Albania on cloud nine at maiden success

You only had to see the look on Armand Sadiku's face when he scored what proved to be Albania's winner against Romania to see what the goal mean to his team – to his whole nation for that matter.The celebrations that greeted Albania's maiden finals success at the final whistle in Lyon were equally exuberant, but that was just the start. Even at midnight, as the players' bus pulled awa from the Stade de Lyon, they were still singing "Ti Shqipëri më jep nder" (You Albania Give Me Honour), and while they were straight to bed when they got home, fans and team staff stayed

Iceland ease to Liechtenstein success

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European media react to Sevilla’s success

SPAIN:Estadio DeportivoWords cannot do justice to what Sevilla keep doing. Last night they came from a goal behind to crush Liverpool, with a perfect second half to lift a fifth — yes, that's right, a fifth — Europa League in ten years; the third in a row, something that no team has ever done before.[Liverpool have] won five European Cups and three UEFA Cups, but met their match in the judge and the jury of this competition – a Sevilla side who know it better than anyone and want it more than anyone.

Cocu’s road to success with PSV Eindhoven

Last month Phillip Cocu guided PSV Eindhoven into the UEFA Champions League knockout stage for the first time since 2006/07 – when he was part of a side coached by Guus Hiddink that reached the quarter-finals – and today the 45-year-old was rewarded with a contract extension until summer 2019. UEFA.com's Dutch correspondent Berend Scholten looks at the former Netherlands midfielder's achievements in the job so far.Cup successThe erstwhile AZ Alkmaar, Vitesse, Barcelona and al-Jazira player, capped on 101 occasions by the Oranje, initially became PSV coach in March 2012, replacing Fred Rutten on an interim basis. He immediately led the Farmers to the Dutch ...

Mike Napoli Finally Feeling Better Batting, Hopes Success Continues (Video)

Mike Napoli has had a difficult season, to say the least. His home run in Wednesday’s 5-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves was one of the lone bright spots for the Boston Red Sox, though, and he admitted after the game he’s starting to feel a bit more comfortable. “I have been — I’ve been feeling a little better,” Napoli told reporters. “Just timing wise and seeing the ball better. I’m just trying to go up there and give a tough at bat every time. I don’t know, I still have work to do. Just going to try to keep it going.” Check out more from the first baseman in the video above.

Brock Holt’s Success Brings To Mind Other Top Utility Players (Photos)

Brock Holt seemingly can do it all. Utility players have become extra important in recent years with Major League Baseball teams looking for every avenue possible to exploit matchup advantages and keep regulars fresh. Holt has thrived in a super utility role with the Boston Red Sox, making him a very valuable commodity. Holt was the only player in MLB last season to start at first base, second base, third base, shortstop, left field, right field and center field. He also became the first Red Sox player ever to accomplish the feat, which is saying something given the organization’s illustrious history. Holt’s versatility alrea...

Failure’s No Success at All

Yesterday afternoon I left you from a Rogers Cup site that looked something like an oversized soup bowl. Against all odds, though, the water dried and the players were dragged bleary-eyed from their hiding places in the lounge, handed racquets and balls, and forced to run around under the lights. You know how on Monday I listed all the reasons I could never be a pro? Chalk this up as another: Having to start your match five hours after you had originally prepared your mind and body to play it. In those kinds of cases, whether it's tennis or some other nerve-wracking activity, there typically comes a point when I just say: I don’t care what happens, I just want it to be over. That