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That leaves one thing for sure, that if Argentina lift the title come Sunday, Messi's greatness will reach a step above.

Brady struck with just five minutes remaining as the Republic of Ireland claimed a dramatic 1-0 win over Italy in Lille on Wednesday to reach the knockout phase of Euro 2016.

Turkey kept alive their faint hopes of reaching the last 16 of Euro 2016 and eliminated the Czech Republic with a hard-fought victory.

Bale kept up his goal-a-game Euro 2016 campaign Monday to guide Wales to a 3-0 win over Russia and push them ahead of rivals England in their group.

It was only through sheer destiny that the telecast of the show coincided with a historic moment as India won a silver medal at the Champions Trophy - their best show in the tournament.

The three-time world player of the year hasn't been short of scoring opportunities at the European Championship. The problem is that the Portugal captain has had 22 but missed every one.

After the 60 minutes of regulation play remained goalless in the final, Australian goalkeeper Lovell denied Uthappa, Sunil and Surender in the penalty shoot-out to drive Australia to their 14th Champions Trophy title.

Northern Ireland shocked Ukraine 2-0 in Euro 2016 Group C on Thursday thanks to goals from Gareth McAuley and Niall McGinn to keep alive their hopes of reaching the knockout phase at Euro 2016.

India's hopes of qualifying for the title clash hung in balance as they succumbed 2-4 to world champions Australia in their last league outing of the 36th Hero Champions Trophy Hockey on Thursday.

World champions Germany have warned that there is more to their biggest Euro 2016 group rivals Poland than Bundesliga top scorer Robert Lewandowski.

Antoine Griezmann struck late on before Dimitri Payet added a second in injury time as hosts France secured their ticket to the last 16 of Euro 2016 with a 2-0 win over Albania on Wednesday.

Barcelona has agreed to pay a fine of 5.5 million euros ($6.21 million) to the Spanish authorities to settle a tax fraud case over the transfer of Brazil international Neymar in 2013.

Iceland will head into their maiden appearance in a major tournament devoid of stage fright, their coach Lars Lagerback and key players said ahead of Tuesday's Euro 2016 Group F clash with Portugal in St Etienne.

"I am not proud of what happened in 2006. I am not advising anyone (player) to behave in the same manner," said the 43-year-old Zidane to a query at the fag end of a press meet.

The All India Football Federation is considering "legal action" against organisers of Premier Futsal League, headed by legendary Portuguese playmaker Luis Figo, and said it is planning to come up with a similar event.

Euro 2016 is starting on Friday with a national state of emergency remaining in place until July 26 in order to cover the football tournament period.