Football News - Page 1448

Spain bids to defend European titleSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 13:35 IST

Del Bosque sees World Cup finalist Netherlands and Euro 2008 runner-up Germany as Spain's toughest competition.

Euro 2012: Disarray deflates England expectationsSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 13:28 IST

"We have to accept that was a disappointing tournament in South Africa,where we'd gone with high hopes,'' Hodgson said.

Hodgson prepares for Rooney-less startSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 13:19 IST

Despite reducing his striking options for the first two matches,England coach Roy Hodgson is insistent on including Rooney in his 23-man squad.

Ribery’s poor form a concern for BlancSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 13:15 IST

Blanc had made it clear that he doesn't see Ribery as a leader in the way Zinedine Zidane was.

Euro 2012: France’s hopes rest with Karim BenzemaSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 13:06 IST

France,which failed to advance from the group stage in its last two tournaments,has traditionally struggled without an inspiration leader.

Sweden coach puts wins ahead of styleSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 12:59 IST

Sweden coach Erik Hamren wants his team to play an attack-minded,possession-based and eye-pleasing style of football.

Rosicky leads Czech squad at Euro 2012Subscriber Only

May 15, 2012 12:52 IST

Bilek's top striker,Milan Baros of Galatasaray,has scored 40 international goals but just one in Euro 2012 qualifying.

2012 Euro: England fans to shun ‘dowdy’ UkraineSubscriber Only

May 11, 2012 16:10 IST

So,deep is the apprehension of fans that only 3000 of the 9000 tickets for Euro 2012 have been sold.

Don’t count Ukraine out,says ShevchenkoSubscriber Only

May 4, 2012 17:53 IST

He feels even without his inspiration,a young Ukrainian team can spring a surprise.

Cat-turned-dog Benzema finally on a glory pathSubscriber Only

May 3, 2012 15:20 IST

Benzema,who joined Real Madrid from Olympique Lyon in 2009,has matured into a dangerous all-round striker.

Creative duo could hold key for GreeceSubscriber Only

May 2, 2012 18:18 IST

Lacking a goalscorer,Greece rely heavily on goals from midfield.

Greece’s Santos undaunted by ghosts of 2004Subscriber Only

May 2, 2012 18:16 IST

Greece were unbeaten in qualifying,finishing top of Group F ahead of Slaven Bilic's Croatia.

Confident Russia eager to prove critics wrongSubscriber Only

May 2, 2012 18:09 IST

Despite a sluggish start to the qualifiers which included a laboured 2-0 win over tiny Andorra and a 1-0 home defeat to Slovakia.

Arshavin hoping to rediscover old form at Euro 2012Subscriber Only

May 2, 2012 18:06 IST

Russia captain Andrei Arshavin is counting on a good showing at Euro 2012 to revive his sagging club career.

Unassuming Advocaat hopes to outdo HiddinkSubscriber Only

May 2, 2012 17:59 IST

Unlike his charming predecessor,who was adored by n fans and media alike,Advocaat has faced severe criticism throughout the qualifying campaign.

‘President’ Blanc campaigns for new termSubscriber Only

May 2, 2012 17:53 IST

Laurent Blanc will be trying to restore France's reputation at the European Championship.

Czech hopes hinge on Arsenal’s RosickySubscriber Only

May 2, 2012 17:50 IST

A four-game unbeaten run and a resurgent Tomas Rosicky have boosted the Czechs heading into Euro 2012.

Czechs look to Little Mozart to orchestrate successSubscriber Only

May 2, 2012 17:41 IST

The Czechs will face ,Poland and Greece in the group stage at the tournament being held in Poland and Ukraine.

Czech coach Bilek looks to silence criticsSubscriber Only

May 2, 2012 17:37 IST

The Czechs face,Poland and Greece in the group stages with all their matches in Wroclaw.

Hodgson’s appointment splits English opinionSubscriber Only

May 2, 2012 17:19 IST

By his own admission Hodgson was an average player with Maidstone United.

Dutch defence a concernSubscriber Only

May 2, 2012 17:16 IST

Captain Giovanni van Bronckhorst retired after that final and was replaced at left-back by Erik Pieters.

Robben retains lethal edge for DutchSubscriber Only

May 2, 2012 17:13 IST

Robben has scored 39 goals in 60 league matches.

Coach van Marwijk has cup pedigreeSubscriber Only

May 2, 2012 17:10 IST

In July,2000,Van Marwijk,who is 60 on May 19,joined Feyenoord.

Danes not to be underestimatedSubscriber Only

May 2, 2012 17:04 IST

Few nations would swap places with Denmark who have to take on the Netherlands,Germany and Portugal at Euro 2012.

Clear vision for experienced Dane OlsenSubscriber Only

May 2, 2012 17:00 IST

With a raft of injuries to key players,the Danes failed to survive their group.