Austria 0, Hungary 2: Magyars in wonderland after marking tournament return by stunning neighbours June 14, 2016 Hungary manager Bernd Storck described his side’s surprise victory over 10-man Austria as a dream come true as the Magyars celebrated their first appearance at a major tournament for 30 years in style. Striker Adam Szalai, who spent last season on loan at Hannover 96 from 1899 Hoffenheim, gave Hungary the lead with his first [...]
Gareth Bale turns up heat on Three Lions and claims no England players would get into Welsh side June 14, 2016 Wales forward Gareth Bale has cranked up the pressure on Group B rivals England as the two teams prepare for their crunch Euro 2016 clash in Lens on Thursday. Bale last week suggested that England “big themselves up before they’ve done anything”, which prompted a retort from Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson who suggested the [...]
Winger Sofiane Feghouli eager to sample delights of Premier League after joining West Ham on free transfer June 14, 2016 New West Ham signing Sofiane Feghouli admits the lure of playing Premier League football was too attractive a proposition to decline after completing a move to the Hammers on a free transfer. The three-year deal, which was announced today, will see the 26-year-old Algerian international officially join West Ham on 1 July, having seen out [...]
Russia turns fire on England after threat of expulsion from Euro 2016 looms larger June 14, 2016 Russia’s coach and players have hit out at England after they were pushed closer to expulsion from Euro 2016 over the violence wreaked by dozens of their fans at Saturday’s Group B match in Marseille. Governing body Uefa has fined the Russian Football Union €150,000 (£119,000) and warned that any repeat of their fighting, racism or use [...]
Russia given suspended disqualification from Euro 2016 and told “once more and you’re out” after attacks on England fans June 14, 2016 Russia has been given a suspended disqualification from Euro 2016 and been warned any further crowd disturbances will see its team kicked out of the tournament. After Russian fans fired flare guns and stormed England supporters at the end of the 1-1 draw in Marseille's Stade Velodrome on Saturday, Uefa has disqualified its team but suspended the punishment until [...]
Sepp Blatter: European competition draws were rigged using “hot and cold balls” June 14, 2016 Disgraced former Fifa president Sepp Blatter has alleged draws for Uefa competitions were rigged using "hot and cold balls". Blatter insisted no draw for a Fifa event was fixed during his 18 year presidency — although he admitted he had the power to do so — but claims he witnessed the practise at European level. Read more: Sepp Blatter and other former officials "enriched themselves" [...]
Italy beat fancied Belgium to hit group summit as holders Spain also begin Euro 2016 with victory June 13, 2016 Italy assumed control of Group E with an impressive 2-0 victory over much-fancied but ultimately disappointing Belgium as the Azzurri made a triumphant start to Euro 2016 in Lyon. Premier League duo Emanuele Giaccherini, who is on the books of Sunderland, and Southampton striker Graziano Pelle were on target as Italy won their opening game [...]
Martin O’Neill rues missed opportunity as precious points slip through Irish fingers with Clark own goal June 13, 2016 Republic of Ireland boss Martin O’Neill admitted his side missed a huge opportunity to claim a potentially pivotal Euro 2016 victory after an agonising Ciaran Clark own goal rescued a point for Sweden in Paris. O’Neill described Ireland’s first-half showing as “explosive” although it took until the opening moments of the second period for Norwich [...]
Roy Hodgson and Wayne Rooney implore England fans to avoid trouble as Euro 2016 expulsion threat hangs over Three Lions June 13, 2016 England manager Roy Hodgson and captain Wayne Rooney have pleaded with supporters to be on the their best behaviour at Euro 2016 after the team was threatened with disqualification. Governing body Uefa on Sunday warned it would not hesitate to throw England and Russia out of the competition following the violent clashes between fans that marred [...]
Now KPMG stands down as Fifa’s auditors June 13, 2016 KPMG has stood down as auditors of Fifa after more than a decade of service, the football association revealed in a statement today. Fifa said that it "welcomes" the change, which will give it a chance to work with a new audit firm. A new auditor has not yet been appointed. However, Fifa acknowledged that, particularly [...]