EURO 2021

Fellow managers on Friday tipped defending European champions Spain and Euro 2008 second-placers Germany as hot favorites to win this year’s tournament. After wrapping up a two-day meeting of all 16 Euro 2012 qualifier nations in tournament co-hosts Poland, managers were pressed by reporters to give their forecasts for the final outcome. “I think everyone knows who the favorites are. For me, they are Germany and Spain,” Poland manager Franciszek Smuda said. Even Germany boss Joachim Loew said the 2008 victors were the team to beat. “It’s Spain, in any […]

France head coach Philippe Saint-Andre has named the same squad that featured in the 17-17 draw with Ireland for this weekend’s Six Nations clash with England.

Les Bleus’ Grand Slam hopes were ended at the Stade Francais by an Irish side that led by …

Both Ireland and France are unhappy with the decision to reschedule their Six Nations clash for Sunday 4th March.

The two nations were supposed to meet at the Stade de France last weekend but, because of the freezing conditions in Paris, the match ha…

Jonny Evans believes Manchester United’s experience will stand them in good stead as the Premier League title race reaches its conclusion.

Sir Alex Ferguson’s side briefly went top of the Premier League table for the first time in more than four mont…

Wolves have terminated Mick McCarthy’s contract following the humiliating 5-1 home defeat to Black Country rivals West Brom on Sunday.

McCarthy and his team were booed off the pitch after the loss and the club decided it was time for a change at the …

Wales number eight Ryan Jones has played down his side’s chances of claiming a Grand Slam this year.

Warren Gatland’s team, 5/2 with bookmaker to complete a third Grand Slam in eight years, got their Six Nations campaign off to the perfect start with a …

Los Angeles Galaxy striker Robbie Keane is “excited” to be back in the Premier League after joining Aston Villa on a short-term loan deal.

The Republic of Ireland international could make his debut on Saturday against Everton, who have Galaxy team-ma…

Jonny Evans is edging closer to opening his goal account for Manchester United after very nearly breaking his duck in the win over QPR.

The Northern Ireland international, who is 20/1 with bookmaker to score at any time against Fulham on Wednesday, has …

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 […]

Manchester United, 2/1 with bookmaker to win the Carling Cup, are taking the competition seriously this season, according to Jonny Evans.

The defender hopes to play in the quarter-final clash against Championship side Crystal Palace, which United are 11…