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Albania 1-0 France: Ergys Kace secures maiden win over lacklustre Euro 2016 hosts

An impressive display from minnows Albania earned their first ever victory against France. The Euro 2016 hosts fell to the shock defeat courtesy of a sublime free-kick from youngster Ergys Kace.




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Serbia and Albania face anxious wait for appeal ruling over abandoned European Championship qualifier

A court ruling for appeals filed by the Serbian and Albanian football federation against UEFA sanctions after their European Championship qualifier was abandoned is expected by July 10.




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Albania awarded victory in Euro 2016 qualifier with Serbia abandoned due to violence sparked by political banner

Albania have been awarded a victory over Serbia by the Court of Arbitration for Sport after a Euro 2016 qualifier was abandoned when a drone with a political banner flew into the stadium.




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Cristiano Ronaldo and his team-mates put through their paces as Portugal prepare for upcoming clashes with France and Albania

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal team-mates were all smiles on Thursday as they took to the training ground ahead of Friday's clash with France and Monday's game against Albania.




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Christian Eriksen takes in Denmark's crunch clash with Albania from comfort of his sofa

Denmark's Christian Eriksen remains sidelined with a knee injury but that did not prevent him from watching his national side draw 0-0 at home to Albania in their crunch Group I clash.




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Cristiano Ronaldo and Ricardo Quaresma ride in cockpit as Portugal fly to Albania for Euro 2016 clash

The Portugal squad flew to Albania on Saturday ahead of their Euro 2016 qualifier and Cristiano Ronaldo and Ricardo Quaresma made sure they got the best seats... in the cockpit.




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Albania 0-1 Portugal: Miguel Veloso scores headed winner in injury time as Fernando Santos' men leave it late at Elbasan Arena

A stoppage time header by defender Miguel Veloso gave Portugal a 1-0 win in Albania and allowed them to extend their lead on top of Euro 2016 qualifying Group I on Monday.




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Serbian bus hit by stones thrown by Albania fans one year after reverse fixture was abandoned amid drone chaos

A bus carrying the Serbia squad was hit by stones within hours of the team arriving in Albania on Wednesday for a Euro 2016 qualifier, a year after their previous encounter was abandoned in chaos.




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Chelsea duo Branislav Ivanovic and Nemanja Matic suffer injuries as Serbia secure late 2-0 win over Albania

Chelsea duo Branislav Ivanovic and Nemanja Matic were forced off with injuries before Serbia downed bitter rivals Albania 2-0 to give themselves some pride in Euro 2016 qualifying.




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Euro 2016 qualifying round-up: Romania secure qualification as Albania, Poland and Germany join them in reaching France 2016

Germany, Poland, Romania and Albania successfully reached Euro 2016 as the final round of qualifying matches continued on Sunday. Constantin Budescu struck twice for Romania.




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Albania, the minnows who worship Norman Wisdom, are the unlikeliest of Euro 2016 qualifiers after securing spot in France

JOE BERNSTEIN: There is no more unlikely qualifier for Euro 2016 than Albania whose footballers have shown there is more to the former Iron Curtain secret state than a fixation for Norman Wisdom.




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Euro 2016's most confusing draw - Switzerland vs Albania

The two sides have been paired together in Group A, and while Albania could field six Swiss-born players, Switzerland have more than half-a-dozen potential starters eligible for their opponents.




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Albania 1-3 Ukraine: Andriy Yarmolenko and Yevhen Konoplyanka on target in final Euro 2016 warm-up match

Albania leveled quickly after conceding an early goal, but gave away another goal at the start of the new half, and Ukraine, also going to Euro 2016, sealed the win with two minutes to go.




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Albania looking to spring a shock at Euro 2016

JACK GAUGHAN: They are the minnows of Euro 2016. You would be hard pressed to find a supporter outside of the area au fait with their history. Albania do not conjure memories of football.




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Euro 2016 pronunciation guide: From Alban Hoxha to Haukur Heidar Hauksson... we help you name the stars in France

Having trouble eulogising over Alban Hoxha or Haukur Heidar Hauksson? Don't worry as Sportsmail are on hand to help.




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Euro 2016: Martin Keown's verdict on Group A, France, Romania, Albania and Switzerland

The hosts' group is relatively straightforward and should not pose too many problems to Didier Deschamps. Switzerland are a talented side but Albania and Romania are certainly minnows.




