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Euro 2016 gets kicked off right with riots and a sex toy controversy
Welcome to the summer’s biggest tournament!
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Looking forward to the games at Euro 2016? One English fan probably was before he went to jail! Some traveling England fans and local youths who didn’t like them too much clashed in Marseille on Thursday night, leading to police using tear gas and making arrests.
On a lighter note, UEFA is extremely mad online because a sex toy has the same name as the Euro 2016 mascot, Super Victor. If you google the name of the mascot, you’ll find some merchandise with the caped French boy, and also some sex toys. Good job, UEFA!
If you’re more interested in the actual sporting aspect of the tournament, you should check out our Euro 2016 preview.
Goal of the day
Solomon Rondon’s winner for Venezuela. (r/soccer)
In the news
Landon Donovan is going to have an ownership stake in Swansea City. (ESPN FC)
Christian Pulisic left USMNT camp for one day to hit up his prom. (Bundesliga)
From the reasonable rumor mill: Breel Embolo looks set for Manchester United. (Mirror)
From the way out there rumor mill: Neymar could go to PSG next summer. (AS)
You should be reading
Paul Campbell has a 51-question Euro 2016 quiz. (Guardian)
Elizabeth Cotignola on how the Azzurri help people connect with Italy everywhere. (Unusual Efforts)
Constantin Eckner takes a very deep dive into the tactics you’re likely to see at the Euros. (Spielverlagerung)
What happened on Thursday
What to watch on Friday (click for listings, all times ET)
Euro 2016: France vs. Romania (3 p.m.) -- France are loaded, but lack a great striker. Romania will play ultra-defensive. This might not be the greatest opener.
Copa America: Two games (from 7 p.m.) -- Chile need a win. Lionel Messi might make a cameo for Argentina.
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