Robbie Brady struck with just five minutes remaining as the Republic of Ireland claimed a dramatic 1-0 win over Italy in Lille on Wednesday to reach the knockout phase of Euro 2016.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to become the first player to score in four European Championships and rescue Portugal in a thrilling 3-3 draw that took them into the last 16 on Wednesday.

Ivan Perisic's last gasp winner gave Croatia a 2-1 win over Spain that condemned the defending European champions to a heavyweight last 16 clash against Italy while Germany claimed their place in the knockout rounds.

World champions Germany led a group of five teams through to the last 16 of Euro 2016 on Wednesday after Mario Gomez struck the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Northern Ireland.

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.

All potential Olympians from Russia and Kenya must face added scrutiny before being cleared to compete in the Rio Games because of suspicions about their country's anti-doping programs, IOC executives said Tuesday.

Sweden's superstar striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced on Tuesday he will retire from international football after Euro 2016.

Gareth Bale scored in his third straight game at Euro 2016 to guide Wales to a 3-0 win over Russia and then rebelled at getting ahead of rivals England to top their group.

Armando Sadiku made history for Albania on Sunday as his goal secured a 1-0 win against Romania at Euro 2016 to give the Balkan nation their first ever victory at a major tournament.

Romelu Lukaku silenced his critics with a brace as Belgium kick-started their Euro 2016 campaign by comfortably beating the Republic of Ireland 3-0 in Bordeaux on Saturday.