Remembering Portugal’s 3 European Championship Heartbreaks This Century

In England, the buildup to Euro 2016 has largely centred on nostalgic throwbacks to the last time they were in France’s position—hosting the tournament and with a nation willing them on. With no international success to speak of since the World Cup in 1966, the penalty-shootout defeat to Germany at Wembley Stadium in the semi-finals of the European Championship in 1996 (as well as the defeat via the same method to the same nation at the same stage of the 1990 World Cup) is all the nation has to cling to. They believed they were so close, so close, to ending generations of hurt,... 

Oscar Tabarez Talks Luis Suarez’s Angry Reaction During Uruguay vs. Venezuela

Uruguay manager Oscar Tabarez explained Luis Suarez was “not ready to play” after the Barcelona striker reacted furiously to not being brought on as La Celeste crashed out of the Copa America in a 1-0 defeat to Venezuela on Thursday.  Video footage showed Suarez losing his temper after an exchange with Tabarez on the touchline during the match in Philadelphia in which Salomon Rondon scored the only goal to see Venezuela through to the quarter-finals and eliminated Uruguay from the tournament, per TyC Sports Play: Tabarez explained afterwards that... 

Why England Stand Their Best Chance of Major Tournament Glory in a Decade

It can be difficult to gauge just how fair a chance England stand of winning any given major tournament. Whether it be the European Championship or the World Cup, hyperbole and pessimism warps judgement in equal measure. On the basis of preemptive predictions, the Three Lions are either winners-in-waiting or group-stage flops-to-be. This time is different, though. Nobody, not even Roy Hodgson, is certain of how England will fare at this summer’s European Championship. Some think they are genuine contenders, plotting their route all the way to the final, while others believe they will fall... 

Alvaro Morata and Aritz Aduriz: Breaking Down Spain’s Euro 2016 Striking Options

Spain and their strikers: Around major tournaments in recent years, it’s been one of international football’s topics of intrigue, and ahead of Euro 2016, it’s no different.  In Alvaro Morata and Aritz Aduriz, Spain enter this summer’s UEFA European Championship in France with an interesting blend of striking qualities. Morata is the likely first choice who brings pace and dynamism to La Roja’s front line, while Aduriz is the late bloomer of significant contrast who stands as a valuable alternative.  The intrigue goes beyond their skill sets, though. Both... 

Mexico Made to Work by Jamaica but Javier Hernandez Helps Seal Qualification

On the surface, Mexico’s Copa America Centenario clash against Jamaica couldn’t have gone much better. In recording a 2-0 win in front of a crowd of 83,263 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Thursday, El Tri kept a clean sheet, extended their unbeaten run to 21 games and booked a place in the quarter-finals of the tournament. Perfect, right? However, if you scratch a little deeper below the bare facts, there are reasons why Mexican fans shouldn’t get too carried away just yet. The repeat of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup final basically boiled down to a tale of... 

Euro 2016 Schedule: Live Stream, TV Info and Odds for Friday Group Fixture

Hosts France will get UEFA Euro 2016 underway against Romania at the Stade de France on Friday. Naturally, the home nation are favourites in this Group A opener, but Romania is a team that always seems to pose a problem or two at major international tournaments. Still, manager Anghel Iordanescu won’t find it easy to quell a French forward line featuring irrepressible Atletico Madrid goal-getter Antoine Griezmann. Before a preview, here are the latest viewing and streaming details for this fixture, along with odds, per Oddschecker.com.   Date: Friday, June 10 Time: 8 p.m. (BST),... 

England vs. Russia Betting Odds Preview, Euro 2016 Prediction

After running the table in tournament qualifying, England arrives at Euro 2016 as a legitimate threat to reach the final four for the first time since 1996, opening as a +115 betting favorite (bet $100 to win $115) against Russia. The aging Russian side looked shaky in a pair of pre-tournament losses and hits the pitch in its group-stage opener as the underdog.   Match Odds: England -115, Russia +355, Draw +235 (Matchup Report) The Three Lions take a star-studded lineup to Euro 2016, led by captain Wayne Rooney, who is joined by Leicester City‘s Jamie Vardy and Tottenham Hotspur‘s... 

USA vs. Paraguay Betting Odds Preview, Copa America Prediction

The United States bounced back from a shutout loss to Colombia in their Copa America opener by blanking Costa Rica 4-0 on Tuesday and will now try to defeat a winless Paraguay team Saturday in Philadelphia. The Americans are +105 betting favorites (bet $100 to win $105) against Paraguay at sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark, and they will be looking to stay among the top two teams in Group A with a draw or victory that would advance them to the quarterfinals next week.   Match Odds: USA +105, Paraguay +270, Draw +240 Paraguay has scored only one goal combined in its first two games,... 

Why Argentina Should Not Risk Lionel Messi Against Panama

As Lionel Messi continues his recovery from a back injury, the whole of Argentina waits to see how their captain and talisman’s health is progressing. But regardless of La Pulga’s physical state on Friday, the Albiceleste would be best served leaving him on the bench against Panama.  It is always a rather incongruous sight to see Messi out of the action. When on the pitch, the Barcelona man craves contact with the ball, dropping deep and drifting continually from his post on the right to link up with his colleagues.  Just like Diego Maradona in his heyday 30 years ago, his... 

Who Will Lead Germany’s Line at the Euros: Mario Gotze or Mario Gomez?

With the start of Euro 2016 in France just around the corner, nostalgia is in full flow. Especially in England, where Germany last hoisted the trophy 20 years ago—documentaries on various television channels, full reruns of famous matches and more are being shown. Narrow successes are always the sweetest, and it doesn’t get much narrower than winning the semi-final against the hosts on penalties and the final against the Czech Republic thanks to the now-defunct golden-goal rule. Looking back at Germany’s last European triumph and comparing the squad from then with the one that... 

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