If you could name the most important topic for discussion that has concerned you and everyone else involving the game of soccer, a few different themes would come to the surface. Racism is obviously a hot button item, as is financial stability in various leagues and confederations. But arguably the most controversial issue which directly […]

England vs Italy 2:45pm ET TV schedule Buy England and Italy shirts England team: Hart, Johnson, Terry, Lescott, Cole, Milner, Parker, Gerrard, Young, Rooney and Welbeck. Two titans of international football will square off on Sunday as the redemptive Three Lions take on the experienced Italians. With a date with Germany in the semifinals, both teams are going to want […]

As a child and young adult, I loved Panini stickers. They were a perfect combination of things I love including soccer and collecting. As I've grown older, though, the love for collecting Panini soccer stickers — whether it's for World Cup or European Championship tournaments — has remained strong. But now, as a father, I […]

Okay England fans, take a deep breath. We're almost there. For many of us, this will be the match of the tournament. The good news is that England is as best prepared for this match as they'll ever be. They are no injury doubts, and the team has a game plan. The only thing in […]

Against Italy and France, Vicente del Bosque has lined his world champions up in a formation with four defenders and six midfielders (4-6-0). While this tactic may well be the future of world football, it has various flaws that must be ironed out in order for it to work wonders. Barcelona have played with one […]

The pressure and expectation that has burdened many an England side at major tournaments in the past seems to have been alleviated under Roy Hodgson. There weren’t many who had England as their tip to win these Championships. There were many who thought they be departing after the group stage. With a new manager, key […]

Spain vs France: 2:45pm ET TV schedule Buy Spain and France shirts Many soccer fans will be salivating over today's match between France and Spain. If you like your soccer served on a platter of attractive football, with the ball skimming the grass for the majority of the game, this could end up being one of the most entertaining matches […]

Wayne Rooney's match-winner against Ukraine seemed to temper a meaningful critical review of his return. Rusty with his first touch and flashing a footballing mind working quicker than his out-of-practice reflexes, the tournament debit showed he wasn't far from being his usual self, even if he clearly was not ready to write his legend. The […]

If you wanted a weekend of quality soccer, you've got it — with France against Spain today, and Italy versus England tomorrow. There is nothing better! When you get a chance, be sure to catch up on any of the Euro Talk podcast episodes — daily goodness from Laurence, Kartik, Kristan, Morgan and Matt. Meanwhile, […]

Scottish football is currently at a pivotal moment in its illustrious history. While the Scottish National Team has taken a dip (as evidenced by the thrashing the United States awarded the Scots in May), their Premier League has continued to be a mid-level league in Europe. The fate of one club, Rangers F.C., not only […]

England will face Italy on Sunday in Kiev. The winner will book a semi-final place against Germany, but if you're Roy Hodgson, who is going to be in your starting line-up? You could argue that Hodgson hasn't made a wrong move yet in this tournament in terms of his team selection. But you may agree […]

I've supported England since 1980. In the 32 years since, England hasn't won a major international trophy. I've never known what it's like for The Three Lions to win silverware. But I have suffered the agony of defeat, watched plenty of embarrassing performances in tournaments, and had my hopes raised and my heart broken too […]

Germany vs Greece: 2:45pm ET TV schedule Buy Germany and Greece shirts On paper, this is the most one-sided quarter-final match of Euro 2012. But that's before it kicks off. Once the referee blows the whistle to kick off this game, anything goes. Don't underestimate the Greek team. It all just depends which Greece team shows up. The one who […]

The Los Angeles Galaxy's come-from-behind 3-2 win at Rio Tinto Stadium this week sent the MLS crowd into a frenzy, proclaiming "The Galaxy are back!" and "they are who we thought they were!". To be honest, some of this was occurring as early as last Sunday on the heels of LA's win over a struggling […]

You could argue that Wigan Athletic has raised their profile in the past few months, after their incredible finish to the season, as well as interest from a few Premier League clubs to convince Wigan manager Roberto Martinez to join their club. Whether Martinez will be in charge at Wigan at the start of the […]