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Tragedy, Comedy, "You Fucking Disgrace": England Crash Out of Euro 2016
In the most perfect, farcical circumstances of all, England have bombed out of Euro 2016. It was tragic, but also inevitable, and somehow Steve McClaren’s fault.
"If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It"? Surveying The Expanded Format at Euro 2016
While some might argue that the new 24-man format is overly bloated, nobody can deny that it's given smaller teams something to aim for. The tournament old boys might not like it, but it breaks new ground.
Icelandic Holiday Company Offers England Squad Free Whale-Watching Trip “As Bandage For Wounded Pride”
The management at the North Sailing holiday company are dead certain that Iceland are going to beat England on Monday, and want to offer the losers some compensation.
Meticulous Machinations and Spanish Unease: Previewing Italy vs. Spain
Though Spain boast an excellent record against Italy in recent years, they still feel a profound unease when it comes to facing the canny Azzuri. Here, Jonathan Wilson previews their Round of 16 clash.
No More Fun and Games Now, Lads: Previewing France vs. The Republic of Ireland
For most of their history, the Republic of Ireland have been more renowned for their fans than their football. When they play France on Sunday afternoon, it’s time for that to change.
Curative Football or Collective Trauma? Previewing England vs. Iceland
In our first preview of the Round of 16, Jonathan Wilson anticipates England's gameplan against Iceland, and asks whether Roy Hodgson's men can finally fulfil their abundant potential.
Wales, Northern Ireland, Hungary, and Iceland Advance: The Euro 2016 Group Stage Review
In our latest review of Euro 2016, we take a look at the last few games of the group stage, and say some nice stuff about Hungary, because they’ve earned it.
Cristiano Ronaldo Gets Angry at Television Reporter, Throws His Microphone Into a Lake
Is Cristiano pissed off about his lacklustre Euro 2016? Or does he actively despise the free press?
French Police Use Water Cannon and Teargas On Poland Fans Ahead of Ukraine Game
There have been scuffles outside the Stade Vélodrome in the build up to the Group C match, with several Polish fans arrested.
Communist Party of Russia Claims National Team Need “Stalinist Mobilisation” After Wales Defeat
Russia crashed out of Euro 2016 after losing 3-0 to Wales, and their communist fans are ready to purge the whole lot of them.
Game Changers: Antonin Panenka and Czechoslovakia at Euro ‘76
Czechoslovakia won Euro ‘76 as huge underdogs, defying both the West and the Soviet Union in the process. Meanwhile, with the last kick of the tournament, Antonin Panenka made history.