Toni Kroos Scores Long-Range Winner in Dying Minutes of Spain vs. Germany

The most high-profile friendly of Tuesday evening took place in Vigo, with Spain hosting world champions Germany.   The game remained goalless until the 90th minute, when Toni Kroos picked up the ball in space around 25 yards from Iker Casillas‘ net. The Real Madrid star proceeded to launch a low drive toward the right post which his club teammate was unable to keep out of the... 

ITV’s Clive Tyldesley and England Twitter Feed Confuse the Ox for Rooney

It seems that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is easy to confuse with other players. After referee Andre Marriner accidentally sent off Kieran Gibbs instead of The Ox in March, the Arsenal star has been involved in yet another case of mistaken identity. When Oxlade-Chamberlain nodded in a header in the 32nd minute of England’s friendly with Scotland, ITV commentator Clive Tyldesley mistook him... 

Scotland vs. England: Goals, Highlights from Friendly at Celtic Park

The first half an hour of Scotland’s home nations clash with England passed without too many incidents, but the visitors got on the board in the 32nd minute.  Jack Wilshere launched a beautiful direct through ball towards his Arsenal teammate, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who cushioned a header past David Marshall. It was a fine goal, but the official England Twitter account and Clive... 

France Misspell Lucas Digne’s Name on Shirt for Sweden Friendly

Lucas Digne did not start France’s friendly with Sweden on Tuesday evening, which may have saved Les Bleus‘ kit man a few blushes.  In a picture taken in the dressing room before the game in Marseille, the Paris Saint-Germain left-back’s name was spelled “Dgne.” Apparently, there’s no “i” in team, and there’s also no “i” in “Digne.” [Twitter] Read... 

David Luiz and Roberto Firmino Earn Brazil Friendly Win over Austria

After 4-0 scorelines in recent friendlies with Japan and Turkey, one may have expected a goalfest in Brazil’s bout with Austria on Tuesday. However, fans at Vienna’s Ernst-Happel-Stadion had to wait until the 64th minute before David Luiz broke the deadlock with a header from an Oscar corner.   The Selecao’s lead, however, lasted less than 10 minutes. When Oscar committed a... 

Mexico and Belarus Score Four Goals in Seven Minutes

After a listless first half, Mexico’s friendly with Belarus sprang to life in the second half with a flurry of goal activity.  Two minutes after the break, Raul Jimenez opened the scoring after receiving a lovely chipped pass from Jonathan Dos Santos (as seen above).  In the 50th minute, Belarus then equalised through Sergey Kislyak, who tapped in a rebound from an Igor Stasevich penalty... 

The Best Uncapped England XI

Wearing the crest of the Three Lions is among the highest honours that can be bestowed upon an English footballer. Over the years, however, certain players who appeared to deserve an international call-up were either snubbed or denied by fate. This XI comprises the best players who never won a full international cap. Take a look and give your opinion in the comments.  Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes All-Time Top Scorer in Euro Championships

Portugal helped put their Euro 2016 qualification campaign back on track with a 1-0 victory over Armenia in Leiria, Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo—who else?—scored the decisive goal in the 71st minute. The scrappy finish wasn’t much to write home about, but it represented yet another landmark in Ronaldo’s career as he broke another record: The Real Madrid star is now the all-time... 

Bacca and Gutierrez Score Second-Half Goals in USA vs. Colombia Friendly

When the USA gained a 1-0 advantage over Colombia from the penalty spot after 10 minutes of their friendly at Craven Cottage, it seemed like it was only a matter of time before the South Americans equalised.   That’s exactly what happened in the 60th minute, when James Carlos Bacca charged toward goal and laid the ball off to James Rodriguez. The Madrid man poked the ball through the U.S.... 

Ireland’s John O’Shea Scores Late Equaliser Against Germany in Euro Qualifier

World Champions Germany were stunned by the Republic of Ireland in their Euro 2016 qualifier on Tuesday when the visitors scored a last-minute equaliser. In the 94th minute, Wes Hoolahan overhit a cross which Jeffrey Hendrick hooked back into the path of John O’Shea, who poked the ball past Manuel Neuer to make it 1-1. The goal turned out to be the last kick of the game, and it sent the visiting... 

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