Monthly Archives: June 2021

The early history of football in New Zealand

Football is the most popular team sport in the world and the most widely watched. In 2018, the FIFA World Cup, held once every four years, was viewed by 3.572 billion people across the world. This popularity holds true, not only for a global audience but for native New Zealanders too. While football may have begun in England, its popularity quickly spread across the globe. This means that, today, it transcends nations and borders, with teams hailing from every country imaginable.…
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Amazing stats from 60 years of European Championship history

It’s been a long time coming, but at last the waiting is almost over. Euro 2020 gets underway on 13 June 2021. It sounds bizarre, but UEFA were insistent on keeping the 2020 tag, as it signifies 60 years of tournament history. It’s a history that has seen 15 tournaments, 12 hosts and 10 winners, three of which are countries that no longer even exist. So before we get completely engrossed in the present day action, let’s take a look…
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England vs Austria betting preview

England face Austria on Wednesday in the first of two friendlies before Euro 2020. Gareth Southgate has already named his 33-man provisional squad for the summer’s tournament but will have to cut seven players from the list between now and the friendly. Austria have also qualified for Euro 2020 and manager Franco Foda has already named his squad for the finals. England’s first game at the tournament will be against Croatia on Sunday 13 June, whilst Austria face North Macedonia…
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