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Germany's Florian Wirtz scores his team's first goal in the opening match of Euro 2024 on Friday.
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Jun 15, 2024
Another summer to remember? For Germany: So far, so great.
After a dominant opening win over Scotland, German fans may already be wondering if this will be another summer to remember.
Ukrainian fans attend a training session for the national team ahead of the start of Euro 2024, on Thursday in Wiesbaden, Germany.
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Jun 14, 2024
Ukrainians in Germany rally to support team at Euros
More than 1,000 Ukrainians came out to cheer on the team at a public training session in the western city of Wiesbaden on Thursday ahead of the start of the tournament.
Germany's Toni Kroos during a friendly against the Netherlands on March 26
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Jun 13, 2024
Germany braced for Euro 2024 kickoff with France and England favored
The hosts will be looking to make a surprise run on home soil despite the apparent strength of the French and English sides.
Cristiano Ronaldo will be appearing in his 11th major tournament at Euro 2024.
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Jun 7, 2024
Portugal putting faith in Cristiano Ronaldo at Euro 2024
Roberto Martinez has given Cristiano Ronaldo his full backing since taking over as Portugal coach.
A euro symbol sculpture at the European Central Bank headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. Some investors are betting on the chance that European currencies will gain further against the yen.
BUSINESS / Markets
May 29, 2024
Yen nears record low versus euro on carry and interest rate outlook
The Japanese currency has weakened 1.5% against the euro this month and is approaching its previous record low of ¥171.56 reached on April 29.
Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo after a Saudi Pro League match against Al-Hilal in Riyadh on Friday
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May 22, 2024
Ronaldo to play in sixth European Championship
Ronaldo, who has scored in every Euros since his first appearance in 2004, has netted 14 goals in the finals.
Ideal or not, the reality of the world is that one currency, the U.S. dollar, is first among equals.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 18, 2024
Asian currencies can't fight the dollar on a rampage
Markets tend to reflect economic performance. And ideal or not, the reality of a world is one currency, the U.S. dollar, is truly first among equals.
Instead of entering its recent operating loss as negative retained earnings, the European Central Bank treated it as a positive asset on its balance sheet, which is being criticized as misleading.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 28, 2024
Central banks need to be more transparent about losses
The ECB, Fed and other central banks would do well to abandon financial machinations, work out recapitalization agreements and prepare for large losses.
Ukraine forward Artem Dovbyk (11) and midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko celebrate after the team secured its berth in Euro 2024 with a win over Iceland, in Wroclaw, Poland, on Tuesday.
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Mar 27, 2024
Mykhailo Mudryk sends war-torn Ukraine to Euro 2024
"I am very proud to be a Ukrainian, to be of the same blood as those who are now giving their lives for our freedom," captain Oleksandr Zinchenko said.
The Euro trophy in front of the drawn groups for the 2024 edition of the tournament, in Hamburg, Germany, on Saturday
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Dec 3, 2023
Germany to take on Scotland in Euro 2024 opener as draw set
The Germans, three-time winners, will kick off the one-month tournament in Munich on June 14, with the final on July 14 at Berlin's Olympic stadium.
Members of the German national soccer team train in Vienna on Nov. 20.
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Dec 1, 2023
Germany hosts Euro 2024 draw as contenders wait to learn fate
Saturday's draw marks the start of the real countdown to the European Championship for the 20 nations who have so far qualified alongside hosts Germany.
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates at the final whistle of the Euro 2024 Group C qualifying match between Ukraine and Italy at the BayArena Stadium in Leverkusen, Germany, on Monday.
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Nov 21, 2023
Italy reaches Euro 2024 after tense 0-0 draw with Ukraine
The Italians ended six points behind England, who had sealed qualification after beating Italy 3-1 at Wembley in October.
Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring a goal for France during Euro 2024 qualifying against Gibraltar in Nice on Saturday.
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Nov 19, 2023
France breaks records as trio of teams qualify for Euro 2024
Les Bleus set a new record for margin of victory in European qualifying and a national record during the game in Nice.
England's Harry Kane celebrates his second goal of the night against Italy during a Euro 2024 qualifier in London on Tuesday.
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Oct 18, 2023
Harry Kane scores twice as England beats Italy to qualify for Euros
The goals took Kane's tally at Wembley to 24, one more than 1966 World Cup winner Bobby Charlton, making him England's all-time top scorer at the stadium.
Both the 2028 and 2032 editions of soccer's European Championship will be cohosted, governing body UEFA has announced.
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Oct 11, 2023
U.K. and Ireland to host Euro 2028; Italy and Turkey awarded Euro 2032
Both bids ran unopposed but still needed official approval from European soccer's governing body, which they received at a meeting in Switzerland.
Japan Times
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Aug 23, 2022
England's top scorer Ellen White retires on high after Euros triumph
The three-time England womens' player of the year will hang up her boots having scored 52 goals in 113 appearances since her 2010 debut.
Japan Times
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Aug 4, 2022
England's players urge next prime minister to support girls' access to soccer
England's Euro 2022 winning team on Wednesday urged the two candidates vying to become the UK's next prime minister to ensure that all girls have access to the sport at school.
Japan Times
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Aug 2, 2022
England keen to speak with coach Sarina Wiegman on extending deal
Wiegman became the first manager to claim the Euros with two nations, having led her native Netherlands to the title in 2017, prompting calls for an extension to her four-year contract.
Japan Times
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Jul 31, 2022
Euro finalist Lionesses poised to change English game forever
Since a chastening 2009 loss in a half-empty Helsinki Olympic Stadium against a Germany side years ahead in evolution, the women's game in England has changed beyond all recognition.

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