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11/07/2024
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England Make Successive Euros Finals

England fans, rejoice! The Three Lions have roared their way into their second successive Euros Final, marking a historic moment in English football. This achievement is not just monumental for the team’s legacy but also for the fans who’ve ardently supported them through thick and thin. This blog post will take you through England’s thrilling semi-final clash against the Netherlands, compare it to their previous Euros final, and offer an exciting preview of what lies ahead in the final against Spain. England’s Historic Achievement England’s entry into their second successive... Read More

03/07/2024
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Euro 2024: The Other Half Of The Knockout Bracket…

While England fans eagerly follow their team’s progress, it’s crucial to keep an eye on the other half of the knockout stage bracket. This part of the tournament features some of the biggest footballing nations, each vying for a spot in the final. For England supporters, understanding the dynamics of this side of the draw is essential, as one of these powerhouse teams will be the Three Lions’ opponent in the ultimate showdown, should they make it that far. On the opposite side of the bracket, four football giants have... Read More

27/06/2024
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Can England Find Their Form At Euro 2024?

England‘s Group C campaign has been a mixed bag. They finished at the top of the group, but it wasn’t a convincing performance. Their 1-0 win over Serbia was the only match in the entire group that didn’t end in a draw. This lack of decisive victories has left fans and pundits scratching their heads (while also breathing a sigh of relief the other three teams struggled in the group). The Three Lions’ performances have raised eyebrows. While they managed to secure the points needed, the lack of attacking flair... Read More

24/06/2024
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Scotland’s Heartbreaking End To Euro 2024

Every football fan knows the bittersweet taste of hope mingled with heartbreak. For Scotland and its loyal supporters, the Euro 2024 campaign was a rollercoaster of emotions. The Scottish national team, filled with dreams of advancing beyond the group stages for the first time ever, faced tough challenges that unfortunately resulted in yet another early exit. The Opening Defeat to Germany Scotland’s Euro 2024 campaign kicked off with a daunting match against hosts Germany. The 5-1 loss was a significant blow, setting a challenging tone for the rest of the... Read More

18/06/2024
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Euro 2024: One Game Down for England & Scotland

The Euro 2024 tournament has started, with England and Scotland having already played their first matches. England managed a narrow win over Serbia, while Scotland faced a tough loss against hosts Germany. Scotland’s First Game A Tough Start Against Germany Scotland’s Euro 2024 campaign began with a challenging match against Germany, the tournament hosts. The Scots were up against formidable opponents in the very first game of the tournament, and it would soon show in the result. The match ended with a 5-1 victory for Germany. It was a tough... Read More

05/06/2024

England At Euro 2024: One Step Better?

The hopes of a nation are once again ready to rest on the shoulders of the England national football team as they prepare for Euro 2024. After the heartache of the 2020 final (which took place in 2021 due to the pandemic), where England lost in a penalty shootout to Italy at Wembley, fans are eager to see if their beloved team can go one step further this time around and clinch the coveted trophy for the first time ever for the Men’s squad. Euro 2020 was a rollercoaster of... Read More

31/05/2024
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Scotland at Euro 2024: How Far Can They Go?

As we edge closer to Euro 2024, the excitement among football fans grows – and not just for England fans! Scotland‘s national team will also make their second consecutive appearance at the European Championship that takes place in two weeks on Friday (14th June). This post will explore how far Scotland can realistically go in Euro 2024, delving into their recent successes, group stage challenges as well as their historical performances. In recent years, Scotland has experienced a footballing renaissance. The national team’s journey to Euro 2024 was markedly more... Read More

06/03/2024
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EURO 2024: 100 Days To Go!

We’re just 100 days away from the next major International tournament! In the men’s game, with Covid pushing the previous Euros back a year and the last World Cup being held in the winter, it’s still taken to some getting used to that these tournaments have been happening every year-and-a-half (or so), but here comes the next one – Euro 2024 is just 100 days away, marking the first men’s tournament that’s taking place at a more traditional time since the 2018 World Cup! Last time out, to celebrate the... Read More

11/07/2016
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UEFA EURO 2016: Portugal’s First Major International Trophy

Draw, Draw, Draw, Extra Time, Penalties, Win, Extra Time. It doesn’t make good reading, but that’s how Portugal won their first ever major international trophy. After years of trying, finally, Cristiano Ronaldo had his biggest moment. And yet, he played such a small role as it turned out come the final. Very early on in the match, Ronaldo was involved with a hard tackle courtesy of Dimitri Payet – injuring the Portuguese mega star. Given the huge occasion, Ronaldo refused to come off and played on, despite his obvious pain.... Read More

08/07/2016
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UEFA EURO 2016: Portugal vs. France – The Final

For the home nations, the journey is over. But what a run Wales had – It might be their first major tournament since 1958, but they made the most of it with their best ever showing, and only just missing out on a phenomenal final. Alas, three minutes of Portuguese magic was all it took to undo Wales. Bale & co. have nothing to be ashamed of, and an open top bus tour is being held back home for the Welsh heroes – where the future looks bright for the... Read More