Legendary mentors don’t forget the dishonesty by key critics for some reasons they had to face during a big soccer event. Yes, we are taking about England and its former boss Roy Hodgson who has now openly hit out at "dishonest" criticism of his management at Euro 2016 performance last summer that was possibly in his knowledge right from the day. England got out of the tournament shocking 2-1 loss to minnows Iceland at the round-of-16 stage in France that closed all the doors for his side and he took the responsibility and left the job. Talking about the issue in great length, he said in his recent interview, “I was totally uninterested in those type of comments, which I regard as purely irrelevant and dishonest. No one whose opinion I respect would have said anything like that, otherwise I would have heard about it. “I certainly didn't feel suicidal and I certainly didn't feel self-doubt either because I think probably the four years, especially the last two years after the … [Read more...]
Ronaldo could have never imagined they can win Euro 2016: Experts
Although Euro 2016 is now a history, but its aftermaths are still shacking soccer fans including players who contributed to the core in this mega soccer event. Among all the players participated in the tourney Cristiano Ronaldo is obviously the name to be highlighted more for his form, his leadership style, and the way he had to leave the field in the final, in fact, Real Madid star accepts they were not expected to overcome France in the final by anyone and if they could finally do so, is simply unbelievable. Actually, Ronaldo has been subjected to severe criticism for lack of his contribution in any big international event hence pressure was on him to prove his critics wrong that he only wants to play for his money rolling club. Looking at the records Ronaldo has made in last two seasons he seems to be unstoppable but somehow his age could be the biggest barrier in his future therefore not many are looking forward for a longer career for him now especially after arrival of several … [Read more...]
Portugal stuns host France in the Euro 2016 final
It was finally the D-day for all Euro fans and righty so both the finalists France and Portugal were in front of each other to witness the most exciting ninety minutes of soccer and why not after all there had been countless debates over TV talking about the course of the game and who should win it but it was finally the fans who wanted to see how their star players are going to deliver in the most awaiting finish of the game. Against all the odds Portugal eventually managed to overcome the hosts in the extra time despite the fact that their star forward Rolando was not in the field as he was ousted from the game midway through the first half for an injury. Even after his absence, both teams proved why they are the ruling champions of the game and when game looked to be entering into the penalty shootout, it was 28-year-old Eder who cut the French defense and struck a low range shot from around 25 meters past goalkeeper Hugo Lloris in the 109th minute at the Stade de France to take his … [Read more...]
Ronaldo slams Iceland for playing with a negative approach during Euro clash
Every time a team wins a game it celebrates its victory but sometimes a draw is like a win hence such team doesn’t hesitate celebrating it no matter what others have to say about their celebrations. Iceland is one such side who recently drew their Euro 2016 game against Portuguese. Since it was the first time they could restrict the firing forward line led by the Ronaldo, it is more than a full-fledged victory for them hence they celebrated it in style taunting their rivals that how they restricted their world class forward line. Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo did not miss the opportunity and lambasted the whole Iceland side for playing defensive in the game hence Portuguese couldn’t win the game. Even experts believe that Portuguese should have won the game citing the form of Iceland hence it is grossly being taken as the defeat of Ronaldo who was leading the forward line. After looking the jubilant opponents and how they were cheering over the draw, Ronaldo got provoked and … [Read more...]
Germany announces its Euro 2016 squad; Marco Reus is axed while Schweinsteiger and Hummels are included
As we do not have any domestic soccer league underway these days, everyone is busy preparing for the Euro 2016 which is going to be the next extravaganza in soccer. While every participant is busy selecting best of its players for the European bash, there are few players who will miss the event again for the injuries they have long been passing through. The 27-year-old German international Marco Reus is one such player who could miss the German squad again after a groin problem that has persistently been itching his health since last couple of years, He missed the 2014 world cup as well for the same reason and now he is expected to miss the Euro event and this is confirmed by the national team manager Joachim Low who talked about the players he will be taking to the France this summer. Talking about the injury to Borussia Dortmund forward Reus, 56-year-old German coach said, “Reus can only run straight right now," Low told a news conference on Tuesday. He could do no more in training. … [Read more...]