Photo of a young Lionel Messi with Lamine Yamal as a baby resurfaces after almost 17 years

When Joan Monfort took photos of Lionel Messi with a baby for a charity calendar almost 17 years ago, he knew the long-haired young man would make it big.

Kylian Mbappe of France looks on during the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final match between Portugal and France at Volksparkstadion on July 5, 2024 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images)

'Astonishing' stat lost in French Euros charge

France will take on Spain for a spot in the Euros final, but a mind-boggling stat suggests they're lucky to have got this far in the first place.

Referee Felix Zwayer. Euros 2024

Ref once banned for match fixing's awkward England nod

UEFA has backed the referee despite his history with England star Jude Bellingham, who was critical of the official after a game.

Bukayo Saka of England celebrates after scoring his penalty kick during the penalty shoot out during the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final match between England and Switzerland at Dusseldorf Arena on July 6, 2024 in Dusseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images)

Star's stunning redemption after Euros 'failure'

Bukayo Saka was the England villain three years ago, but got his redemption when he booked his side's spot in the Euros semi-final.

Euro hosts booted as 'astonishing' call divides

Germany was eliminated at the Euros by Spain as a contentious call late in the match left fans dumbfounded.

Jude Bellingham gestures to his crouch after scoring the equaliser for England against Slovakia.

Bellingham free to play despite 'violating' rules

Jude Bellingham is free to play in England's quarter-final match-up with Switzerland following a UEFA investigation into an offensive gesture.

Merih Demiral of Turkey celebrates their first goal during the UEFA EURO round of 16 match between Austria and Turkey at Football Stadium Leipzig.

Unexpected Turkish twist in cutthroat Euros knockouts

Turkey fans made their presence known in Germany as they celebrated the nation advancing to the quarterfinals.

Star slammed, investigated over 'wolf salute' celebration

A Turkish player has been slammed for a gesture he made after his nation's victory against Austria at the Euros, with UEFA investigating.

Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, acknowledges the crowd during a Tottenham Hotspur FC Open training session at AAMI Park.

'Massive factor': Ange's role in $57m teen signing

Leeds star Archie Gray has revealed the pivotal influence manager Ange Postecoglou had on his decision to move to Tottenham.

Mert Gunok of Turkey saves the headed shot of Christoph Baumgartner of Austria (not pictured) during the UEFA EURO round of 16 match between Austria and Turkiye at Football Stadium Leipzig.

Freakish 'worldie' compared to best save of all-time

Since 1970, a save made by England goalkeeper Gordon Banks has been known as the best ever. This match-winner has drawn comparisons.