Section: Africa&ME
Poland eases into last-16 over hapless Ukraine
MARSEILLE — A second half strike by substitute Jakub Blaszczykowski booked Poland’s ticket into the last-16 at Euro 2016 and sent hapless Ukraine home without a point. The 30-year-old Fiorentina veteran had been rested by coach Adam Nawalka who made four changes in all but scored minutes from his introduction at halftime to decide the tie....
EU extends economic curbs on Russia
Brussels: EU ambassadors agreed to roll over damaging economic sanctions against Russia for six months in the absence of any progress on resolving the Ukraine conflict, European sources said on Tuesday. The measures target the oil, financial and defence sectors of the Russian economy and were first imposed after the shooting down of Malaysia...
Euro 2016: Poland beats Ukraine, finishes group second
Blaszczykowski fires Poland ahead, Ukraine says goodbye to Euros without scoring a single goal …read more Source: Anadolu...
Euro 2016: Poland beats Ukraine, finishes group second
Blaszczykowski fires Poland ahead, Ukraine says goodbye to Euros without scoring a single goal …read more Source: Anadolu...
VIDEO: Magoli ya mechi za Kundi C Euro 2016, Poland na Ujerumani wameingia hatua ya mtoano
Euro 2016 imeendelea tena leo June 21 2016 kwa michezo miwili ya kuhitimisha Kundi C, Northern Ireland amecheza dhidi ya Ujerumani na kufungwa goli 1-0, wakati Ukraine walikubali kipigo cha goli 1-0 kutoka Poland, matokeo hayo yameifanya Poland na Ujerumani kutinga hatua ya mtoano. Goli la mechi ya Northern Ireland vs Ujerumani Goli la mechi ya...
Germany through to final 16 after 1-0 win over Northern Ireland
A first half goal from Mario Gomez was enough for Germany to ease past Northern Ireland with a 1-0 win. Poland has also qualified from Group C with a 1-0 win over Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Marseille police use water cannon against football fans
French police used water cannon and tear gas on football fans amid ugly incidents in Marseille ahead of the Euro 2016 match Tuesday between Ukraine and Poland, an AFP reporter said. …read more Source: The Daily...
EU approves six-month Russia sanctions rollover
EU ambassadors agreed to roll over damaging economic sanctions against Russia for six months in the absence of any progress on resolving the Ukraine conflict, European sources said Tuesday. …read more Source: Iran...
NATO: EU should keep sanctions on Russia
The NATO chief calls for continued EU sanctions against Russia unless Moscow changes its approach towards Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Euro 2016 match preview: Ukraine vs Poland
As co-hosts of Euro 2012, both Poland and Ukraine were sent packing after managing just one win between them in the group stages. While Ukraine have already suffered the ignominy of being the first… …read more Source:...
