While many viewed EURO 2016 as a rather dull tournament, the passion from the fans made up for some boring matches. Iceland with their “viking chant”, Northern Ireland supporters singing “Will Grigg‘s on fire” (even though he didn’t get a second on the pitch), and Wales with “Please don’t take me home” all put the […] READ MORE
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Wales and Iceland Add to Timeline of Underdogs at International Tournaments
Steve Wilson, the BBC commentator for the second Euro 2016 semi-final between France and Germany, used a memorable phrase to describe Didier Deschamps, the France manager. He called the diminutive Gaul a “tiny giant” for a playing career in which he not only won European Cups with Marseille and Juventus but led France to World […] READ MORE
Euro 2016 benefits Cardiff City
Euro 2016 has been a memorable tournament for Wales. They reached their first ever semi-final appearance in a major tournament; the first home nation to do so since England in 1996. Euro 2016 benefits Cardiff City With Welsh attention now firmly looking at qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia with their first qualifying match against Moldova […] READ MORE
What went wrong for Roy Hodgson?
As Roy Hodgson looked over the burning ashes of England’s Euro 2016 campaign; the Stade de Nice resembled King’s Landing’s Sept of Baelor. Its smouldering wreck will affect and horrify English generations to come. He and King Tommen were one in their course of action, it was time to jump before being pushed. Unlike the […] READ MORE
England Exit Euro 2016 With Two Unused Players
As England slumped to a humiliating defeat to Iceland, just two outfield players remained unused for the Three Lions’ 17-day stay in Euro 2016: Everton’s John Stones and Ross Barkley. While out-going manager Roy Hodgson did not feature Toffee duo for even a second in France—unlike the majority of the England squad— they cannot be held to account in the […] READ MORE
Roy Hodgson Resigns As England Manager
Roy Hodgson has resigned from his position as manager of the English National Team after a shocking 2-1 loss to Iceland in the Round of 16 in the European Championships. Hodgson had held the post since 14 May 2012, and now leaves the post after four years in charge. It has also been confirmed that […] READ MORE
Euro 2016: England Winning is all that Matters
Iceland in the last 16 await the Three Lions at Euro 2016. Performances have not been at their best so far but England winning is all that matters now. READ MORE
Euro 2016: England Recap and Iceland Preview
The Three Lions qualified for the last 16 of Euro 2016 last Monday. Here is an England recap and a look ahead to their match vs Iceland. READ MORE
Euro 2016: Iceland Preview
Euro 2016 will be Lagerback's side's first major tournament: read our Iceland Preview to assess their chances of an unlikely quarter-final appearance READ MORE
StubHub Center to Host First USMNT Matches in 2016
CARSON, Calif. (Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015) – The following is a press release regarding USMNT matches in 2016. StubHub Center to Host First USMNT Matches in 2016 StubHub Center will host a pair of U.S. Men’s National Team friendlies against Iceland and Canada in 2016, U.S. Soccer announced today. The USMNT will face Iceland on […] READ MORE