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Icelandic Couples Made Thunder (Thigh) Clap After Beating England in Soccer Nine Months Ago, Now There Are Babies
According to a doctor in Iceland's largest hospital, they set a record for maternity epidurals 9 months after stunning England in the Euros.
Triumph, Beauty and Eternal Glory: Ranking The Best Teams at Euro 2016
In our final glance back at the tournament, we assess the sides who really lit up proceedings and attempt to rank them in arbitrary fashion.
Oh, What Could Have Been: Ranking The Also-Rans at Euro 2016
With Euro 2016 soon to fade in the memory, here's a reminder of which teams almost did something special at the tournament, yet didn't quite see things through.
The Cult: Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo cannot countenance being second, and will not tolerate a modicum of failure. As such, he's exactly the sort of character who belongs in The Cult.
Missed Opportunities and Abject Failure: Ranking the Worst Teams of Euro 2016
With Euro 2016 complete, we can now look back at who overachieved, who let the side down, and who the hell thought Harry Kane should take corners.
Jagger, Ronaldo and Fuckloads of Moths: The Euro 2016 (Final) Review
All in all, the final of Euro 2016 was a tad underwhelming. Thankfully, Mick Jagger teamed up with a plague of moths to redeem the occasion.
A Potted History of the European Championships: 1960–2016
Each edition of the European Championships has its own historical narrative, and its own distinct identity. Here, we attempt to tie them all together.
The Sinister and Disturbing World of Euros Mascots
The European Championships have a long tradition of mascot monstrosities. Some of them are aggressively naked, and some of them are named after big ol' dildos.
The Global Game: Is Exporting Players the Key to National Team Success?
The best footballing nations are exportation leaders – or so the data suggests. Is it time for England to start sending players abroad to make them more complete both on and off the pitch?
A Magnificent Glimpse of Glory: Previewing The Euro 2016 Final
France might be firm favourites for the final, but Portugal will be their usual dogged selves. The spotlight will fall on individuals, but the collective will ultimately triumph.
Ramsey, Ramsey, Wherefore Art Thou Ramsey: The Euro 2016 Semifinals Review
The semi-finals of Euro 2016 are over, and only two teams remain. Here’s our penultimate review of the tournament, with a generous serving of Bale, Ronaldo and Griezmann.
Wonder, Joy and Commiseration in Cardiff: Watching Wales vs. Portugal With Budweiser
Wales' semi-final loss to Portugal may have been gut-wrenching, but the fans went down singing. It's little wonder, really, with Budweiser giving away free beer to everyone in the land.