Category Archives: Football teams

September international break preview: England embark on a new era

By 11v11 Site Editor , 03rd September 2024 at 4:40 PM (11v11 blog)

The September international break is packed with high-profile fixtures, many of which present a tricky puzzle for sports bettors to unravel. The start of the Nations League takes centre stage in Europe, while the latest batch of World Cup qualifiers will dominate the headlines in South America. With that in mind, read on as we look at some of standout international matches in September, starting with a clash between two teams who have plenty to prove. Republic of Ireland vs…

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England searching for a new manager after Southgate resigns

By 11v11 Site Editor , 05th August 2024 at 12:53 PM (11v11 blog)

Gareth Southgate’s decision to step down as England manager following the defeat against Spain in the 2024 European Championship final will delight his army of critics. While Southgate has done a reasonable job with the Three Lions, his inability to lead a talented group of players to silverware led to widespread calls for change. However, a quick look at the odds on the the newly released CryptoGamble Betting Hub suggests that replacing Southgate will be easier said than done. Read…

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Will Euro 2024 be Gareth Southgate’s Last Tournament as England Boss?

By 11v11 Site Editor , 13th June 2024 at 5:00 PM (11v11 blog)

SOURCE: Photo England boss, Gareth Southgate, has hinted that Euro 2024 could be his final major tournament in charge of the Three Lions if they fail to lift the trophy. The 53-year-old, who has been at the helm of the national side since 2016, led England to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and the final of Euro 2020. However, his inability to win a major trophy still rankles given the depth of quality at his disposal. In an…

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European Championship 2024: England manager faces some tough decisions

By 11v11 Site Editor , 13th June 2024 at 5:44 AM (11v11 blog)

England head into the 2024 European Championship in Germany as the bookmakers’ favourites to lift their first major silverware in 58 years. Their only previous international success was the 1966 World Cup on home soil and it would be brave move to wager on them ending their barren streak. Manager Gareth Southgate’s overly cautious nature has cost England dearly at recent tournaments and it could be a similar story this summer. Read on as we look at England’s group stage…

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Is Kompany destined for Man City reunion?

By Editor , 29th March 2023 at 12:16 PM (11v11 blog)

Vincent Kompany was incredibly successful during his illustrious 11-year playing career at Manchester City, and the former Belgium captain is now making waves with Burnley as a manager. Kompany is destined to manage in the Premier League, possibly with Man City in the not-so-distant future. Who will Burnley replace in the Premier League? Kompany’s Burnley is well on the way to promotion to the Premier League, but who will be heading in the opposite direction? Looking at the latest Premier…

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Looking back on some of the proudest moments in Socceroos history

By Editor , 20th February 2023 at 10:46 PM (11v11 blog)

Australia is arguably the most fiercely competitive sporting nation of them all. When it comes to cricket and rugby, the multiple World Cup winners are among the best in the world. Soccer, however, is still a developing sport Down Under, but it hasn't stopped the team from a few incredible achievements over the years. 1997 – Confederations Cup finalists The Confederations Cup was a four-yearly tournament contested by the winners of the six continental championships plus the World Cup holder…

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A look at some of the world’s smallest footballing nations

By Editor , 16th February 2023 at 8:43 PM (11v11 blog)

FIFA recognizes 211 national associations and their associated men's football teams as well as 129 women's national teams. That’s one for every country in the world and about 14 to spare depending on which measure you use. The discrepancy comes about because some countries have more than one FIFA team – the United Kingdom being the most obvious example. Events like the World Cup, Copa America and the European Championship give us a chance to see the world’s heavyweight teams…

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France probably still the best in the world, even without Benzema.

By Editor , 16th December 2022 at 4:32 PM (11v11 blog)

To anyone with a shred of interest in football, this won't be news: Karim Benzema is very good at football. He's technically the best player in the world after picking up the 2022 Ballon d'Or. Of course, that award doesn't mean you are the most talented, but it does signify that you are a top player who had a fantastic year. With a fully fit Benzema, it would have been a natural assumption that he would make France significantly better.…

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England vs Senegal preview: Betting odds, team news and prediction

By Editor , 02nd December 2022 at 5:54 PM (11v11 blog)

England will be looking to book their place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup when they take on Senegal in the last-16 on Sunday night. There will be a huge amount of interest in this game in the betting markets with even the best casino Iceland offering enticing welcome bonuses and odds. The Three Lions made light work of the group stages after finishing top of Group B on seven points from their three games. Impressive wins over Iran…

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Can Ireland return to international competition at Euro 2024?

By Editor , 02nd October 2022 at 3:43 PM (11v11 blog)

For anyone who grew up during the 1990s watching the Irish national team, it must have seemed like they belonged at the top table of international competition. Unlucky not to make the semi-finals at Euro ‘88, they then qualified for two World Cups on the bounce, and racked up some significant scalps on their way. At the beginning of the new millennium, there they were again, one penalty shoot-out away from a quarter-final berth. For a good 14 years, Irish…

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