Euro 2016 Is Cristiano Ronaldo’s Best Chance to Strike Gold with Portugal

For all of his success—three Champions League titles, three Ballon d’Or awards, marketing deals, even more marketing deals—international triumphs have always eluded Cristiano Ronaldo. That section of his CV is one he probably likes to gloss over when he’s Googling himself—or having someone Google himself for him. But while you’re never too far away from someone who likes to proclaim that only the very best in the world can be defined by their World Cups or continental championships, “perfect” careers are few and far between. Crowning glories... 

Cristiano Ronaldo, Pepe Compared to Hollywood Actors by Iceland’s Lars Lagerback

Lars Lagerback, one of Iceland’s two head coaches, has turned up the heat ahead of his team’s clash with Portugal at the UEFA European Championship next week, stating that the nation’s star men Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe could succeed as Hollywood actors. The two teams will meet in Nice, France, on Tuesday in what will be Iceland’s first-ever match at a major tournament. But Lagerback clearly isn’t daunted by the prospect of coming up against Portugal’s superstar players and has criticised their histrionics ahead of the contest, per Ed Malyon of the Mirror. “Portugal... 

Copa America Centenario Is Lionel Messi’s Last Great Chance of Argentina Glory

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Time is running out for Lionel Messi. Although the Barcelona and Argentina star is just 28, the Copa America Centenario represents the last great chance he has to win a trophy with his country. Messi was just six years old the last time Argentina won a major tournament, as Gabriel Batistuta fired his country to a 2-1 win over Mexico in the 1993 Copa America final. Watching on in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina, 23 years ago, Messi was just a student of the beautiful game. Now he is its greatest exponent. Despite being the greatest football player of all time, though, his... 

Argentina vs. Chile Betting Odds Preview, Copa America Prediction

Chile escaped with a victory on penalties over Argentina in the final of the 2015 Copa America, but sit as +255 underdogs ahead of their rematch at Levi’s Stadium on Monday night. Winners in their past four matches, Argentina takes the pitch for their Group D matchup as strong +115 favorites on the Copa America Centenario betting lines at sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark.   Match Odds: Argentina +115, Chile +255, Draw +220 Chile begins the defense of their Copa America title with a rematch of last year’s final, taking on the top team on the FIFA World Rankings, Argentina. La... 

England’s 2014 World Cup Campaign and How It May Influence Their Euro 2016

For a couple of moments, England’s 2014 World Cup campaign felt not just full of promise but alive. Pre-tournament build-up and anticipation—the kind we are in the midst of ahead of Euro 2016—is exciting, but it has nothing on seeing your country actually deliver on such a big stage. Daniel Sturridge and Wayne Rooney‘s respective equalisers against Italy and Uruguay ignited England’s participation in Brazil, creating that intoxicating, shared rush of joy so unique to international competition. Rather than fan the flames of a summer to remember, though, they were to... 

Jurgen Klinsmann Needs to Get Best out of Bobby Wood Versus Costa Rica

A day after losing Friday’s opener of the Copa America Centenario to Colombia at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the United States men’s national team were presented with a gift from Costa Rica and Paraguay. Not only did the other two sides in Group A play to a scoreless draw at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, but also Ticos center-back Kendall Waston was ejected in stoppage time for a ridiculous challenge on Nelson Valdez. In Tuesday’s contest against Costa Rica at Soldier Field in Chicago, the USMNT must exploit the absence of the towering defender. Like... 

Mesut Ozil Can Finally Put His Stamp on Germany at Euro 2016

UEFA Euro 2016 will be Mesut Ozil’s fourth major tournament with Germany. Despite his involvement in three largely successful tournaments, including the 2014 FIFA World Cup that brought the long-awaited first trophy since 1996, and earning more than 70 caps since making his debut in February 2009, Ozil has yet to really put his stamp on the national team. Others have earned the laurels in those three previous tournaments, the Manuel Neuers, Thomas Mullers and Miroslav Kloses. One of, if not the best No. 10 in the world of his generation, Ozil’s Germany career needs a crowning moment. Firmly... 

Spain Should Test Aduriz and Morata in 2-Striker Systems in Friendly vs. Georgia

There’s something you can do when you have two strikers: play them both. Together. And on Wednesday, that’s precisely what Spain manager Vicente del Bosque did.  For the final 30 minutes of his side’s 6-1 friendly victory over South Korea ahead of Euro 2016, Del Bosque introduced Aritz Aduriz to play alongside Alvaro Morata and shift to a two-striker system. For La Roja, such a method is largely unfamiliar—it’s unfamiliar for most sides in an era dominated by single-striker systems such as 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3—but in the dying stages of Wednesday’s contest,... 

Why Mexico Should Be Your Dark Horse for the Copa America Centenario

On Wednesday night at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Mexico and Chile met for a friendly in their final Copa America warm-up. Mexico won 1-0, with a goal from birthday boy Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez nodded in late in the game to celebrate the date in the best way possible. Even though it was a friendly, it demonstrated five clear reasons why El Tri are genuine contenders for the Copa Centenario. Firstly, the fact they won. Chile are the reigning champions, having won last year’s edition on home soil. How they play in the tournament will not be the same as in... 

Can Cristiano Ronaldo Lead Portugal to Euro 2016 Success This Summer?

It all seemed so easy for Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer of 2004. Twelve years ago, a 19-year-old Ronaldo helped Portugal reach the final of the European Championship. This was a different Ronaldo: slimmer, less muscular and even less confident on the ball. But his raw talent was still obvious, and it helped take the hosts Portugal to their first final of a major competition. Emerging from the shadows of Luis Figo as his country’s most important player, Ronaldo earned a place in the team of the tournament, and he scored twice, including when Portugal beat the Netherlands in the semi-finals. It... 

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