On Saturday, UEFA Euro 2016's knockout stages will kick off as sixteen teams square off for a chance to play in the quarter finals. With a lopsided bracket in which France, Germany, Spain and Italy are all on one side, while Croatia, Wales and Belgium are the strongest of the teams on the other side, anything can … Continue reading Euro 2016: Round of 16 Predictions
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Euro 2016 Team of the Week (Gameweek 3)
Goalkeeper: Volkan Babacan Let's be honest, Turkey should not have won their game 2-0 over the Czech Republic. The Czechs had 12 attempts but couldn't score from any of them. Why? Volkan Babacan! Volkan Babacan made 5 saves against the Czech Repbulic and was constantly in the way of their hopes of scoring a goal and reaching … Continue reading Euro 2016 Team of the Week (Gameweek 3)
Euro 2016 Team of the Week (Gameweek 2)
Goalkeeper: Robert Almer For the second week in a row, the goalkeeper in this Team of the Week has been the goalkeeper that has played against Portugal. That has to sting for Portugal fans. But Robert Almer was brilliant on Saturday night and was on top of his game to keep Ronaldo and co from … Continue reading Euro 2016 Team of the Week (Gameweek 2)
Michael Bradley Wears Rainbow Armband in Support of Orlando Shooting Victims
Michael Bradley is a class act. Don't believe me? Check out this rainbow-coloured armband he wore on Thursday night's Copa America quarter final match against Ecuador to show his solidarity to the LGBT community and support for the victims of the Orlando Shooting. The Copa America is a big tournament with a lot of people … Continue reading Michael Bradley Wears Rainbow Armband in Support of Orlando Shooting Victims
England 2-1 Wales: Vardy and Sturridge the Heroes but Rooney the Star
Jamie Vardy and Daniel Sturridge were the heroes in Thursday's crucial Euro 2016 encounter as they scored goals to give England a vital 2-1 victory over neighboring rivals Wales, but it was Wayne Rooney who stole the show. Before Euro 2016 began, there were questions asked about whether or not Wayne Rooney was still good … Continue reading England 2-1 Wales: Vardy and Sturridge the Heroes but Rooney the Star
Euro 2016 Team of the Week (Gameweek 1)
Goalkeeper: Hannes Thor Halldorsson The player with the best name in all of Euro 2016 secured his spot in the goalkeeping position of this week's TOTW with a fantastic display against Portugal. Hannes Thor Halldorsson made a staggering 8 saves to help secure his team a 1-1 draw and to secure his place in this … Continue reading Euro 2016 Team of the Week (Gameweek 1)
Euro 2016: New England, Same Old Problem
Let's not sugarcoat it, England did not play well for the majority of the game. They passed the ball around the field going nowhere with it, waiting for fouls to come in and then wasting free kicks (apart from Eric Dier's incredible goal). The day before we had seen a resilient France side breakdown a … Continue reading Euro 2016: New England, Same Old Problem
5 Things You Need To Know About Manchester United’s New Signing Eric Bailly
Eric Bailly is officially Jose Mourinho's first signing in his reign as the new Manchester United boss. But who is Eric Bailly? Eric Bailly is a 22-year old Ivory Coast defender who has played the last two seasons at one of the best Spanish clubs in La Liga, Villarreal, under one of the best current world … Continue reading 5 Things You Need To Know About Manchester United’s New Signing Eric Bailly
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