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/ 5093 days agoGreece vs Czech Republic, Euro 2012: Open Thread
Greece vs Czech Republic: Noon ET TV schedule Buy Greece and Czech Republic shirts Here we go! The first match of the second round of games from Euro 2012. It's a chance for teams to solidify their positions in the opening group matches. With a win, Greece will take a giant leap forward towards possible qualification for the next round. […]
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/ 5093 days agoExperiencing Euro 2012 at an Irish Pub in Main Street USA
In order to boost the popularity of soccer stateside, there have been several recent attempts by major broadcasters, bloggers, and just your average fan on the street to shed light on the sport. While FOX showed its first set of live Premier League games on the free-to-air network last year as well as broadcasting the final […]
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/ 5093 days agoGuatemala-US Preview: Time To Grind Out A Result
We've heard the rhetoric from Klinsmann. Tonight will be his team's first test at playing the right kind of nasty. Nearly a fortnight ago, the United States fell to visiting Brazil 4-1 at FedEx Field outside of Washington, D.C. The Americans gave a strong effort, but Neymar's crew took apart an aging US backline. After […]
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/ 5093 days agoEuro 2012 News: Only 10 England Players Lined Up For Pre-Match Photo; Spot Who Is Missing
It's a busy day of Euro 2012 news, with plenty of headlines picked from the leading blogs and websites across the globe. Also, don't forget to listen to the Euro 2012 Daily podcasts from the EPL Talk Podcast crew, recorded in Poland-Ukraine. Here's the latest news: Spot the missing England player! Only 10 lined up […]
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/ 5093 days agoMagic Moments in European Championship History [PHOTO]
Artist Dave Williams from Liverpool, England has put together 16 original illustrations to represent a different magic moment in European Championship history for each of the teams participating in Euro 2012. According to Williams, "The illustrations use the national flags of the 16 finalists to recreate an iconic moment from their history." Here are all […]
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/ 5093 days agoDefense In Place, How Does England Pave a Way Forward?
Those who kept reminding us about France's talent forgot to mention inexperience. Franck Ribery and Florent Malouda have been mainstays for some time, but amongst the other key contributors to Les Bleus' attack, there's no big tournament experience. Karim Benzema and Samir Nasri were controversial omissions from the ill-fated World Cup squad, while Yohan Cabaye's […]
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/ 5093 days agoSwansea City Home Shirt for 2012-13 Season From Adidas [PHOTO]
Swansea City will be celebrating their 100 year anniversary next season with a brand new home kit, a centenary crest and a new trim color. Instead of their traditional white and black kit, Swansea will be wearing white with gold trim next year, to celebrate their 100th year. The Welsh club was founded in 1912. […]
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/ 5094 days agoUkraine vs Sweden, Euro 2012: Open Thread
Sweden vs Ukraine: 2:45pm ET TV schedule Buy Ukraine and Sweden shirts Out of all the opening round matches, Sweden against Ukraine is probably the one that people are least looking forward to. No one is really talking about Sweden's chances, and no one is rating Ukraine. But today is an opportunity for both sides to show what they're […]
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/ 5094 days agoEngland vs France, Euro 2012: Open Thread
England vs France: Noon ET TV schedule Buy England and France shirts Every two years, the question comes up whether England is a good football team or not. It's ridiculous really, but England always has to prove themselves, not only to the press and soccer fans abroad, but even to the England supporters in their […]
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/ 5094 days agoThis May Just Be England’s Time to Shine
With no Rooney, no Barry, no Cahill, and no Lampard, expectations have never been lower for the Three Lions. EASY was The S*n’s headline after the English were dropped in Group C with the States, Algeria, and Slovenia. Simon Kuper’s Soccernomics opens with a chapter on “Why England Lose,” in which himself and co-author Stefan […]
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/ 5094 days agoEuro 2012 News: Rumor — Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Start For England
England's team for the match against France will be named soon. but rumors from the England camp courtesy of Stan Collymore is that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will start. Let's hope the rumor is true! Here's all of the Euro 2012 news for your reading pleasure: Rumor: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to start for England — Stan Collymore Poland's […]
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/ 5094 days agoITV Trailer for England vs France Re-Imagines If Gazza Had Scored Against Germany [VIDEO]
The scene is the 1996 European Championship semi-final between Germany and England. It's 1-1 and the game goes into extra time, to see who can score the golden goal. Eight minutes into extra time, Paul Gascoigne gets a superb chance to score for England to send them into the final. In reality, he wasn't able […]
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/ 5094 days agoWorld Cup Qualifying Special: June 10, 2012
Feuerstein's Fire World Cup Qualifying Special 2014 World Cup Qualifying USA At Guatemala Tuesday, June 12th 9:30PM EDT – 6:30PM PDT Pre-Game Show Midnight EDT – 9PM PDT Post Game Show On Location Daniel Feuerstein from the Football Factory at Legends in New York City Earl Reed at Buffalo Wild Wings in Middletown, Delaware Listen […]
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/ 5094 days agoRevealed: England's Combination That Could Be Their Best Chance to Beat France — Richard Farley
Is it too much to suggest the difference between Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Stewart Downing could decide England's first match? Of course it is. Questions like that are excessively incendiary, particularly when leaned on as leads for blog posts. Accept my apology, but look at the silver lining: My reliance on that kind of crutch shows […]
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/ 5095 days agoIreland vs Croatia, Euro 2012: Open Thread
Ireland vs Croatia: 2:45pm ET TV schedule Buy Ireland and Croatia shirts It's been a long time since Ireland was last seen in a European Championship. Amazingly, it was 1988. For those of you who live in the United States, many of you may have fond memories of the Irish national team who played in the United States in […]