Holland face Portugal this evening needing a victory to progress into the quarter-finals of the European Championships.
They also need Germany to beat Denmark if they have any hope of progressing. It’s all a far cry from the Oranje being one of the favourites for tournament prior to the event kicking-off.
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Portugal also need a victory to ensure they progress to the quarter-finals, although a draw could be enough if Germany beat Denmark.
Everything points to Holland heading home unexpectedly early. It would be a terrible end to the tournament for the Dutch and their star-studded squad.
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When the tournament started it seemed unlikely that Holland would go home early but it seemed likely that they may have had to get a result…
Football Manager 2021: How Cherno Samba, Freddy Adu and other legends of the game fared in real life
It s Football Manager 2021 release day, which means partners of fans of the addictive simulation sensation may not see much of their significant others for the foreseeable future.
A game with roots dating back to the early 90s, Football Manager has become a phenomenon with players enamoured by the challenge of signing wonderkids from South America or leading a team from non-league to Champions League glory.
Yes, Football Manager has developed a cult following and a legion of devoted followers to a franchise that simply seems to grow year on year.
Indeed, many footballers have become famous in their own right not necessarily for their performances on the pitch but for their rise to prominence from boy wonder to global superstar in the world of Football Manager.
Edin Dzeko was again the hero as he came off the bench to help Manchester City defeat Tottenham 2-1.
Sunday’s Premier League action kicked-off at the Etihad Stadium, where Manchester City defeated Tottenham 2-1. Tottenham took the lead in the 20th minute.
Midfielder Tom Huddlestone’s free-kick found Spurs centre-back Steven Caulker, whose header was fumbled over the goal line by City keeper Joe Hart.
Tottenham survived a handball claim when centre-back William Gallas appeared to handle the ball in the penalty area. However referee Howard Webb was unmoved.
The highly-regarded referee didn’t point to the spot later on either, as Pablo Zabaleta was shoulder charged in the area by Tom Huddlestone.
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A civil claim involving Liverpool fans who suffered injury and distress at the 2022 Champions League final in Paris has been settled.
UEFA issued a statement on Friday evening confirming that a “full and final settlement” had been agreed with fans represented by Pogust Goodhead and Bingham Long who had made personal injury claims.
The terms of the settlement will remain confidential, UEFA said.
An independent report published last year found UEFA bore “primary responsibility” for the failures which almost led to European club football’s biggest occasion becoming a “mass fatality catastrophe”.
Serious congestion problems outside the Stade de France in Paris saw thousands of Liverpool fans penned in against perimeter fences and stuck in a moto…
The Las Vegas Raiders trade the bright lights of Sin City for the unforgiving turf of Heinz Field in a Steel City showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2.
The NFL betting odds originally had Las Vegas as big as +6.5 for this cross-country 1 p.m. ET kickoff but an OT shocker over Baltimore on Monday has slimmed the Raiders as low as +5.5.
Pittsburgh flexed its defensive muscle in an upset over Buffalo last Sunday and now sets its sights on a banged-up Vegas side on a short week. Here are our free NFL picks and predictions for Raiders at Steelers on September 19.
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In one of the most pivotal games on the NFL betting board in Week 18, the Los Angeles Rams face off against the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium. A Rams loss could result in them falling all the way to the fifth seed in the NFC while the 49ers could be eliminated if they fail to come away with a victory.
With so much at stake in the final week of the regular season here are our best free 49ers vs. Rams NFL picks and predictions for Sunday, January 9, with kickoff at 4:25 p.m. ET.
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The first NFL games of 2023 will take place on New Year’s Day, with a full slate of 14 contests. Plus, we have an outstanding Monday Night Football matchup to look forward to on Jan. 2, as the Buffalo Bills visit the Cincinnati Bengals.
I’ve managed to narrow things down to four strong sides, which will be divided into two parlay plays. Without further ado, here are my recommended NFL parlay picks for Week 17.
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The Sean Payton era is off to a rough start in Denver, and the latest NFL odds suggest there’s more pain on the way in Week 6 as the Broncos face the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football.
Somehow, Denver’s 1-4 record doesn’t do justice to the horror show that’s unfolded in the Mile High City — from the 70-20 humiliation against the Miami Dolphins to the Week 5 blunders in a loss to the New York Jets, just weeks after Payton mocked New York offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.
Now a trip to Arrowhead Stadium looms large and you’d be hard-pressed to find much excitement for taking the Broncos in this week’s NFL picks. The Chiefs have won four in a row without playing their best football and the TNF odds have…
What do New Year’s Eve and NFL favorites have in common in Week 17?
They’re both overrated.
Or at least we hope so, for the sake of my NFL Underdogs picks and predictions.
The NFL odds in the closing weeks of the regular season are tricky waters to navigate. Usually, by this point, the bulk of postseason tickets are spoken for and plenty of teams getting points have more incentive to turn on the tank rather than fight to the finish.
But not so much in 2023… or what’s left of it.
With so many playoff spots still available, many Week 17 odds pups have added pop and look to ring in the New Year with a solid showing.
My New Year’s aspirations are the same.
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The “change in scenery” angle is often overvalued in sports, but it worked like a charm with Baker Mayfield last season.
He set career-highs in completion rate, total yards, and touchdowns in his first year with the Buccaneers, and that performance carried into Week 1 of this season.
I’m backing the Bucs in my Week 2 same-game parlay along with some Mayfield-related props, while my conventional three-leg parlay for Sunday is capped off with the Houston Texans on Sunday Night Football.
Here are my best NFL picks for Sunday, September 15.
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