Germany Need Convincing Start to Euro 2016 Campaign vs. Ukraine

Germany kick off their Euro 2016 campaign with a meeting with Ukraine on Sunday in Lille. If history is anything to go by, they should come away with a comfortable win. They’ve won every first match of a major tournament under Joachim Low, beating Poland at Euro 2008, Australia at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and Portugal in both 2012 and 2014 by a combined scoreline of 11-0. The 56-year-old knows how to get a team ready for the big tournaments: As for pretty much everything, Germans have a word for their team’s ability to rise to the occasion: “Turniermannschaft,” which translates... 

Dimitri Payet’s Romania Stunner Boosts France’s Confidence in Opening Euro Win

France got their 2016 UEFA European Championship campaign off to a winning start with a 2-1 victory over Romania at Stade de France on Friday. Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud opened the scoring for Didier Deschamps’ men after 57 minutes, but that lead only lasted eight minutes as Bogdan Stancu was allowed to score a penalty after Juventus’ Patrice Evra had inexplicably tripped Nicolae Stanciu. Just when it looked as if Les Bleus would be frustrated in their first competitive outing since the 2014 FIFA World Cup, West Ham United’s Dimitri Payet produced a magnificent left-footed... 

USA vs. Paraguay Won’t Define Copa America but Could Change Hosts’ Future

The United States of America face Paraguay on Saturday night in Philadelphia, and they know their survival in the Copa America Centenario is on the line. But regardless of what happens to the Stars and Stripes, the event is up and running more fluidly, and the show will go on—even if Paraguay triumph at Lincoln Financial Field. That reflects badly on the Yanks in terms of football. In some tournaments, the success of the competition is tied to the hosts’ success—Chile at last year’s Copa America, for example. During games not involving the host nation, many of the stadiums... 

Exclusive: Jack Wilshere Talks England Memories and Euro 2016 Hopes

Jack Wilshere was a key figure in setting the tone for a perfect Euro 2016 qualifying record for England. Now, as the Three Lions prepare to take their good form into the tournament, the Arsenal midfielder is keen to show he can return to his best form and help the side live up to their billing as one of the favourites. Before heading to France, Wilshere visited NikeTown in London to speak about his hopes…   Bleacher Report: Jack, it must be a great feeling to have made it to France? Are you fit and feeling good? Jack Wilshere: It really is. If I wasn’t fit enough, I wouldn’t... 

Magical Lionel Messi’s Golden Cameo Jolts Argentina into Life at Copa America

It only took Lionel Messi 29 minutes to send an ominous warning to the rest of the Copa America as Argentina steamed past Panama 5-0, inspired by an incredible hat-trick. Even more impressive, and troubling for the Albiceleste’s rivals, was that the Argentina did so without even moving out of second gear.  Messi’s presence or otherwise at Chicago’s Soldier Field was the big “will he, won’t he?” soap opera of the week. The captain had failed to make an appearance during his nation’s first outing, a tense 2-1 win over Chile, and it was suggested he was... 

Brazil vs. Peru Betting Odds Preview, Copa America Prediction

Brazil and Peru will be battling for first place in Group B on Sunday when they meet at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Brazilians were heavy favorites to win Group B heading into Copa America play, and they are unbeaten in the past 16 meetings with the Peruvians. That is one reason Brazil is a -215 betting favorite (wager $215 to win $100) for the match at sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark.   Match Odds: Brazil -215, Peru +575, Draw +340 (Matchup Report) A scoreless tie with Ecuador in its Copa America opener last Saturday has put Brazil in this position where one of... 

Belgium vs. Italy Betting Odds Preview, Euro 2016 Prediction

Belgium return to the Euro for the first time since 2000 and enter their Group E matchup against Italy as slim +155 betting favorites. Fresh off a pair of clean sheet victories in pre-tournament action, Italy begin their drive towards their first Euro crown since 1968 as betting underdogs at sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark.   Match Odds: Belgium +155, Italy +210, Draw +205 (Matchup Report) Belgium will be looking to continue their European soccer renaissance as they kick off Euro 2016 as narrow betting favorites to finish atop what is widely considered this tournament’s Group of... 

Germany vs. Ukraine Betting Odds Preview, Euro 2016 Prediction

Germany will be gunning for back-to-back wins for the first time in their last eight games as they battle Ukraine as a strong -165 (bet $165 to win $100) betting favorite at sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark in their Euro 2016 opening match at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Ukraine are riding a four-game win streak into the tournament but trail badly on the match odds.   Match Odds: Germany -165, Ukraine +475, Draw +300 (Matchup Report) Led by Thomas Muller, a favorite to claim top goalscorer honors at the sportsbooks, Germany kick off their quest to win their fourth Euro title in second spot on the... 

DeAndre Yedlin One of Few Bucking USMNT’s Poor Development Trend

PHILADELPHIA — One of the topics that has divided the U.S. Soccer fanbase during the reign of United States men’s national team boss Jurgen Klinsmann is a debate on the development of young players.  The two options for young American soccer players are staying at home to work through the collegiate or MLS academy systems or transfer to a European club to speed up their development. USMNT right-back DeAndre Yedlin has seen both sides of the spectrum. The 22-year-old worked his way up to the Seattle Sounders’ first team before transferring to Tottenham Hotspur in 2015. Yedlin... 

Dunga Must Decide Whether Brazil Stick or Twist in Copa America Against Peru

Hello, old friend. Brazil, it’s good to see you. The public will hardly be taking to the streets in their thousands because Brazil have been able to dispatch limited opposition in the form of Haiti, but Dunga and his cohorts have laid down a marker for the remainder of the Copa America Centenario. This Sunday, the Selecao play their final group game against Peru. Following the 2-2 draw between Ecuador and the Peruvians on Wednesday night, a point will be enough to see Brazil through to the quarter-finals as group winners. That particular issue may throw up a conundrum for the Brazil... 

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