The Netherlands is flying high after a perfect group stage that saw the Dutch score more goals (8) than any other team. The Dutch look to atone for their past failures in 2016 and 2018. Standing in the way of a ticket to the quarterfinals is a feisty Czech Republic team that looks to play spoiler. Read on for our Netherlands vs Czech Republic prediction, preview and viewers guide.
The top-ranked team in the world takes on the top all-time international goal scorer in men’s soccer in Seville, Spain. Our Belgium vs Portugal prediction, preview and viewer’s guide will prepare you for what could be the match with the most overall talent of any game at 2020 Euro.
Italy is hoping this is the start of a new golden generation after missing the World Cup three years ago; Austria is hoping its current golden generation can reach the Euro quarterfinals for the first time ever. The Euro 2020 Round of 16 continues with the top team from Group A against the runner-up from Group C. Read on for our Italy vs Austria prediction, preview and viewers guide.
The end of the group stage at a major international tournament is always a bittersweet moment. No longer are we treated to a feast of two-to-four matches per day, but with the knockout rounds beginning you’re left with the best teams going head-to-head in win-or-go-home matches. With that in mind, here are The18’s Euro 2020 Round of 16 predictions for the eight matches we can’t wait to watch.
The European Championship is entering its knockout phase and the following is an overview of the remaining 16 teams:
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Former Argentinian forward Gonzalo Higuaín had low expectations coming to MLS but now is learning to respect the competition. The 33-year-old exclaimed he expected to play with a cigarette in his mouth, it was going to be that easy.
Through seven matches in the 2021 MLS season, Higuaín has four goals and one assist. He was quoted on Christain Vieri's Twitch live stream a few days ago saying, "I thought I would come to MLS and play with a cigarette in my mouth and instead it is difficult."
Eslovaquia fue responsable de una de las primeras sorpresas de la Euro 2020. La victoria por 2-1 sobre Polonia seguro decepcionó a varios que pronosticaron el resultado opuesto, entre ellos el gato Aquiles, oráculo animal del torneo.
El felino pertenece al Museo Hermitage de San Petersburgo, en Rusia, y hasta hoy llevaba un cien por ciento de efectividad en sus predicciones. Le había acertado al triunfo de Italia sobre Turquía y el de Bélgica sobre Rusia.
Hello and welcome to the preview of Euro 2020’s most diabolically unpredictable opening group stage fixture. On Monday, June 14, No. 6 ranked Spain welcomes No. 18 Sweden to La Cartuja in Seville, where 18,000 fans will be in attendance.
Se viene la Copa América, el torneo continental más antiguo y competitivo a nivel de selecciones del orbe. Destacados jugadores de renombre mundial representan a sus respectivas selecciones nacionales y confluyen en territorio brasileño para arrebatarle el cartel de eternos favoritos a los dueños de casa.
Idilio veraniego para todos nosotros los amantes del buen balompié y del equilibrio en el juego, en su justa medida, de todas las oncenas que acuden a tamaña exhibición deportiva.
ROME - Inter Milan did not think they would need to replace Antonio Conte this year, but in successor Simone Inzaghi, they hope to have found a natural heir.
Conte terminated his deal by mutual consent in May over frustration at Inter's plans to cut costs and sell key players due to financial problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.