Can Spain Make History and Make It a Hat-Trick of Titles at Euro 2016?

Spain’s qualifying campaign for Euro 2016 always looked too good to be true. At first glance, how could you possibly pick apart a record of nine wins from 10 games, which saw Spain score 23 goals and concede only three to qualify for the tournament as the comfortable winners of their group. It would seem ever so pedantic to cast aspersions. Even so, delve a little deeper, and Spain’s record quickly loses its impressive sheen. Vicente del Bosque’s side were gifted a relatively straightforward path to France, being placed in a group alongside such continental lightweights as Belarus,... 

Wales Reliant on Strong Core, but Wide-Open Euro 2016 Group Gives Them Hope

Chris Coleman only ever played with a back three once as a club manager, the final game of the 2005-06 season, when his Fulham side beat Middlesbrough 1-0. Yet as manager of Wales, after struggling to a 2-1 win away in Andorra in their opening Euro qualifier, he has played with three at the back in any game in which there was any serious defending to be done—that is, not in the home games against Cyprus or Andorra. It is a clever system, one that seems perfectly designed to get the best out of the players available, but it is also one that brings risks. Coleman’s reputation as a coach... 

Why Nani’s Place in Portugal’s Starting XI Is Under Threat Ahead of Euro 2016

We spoke about Ricardo Quaresma on these pages just a few days ago. The Portugal winger’s career has long been fodder for such discussions, of course. We talked about the fallen idol, the career which could have been and the real sense of underachievement from a player who once promised so much. Obviously, something similar would have been written somewhere before, such has been his up, down and even further down existence. All of that had come into sharp focus with the Besiktas man’s fine performance and even finer goal in Portugal’s 3-0 friendly win over Norway in Porto as... 

Euro 2016 Opener vs. Russia Is a Vital Step to Redemption for Hodgson’s England

Fear not football fans. If the build-up to Euro 2016 has felt interminable, it is not long now until the action actually begins. England manager Roy Hodgson is understandably anxious to begin a period that will rank among the most important of his long career. After a disappointing 2014 World Cup, he will be well aware that winning the opener with Russia on Saturday can be a vital step to redemption for his spell in charge. “It’s what we’ve been looking forward to for such a long time,” the veteran coach told Sky Sports News upon the squad’s arrival in France (see... 

Brazil Give Emphatic Response to Critics in Rout of Haiti at Copa America

Cue the jokes, then. Yes, it may only have been Haiti, but Brazil put on a masterclass with their 7-1 mauling of their more-than-obliging opponents on Wednesday evening in the Copa America Centenario. The scoreline is one that has haunted Brazil for nigh on two years. While a group-stage win over probably the weakest side in this tournament will not exorcise any lingering ghosts, coach Dunga has at least managed to quieten his most fervent critics. For the time being, at least. Picking the same team that sleepwalked to a goalless draw against Ecuador at the weekend, this was a side determined to... 

France vs. Romania Betting Odds Preview, Euro 2016 Prediction

The winner in each of its past four contests, France kicks off Euro 2016 on Friday with a Group A matchup against Romania as a -325 (bet $325 to win $100) betting favorite at sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark. Romania will be gunning for its first Euro victory since 2000 as it hits the pitch as a heavy underdog.   Match Odds: France -325, Romania +1,100, Draw +400 (Matchup Report) All eyes will be on the Stade de France on Friday as Euro 2016 host and tournament betting favorite France takes on Romania in the tournament opener as strong chalk. Les Bleus enter the tournament... 

Mexico vs. Jamaica Betting Odds Preview, Copa America Prediction

Mexico can punch their ticket to the Copa America Centenario quarterfinals with a 10th straight win when they take on Jamaica on Thursday as strong -315 betting favorites (wager $315 to win $100) at sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark. Jamaica looks to bounce back from a sloppy 1-0 loss to Venezuela in their tournament opener, pegged as heavy underdogs in this Group C matchup at the Rose Bowl.   Match Odds: Mexico -315, Jamaica +950, Draw +400 Mexico will be looking to maintain the torrid pace that has seen them go undefeated since being bounced in the group stage of last year’s Copa... 

Ricardo Quaresma, Cristiano Ronaldo Put on a Show for Portugal vs. Estonia

Cristiano Ronaldo spent plenty of time in the news basking in the glow of his Champions League triumph during a trip to Ibiza, but now he’s back to what he does best: scoring goals on a football pitch. Back with Portugal and tuning up for Euro 2016 against Estonia, with the help of Ricardo Quaresma, the Portuguese put on a first-half show in charging out to a 3-0 lead. Quaresma found Ronaldo for the first goal with a ludicrous cross with the outside of a boot that perfectly found Ronaldo’s head in front of goal. Cristiano Ronaldo’s first goal.[@FCPortoGlobal]#POR pic.twitter.com/d3uxkYJSU8 —... 

Antoine Griezmann Vital to France Making a Winning Euro 2016 Start vs. Romania

France kick off the 2016 UEFA European Championship against Romania at Stade de France, Paris, on Friday, and Didier Deschamps’ men will be expected to make a fast start against the Tricolorii. The hosts are two-time winners of the tournament, and two of their three international titles have come on home soil. Les Bleus are considered among the favourites to lift the trophy this summer, and looking at the squad that Deschamps has assembled—despite a number of injured absentees—it is easy to see why. The likes of Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann, Juventus’ Paul... 

Argentina vs. Panama Betting Odds Preview and Copa America Prediction

With Lionel Messi continuing to rest due to a back injury suffered last month his Argentinian teammates won their Copa America opener 2-1 over Chile on Monday. Argentina should face even less resistance Friday from Panama as big -575 betting favorites (wager $575 to win $100) at sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark.   Match Odds: Argentina -575, Panama +1,600, Draw +550 Messi‘s status for Friday is still uncertain, since there is really no reason to rush him back to play big minutes against Panama in qualifying action and risk making his injury worse. However, Argentina manager Gerardo... 

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