June 14 – The UEFA Nations League is producing some pretty unexpected results , and all this a few months before the kick-off to the Qatar World Cup. Teams are testing and some cannot be too happy. The Hungarian team, led by their generally adored Italian manager Marco Rossi, at the weekend showed that one sure way to discombobulate the …
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Blatter/Platini trial enters fifth day with former FIFA finance boss Kattner set to testify
June 14 – The fifth day of the trial of former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and former UEFA president Michel Platini continues with former FIFA finance director Markus Kattner expected to testify in the Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona in Switzerland. Federal prosecutor Oliver Thormann told the Bellinzona court that Kattner (pictured) was the source of the information that there …
Read More »India and Palestine amongst final 11 qualifiers for 2023 Asian Cup
June 14 – India, Palestine, Hong Kong, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Thailand have all booked a spot at the 2023 Asian Cup after Palestine thrashed the Philippines 4-0. Saleh Chihadeh, Tamer Seyam, Mohammed Yamin and Mahmoud Abu Warda were on the scoresheet for Palestine in their third consecutive Group B win, enough to ensure their own progress as well as …
Read More »Costa Rica cling on to an early lead to beat New Zealand and claim final Qatar 2022 slot
June 15 – Costa Rica claimed the last ticket for the 2022 World Cup at the expense of a brave New Zealand following a third-minute Joel Campbell goal in a 1-0 victory. They had most of the possession and most of the opportunities. They even had the ball in the back of the net after an instinctive, close-range finish from …
Read More »El Clásico tickets on sale for Las Vegas game
El Clásico tickets are on sale now for the Las Vegas game between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Undoubtedly one of the biggest rivalries in soccer, let alone world sports, this July 23rd game is full of drama. However, the two sides seldom play outside of their home country, Spain. AEG, a sports and live entertainment company, is putting together what …
Read More »Gareth Southgate selects exciting young England line-up for Hungary
England are in need of a reaction if they are to take some value from this international break. Manager Gareth Southgate has put his trust in some of the less experienced squad members in order to deliver a result at the fourth time of asking. Following draws against Italy and Germany, England will be keen to take out their frustration …
Read More »Chelsea’s Werner hits double for Germany
Timo Werner has struggled for regular game time in recent years for Chelsea, but he’s found his form for his country. According to the Guardian, Chelsea are willing to listen to offers for Werner this summer. However, after his impressive form for Germany, scoring more goals than any other player in 2022, Tuchel may have something to think about. Werner …
Read More »England trounced by Hungary in Nations League as Germany hammer Italy
Paris (AFP) – England suffered their heaviest home defeat in nearly 100 years on Tuesday as Gareth Southgate’s side went down 4-0 to Hungary in the UEFA Nations League, while it was also a night to forget for Italy as they lost 5-2 in Germany. Not since a 5-1 defeat at the hands of Scotland’s ‘Wembley Wizards’ in 1928 had …
Read More »Palermo to hold a meeting with Juventus in the hopes of keeping BrunoriJuvefc.com
During the first decade of the 21st century, Palermo cemented themselves as one of the regular mainstays in Serie A. The Sicilian club boasted a number of talented players amongst their ranks and were able to challenge for European spots. But similar to other southern clubs, the Rosanero went bankrupt and had to relaunch as a phoenix club from the …
Read More »Southgate ‘chastened’ as England suffer worst home defeat in 94 years
Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – England manager Gareth Southgate accepted responsibility for the Three Lions’ worst home defeat since 1928 as Hungary stormed to a 4-0 win in Wolverhampton on Tuesday. Southgate’s men are staring at relegation from the top tier of the Nations League after a fourth consecutive game without a win. But he called for fans to stand …
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