Look away now, Stephen Ward

10 years ago

Calm down, lads. Argentina cruised through the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Saturday night with a 4-1 victory over Venezuela in Massachusetts. Lionel Messi scored his 54th international goal during the game, equalling Gabriel Batistuta’s record, and Argentina will now face the United States in the semi-finals. The Argentine dressing room following the win was exactly how you’d expect […]

10 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo can take a special free-kick, but he’s hardly a free-kick specialist. The Portugal captain hit the post with his penalty against Austria on Saturday night in Paris, but his accuracy from free-kicks will be of further concern to Portuguese supporters. Ronaldo has played in the European Championships in 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016, […]

10 years ago

Where’s the consistency?

10 years ago

There could be a new spine to the team

10 years ago

Roy Hodgson is reportedly set to make some changes

10 years ago

Beyond those who threw the flares being idiots

10 years ago

Ouch, that has to hurt

10 years ago

Good man, Antonio

10 years ago

Belgium are rocking. Despite possessing a squad packed full of individual talents, and Marouane Fellaini, Belgium failed to click in their first game of Euro 2016 against Italy and deservedly lost 2-0. In addition to putting in a poor display on the pitch, reports have emerged of disharmony behind the scenes. An altercation on a […]

10 years ago

The Battle of Britain was more like a early Premier League kick-off between West Brom and Swansea. England and Wales went head-to-head in Lens in a crucial Euro 2016 clash, but it was by no-means a classic. Joe Hart gifted Wales the lead from Gareth Bale’s free-kick, forcing Roy Hodgson to send for Jamie Vardy […]

10 years ago

It’s about time

10 years ago

Belgian may pin these quotes to the wall

10 years ago

“Can’t wait for the new season of Stan Collymore on gangs”

10 years ago

Jurgen Klopp gets rid of another central defender

10 years ago

Wayne Rooney was discussing the topic of “sledging” ahead of England’s clash with Wales. The game has a definite derby feel, with the majority of Wales’ squad plying their trade in England, and nine of the 23-man squad born in the neighbouring country, including captain Ashley Williams. The fixture could well decide who finishes first in Group […]

10 years ago

A very good addition

10 years ago

Group F Portugal Star player: If you haven’t guessed that by now please finish this sentence and see yourself out. One to watch: Renato Sanches. This time last year he hadn’t played a senior game. The midfielder has since won the league with Benfica, signed for Bayern Munich and could have a big impact at Euro 2016. […]

10 years ago

You would have thought that Victor Valdes had had enough of Manchester. The Spanish goalkeeper endured an awful time at Old Trafford after signing on a free transfer in 2015. Valdes played a grand total of two games before being frozen out by Louis van Gaal, ostracised from the first team and sent on loan […]

10 years ago

Progress

10 years ago

Whelan deserves a lot of praise for his role

10 years ago

Russia have also received “suspended disqualification” and fine from Uefa

10 years ago

The Republic of Ireland fans paid their respect to Darren Rodgers, the Northern Ireland fan who died in Nice. The 24-year-old from Ballymena tragically passed away after falling eight metres from a barrier along the seafront in Nice. He had been one of the thousands of Northern Ireland fans in the city to cheer on […]

10 years ago

A tragedy. It was confirmed on Monday morning that a 24-year-old Northern Ireland fan tragically died in France. Awful, awful news from France https://t.co/HdGRA0Rz4j — SportsJOE (@SportsJOEdotie) June 13, 2016 Darren Rodgers from Ballymena died after taking an eight-metre fall from a barrier along the seafront in Nice. The 24-year-old was one of thousands of […]

10 years ago

“Hooollllaaahaaannnn”

10 years ago

“He got his manager sacked at Everton this season”

10 years ago

Majestic

10 years ago

Deflating. The Republic of Ireland and Sweden played out a 1-1 draw in the opening game of Group E at Euro 2016. After a scrappy opening period, Ireland grew into the game and began to exert some control over a limited Sweden team. However, after Wes Hoolahan’s goal, Ireland dropped off and looked nervy. When […]

10 years ago

He’s not the only one

10 years ago

It’s unconfirmed, but the word is this is the team that will start against Sweden

10 years ago

Bittersweet

10 years ago

Can Ireland ‘do a Leicester?’ There’s a fair few parallels with the Premier League champions. Here’s our guide to Group E… Group E Belgium Star player: Take your pick, we’re opting for Kevin de Bruyne. One to watch: Radja Nainggolan is tireless, a strong tackler and a very good passer. The Roma midfielder will provide the […]

10 years ago

This is bizarre

10 years ago

Bid made

10 years ago

Maybe he was celebrating the equaliser

10 years ago

Shocking

10 years ago

Uefa have opened disciplinary proceedings against Russia

10 years ago

“They’re not exactly really lightning either”

10 years ago

Roy Hodgson came in for some criticism on Saturday night following England’s 1-1 draw with Russia. England were clearly the better side, but failed to make their chances pay and suffered a late sucker punch when Vasili Berezutski scored a looping header. The England manager brought five strikers to Euro 2016, but left three of them on […]

10 years ago

A troubling image

10 years ago

Xhaka v Xhaka The first game on Saturday will make history beyond being Albania’s first appearance at a major tournament. The Group A game between the Balkan side and Switzerland will be the first time two brothers play against each other in the European Championships. Granit Xhaka, the Swiss midfielder, will face his older brother Taulant […]

10 years ago

Fair play

10 years ago

Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney are good friends. Hi rio do u want picking up in the morning pal — Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) April 23, 2011 The pair played together for nine years at Manchester United, and eight years for England, but Ferdinand couldn’t find a place for his old pal in his “Home nations” […]

10 years ago

Like the bad old days

10 years ago

Suarez doesn’t like being on the bench

10 years ago

Sterling gets the nod

10 years ago

Can Norn Iron do a Leicester? We’ve looked at Group A. If every Euro 2016 country was a club team, who would they be? Here's our guide to Group A https://t.co/WXfry4kxH3 — SportsJOE (@SportsJOEdotie) June 8, 2016 We’ve also looked at Group B Why England are the Manchester United of #Euro2016 https://t.co/GYHwYRYOmz — SportsJOE (@SportsJOEdotie) […]

10 years ago

We’ve already had a look at Group A. So now it’s time to delve into Group B to profile England, Wales, Russia and Slovakia. If every Euro 2016 country was a club team, who would they be? Here's our guide to Group A https://t.co/WXfry4kxH3 — SportsJOE (@SportsJOEdotie) June 8, 2016 Group B England Star player: Harry […]

10 years ago

It’s finally here. There’s nothing quite like that eve of tournament feeling. The prospect of parking yourself on a couch and/or public house to watch three games a day is enough to gladden even of the most weary of souls. It’s been a long wait for Euro 2016 but it is now sharply in focus. The tournament […]

10 years ago

Sturridge was criticised for using his phone during the game

10 years ago