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The Rise Of Danish Football

indexNovember 24, 2018

Introduced and established by the British sailors several years back, football has won the hearts of most of the Danish population over time.

At an early stage Denmark struggled to make a name in the world of football, but in spite of various hurdles, it has succeeded in being a country that now has a stable team and a proper administrative body to look after the matters of football- the Denmark Football Association. The Danish team now shines amongst the best football teams in the world and holds a pretty good record.
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Cardiff City boss compares Aaron Ramsey to Sir Bobby Charlton

indexSeptember 25, 2018

Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock has compared Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey to Manchester United legend Bobby Charlton. The Wales international would be marking his return to the Cardiff City Stadium after five years this weekend and Warnock has praised the midfielder for his decision-making skills on the playing field.

Speaking ahead of the game, he said: “The gift of top players is they always have time… Charlton was always a step ahead of everyone. He (Ramsey) always finds time. That is something the top players always get. Every time I watch Wales, every time I watch Arsenal, I just think he does everything. He is a complete player.”
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FA EXTEND SOUTHGATE DEAL

indexAugust 21, 2018

Having seen Gareth Southgate guide a young English side to the World Cup semi final recently, the Football Association is convinced that he is a long term managerial prospect and is looking to have him recruited not only for the Euro 2020, but beyond that as well, but with Southgate’s reputation having got enhanced massively of late and with the possibility of some of the Premier League sides trying to lure the English manager, FA might struggle to keep the hold of Southgate for that long a duration.

In comparison to what some of the managers are getting in the Premier League, Southgate is getting nothing from FA and FA knows that as well. The basic salary and the bonuses together mount Southgate’s England wages up to two and a half million pounds which is only about one-sixth of the wages that Jose Mourinho, the Manchester United boss, is receiving at old Trafford.
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UEFA NL: Slovenia Draw Cyprus, Bulgaria And Norway

indexMay 30, 2018

The Slovenian national football team will slug it out against Cyprus, Bulgaria and Norway in the forthcoming group stage of the UEFA Nations League tournament. Slovenia got to know of their opponents following the draw in Lausanne, Switzerland on Wednesday.

The international competition is set to replace international friendly matches across Europe, with its widespread support and adoption. The first campaign is set to begin in September later this year. The new tournament is expected to offer an alternative path to the Euro 2020 finals via playoffs. Read More

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WALES RANK ABOVE ENGLAND IN LATEST RANKINGS

indexOctober 28, 2017

Wales have moved two spots ahead of their British rival England in the latest world rankings by FIFA.

Following victories against Moldova and Austria in the recent World Cup qualifiers, the Welsh side has moved five spots in the new rankings.

The Chris Coleman-led side is now the highest ranked British side, despite the criticism of the manager and his team. They are ahead of the star studded and more revered England side despite their wins against Malta and Slovakia. The Gareth Southgate led side is a victory away from Russia 2018 but they remain behind Peru but ahead of Uruguay and Italy. Wales are 13th, with England separating Mexico in 14th and Uruguay in 16th. Italy, Croatia and Slovakia line up respectively with Northern Ireland in the 20th spot. Read More

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JILL SCOTT SAYS ENGLAND WOULD REACH FINAL

indexAugust 16, 2017

England midfielder Jill Scott says that the team would reach the final of the ongoing Women Euro 2017 in her absence.

She is suspended for the semi-final clash with the hosts Holland after her second yellow card in the 1-0 against France in the last game.

“I’m disappointed I can’t put myself up for selection. But I’m very confident in this team and I know we will carry on this journey on Thursday,” she said.

The Manchester City star scored in the Euro 2009 semi-final when England clashed with the Netherlands. She scored in the extra time as the Lioness emerged 2-1 winners. Scott was also available when England defeated them 1-0 last November. Read More