51 games later, these are The Panenaka’s Top 10 goals of Euro 2016.
Month: July 2016
The Panenka’s EURO 2016 Team of the Tournament
After an action packed tournament The Panenka names its selection for Team team of the Tournament.
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Deschamps-Elysees: A Troubled Road to the Euro 2016 Final
The former Nantes, Marseille and Juventus midfielder hasn’t had an easy ride during his time as Les Blues coach. From dressing room exiles to allegations of racism, injuries to non-starters, there has rarely been a dull moment in the French dug-out.
The Panenka looks at the big decisions the 47-year-old coach has had to make at Euro 2016.
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Portugal’s Young Upstarts Making an Impact at Euro 2016
With an average age of 28, the nation’s 23-man squad is far from being considered one of the more youthful teams at the tournament. Neither has it been considered as even close to being one of it’s best. It is however a squad with some of the most promising players under that age of 25 at Euro 2016.
Fernando Santos has said that he believes it to be his personal responsibility to guide a new generation of talent into the Portugal team, The Panenka takes a closer look.
EURO 2016 Final Preview: Portugal vs France
The two sides have history and it is Fernando Santos’ men who will be looking to enact revenge for semi-final defeats in both the 1984 and 2000 European Championships.
UEFA Chief ‘Very Satisfied’ With Security But Bans Players’ Kids From Celebrating On The Field
The scenes of toddlers in full Wales kit joining their dads on the field at full-time has added to the surprise feel-good story for Chris Coleman’s squad.
However, despite a successful tournament in term of safety so far, football’s big wigs have drawn the line at allowing children onto the pitch after games.
Advantage Euro 2016 As UK Viewers Serve Wimbledon Ratings Ace
If you didn’t already know, everyone agrees, football is more important than tennis. Yes, even Wimbledon.
The public have spoken and here’s the proof. New balls, please! Well, just footballs, thanks.
Messi Isn’t Going To Jail But What Does It Mean For His Barcelona Future
While it’s certainly good news for Luis Enrique that his star man will not be eating porridge, the ruling still has the potential to disrupt the Catalan giants and their superstar over coming two seasons.
The Panenka looks at the EU probation measure and what that means for the five-time Balon d’Or Winner and the La Liga club.
The Tragedy of Seville: Schumacher’s Charge Crushes France’s Dream
At World Cup 1982 Les blues met Die Mannschaft in a game that will not be remembered for it’s extra-time comeback, tense penalty shootout or array of magnificent players on show, it will be remembered for one ‘tackle,’ if you can call it that, by the German goalkeeper on Patrick Battiston.
In the build up to the second Euro 2016 semi-final, The Panenka looks back at that famous incident in Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizuan, now known as ‘The Tragedy of Seville.’
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Mario?
With one of The Super Mario Brothers out injured and the other severely lacking match sharpness, Die Mannscahft are left in quite a predicament as they prepare to face Les Blues.
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