The winner of this last-16 tie will play either Switzerland or Portugal in the Euro 2016 quarter-final.
Month: June 2016
Comparing Spain’s Euro 2012 Winners To The Euro 2016 Squad
Spain entered Euro 2016 shrouded in controversy and with a hangover from their dire performance at the 2014 World Cup looming large. While many have written off the latest group of La Roja players, is there really much difference between the squad now and the one which lifted the European Championship in 2012?
The Panenka compares Vicente de Bosque’s triumphant 23-man squad of 2012 to that of this summer’s European competition.
Neil Taylor: The First British-Asian to Score at a Major Tournament
The Welshman’s goal against Russia in the final game of Group B at Euro 2016 marked a special milestone for British and Asian culture.
The Panenka looks at that momentous occasion for the left-back and the various debates surrounding British-Asians in the UK’s biggest sport.
Euro 2016 Group F: Final Round Preview
At 3PM ET on June 22, Portugal play Hungary in Lyon as Iceland take on Austria Paris in the final round of games in Group E at Euro 2016.
Euro 2016 Group E: Final Round Preview
On June 22 at 3PM ET the final round of games in Euro 2016’s group of death will take place. In Lille, Italy take on Republic of Ireland while in Nice, Sweden play Belgium to decide Group E.
When The Irish Took New York
Republic of Ireland has already met Italy three times at a major tournaments and the nations are preparing to meet again at Euro 2016. During the 1994 World Cup the Irish met Italy in Giants Stadium, New York in one of the most iconic matches in history.
The Panenka looks back at that afternoon under searing heat in New Jersey where the Irish invaded. Continue reading
Euro 2016 Group D: Final Round Preview
In the third and final game in Group D holders Spain take on fine young upstarts Croatia in Bordeaux as Czech Republic take on Turkey in Lens. The games both kick off at 3PM ET on June 21.
Euro 2016 Group C: Final Round Preview
Germany take on Northern Ireland while Poland face Ukraine in Group C. The games will be played simultaneously on June 21 and kick off at 3PM ET.
Ukraine Miss Chance For Atonement At Euro 2016 For Troubles At Home
Ukrainian football has faced up to some tough times over the past few years. Conflict and crisis in Ukraine is causing clubs to collapse, major disputations to the league and players fleeing the country for their safety. These are just some of the blows to football in the country that co-hosted the European Championship just four years ago.
The Panenka looks at why the war-torn country had been seeking redemption for it’s political and economic strife at Euro 2016 before being dumped out the tournament. Continue reading
Euro 2016 Group B: Final Round Preview
England take on Slovakia in St Etienne while Russia play Wales in Toulouse in Group B where there is still all to play for. Both games kick off at 3PM ET on June 20.
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