Wayne Rooney warned he was hungry for more after ending his year-long England goal drought. The Manchester United star has begun the season in flying form and followed up his hat-trick against Arsenal with a double for his country in the 3-0 win over Bulgaria in a Euro 2012 qualifier. Rooney had not enjoyed the happiest of 12 months with his criticism of England fans after the World Cup clash…
The qualifying match for the Euro Cup 2012 between Serbia and Italy, which was being held in Genoa, was abandoned after the fans from Serbia got overexcited and started to throw flares on to the field. It was a tough task for the police to maintain order and discipline in the arena. The kick-off had already been late by forty five minutes and the efforts of the security and discipline…
For numerous players out there, playing for their country means a lot more than playing for their clubs. It is true that most club stars want to go down in football history and make a name for themselves while playing for their country rather the club. Amongst the several European leagues that provide everyday headlines, rumours and storylines, many players will be playing for their national teams in the next…
England’s performances in recent years have been hugely disappointing and well below what is expected of a national team comprised of some of the Premier League’s brightest stars. The resounding failure in World Cup 2010 nearly cost manager Fabio Capello his job and reports claim he was only spared the cut due to the hefty compensation which the English Football Association would have been required to pay him. The level…