RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN DORTMUND: That was the time it took for Federico Dimarco to make calamitous hash of a throw-in and for Nedim Bajrami, of Sassuolo in Italy's Serie B.

Wayne Rooney’s definitive coming-of-age story, told by the man himself.

Three Lions boss has two crucial selection dilemmas for Group C opener in Gelsenkirchen

Three Lions captain feels he now has more respect since Germany switch, but his long wait for major silverware continues

Nedim Bajrami had stunned the Azzurri with his first-minute strike.

Heavy rain had threatened to derail the match against Namibia before a ball had been bowled.

Italy 2-1 Albania: On a wild night in Dortmund, the Azzuri showed their mettle and refound their class after a chaotic first minute of a famous match at Euro 2024

Manager happy for ‘insatiable’ team not to hog the ballZlatko Dalic apologises to fans for Croatia’s ‘bad show’Luis de la Fuente apologised for arriving a little late at the post match press conference, explaining that he had encountered a “couple of roundabouts” on his way but insisted that his team had taken a direct route to victory over …

Italy’s title defence is alive and well for now. Expectations around Luciano Spalletti’s new-look side have been low but this win over the tournament’s rank outsiders, achieved despite a monumental scare inside the opening half-minute, was ultimately conducted with a familiar air of authority. Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolò Barella, the Internazionale …

Ezra Arenyeka lashed out with a headbutt after Ben Whittaker taunted him by walking him back to his corner after the sixth round.

Teen superstar Luke Littler claimed the title on his Poland Darts Masters debut with a stunning performance on Saturday night.

Reigning champions Italy came from behind to beat plucky Albania 2-1 in their Euro 2024 opener in Dortmund.

Dimarco’s errant throw-in gifted the Albania striker a goal against Italy inside 23 seconds, making it the fastest finish in European Championship history

Ben Whittaker and Ezra Arenyeka exchanged showboats during the first round of their fight on the Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe undercard.