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QUIZ: Name the top 10 goalscorers from Euro 2016 qualifying

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QUIZ: Name the top 10 goalscorers from Euro 2016 qualifying With the qualifying campaign for the Euro 2020 finals beginning on Thursday, how is your memory of the qualifying for the 2016 tournament in France? You have three minutes to name the ten top scorers on route to the previous finals. Good luck!...

Euro 2016 Re-cap Quiz

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Euro 2016 Re-cap Quiz Three days have now passed since an ultimately forgettable Euro 2016 final, edging us three days closer to the start of the new domestic campaigns across Europe. As we begin to look ahead to the upcoming season, however, we thought we'd give you a little test of your short term memory and indeed kno...

Euro 2016 success stories worthy of another chance to impress

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Euro 2016 success stories worthy of another chance to impress A major international tournament always serves as an opportunity for players to thrust themselves into the limelight from the shadows. Whether a player emerges from apparent obscurity or reignites a profile that has looked in danger if flickering out altogether, there’s no chance to secure a b...

Togetherness key to Portugal's shock Euro 2016 success

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Togetherness key to Portugal's shock Euro 2016 success Before the Portuguese squad were running onto the Stade de France pitch in complete and unrestrained delight, those same players were “in shock”.Cedric Soares has admitted that they found Cristiano Ronaldo’s first-half injury a “very, very tough moment” - so the captain...

The key battles as France aim to avoid upset against Portugal

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The key battles as France aim to avoid upset against Portugal With the showpiece event now decided as France take on Portugal, most are leaning towards the hosts to secure glory on home turf for the third time in their history. The Portuguese, meanwhile, are aiming for their first major international trophy anywhere having narrowly missed out as hosts themselv...

Sissoko Vindicating Deschamps’ Selection Ahead of Euro 2016 Final

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Sissoko Vindicating Deschamps’ Selection Ahead of Euro 2016 Final Didier Deschamps’ decision to include Moussa Sissoko in his France squad for Euro 2016 in favour of Hatem Ben Arfa left the majority of the host nation a little frustrated. While Ben Arfa’s dazzling performances in Ligue 1 last season saw him secure a move to Paris Saint-Germain, Sissoko...

Portugal Need More Beyond Ronaldo to Secure Euro 2016 Success

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Portugal Need More Beyond Ronaldo to Secure Euro 2016 Success Cristiano Ronaldo was utterly delighted with himself and Gareth Bale so thoroughly deflated, but the two Real Madrid stars still found common ground in the centre of the Lyon Grand Stade pitch after Portugal’s 2-0 win over Wales. Ronaldo told Bale that he and his team had been “the shini...

Should Kante Regain Starting Berth for France Against Germany?

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Should Kante Regain Starting Berth for France Against Germany? Any doubts over whether Iceland could spring an upset against hosts France on Sunday were quickly put to rest. While the Nordic island nation had won countless admirers during their time at Euro 2016 as the plucky underdogs fought hard to secure a spot at the quarter-final stage of the tournament, a...

Muller Must Rediscover Goalscoring Touch in Wake of Gomez Injury

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Muller Must Rediscover Goalscoring Touch in Wake of Gomez Injury If you were to ask football fans the most memorable moment from Germany’s penalty shoot out win over Italy on Saturday, chances are Simone Zaza’s terrible effort from the spot would first spring to mind. The Juventus striker was introduced with seconds remaining on the clock in extra tim...

Can the man for the big occasion against France

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Can the man for the big occasion against France France’s first half demolition job of Iceland has set up what many predicted would be one of the semi-finals this summer in what has been the most unpredictable of tournaments. The hosts must defeat Germany in what will be their toughest test of these Euros by a distance having enjoyed a favou...