By Scott Nicholls They came, they saw, they whimpered. England and international tournaments don’t mix well. This England team, remember, went 10-for-10 in qualifying, and never even looked like losing a game. As soon as the games mattered, though, England’s “Lions” turned into “Cubs.” England fans still have base expectations of a still-very-good set of… Read More »
Eric Krakauer, Jason Le Miere and Paul Farrell discuss Lionel Messi’s announced retirement from national team duty with Argentina, as well as Chile’s Copa America Centenario triumph. The boys also look forward to the Euro 2016 quarterfinals. Follow Eric Krakauer on Twitter @bigsoccerheadny
According to reports at the time, some of its players were already enjoying their summer dips when Denmark was suddenly thrust into Euro 92, after Yugoslavia’s disqualification. Generally expected to bow out in the group stage, the Danes eventually won the tournament, and cemented their place in the annals of footballing history. Championship runs, like… Read More »
The actual probability was only 50-50, but somehow it always felt inevitable that England would be paired with a fellow British Isles member in the group stage of Euro 2016. In the end it was Wales drawn next to Roy Hodgson’s team in Group B. And it is arguably the most dangerous of their neighbors… Read More »
With the first round of Euro 2012’s group stage complete, Bigsoccerhead rewards the best and worst of the week: GOLD Andriy Shevchenko & Ukraine It might be impossible to avoid clichés when describing Ukraine’s game against Sweden. Before today’s game few would have expected the co-hosts to pull off a win in the group,… Read More »
While the French have rehabilitated their image, the English have tainted theirs in recent months, and a game between the two will surely include some fireworks. The Swedes are not short on confidence, and the Ukrainians are looking to cause the biggest upset in the Euro. Group D should go all the way to the… Read More »