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US Soccer Exploring Possibility of Pre-World Cup “Losers” Tournament

November 25, 2017 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

The U.S. Soccer Federation is looking into the possibility of hosting a pre-World Cup international tournament involving the likes of the United States, Italy, the Netherlands, Ghana, and Chile.

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Euro 2016 Group F: Final Round Preview

June 21, 2016June 20, 2016 / ThePanenka / 11 Comments

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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.

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David Alaba: Rising to New Heights

June 13, 2016June 1, 2016 / ThePanenka / 1 Comment

Austria's David Alaba thanks a higher power after scoring against the Republic of Ireland.

Austria have snuck under the radar to make it to only their second ever European Championship. they do however have a host of reasons to be optimistic.

One reason is David Alaba, the versatile, defender come midfielder. The Panenka looks at the Bayern Munich man’s career while assessing Austria’s chances at Euro 2016 in France this summer.

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Things You Didn’t Know About Group F’s Coaches

May 20, 2016May 22, 2016 / ThePanenka / 1 Comment

 

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In the final installment of the series The Panenka looks at the coaches of Group F containing Austria, Hungary, Iceland and Portugal. This crop of managers contains a footballing visionary who is literally writing the book for the future of football in his country.

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Euro 2016 Team Preview: Austria

May 16, 2016May 31, 2016 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

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A squad built around the U-20s World Cup side that made it to the Semi-finals has given Austria ever reason to be optimistic after clearing qualification at a canter. They did not qualify for either World Cup 2014 or Euro 2012 but this generation of players who play across The Bundesliga, The English Premier League and more look set to be more than just also rans.

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