EURO 2021

Star striker Robert Lewandowski on Friday criticised Poland coach Franciszek Smuda’s decision to axe midfielder Slawomir Peszko from the Euro 2012 co-hosts’ squad after a drink-fuelled dispute with a taxi driver. “Slawomir was fined by his club, and it should have stopped there,” Lewandowski, who has questioned Smuda’s tactical choices in the past, said in an interview with the Polish daily Rzeczpospolita. “It makes no sense to have axed him from our team,” he added. Like Lewandowski, who is on course to win a second consecutive Bundesliga title with Borussia […]

Michel Platini, the President of UEFA, praised Poland and Ukraine for the way they prepare for the championships, which are to be held on June 8. He added that the tournament would be the economic incentive for both countries in times of financial crisis. Platini said that the Euro 2012 would be a “great festival of football and would open up many opportunities for sport in its difficult time”. He also added that he was impressed by the efforts the inhabitants of both countries had put in preparation of the […]

None of the stadiums built for Euro 2012 cannot boast about such a diversified and rich repertoire for the stadium opening. Despite its short history, the Wroclaw stadium has already been found in the center of attention around the world. Construction of the modern stadium in the capital of Lower Silesia was finished in September 2010. Initially, the contractor of the multi-functional stadium was the Mostostal company, but later on the company Wrocław 2012 gave it to the Boegl Max company. This decision was due to the growing threat of […]

South Africa’s 2007 World Cup-winning coach Jake White has opted to stay with ACT Brumbies after being linked with becoming England’s next head coach.

White was sounded out about becoming Martin Johnson’s permanent successor, with interim coach Stuar…

Jockey Ruby Walsh remains concerned over the fitness of Kauto Star, with a final decision on his Cheltenham Gold Cup participation set for Monday.

The 12-year-old, 7/2 with bookmaker to win the big race for the third time, suffered a fall during a train…

Bath flanker and World Cup winner Lewis Moody has announced that he is retiring from rugby union with immediate effect.

The 33-year-old, who has won 71 caps for his country and spent most of his club career with Leicester Tigers, suffered a shoulder …

Sheffield Wednesday have started their search for a new manager after sacking Gary Megson.

The 52-year-old former West Bromwich Albion and Bolton Wanderers boss was axed just three days after guiding the Owls to a Steel City derby victory over Sheffi…

Former Leeds Rhinos and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats star Gareth Ellis will be back in Super League in 2013 after asking to leave NRL outfit Wests Tigers.

Ellis has been in Australia for four years, but the 30-year-old has asked to be allowed to head h…

Both Ireland and France are unhappy with the decision to reschedule their Six Nations clash for Sunday 4th March.

The two nations were supposed to meet at the Stade de France last weekend but, because of the freezing conditions in Paris, the match ha…

Wolves have terminated Mick McCarthy’s contract following the humiliating 5-1 home defeat to Black Country rivals West Brom on Sunday.

McCarthy and his team were booed off the pitch after the loss and the club decided it was time for a change at the …