The Premier League finally returned to action this week after an imperious summer of football with the Euro Championships in France as well as the madness in the transfer window which is still at its peak. A few surprising (somewhat) results came about with a depleted Hull City beating Champions ...
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Ranieri signs new Leicester deal
Embed from Getty Images Italian manager Claudio Ranieri has signed a new contract at Premier League champions Leicester City after a historic debut campaign with the Foxes. The 64-year-old’s new deal runs on until the summer of 2020. After firing his unfancied Leicester City side to the Premier League ...
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The 2016/17 Premier League campaign kicks off on Saturday afternoon with defending champions Leicester City squaring off against newly promoted Hull City at the KC Stadium. Their star midfielder Riyad Mahrez won the PFA Players Player of the Year award last season after a stunning campaign with the Foxes. 20 ...
Read More »Gonzalo Higuain Set for Juventus Move
Sky Italy report Italian Champions Juventus are set to complete a record-breaking deal for Napoli forward Gonzalo Higuain. The Argentine has a €94 Million buyout clause in his contract that has reportedly been met by the Turin-based club. Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis has been a stern negotiator over the years ...
Read More »The Forgotten: Ronald Koeman the Footballer
Embed from Getty Images When it comes to top-quality ball-playing centre-halves, the legend of Ronald Koeman certainly ranks right up there as one of the best. The Dutchman excelled at his job wherever he went, whether it was at home for Groningen, Ajax, PSV, Feyenoord or his most fruitful stint in ...
Read More »UEFA EURO 2016: The Sports Lowdown’s Best XI
GK: Hugo Lloris (France) Hugo Lloris proved to be the best goalkeeper amongst so many quality goalkeepers. His consistency helped France reach all the way to the final but was left undone. The captain played every minute of France’s run and made some great saves along the way including a ...
Read More »Football and UEFA win as Portugal reap rewards of new format.
Embed from Getty Images Portugal sealed their first ever European Championships title with a win over France in extra-time last night in Saint-Denis thanks to a goal from an unlikely source in the form of Eder. The forward was brought on in the second half to bring more directness to ...
Read More »Portugal vs France: EURO 2016 Final Preview
Embed from Getty Images Hosts France meet dark horses Portugal in the most prestigious game in European football at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis this evening. France are looking to win their third European title, looking to follow 1984 under the inspiration of Michel Platini and in 2000 ...
Read More »Germany vs France: Euro 2016 Semi-Final Preview
Embed from Getty Images Defending World Champions Germany face hosts France in the second semi-final of Euro 2016 in Marseille. Germany overcame the favorites Italy after a disordered penalty shootout in the last 8 to make the semi-finals of a major tournament for the 6th consecutive tournament. France, on the ...
Read More »Portugal vs Wales: EURO 2016 Semi-Final Preview.
Embed from Getty Images Portugal square off against a determined Wales side in Lyon looking to seal an elusive spot in the final of the European Championships of 2016. Wales, who overcame the tough task of Belgium in the previous round, have made it to the last four for the ...
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