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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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Bale Backs Coleman to Lead Wales to Russia 2018

April 15, 2017 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

Gareth Bale insists Wales boss Chris Coleman is the right man to guide the principality to their first World Cup finals since 1958.

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Advantage Euro 2016 As UK Viewers Serve Wimbledon Ratings Ace

July 8, 2016July 7, 2016 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

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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.

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EURO 2016 Semi-Final Preview: Wales vs Portugal

July 5, 2016July 4, 2016 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

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Portugal are aiming to reach their second European Championship final while Wales are entering unchartered waters having never made it this far into a major international tournament before.

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Owain Fon Williams: Recording Welsh History In More Ways Than One

July 4, 2016July 4, 2016 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

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Far from the image of the stereotypical footballer, Williams has developed into a talented artist. Through painting, the keeper who plys his trade in The Scottish Premeirship is becoming something of a cult hero.

The Panenka takes a closer look at the Inverness Caledonian Thistle stopper and his hobby.

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EURO 2016 Preview: Wales vs Belgium

June 30, 2016June 28, 2016 / ThePanenka / 1 Comment

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The winner of this quarter-final will set up a semi-final with either Poland or Portugal.

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Euro 2016 Group B: Final Round Preview

June 19, 2016June 17, 2016 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

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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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England vs Wales: A 137-Year Footballing Rivalry

June 14, 2016June 14, 2016 / ThePanenka / 1 Comment

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On June 16th 2016 the 102nd meeting between England and Wales will take place at the European Championships. As the Three Lions and the Welsh Dragons prepare to face each other, The Panenka looks at the history of clashes between the two British home nations.
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Things You Didn’t Know About Group B’s Coaches

May 12, 2016May 20, 2016 / ThePanenka / Leave a comment

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For the second installment of The Panenka’s dirt digging experiment on the coaches of  Euro 2016, we bring you Group B which contains a former-PE teacher, someone who fell out a tree trying to rescue a cat and someone who took a 7-month ban on the chin after a touchline punch up.

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Ali Daei: The Greatest International Goalscorer Of All Time

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