Contender or Pretender – Can Portugal overcome 2004 misery and finally lift Euro 2016?
In 2004, Cristiano Ronaldo made his way into the Portuguese starting XI, then led by Luis Figo, but suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Greece in the Euro final.
Jul 10, 2016, 11:11 AM ISTEuro 2016: Portugal coach Fernando Santos won't mind 'underserved' final win over France
Fernando Santos pointed out that Portugal had found the right blend of youth and experience, plus a winning mentality.
Jul 10, 2016, 09:25 AM ISTRonaldo, Griezmann and other key factors that will decide the Portugal-France Euro 2016 final
The nature of Portugal`s team and their fairly passive attacking game means Ronaldo has been less effective than he would normally be with Real.
Jul 09, 2016, 23:19 PM ISTEuro 2016: Thomas Muller unafraid of facing France, hopes to break scoring duck in semi-final
The Germans will be missing key players such as Bastian Schweinsteiger, Sami Khedira and Mario Gómez due to injuries while Mats Hummels will sit out with a suspension.
Jul 06, 2016, 16:08 PM ISTWATCH: How key players faltered during crucial penalty shootout in Germany vs Italy Euro quarter-final match
As the excitement level for the football fans reached its crescendo, the best of the players from football world couldn't hold onto their nerves.
Jul 03, 2016, 05:45 AM ISTEuro 2016: Italy vs Germany - Interesting facts you must know about the marquee clash
Bastian Schweinsteiger & Co, who are currently the world champions, are yet to concede a goal in Euro 2016.
Jul 03, 2016, 00:00 AM ISTEuro 2016, Quarter-final 4: Hosts France need swift start to escape Iceland eruption
The smallest nation ever to appear at a major soccer event, Iceland reached the last eight with a shock 2-1 win over England.
Jul 02, 2016, 22:59 PM ISTUEFA Euro 2016: Hal Robson-Kanu fires Wales to historic semi-final
Marc Wilmots will face difficult questions about his failure to achieve more with one of his nation`s finest collections of footballers.
Jul 02, 2016, 02:40 AM ISTEuro 2016: Shootout win sees Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal into semi-finals
Goalkeeper Rui Patricio and Ricardo Quaresma were Portugal`s heroes in the shootout.
Jul 01, 2016, 03:45 AM ISTICE vs FRA Preview: Dark Horses Iceland face favorites France in quarter-finals
Euro 2016 fever has gripped the tiny Nordic nation and a big chunk of the 330,000 population is in France supporting their team.
Jun 29, 2016, 18:14 PM ISTPlayers did not lose faith in Hodgson: Wayne Rooney
Hodgson confirmed that he would not be carrying on as England coach immediately after Monday`s humiliating 2-1 reverse in Nice.
Jun 28, 2016, 22:40 PM ISTRoy Hodgson quits as England boss after Iceland humiliation
He added: "I`m sorry it`s had to end this way with another exit from the tournament.
Jun 28, 2016, 02:55 AM ISTEuro 2016: Iceland stun England in one of greatest ever shocks
Hodgson`s fate was sealed by his former protege Lars Lagerback.
Jun 28, 2016, 02:27 AM ISTEuro 2016: After 4-0 rout vs Hungary, Eden Hazard can't wait for Wales in quarters
A dominant Belgium go into the European Championship quarter-finals for the first time since losing the 1980 final, but now have to beat an impressive Wales side if they are to make the last four.
Jun 27, 2016, 12:45 PM ISTEuro 2016: Spain prepared for clash against 'powerful' Italy, says Iniesta
A shock 1-2 defeat to Croatia in their last Group D left the title holders in second place.
Jun 24, 2016, 18:38 PM ISTEuro 2016: Germany win Group C, Poland beat Ukraine 1-0 to advance
Ukraine finished bottom of the group with no points.
Jun 21, 2016, 23:58 PM ISTEuro 2016: Russia undone by brilliant Marek Hamsik
Russia pushed in the second half but were left with too much to do.
Jun 15, 2016, 21:23 PM ISTEuro 2016: Russia given 'suspended' ban over violence by fans
Russia were found guilty by Europe`s governing body of crowd disturbances, racist chanting and throwing fireworks.
Jun 14, 2016, 16:34 PM ISTEuro 2016: Bastian Schweinsteiger scores on comeback from injury, Germany defeat Ukraine 2-0
Schweinsteiger is coming back from a three month knee ligament layoff and the the joy of his first international goal in five years apparently took a toll.
Jun 13, 2016, 07:32 AM ISTFootball: ‘The English are girls’ , says Russian hooligan
Russia are just 29th in the world football rankings but fighting for top spot in the hooligan stakes thanks to the efforts of characters like Vladimir, a Moscow public relations manager who considers violence a sport.
Jun 13, 2016, 02:41 AM IST