First the bad news , at least as far s some fans of the Premier League is concerned. VAR is here to stay. The video technology which helps decide whether goals should stand or not, as well as helps with other on-field decisions such as potential red card incidents, will be used for the third season beginning next month when ...
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Penalties – the ultimate tournament shoot-out (Part Two)
Continuing a look back at major international tournaments where the fianl was decided by a penalty shoot-out. For the first part, please click here. 2004 Copa América Brazil Argentina This weekend’s final of the Copa América between Brazil and Argentina is just the latest episode in the longest and fiercest rivalries in South American football. In 2004, when the tournament ...
Read More »They Impressed at the Euros (Part One)
This year’s Euros will see some players put themselves in the shop window for a big move, wither abroad to a foreign club, or within their own league to a more established team. Some of the world’s best – and not so good players – have been signed following their displays for their national teams at the European Championships. In ...
Read More »Martinez in talks over Spurs’ job
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez is the latest name to be linked with the vacant job at Spurs. The Spaniard is reported to be in talks with the North London club, wit suggestions that he wants to return to club football after this summer’s European Championships. Martinez has been in charge of the Belgian national side since 2016, taking them to ...
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