EURO 2021

A coach should have a detailed plan for every group match. Franciszek Smuda, 63, has been leading the national team for 25 months. – In the clubs he used to be adamant. He worked hard for a great respect and recognition, because he focused on the work with the team and he wasn’t interested in nothing else – says Marek Koźmiński, 46-time representative, a silver Olympic medalist from Barcelona from 1992, who played over 100 matches in Series A and appeared at the World Cup in Korea. – In the […]

Ecuador international winger Antonio Valencia believes Manchester United can still win three trophies this season.

Valencia, who scored a goal in the 5-0 Boxing Day thrashing of Wigan Athletic despite playing as a makeshift right-back, has admitted t…

Surrey have confirmed that England star Kevin Pietersen will remain with them for the rest of his international career.

The 31-year-old joined Surrey, who are 7/1 with bookmaker to win the ECB 40 League, on loan initially in 2010 from Hampshire, and agr…

Scotland’s record points-scorer Chris Paterson has brought down the curtain on his long and distinguished international career.

The 33-year-old made 109 appearances for Scotland, who are 20/1 with bookmaker to win the Six Nations next year. He scored 80…

Steve Hansen is delighted to be taking charge of New Zealand after being appointed as the world champions’ new head coach.

Hansen has agreed a two-year deal after serving as Graham Henry’s assistant during the World Cup and is relishing the opportuni…

Recent Arsenal recruit Mikel Arteta believes that the Gunners can challenge for a first trophy in six years, having improved their form dramatically in recent weeks.

The Londoners have won seven of their last eight Premier League games and also quali…

Chris Robshaw hopes Harlequins can take their superb domestic form into the European arena when they pit their wits against Toulouse in the Heineken Cup, a competition they are 14/1 with bookmaker to win this season.

Quins are nine points clear at the t…

England hope to have a full-strength pace attack available for next month’s first Test against Pakistan after Tim Bresnan had successful surgery on an elbow problem.

The 26-year-old Yorkshire bowler struggled with the injury during the recent one-day…

World number three Lee Westwood’s decision to return to the PGA Tour next year has been backed by fellow Englishman Ian Poulter.

Westwood, who is 18/1 with bookmaker to win the US Masters in 2012, has announced he plans to split his time between Europe …

Edoardo and Francesco Molinari believe they are capable of helping Italy to become only the third nation to successfully defend the World Cup title.

The Italian brothers shot to stardom two years ago when they defeated Northern Ireland duo Graeme McD…