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Maradona undergoes gastric bypass, recovering well

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona underwent a gastric bypass in the western Venezuelan city of Maracaibo over the weekend and is recovering well.
A man walks in front of the Falcon clinic, where Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona, underwent a surgery in Maracaibo

Merkel to attend as shaken Germany play Netherlands

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will attend their friendly against the Netherlands, which will go ahead, despite the team still being shaken in Paris.
German Chancellor Merkel attends a news conference at the Czech Government headquarters in Prague

United forward Lingard handed first England call-up

Manchester United forward Jesse Lingard has been called up to the England squad for Tuesday's friendly against France at Wembley.
Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion – Barclays Premier League

French federation says England vs France to go ahead undisturbed

England vs France goes ahead as planned - French federation

Spain dismissal of England suggests La Roja back on song

Spain won over England in a 2-0 score in their international friendly on Friday, suggesting that Spain has recovered from the debacle of the last world cup.
Spain v England – International Friendly

England must improve passing, decision making – Hodgson

England's passing and decision making must improve if they are to mount a serious challenge at Euro 2016, manager Roy Hodgson said after defeat to Spain.
Spain v England – International Friendly

France beat Germany as attacks overshadow friendly

Olivier Giroud and Andre-Pierre Gignac scored as Euro 2016 hosts France beat Germany 2-0 in a friendly overshadowed by attacks in the French capital.
Football Soccer – France v Germany – International Friendly match – Stade de France

Gaspar nets stunner as Spain down England 2-0

Spain fullback Mario Gaspar scored with a stunning volley and midfielder Santi Cazorla added a late goal as they handed England a chastening 2-0 defeat.
Spain v England – International Friendly

Double for Dutchman Robben in 3-2 win over Wales

Netherlands enjoyed a 3-2 friendly win away to a weakened Wales on Friday with Arjen Robben proving the match-winner with two goals.
Wales v Netherlands – International Friendly

Lewandowski’s late double helps Poland sink Iceland

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Poland overcame fellow Euro 2016 qualifiers Iceland 4-2 in a high-scoring friendly
Lewandowski Poland

‘Captain Fantastic’ Davis wins it again for Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis scored the only goal as his side won a friendly for the first time in 7 years, beating Latvia 1-0 at Windsor Park.
Northern Ireland v Latvia – International Friendly

Belgium beat Italy 3-1 to send Euro 2016 warning to rivals

Belgium came from behind to beat Italy 3-1 in an open and entertaining friendly, underlining their status as one of the favourites for Euro 2016.
Belgium Italy