EURO 2021

A coach should have a detailed plan for every group match. Franciszek Smuda, 63, has been leading the national team for 25 months. – In the clubs he used to be adamant. He worked hard for a great respect and recognition, because he focused on the work with the team and he wasn’t interested in nothing else – says Marek Koźmiński, 46-time representative, a silver Olympic medalist from Barcelona from 1992, who played over 100 matches in Series A and appeared at the World Cup in Korea. – In the […]

Wayne Rooney will be able to play in England’s Euro 2012 game against Ukraine after having his ban cut from three to two matches.

The 26-year-old Manchester United star was shown a red card in the qualifier against Montenegro after kicking out at Mio…

The results of today’s draw to determine the groups for the 2012 European Championship in Poland and Ukraine next summer… Group A: Poland (66), Greece (14), Russia (12), Czech Republic (33). Group B: Netherlands (3), Denmark (11), Germany (2), Portugal (7). Group C: Spain (1), Italy (9), Croatia (8), Ireland (21). Group D: Ukraine (55), Sweden (18), France (15), England (5). (FIFA world rankings in parentheses.) Unlike the World Cup, there are no predictable matches — which makes the European Championship the most competitive of all major tournaments. Group of […]

England head coach Fabio Capello thinks that Euro 2012 will be even harder to win than the World Cup in South Africa two years ago.

Capello’s reign as England boss will end after next year’s finals in Poland and Ukraine, with England 10/1 with bookmaker…

Edoardo and Francesco Molinari believe they are capable of helping Italy to become only the third nation to successfully defend the World Cup title.

The Italian brothers shot to stardom two years ago when they defeated Northern Ireland duo Graeme McD…

Martin Johnson has resigned from his position as England team manager following his side’s disappointing World Cup campaign.

The 41-year-old, who captained England, 5/2 with bookmaker to win the 2012 Six Nations, to World Cup glory eight years ago, had …

The qualification process for the 2012 European Championship in Poland and Ukraine is finally over an all eyes will now turn to the group stage draw for the finals. Tuesday’s second leg clash of the play-offs marked the end of the qualifying campaign, as Croatia, Portugal, Czech Republic and Republic of Ireland secured their ticket to the finals to join 10 other nations who advanced from the group qualifiers, as well as the two host nations The 16 qualified teams will now be divided into four separate pots, based on […]

Hooker James Roby is expecting Wales to give England, 7/1 with bookmaker to win the Four Nations, a tough examination when the two teams meet in Leigh on Saturday.

The St Helens star said: “We came through the France match relatively unscathed and learn…

Rangi Chase says he must improve ahead of England’s Four Nations opener against Wales on Saturday, despite being named his side’s man of the match on his debut.

England, who are 6/1 with bookmaker to win the Four Nations, defeated France 32-18 in their …

New Zealand head coach Graham Henry has kept faith with the team that saw off Australia for the World Cup final against France on Sunday.

Aaron Cruden and Piri Weepu occupy the all-important half-back spots in the continued absence of the injured Dan…