Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson has included Danny Welbeck and Glen Johnson in England s final Euro 2012 squad despite the injury concerns surrounding the duo.
Welbeck picked up an ankle injury in the Manchester derby on 30 April 2012 following a speculative challenge from City midfielder Nigel de Jong.
The Dutch defensive midfielder has become notorious for his reckless play on the pitch. In 2010, the former Ajax star broke the legs of Stuart Holden and Hatem Ben Arfa.
Throw in the Dutchman s karate kick on Xabi Alonso in the 2010 World Cup final and you ve summed up De Jong s game in a nutshell.
Welbeck enjoyed his best season in professional football for the Red Devils in 2011-12, bagging nine goals and four assists in 30 English Premier League …
Control on his left thigh to bring the ball under his spell, a cushioned left-footed touch that meant there was no need to break stride before arrowing in a precise right-footed finish.
With the sort of brilliance he effortlessly makes look routine, Lionel Messi had belatedly come to the party by opening the scoring for Argentina against Nigeria in St Petersburg. About time.
This World Cup group stage – the most exciting and dramatic in living memory – ensured a raucous footballing celebration across Russia over the past 15 days. It was only right one of the most distinguished guests finally got his round in.
It began with the much-mocked and derided hosts instantly turning up the volume. Russia showed little courtesy to their opening-night guests Saudi Arabi…
Nuno Espirito Santo chose not to dwell on his time with Wolves, with full focus on maintaining Nottingham Forest’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season when his former side visits the City Ground on Saturday.
Espirito Santo spent four years at the helm in the West Midlands, helping them win promotion to the Premier League during the 2017-18 season.
But full focus for the Forest head coach turns to league action following their EFL Cup exit to Newcastle United on penalties in midweek after their 1-0 win over Southampton five days ago.
However, with the transfer window slamming shut ahead this weekend’s round of action, Espirito Santo said he is keen to bolster his squad, but would not be doing so without careful consideration.
There s a lot of …
Brazil has withdrawn its bid to host the 2023 Women s World Cup ahead of this month s vote.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced the decision in a statement on Monday, with the vote to decide the hosts to be held on June 25.
It leaves three bids remaining – Australia and New Zealand, Japan and Colombia.
Brazil said the current economic situation, fuelled by the coronavirus pandemic, was one of the reasons for its withdrawal.
It added that it would also be unfavoured due to hosting several big events in recent years, including the 2014 World Cup, 2016 Olympics and 2019 Copa America.
Thus, CBF decided to withdraw the Brazilian candidacy and support Colombia in the dispute for the host of the FIFA Women s World Cup 2023, the state…
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has been one of the signings of 2014
With 2014 set to draw to a close it is a time to reflect on what has gone before in the Premier League, especially the players that have made a big impact at new clubs.
Here is a list of who I think have been the best signings of 2014.
Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea)
Chelsea were strong last season and Fabregas’ arrival only made the Blues midfield even stronger.
Fabregas was linked with a return to former-club Arsenal, but it was Jose Mourinho’s club who signed the Spaniard.
It has turned out to be a masterstroke from Mourinho. The former-Barcelona ace has scored twice and produced an outstanding 13 assists this season in the Premier League.
The Spaniard has create…
England’s calendar year ended with a mundane 1-1 draw in North Macedonia on Monday night.
It was a lacklustre close to 2023 for Gareth Southgate’s side but during the past 12 months they won in Italy for the first time in 62 years and secured Euro 2024 qualification with two games to spare.
Here, the PA news agency goes back over the 10 games played to give collated ratings for players who appeared in at least three fixtures.
JORDAN PICKFORD: 7 (out of 10)Appearances: 8, Clean sheets: 4
Undoubtedly remains Southgate’s first-choice goalkeeper and started all of the Euro 2024 qualifiers – has an interesting end to the Premier League season after Everton were deducted 10 points.
MARC GUEHI: 7Appearances: 7, Clean sheets: 3, Goals: 0The Crysta…
The Los Angeles Rams and Baltimore Ravens clash in a pivotal Week 17 matchup on Sunday afternoon. The Rams have clinched a playoff spot but are still battling for home-field advantage while the Ravens are essentially in a must-win situation if they want to see the postseason.
NFL betting lines have the Rams installed as 3.5-point road favorites with the Over/Under at 46.5. Here are our best free betting picks and predictions for Rams vs. Ravens on Sunday, January 2, with kickoff at 1:00 p.m. ET.
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Situational handicapping really grows claws in the home stretch of the season, with playoff pressures mounting, motivation sometimes a mess, and the long schedule wearing on teams as we head into the NFL Week 15 odds.
I comb through this week’s slate of NFL betting matchups and single out my best situational capping angles — also known as spot bets — to keep in mind before placing your wagers this week. Here are my top letdown, look ahead, and schedule spots.
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Don’t look now, but the Cleveland Browns are one of the hottest teams in the NFL. Powered by the indomitable Joe Flacco, Cleveland can clinch a playoff bid this evening with a win against the New York Jets, the same team that kicked him to the curb a season ago. It’s the kind of scenario straight out of a Disney movie, and football fans can watch it unfold in real time on Thursday Night Football.
While there are a number of different subscription-based TV channels and streaming services available to watch this game, you can also live stream Jets vs. Browns directly from legal sports betting sites.
In Canada, bet365 is one of our most trusted NFL betting sites — and the premier platform that offers NFL live streaming for eligible Canadian customers. Read …
The Washington Commanders hit the road for a Week 1 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Bucs are 3.5-point favorites to open the season on the NFL odds board.
It’s a new era of football in Washington, with Jayden Daniels taking over at quarterback. This year’s second-overall pick is eager to get started with the Commanders, and one of his veteran targets headlines our Commanders vs. Buccaneers predictions.
Find out more in our NFL picks for Sunday, September 8.
Commanders vs Buccaneers prediction
My best betAustin Ekeler Over 48.5 rushing + receiving yards (-115 at BetMGM)
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