A top football official in Moscow has praised the Russian fans involved in violence over the weekend in Marseille, saying they had defended their country’s honour and should be forgiven.

A French court yesterday jailed two British men for their role in the Marseille fan battles before the England-Russia Euro 2016 match.

England manager Roy Hodgson has branded Gareth Bale “disrespectful” after the Wales star said his country showed more “passion and pride” than their neighbours and Euro 2016 rivals.

Both the German press and Germany’s Euro 2016 squad poured praise on ‘bloodied-fighter and come-back king’ Bastian Schweinsteiger yesterday following his goal-scoring heroics off the bench against Ukraine.

Wes Hoolahan’s brilliant finish was not enough to give the Republic of Ireland a winning start to Euro 2016 as Ciaran Clark’s own goal ensured a 1-1 draw with Sweden yesterday.

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique headed a late winner as defending champions Spain overcame a resolute and determined Czech Republic 1-0 in their Group D opener in Toulouse yesterday.

Red Bull Kart Fight, the first ever karting competition will be held in Qatar. The karting challenge will unveil the fastest amateur kart racer in the country.

With just over 50 days to go for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Qatar’s 2015 Men’s Handball World Championship runners-up team will make history as they head to the Olympics for the first time ever.

Antalya, Turkey: Qatar’s Ibraheem al-Mohannadi has qualified for stage 3 of the Archery World Cup 2016, the qualifying round for the Rio Olympics.

As Hungary counts down to its first participation in a major tournament for three decades, long-forgotten football fever is back.

Seen by many as dangerous dark horses at Euro 2016, Austria have an early chance to underline their credentials when they begin their Group F campaign against old rivals Hungary today.

Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal open their Euro 2016 campaign today eager to avoid slipping-up against minnows Iceland and aiming to emulate their run to the European Championship semi-finals four years ago.