Euro 2012: 25 Hardest Names to Pronounce in the Tournament

For about two weeks now, Euro 2012 has been underway. The 16 finest footballing nations in Europe have been squaring off with each other, creating national and international heroes along the way. But can you say these players’ names? With so many of Europe’s representatives having different alphabets from our own, chances are you have run into a roadblock of consonants that you could not... 

EURO 2012: Breaking Down France’s 23-Man Roster and Naming a Starting XI

Just a few days removed from their 3-2 victory over Iceland and about a week and a half from the opening ceremonies in Poland and Ukraine, France coach Laurent Blanc today unveiled his final 23-man roster for EURO 2012. Across the board, much of the selection was as expected. However, there were also a few surprises thrown in there in the form of omissions. With the tournament right around the corner,... 

Gareth Barry Ruled out for Euro 2012: What This Means for England

In Saturday’s 1-0 win at Norway, England were left with one sour note about coach Roy Hodgson’s positive start as manager. That, of course, was the apparent injury to Gareth Barry, who could only last 26 minutes before having to be replaced. After coming on as a half-time substitute for Steven Gerrard, Barry took over the armband until pulling up with clear discomfort in his abdomen. The... 

European Friendlies: Euro Contenders Left Hoping Exhibitions Are Mirages

This was a weekend that most of the EURO 2012 contenders will want to forget. Just a week and a half out of the opening ceremonies in Poland and Ukraine, most nations took advantage of the gap between the end of the club season and the start of the international tournament to get their squads some warm-up time. After all, most of the players hadn’t played with their teammates for months, allowing... 

France Euro 2012: Franck Ribery Injury Could Be Major Setback for Les Bleus

Coming off of Bayern Munich’s heartbreaking Champions League final loss to Chelsea, it’s hard to imagine the news getting any worse for any Bavarian. However, one Munich player may have the bad news pile up on him soon. In the first half of extra time Saturday night, Franck Ribery won what could have been the match-winning penalty from Didier Drogba. However, the French midfielder limped... 

Euro 2012: 10 Players Most Likely to Get Red Cards This Summer

It happens in almost every major international tournament. At a pivotal moment in a nation’s biggest match, one player self-destructs and is instructed to leave the pitch by the referee. What ensues from the red card varies from instance to instance. Perhaps the player will be vilified, as David Beckham was immediately after the 1998 World Cup. Or perhaps he will be revered, as Zinedine Zidane... 

EURO 2012: Power Ranking Every Side Heading to Poland and Ukraine

With the festivities in Poland and Ukraine just a month away, it’s time to start looking forward to the month-long binge of international football that is the European championships. The 16 nations, sorted into four groups of four, will be amassing shortly after the conclusion of the European league seasons, which culminate with the Champions League final on May 19. This means that there are... 

Euro 2012 Preview: 10 Things to Know About Russia

With Euro 2012 quickly approaching, let’s take an in-depth look at one of the more under-the-radar teams. Russia booked their ticket to Poland/Ukraine relatively quietly, but may have a lot to say come June. There are many familiar faces in this squad, but not many that are being looking at on a weekly basis by the majority of Europe. Here are ten things to know about a side that might prove... 

World Cup 2014: The 11 Favorites to Lift the Trophy in Brazil

As we approach the midpoint between the 2010 and 2014 World Cups, it’s time to take a look to the future. Sure, it’s a bit early on to predict the starting XI’s come 2014, but it’s never too early to start prognosticating as to who has a chance. This list takes the 133 national teams who still have a shot at playing in the finals, cuts them down to 11, and ranks them on the... 

« Previous Page

Latest News

• Former England Manager Graham Taylor Dies at Age 72
• Bruce Arena Names USMNT January Camp Invitees
• Karamoko Dembele Makes England U15s Debut After Playing for Scotland in November
• USMNT Watch: Bobby Wood Nets 1st Bundesliga Goal Since September
• Rugby Player Bruno Andres Doglioli Banned 3 Years for Tackling Female Referee