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Xhaka brothers' rivalry will see Switzerland's Granit takes on Albania's Taulant at Euro 2016

JOE BERNSTEIN: The parents of Euro 2016 footballers Granit and Taulant Xhaka will find themselves having to support both teams as Albania meet Switzerland in Lens.




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Albania 0-1 Switzerland, Euro 2016 LIVE score: Xhaka brothers do battle in Lens

Granit and Taulant Xhaka line up on opposing sides as Euro 2016's Group A action continues in Lens. Follow all the action from Stade Bollaert-Delelis with MATT MALTBY.




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Albania vs Switzerland Euro 2016 preview: Line up prediction, kick off time, TV channel, odds, team news and head to head

Neither side are particularly fancied as winners ahead of their first game, but with talent throughout the Switzerland side, it would be foolish to write them off before they have even kicked a ball.




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France v Albania Euro 2016 preview: Kick off time, TV channel, betting odds, team news and head to head

France will be looking to dampen down the voices of criticism that piped up after their less than convincing opening game win over Romania last week as they face Albania in Marseilles.




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France 2-0 Albania, Euro 2016 RESULT: Antoine Griezmann and Dimitri Payet strike late for host nation in Marseille

France made it two Euro 2016 wins from two against Albania in Marseille on Wednesday night in Group A after late strikes from Antoine Griezmann and Dimitri Payet.




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France 2-0 Albania PLAYER RATINGS: Dimitri Payet the star again as Olivier Giroud goes off the boil

Host nation France made it two wins from two with two late goals to down Euro 2016 minnows Albania, Here, Sportsmail rates the performances inside the Stade Velodrome.




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France 2-0 Albania: Substitute Antoine Griezmann and Dimitri Payet snatch late victory for Didier Deschamps' hosts in Marseille

IAN LADYMAN IN MARSEILLE: France made it two Euro wins from two against Albania at the Stade Velodrome on Wednesday night, with late goals from Antoine Griezmann & Dimitri Payet.




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Antoine Griezmann gains 'revenge' for Romania display with crucial late strike against Albania at Euro 2016

Antoine Griezmann has claimed that his late goal for France against Albania enacted some 'revenge' for his disappointing showing in the Euro 2016 opener against Romania.




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Martin Keown's Euro 2016 big match analysis: France vs Switzerland, Hungary vs Iceland and Romania vs Albania 

Ahead of kick-off, Sportsmail 's MARTIN KEOWN offers his assessment of three of the big games from this weekend's Euro 2016 fixtures including the hosts' final group game.




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Albania are pinning their Euro 2016 hopes on returning captain Lorik Cana ahead of their crucial clash with Romania

Albania are hoping the return of inspirational captain Lorik Cana will drive the debutants on to a first victory and help them sneak into the last 16.




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Romania vs Albania Euro 2016 preview: Line-up prediction, kick-off time, TV channel, betting odds, team news and head-to-head 

Romania head into this clash knowing that three points could be enough to take them into the next round but only if Switzerland lose to France.




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Romania 0-1 Albania: Armando Sadiku header gives Albania hope of Last 16 and sends Romania home

CRAIG HATHERALL AT STADE DES LUMINIERES: An Armando Sadiku header gave Albania three points, and a fighting chance of making the Last 16 in France.




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Albania and Romania face UEFA charges for crowd trouble during Euro 2016 fixture

European football's governing body has opened disciplinary proceedings against Albania and Romania after their fans caused trouble in their Group A game at Euro 2016 on Sunday.




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Euro 2016 Diary: Albania rewarded with open-top bus despite group stage exit

Albania were rewarded with an open-top bus parade despite being knocked out of their first Euros after finishing third in Group A. England will surely have to go further before getting the same




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Albania fans' told to stay away from Italy qualifier

Albanian police have told a group of home fans to stay away from the World Cup qualifier against Italy. Illyria Elite group was banned from the stadium in northern Albania after 'problems' at Albania's game in Italy in March.




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Albania 0-1 Italy: Candreva's strike secures seeded place

Antonio Candreva's second-half strike was enough for Italy to end their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory in Albania.




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Scotland 2-0 Albania: Steven Naismith strikes to get Nations League quest off to a great start

STEPHEN MCGOWAN AT HAMPDEN PARK: With seven goals in eight games already this season, Steven Naismith is sleeping soundly these nights.




