Euro 2016 Is Cristiano Ronaldo’s Best Chance to Strike Gold with Portugal

For all of his success—three Champions League titles, three Ballon d’Or awards, marketing deals, even more marketing deals—international triumphs have always eluded Cristiano Ronaldo. That section of his CV is one he probably likes to gloss over when he’s Googling himself—or having someone Google himself for him. But while you’re never too far away from someone... 

3 Things Portugal Should Test in Friendly vs. Estonia

Thursday’s 1-0 defeat to England at Wembley might have ended in miserable fashion for the visiting Portuguese thanks to Chris Smalling’s late winner, but it would have given coach Fernando Santos plenty of food for thought ahead of the Euro 2016 finals. With the final week of preparations now coming into view, Santos will look to use Wednesday’s friendly against Estonia in Lisbon... 

Why Portugal Can Take Positives from Loss to England in Euro 2016 Warm-Up

As everyone plots their way through what might happen at UEFA Euro 2016, there has been a tendency to overlook Portugal’s Group F. Take out Cristiano Ronaldo, and it doesn’t look very glamorous. Iceland, Austria and Hungary will be the opponents for a country not quite considered among the favourites for glory in France. Although they lost 1-0 against England in their pre-tournament... 

How Portugal’s Southampton Stars Can Harm England’s Euro 2016 Preparations

Whatever the final make-up of Roy Hodgson’s England squad for Euro 2016 is, one thing is for certain—that all of the 23 players selected will ply their trade in England’s top division. The English footballer is notoriously a home bird—a species that travels rarely and often not very successfully. The success of the English Premier League is one of the main reasons for that,... 

Why Portugal’s Ricardo Quaresma Can Make a Long-Awaited Impact at Euro 2016

His place on myriad “failed wonderkid” lists has long been assured, but there are signs that Ricardo Quaresma could finally—at the age of 32—be about to showcase his remarkable talents on the global stage. The early success, the money-spinning move to Barcelona, the switch to Serie A, the disastrous loan to England, a spell in the United Arab Emirates—Quaresma’s... 

Who Can Strike First in Spain’s 4-Man Euro 2016 Forward Battle?

In theory, this is where Spain ramp up attempts to win a third European Championship in a row, but the team that takes to the field against Bosnia and Herzegovina in St Gallen, Switzerland, won’t bear much resemblance to the one that tries to win Euro 2016. Sergio Ramos, Juanfran, Dani Carvajal, Koke, Isco, Saul Niguez and Lucas Vazquez—all named in the 25-man preliminary squad to go to... 

In Cristiano Ronaldo’s Absence, Who Can Step Up for Portugal vs. Norway?

You may have noticed, but Cristiano Ronaldo has other plans this weekend. While Portugal’s talisman will be donning the white of Real Madrid and battling Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League final at the San Siro in Milan on Saturday, his compatriots are going to be preparing to take on Norway in a pre-UEFA Euro 2016 friendly at FC Porto’s Estadio do Dragao on Sunday evening. When... 

Italy vs. Malta, Euro 2016 Qualifier: Team News, Preview, Live Stream, TV Info

One of the most local of local derbies among this week’s Euro 2016 qualifiers takes place in Florence on Thursday, when Italy will expect to keep up their challenge to qualify from Group H by beating a winless Malta. The Italians have picked up 12 points from their six matches so far, a stark contrast to Malta’s one from their six games, and in reality this should really be a case of how... 

Key Battles That Will Shape England’s Clash with Norway

England’s less than triumphant return to action following the World Cup finals in Brazil comes on Wednesday night when they face Norway in a friendly at Wembley. The match serves as a warm-up for Roy Hodgson‘s men ahead of a tricky looking Euro 2016 qualifier against Switzerland in Basel, and the Three Lions boss will hope to use the former clash as a chance to get things right following... 

England V Peru Film Focus Review: Sturridge Thrives When Given Liverpool Freedom

England’s final pre-World Cup friendly on home soil eventually went to plan, a comfortable 3-0 victory over Peru sending the Wembley crowd home happy and somewhat hopeful ahead of the challenges that lie in Brazil. A dull opening half hour was blown away when Daniel Sturridge expertly fired into the top corner after accepting a throw-in from Liverpool teammate Glen Johnson and cutting inside... 

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