european championships
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.
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.
Croatian Supporters’ Group Promise Further Disruption to Euro 2016
A Croatian fan group have pledged to create more disturbances unless “leading people” in their nation's football federation resign.
Flares, Scares and the Cristiano Affair: The Euro 2016 Review
In our third Euro 2016 review, we discuss how the whole tournament is descending into a farce of nationalistic hatred, and revel in Cristiano Ronaldo’s nightmare against Austria.
Vladimir Putin Asks: “How Can 200 Russian Fans Beat Up Several Thousand English?”
Speaking at an economic forum in Saint Petersburg, Putin made light of Russian hooliganism at Euro 2016.
The London Welsh: Watching The Match Against England With The Capital’s Wales Fans
For Welsh rugby fans, the Famous Three Kings is the London pub of choice. We went to see if the same held true for football, and how it felt to support Wales behind enemy lines.
Racism Still Haunts Euro 2016 Dark Horses Croatia
Having faced a string of sanctions for racist chanting in recent years, Croatian football is now trying to clean up its image. Attempts to combat racism remain cosmetic, however, and there's still a serious problem amongst the fans.