio have set up what should be a home grand final for the A-League premiers - but COVID restrictions could see it played elsewhere.
- by Vince Rugari
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European Championships
Germany find form with win over Portugal, France held by Hungary
Germany finally clicked into gear at the European Championship as France needed a second-half equaliser from Antoine Griezmann to avoid the biggest upset of the tournament.
Sydney FC 2 Adelaide 1
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Sydney FC on cusp of title hat-trick after semi win over Adelaide
A depleted Sky Blues showed enough mettle to survive a second-half fightback from the Reds and grind out a 2-1 victory in Kogarah.
- by Dominic Bossi
England boss looks to bigger picture after fans jeer disappointing draw with Scotland
England manager Gareth Southgate conceded that his side underperformed in their clash against Scotland but said the team was still on track to reach the last 16.
‘I want to fix it’: Arnold eyes Socceroos redemption over old foe Iran
Graham Arnold’s last match as a player for the Socceroos was on a night that left a deep scar on the psyche of Australian soccer. But the opportunity for payback could be just around the corner.
- by Vince Rugari
The Sydney defender who has three A-League winners medals, but has never played in a grand final
Ben Warland has more winners medals than most who have played in the competition. But he feels a sense of absence when he looks at them.
- by Dominic Bossi