Daniel Agger Knocks His Own Denmark Teammate out with Attempted Clearance

With around half-an-hour left to go in Denmark’s Euro 2016 qualifier with Portugal, Daniel Agger attempted to clear his lines with a powerful left-footed hoof to the sidelines. However, the former Liverpool defender’s clearance ended up smashing teammate Nicolai Boilesen in the side of the head.  The left-back was knocked out by the hit and had to be stretchered off and replaced.  [Squawka] Read... 

Paul Pogba Refuses to Give Young Boy His France Shirt, Offers Shorts Instead

In the moments after France’s 3-0 friendly win over Armenia on Tuesday, a young boy on the field asked if he could have Paul Pogba‘s shirt.  The Juventus star, however, appeared to gesture that he had already offered it to someone else.  Keen not to disappoint the youngster, Pogba offered him the next best thing: his shorts. It’s a nice gesture, but it makes for some slightly... 

German Fans Unveil ‘Thank You’ Tifo at Euro Qualifier

Prior to Germany’s Euro 2016 qualifier with the Republic of Ireland in Gelsenkirchen on Tuesday, the home fans showed their appreciation with a special “Danke” (“Thank you”) tifo. The display featured four stars and was intended as a salute to Die Mannschaft’s fourth World Cup win in Brazil. On Twitter, German newspaper Bild asked for a “Four-star game tonight,... 

Zlatan Says He Should Be Banned for 40 Matches for Elbowing David Alaba

The mighty Zlatan Ibrahimovic found himself at the centre of controversy during Sweden’s 1-1 draw with Austria on Monday evening, as he appeared to elbow goalscorer David Alaba in the face. The talismanic Swede was given just a yellow card for an offence that many deemed worthy of an instant dismissal. After the game, Zlatan was typically bullish about the incident, making a sarcastic suggestion... 

Zidane Says It Will Be ‘Tragedy’ If Gareth Bale Never Plays at Major Tournament

Ryan Giggs spent every other summer sitting on his couch and watching his Manchester United team-mates play in World Cups and European Championships. Zinedine Zidane fears that a similar fate could befall fellow Welshman Gareth Bale. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Zizou said it would be a “tragedy” if Bale was never to make it to a major summer tournament: Gareth is desperate to play in... 

Netherlands Give Victory to Czech Republic with Disastrous Injury-Time Goal

The Netherlands started their Euro 2016 qualification campaign with a 2-1 defeat in the Czech Republic.  The deciding goal came in the 92nd minute under highly avoidable circumstances. Newcastle right-back Daryl Janmaat attempted to cushion a header back to Dutch goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen, but it ended up hitting the post and bouncing into the path of Vaclav Pilar, who placed the... 

Gareth Bale Scores Brilliant Free-Kick for Wales Against Andorra

Wales’ trip to Andorra got off to a very rocky start when they conceded a penalty in the sixth minute, but Gareth Bale saved the day with a brace to put the Dragons ahead. After scoring an equalising header in the first half, the Real Madrid star struck an unreachable free-kick past Ferran Pol in the 79th minute.  The shot was actually Bale’s second attempt, as the initial free-kick... 

Luka Modric Scores Long-Range Goal for Croatia Against Malta

Croatia took the lead in their Euro 2016 qualifier against Malta thanks to an excellent long-range strike from captain Luka Modric. In the first minute of the second half, the Real Madrid player struck a right-footed shot from around 35 yards out and found the net via at least one deflection. Regardless of the traffic the ball worked its way through, the goal is the perfect way for Modric to celebrate... 

Andorra’s Artificial 3G Pitch Evokes Criticism During Wales Euro Qualifier

Wales’ Euro 2016 qualifier against Wales is being played at the 3,300-capacity Camp d’Esports del M.I. Consell General. The venue has evoked controversy because of its artificial 3G pitch. According to a manufacturer, it is artificial grass interspersed with black rubber “crumbs,” laid upon a thin base layer of sand. Andorra only laid their pitch six days ago, but it passed... 

Gareth Bale Heads Equaliser for Wales Against Andorra

Wales are by no means a European behemoth, but they wouldn’t have expected to go a goal down to Andorra. That’s exactly what happened after six minutes, but megastar forward Gareth Bale saved Welsh blushes with an equaliser in the 22nd minute. Tottenham’s Ben Davies put in a cross from the left, which Bale met with a perfectly placed glancing header.  Evidently, the Real... 

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