Former Poland president Lech Walesa says the country s co-hosting of Euro 2012 will be of a massive benefit off the field as well as on it.
With parts of the country still suffering from an economic downturn following the collapse of communism, Walesa reiterated exclusively to Goal.com that the money ploughed into the Polish economy fits in with the free state which he helped to create.
Speaking of his feelings about the European Championship being staged in his home country, the co-founder of the Solidarity Trade Union said: I was a part of the organisational processes I always thought that we need to unite different nations.
Furthermore, Euro 2012 has sparked off many investments in this country. New things have been built, others were tidied up. It is this a…
The 2022/23 season is about to start in all major European leagues, slightly earlier that usual due to the players obligations at the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. It will therefore be a unique campaign, with a break for a major international tournament set within.
Let s take a look at some early odds when it comes to the French top flight, courtesy of .
Paris Saint-Germain 1/9
It hasn t been too hard to predict who would win the title in Ligue 1 for some time now, with Paris Saint-Germain vastly superior to every other club in France in terms of quality and financial power. The venture chaired by Nasser Al-Khelaifi won the crown of French football eight times in the last decade, which obviously speaks volumes.
Throw in the names of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, and on…
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he will ring the changes for Sunday s game against Everton at Old Trafford
Sunday and Monday’s Premier League games could have a big bearing on both ends of the table.
In Sunday’s early kick-off struggling Aston Villa welcome poor travellers West Ham to Villa Park.
In the late kick-off on Sunday Manchester United host Everton at Old Trafford.
On Monday night Liverpool welcome out-of-form West Brom to Anfield on Monday looking to gain ground on the teams above them.
Trouble
Aston Villa are currently in major trouble at the bottom of the Premier League. The Villans find themselves second from bottom in the league, with just QPR below them.
Villa claimed a point in a 3-3 …
It s fair to say England s last defence of a limited-overs world title did not go to plan.
Eighteen months on from losing their 50-over crown in India, failing to get out of their group as they lost six of nine matches, Jos Buttler s team will hope for far better at the 2024 T20 World Cup.
The champions will face stern competition in the largest-ever edition of the tournament, with 20 teams descending on the West Indies and United States, who get things under way against Canada in Dallas on Saturday.
How will the hosts fare in a tournament many hope will have a lasting impact on stateside cricket? Can India end their 17-year drought in the 20-over format, or will Australia follow in England s footsteps by winning both limited-overs crowns?
Ahead of the op…
The Kansas City Chiefs had their win streak and, in all likelihood, their chance at the one seed and a first round bye ended last week as they fell to the Bengals in a barnburner.
Kansas City will now close out the season in Denver against the eliminated Broncos, with a win all KC needs to secure the second seed (a win and a Texans upset over the Titans would vault it back into first).
Can Denver end a three-game slide and cause a little havoc to its division rival’s playoff standing to close out the year? Keep reading for our free NFL picks and predictions for Chiefs vs. Broncos.
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Both the Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Jets are looking to keep their playoff hopes alive on Thursday night as the two clubs meet at MetLife Stadium in a low-total game that is expected to see some low temperatures and rain.
Trevor Lawrence’s passing total has taken a lot of money on the Under but it’s his legs I’ll be betting on. I also can’t see this being a heavy-volume passing game for Zach Wilson despite the good matchup.
Here are my best NFL player prop picks for Thursday Night Football’s battle between the Jaguars and Jets.
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If each game on the Week 16 odds board was a Christmas present, tonight’s matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers would be the biggest box at the back of the tree that you save for last.
This potential Super Bowl preview closes out the holiday week and its outcome will shake up the NFL odds when the smoke clears. I break down the latest MNF odds and give my best NFL picks for Ravens vs. 49ers on December 25.
Be sure to also check out our MNF prop picks and Brock Purdy spotlight!
Ravens vs 49ers odds
Ravens vs 49ers predictions
The San Francisco 49ers don’t have many weaknesses. The way they’ve been able to pounce on opponents out of the gate and force foes to play fr…
The NFL takes to the field in Sao Paulo, Brazil for a special Friday Night showdown between the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles.
No two teams had more contrasting finishes to 2023 but my Packers vs. Eagles predictions are counting on Philly’s offense to rebound after its late-season faceplant last year.
Read on for my Friday Night Football best bet as I dish out my NFL picks for September 6.
Packers vs Eagles prediction
My best betEagles team total Over 25.5 (-116 at FanDuel)
My analysis
The Philadelphia Eagles’ stumble down the stretch was bad, and almost grotesque enough to forget just how good this team was. Philadelphia is ready to put that wet fart of a finish behind it, especially on offen…
Ralf Rangnick is confident Manchester United’s players still believe in his methods after Monday’s dismal 1-0 defeat to Wolves at Old Trafford.
Although the interim manager has only this one loss in his six games, United’s recent performances have been unconvincing, with his wish to implement a high-pressing style not in evidence. Before Aston Villa’s visit on Monday in the FA Cup third round, he was asked whether the players were still buying into his approach.
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“They’re at least trying,” he said. “I’m sure they are listening and I think we showed in the last games against [Crystal] Palace, Burnley and in parts…
Ary Borges (Brazil)Borges made an instant impact with three goals on her tournament debut against Panama. She also provided the assist for Bia Zaneratto for Brazil’s fourth. The 23-year-old forward is the youngest Brazilian to record a hat-trick at a World Cup and caught the eye against France as well. She signed for Racing Louisville in December and has settled in after 37 goals in 87 appearances at Palmeiras.
Kerly Théus (Haiti)At only 5ft 4in, Théus is one of the tournament’s shorter goalkeepers but what she lacks in height, she makes up for in ability. The 24-year-old shone for Haiti against England and was unlucky not to come away with the player of the match award. With a strong aerial display, bravery and smart shot stopping, sh…