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How could an Ireland-hosted Euro 2028 look?

Earlier this week, the Republic of Ireland – along with Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales – submitted a formal interest in co-hosting the 2028 European Championship, with a decision potentially set to be made by UEFA within the next fortnight. There have been reports of Russia also declaring an interest in hosting the tournament,Continue reading “How could an Ireland-hosted Euro 2028 look?”

From Sutton to Spurs: A three-day tour of London’s football grounds

It was during the first COVID-induced lockdown that, with a substantial dollop of wanderlust, I began to map out the idea of visiting every football stadium in London from the Premier League and Football League. Having started by looking at the nearest Tube/train station to each one, it was then a matter of joining upContinue reading “From Sutton to Spurs: A three-day tour of London’s football grounds”

2021/22 Premier League preview: Could we be set for intense three-way title battle?

Believe it or not, we are about to dive into the 30th season of the Premier League since its landmark rebranding, with English football basking in the afterglow of its national team being a penalty shoot-out away from winning Euro 2020 and a second all-EPL Champions League final out of the last three. Manchester CityContinue reading “2021/22 Premier League preview: Could we be set for intense three-way title battle?”

Euro 2020 review: A magnificent tournament with a worrying start and a regrettable finish

We were made to wait a full year for it, but UEFA Euro 2020 more than delivered when it eventually came around. The pan-European format was both praised and criticised, with some liking how numerous countries had the opportunity to create a fervent atmosphere when playing host to matches and others justifiably citing the imbalanceContinue reading “Euro 2020 review: A magnificent tournament with a worrying start and a regrettable finish”

UEFA Euro 2020 preview: Better late than never as unique format takes hold

We’ve been made to wait, but finally the 16th European Championship is only days away! Anticipation for the tournament has increased given its postponement last year as the coronavirus pandemic took hold across Europe, and while the virus is still a clear and present danger, we are thankfully in a far better place now toContinue reading “UEFA Euro 2020 preview: Better late than never as unique format takes hold”