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Ryan Sessegnon returns to England Under 21 setup for clashes with Albania and Holland

Sessegnon only made his debut for Spurs in last weekend's 1-1 draw at Everton before making his bow in the Champions League on Wednesday following a £25m summer move from Fulham.




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Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave goes running after revealing she's lost 45lbs since giving birth

Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave has been working hard on her fitness since giving birth in February.




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Sunderland keeper acts as his own ballboy for FA Cup tie in empty Stadium of Light stand

Goalkeepers adventuring off behind the goal in search of a ball is a routine sight on Sunday league pitches - but it's not something you expect in a 49,000-seater former top-flight stadium.




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Brad Gilbert: Even after a four hour bout with Federer, Murray will edge out Djokovic too

After a four-hour match against Roger Federer, Andy Murray has a day less to prepare for the final than Novak Djokovic. But Andy is a very fit guy, and I’m not sure it makes that much difference.




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Wimbledon 2013: Andy Murray's former coach Brad Gilbert previews his semi-final against Jerzy Janowicz

The first thing Andy must do is forget the Verdasco match: it’s ancient history. Tennis is a problem-solving game and Andy successfully solved the problem. What was it? Maybe he played a little too defensively in the first two sets and, not unreasonably, expected the Spaniard to miss more than he did.




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WIMBLEDON 2013: Andy Murray v Novak Djokovic preview - Brad Gilbert

Where I come from this is what I call a popcorn match, it’s the type that you just want to sit back on the sofa and enjoy — and for me it is that kind of one-off contest which is too close to call.




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Andy Murray's win at Wimbledon takes the pressure off, says his former coach Brad Gilbert

Andy showed a lot of class and a lot of fight on Sunday. His dismantling of Novak Djokovic was a thing of beauty to watch. From the first ball, the crowd was engaged. I thought that was the most important factor.




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US OPEN 2013: Skinny kid Dan Evans now has the power to progress towards the top 50 - Brad Gilbert

During my spell working for the Lawn Tennis Association, I remember this skinny kid as a junior with a dream single-handed backhand — Dan Evans.




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Brad Gilbert's lowdown on the men's top seeds challenging for Wimbledon glory

Andy Murray's former coach Brad Gilbert tells you all you need to know on the top men's seeds at this year's Wimbledon Championships.




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Brad Gilbert gives his expert verdict on the leading ladies ready for battle at Wimbledon

Andy Murray's former coach Brad Gilbert tells you all you need to know on the top women's seeds at this year's Wimbledon Championships.




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Who will be the queen of SW19? Brad Gilbert on the 10 women to watch at Wimbledon 2015

Sportsmail's tennis guru Brad Gilbert gives his expert analysis on the 10 women to watch as the Wimbledon Championships get under way at the All England Club on Monday.




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Who will be the king of Wimbledon 2015? Brad Gilbert on the men to watch at SW19

Sportsmail's tennis guru Brad Gilbert gives his expert analysis on the 10 men to watch as the Wimbledon Championships get under way at the All England Club on Monday.




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Wimbledon 2017: Brad Gilbert picks his title contenders

BRAD GILBERT: The former top-five player and coach of Andre Agassi and Andy Murray, picks nine players who may seal Wimbledon glory and looks at the tournament’s bolters.




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Brad Gilbert gives the lowdown on the contenders at Wimbledon 

Brad Gilbert, the former coach of Andy Murray and Andre Agassi, gives his lowdown on the men and women to watch this fortnight at SW19.




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Ash Barty and Novak Djokovic can succeed: Brad Gilbert's verdict on the contenders at Wimbledon

The 2019 Wimbledon Championships get underway on Monday. Sportsmail 's Brad Gilbert gives his view on the top contenders in both the men's and women's tournaments.




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Jan Winterbottom the busker and sex offender from Melbourne had child porn and bestiality images

Jan Winterbottom, a busker from Melbourne, was already a registered sex offender when he was raided in January 2019 over claims of child pornography and grooming.




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Arsenal make Athletic Bilbao's Unai Nunez a 'priority signing' as Arteta looks to overhaul defence

Nunez, who would bring a youthful presence to the Gunners' defence at the age of 23, has a release clause of £26.45million and, according to La Razon, the Gunners are prepared to meet it.