Spain needed a late goal from substitute Jesus Navas to reach the European Championship quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over Croatia on Monday. Andres Iniesta passed to Navas inside the area after Spain broke through an offside trap, and the…
Russia’s Shock Exit Meets Press Fury
(AFP) Russia’s media on Monday spared no mercy for national team manager Dick Advocaat and his players after what they said was a “disgraceful” defeat against Greece to send them out of the Euro 2012 championships. “You broke our hearts,”…
Dutch on the Brink of Shock Exit, As Portuguese Hopes Are Revived
One of the pre-tournament favorites Holland are all but out of Euro 2012 after losing Wednesday to Germany while Portugal kept their campaign alive with a dramatic 3-2 win over Denmark. The Dutch will need a miracle to stay in…
Tottenham Dramatically Let Redknapp Go, Eyeing Wigan’s Roberto Martinez
Harry Redknapp will leave his role as Tottenham Hotspur manager, the club said on Thursday, bringing to an end a successful and eventful four-year spell with the English Premier League side. Redknapp, who was heavily linked to the England managers…
On a Special American Occasion, Messi Dazzles Argentina Over Brazil
Argentina and Brazil provided something very special on June 9, putting on a great exhibition for a massive crowd that came from all corners of America and Canada to see Messi, Neymar and their national teams. Rather than going through…
France Rues Missed Opportunity, Uninspiring England to Regroup
France entertained a large global audience with a smooth passing game that left English players chasing the action for long stretches, but the French inability to finish allowed England to take a respectable point and a chance to rekindle its…