Euro 2016 comes to a close with a historic 1-0 victory for Portugal to end France's hopes of winning the tournament on their home soil again and give A Selecao their first ever win at an international tournament. This is the team of the final match at Euro 2016. Goalkeeper: Rui Patricio Rui Patricio has … Continue reading Euro 2016 Final Portugal 1-0 France: Team of the Day
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How Portugal Won Euro 2016
Despite the domination of France at Euro 2016, Portugal surprised everyone and walked away with the trophy. Portugal were tactically fantastic against France and fully deserved their victory, winning in extra time by a score of 1-0 to end the tournament on a high. Portugal weren't by any means the best team at Euro 2016, but … Continue reading How Portugal Won Euro 2016
Euro 2016 Semi Finals Team of the Week
Goalkeeper: Hugo Lloris Hugo Lloris arguably had the best goalkeeping performance of the tournament so far at such a crucial time as he kept the ball out of the net despite constant pressure from the German players. Lloris made 5 stunning saves to keep Germany out. One of those saves, from the head of Joshua Kimmich was … Continue reading Euro 2016 Semi Finals Team of the Week
Euro 2016 Quarter Finals Team of the Week
Goalkeeper: Rui Patricio In 120 minutes of action, Rui Patricio made 4 saves to keep the score level at 1-1 in Portugal's quarter final match against Poland. Then he brilliantly saved a well-taken penalty shot by Jakub Blasczykowski to win his team the match. It was a good performance from the goalkeeper who had his … Continue reading Euro 2016 Quarter Finals Team of the Week
Wales The Surprise Team of Euro 2016
Wales came into Euro 2016 as one of the least likeliest sides to win the tournament, yet they now have a great chance to win it all as they now find themselves advancing to the semi finals where they will take on Portugal. It is very likely that only two of Wales' twenty-three players would … Continue reading Wales The Surprise Team of Euro 2016
Euro 2016: Quarter Final Predictions
Euro 2016 has been flying by so far and on Thursday, the Quarter Finals will kick off as the final eight teams battle for only four spots in the semi finals. Portugal surprised many by beating Croatia in the round of 16, but now go into the next round facing a Polish side that has only conceded … Continue reading Euro 2016: Quarter Final Predictions
Euro 2016: Round of 16 Team of the Week
Goalkeeper: Lukasz Fabianski Lukasz Fabianski was brilliant against Switzerland and was the reason Poland were able to get to penalty kicks. The Polish goalkeeper made some crucial saves to keep Poland in the match. In fact, he made seven stunning saves to help Poland stay level at 1-1. For Fabianski and his saves though, it wasn't just … Continue reading Euro 2016: Round of 16 Team of the Week
Top 50 Goals in Football History
50. Dimitri Payet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilLxVuKppbY Opponent: Crystal Palace Type of Goal: Free Kick Why It's So Special: It's pretty much impossible to strike a free kick like that, yet Payet somehow managed to do it. The goalkeeper was right there, but never had a chance. The flight of the ball is just unreal. 49. Dimitri Payet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAdBsztc2VE … Continue reading Top 50 Goals in Football History
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