Iceland beat Turkey 2-1 at home in Group H in EURO 2020 qualifiers on Tuesday evening in what was a tense game after the diplomatic row before the match. The Turks arrived the famous KeflavÃk International Airport late on Sunday and were kept waiting for another two hours due to extensive checks on their belongings …
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PLANNING TO DRIVE IN FRANCE?
There are reports of fuel scarcity in France ahead of the continental games due to start next month. The collision between the French government and the country’s largest union federation threatens to paralyze the country two weeks before the Euro 2016 football championship. One quarter of all French petrol stations were closed or running short …
WALCOTT DISAPPOINTED WITH AXE
Arsenal forward, Theo Walcott, “disappointed” not to make England squad for Euro 2016 but accepts the decision of the coach, Roy Hodgson. Manchester United teenage sensation Marcus Rashford and Andros Townsend were named ahead of Walcott in the provisional 26-man squad, which will be cut down to 23 by the end of this month.
HODGSON WILL STAY ON
Roy Hodgson expressed his desire to stay on as the England manager despite a very poor World Cup 2014. His wish was granted after his contract was extended until Euro 2016, but growing speculation about his future has led to the manager stating that he would step down if he is no longer needed. England …
FOOTBALL TAKES CENTRE-STAGE
Football is the most popular and played sport in the entire planet with the World Cup attracting millions of viewers every 4 years and turning into one of the most watched sporting events ever as fans tuned in to watch their respective nations compete against some of the best squads in the world with hope …
Netherlands Triumph Over The Late Goals Scored By Them
Netherlands scored 2-1 against Mexico to strive to the quarterfinals of World Cup 2014. It was Wesley Sneijder and Klaas Jan Huntelaar who shot late goals to drive Mexico to 2-1. In fact Huntelaar was the substitute who came at the 76th minute. It was Huntelaar’s day and he did not even know that it …
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Alves Believes Warm-Up Matches Count For Nothing
Brazil defender Dani Alves has claimed that the victories in the warmup matches count for nothing, as they need to perform well in the actual tournament. Brazil have been doing well in recent friendly matches, while the results from the pre-tournament matches have also been excellent as well. Despite this, there is a concern that …
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Shearer Has Faith In Rooney
Former England and Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer has claimed that Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney should finally perform at his best in the upcoming World Cup 2014. Rooney is regarded as one of the best players at the international level, but he has often failed to deliver in the big stage. He has been …
PRESSURE BUILDS
The pressure is building upon the managers who have to select their list of 23 players which will represent their respective countries for the 2014 World Cup but there is no nation that has more pressure and expectations than Brazil. Brazil will be surrounded by their home fans and home turf but the factor that …
BRAZIL AIM TO WIN IT
Chelsea defender David Luiz, who is a first-team regular with Brazil, says that it is important for the national team to lift the World Cup when it is hosted in the summer by his country. The tournament will return to Brazil for the first time since 1950. Even though there are several problems surrounding the …