Author: Vincent Van Genechten

Two staggering Euro 2016 stats about Norwich City and Joe Hart

Vincent Van Genechten

The Brexit at Euro 2016 is almost complete, as England, Ireland, and Northern Ireland were all eliminated in the round of 16. That means only Wales remain in the tournament, but Gareth Bale and his fellow Welshmen are facing a strong Belgium side in the quarter-finals on Friday July 1. Belgium’s golden generation produced an extremely polished performance to beat Hungary 4-0 and breeze into the quarter finals of Euro 2016, where they will play the Inspired by the brilliance of Eden Hazard who set-up one goal and scored another…

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Belgium and Manchester United star gets insulted on his Facebook page

Vincent Van Genechten

On Sunday, Belgium qualified for the Euro 2016 quater-finals by beating Hungary 4-0. Manchester United’s Marouane Fellaini played just ten minutes but received a yellow card for elbowing Adam Szalai. Still, the midfielder celebrated his country’s victory on Facebook with this post: “Congrats my little ones,” referring to goalscorers Michy Batshuayi and Yannick Carrasco. However, the reactions on Fellaini’s post weren’t positive at all. A bunch of Hungarian fans took their frustration out on the Belgian midfielder. Here are some of the most notable reactions:

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Steve McClaren provided one of the greatest moments in televison history

Vincent Van Genechten

England were eliminated from Euro 2016 with a 2-1 defeat to Iceland. Former boss Steve McLaren was covering the game for Sky Sports and provided one of the greatest moments on television history. He was hailing the Three Lions’ performance and discussing the potential danger of Kolbeinn Sigthorsson, when the latter one scored Iceland’s second goal of the match. Steve McLaren with one of the greatest moments in televison history… #ENGICEpic.twitter.com/I3dLdRxK98 — BreatheSport (@BreatheSport) 27 juni 2016

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Will Grigg returns to Northern Ireland as a hero, despite not playing a single minute at Euro 2016

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Northern Ireland stunned the football world by reaching the round of 16 at Euro 2016, where they were beaten 1-0 by Wales. Striker Will Grigg didn’t play a single minute in France but returned as a hero due to a certain fan chant about him. Will Grigg returns to Northern Ireland a hero, despite not playing a single minute at #EURO2016https://t.co/qPWk4VhpN1 — BreatheSport (@BreatheSport) 28 juni 2016

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Roy Hodgson got slammed on Twitter after Euro 2016 Brexit

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After England’s 2-1 loss to Iceland and elimination from Euro 2016, manager Roy Hodgson resigned from his position. Not surprisingly, Twitter slammed the 68-year-old very hard… Did you know… pic.twitter.com/FBqQ8oWhXd — Ultra Football Facts (@UltraFootyFacts) 27 juni 2016 To make matters even worse. Roy Hodgson is the highest paid manager in #Euro2016. pic.twitter.com/3YuB2Hhpbx — Calcio Direct | #ITA (@CalcioDirect) June 27, 2016 I’m guessing Roy Hodgson spent the second half writing that statement instead of making the third substitution — James Tyler (@JamesTylerESPN) June 27, 2016 Nah, Roy Hodgson can’t…

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Iceland commentator and players perform amazing acts, squad selection secret revealed

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When Iceland beat Austria with a late winning goal, commentator Guomundur Benediktsson went crazy. You can guess what he did when Iceland went up 2-1 against England… Den isländske kommentatorn är tillbaka. Lyssna på den hysteriska glädjen vid 2-1 till Island <3 pic.twitter.com/Qv6anSvhyv — Ehsanur Fadakarur (@ehsanfadakar) 27 juni 2016 Meanwhile, the Icelandic players performed an amazing act with their fans: #EURO2016 One for the ages. #isl#Icelandpic.twitter.com/SWzKfy0FJk — Daniele Labanti™ (@DL_corriere) 27 juni 2016 And have you ever wondered how Iceland put together their squad? Here’s the answer: How Iceland…

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The reaction by these England fans to the Iceland disaster is priceless

Vincent Van Genechten

On Monday, England were eliminated from Euro 2016 by Iceland. The Three Lions scored the opening goal after just four minutes with a Wayne Rooney penalty kick, but conceded twice in just ten minutes to never come level again. These England fans went crazy when Rooney scored, but their reactions after that were less enjoyable. England’s 1-0: #Rooney! Incredible reaction from fans in Nice pic.twitter.com/VXrUePTtI7 — Soccer AM (@SoccerAM) 27 juni 2016 Iceland’s 1-1:  And moments later…. pic.twitter.com/shpyyNUolX — Soccer AM (@SoccerAM) 27 juni 2016 Iceland’s 2-1: Iceland take the…

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Newcastle land goalkeeper from Champions League sensation

Vincent Van Genechten

Newcastle United are on the verge of signing goalkeeper Matz Sels from Belgian side KAA Gent, according a report by Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad. The 24-year-old is reportedly set to undergo his medical tests at the club before signing a five-year contract with the Magpies. The transfer fee Newcastle will be paying is currently unknown, but it is said Gent rate their goalkeeper at £5 million. The Belgian side surprised the football world with a stellar run in the Champions League last season. They were able to qualify for the…

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Crystal Palace stun top clubs as huge bid for striker is accepted

Vincent Van Genechten

Crystal Palace have agreed a fee £31.6 million with Marseille for Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi, according to a report by French source L’Equipe. Marseille are under pressure to balance their books and deliver on the budget that they had presented to the league’s financial watchdog the Direction Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion (DNCG). Therefore, Marseille are keen to sell the 22-year-old. Batshuayi provided 17 goals and nine assists during the past Ligue 1 season for a poor Marseille team, also sparking interest from the likes of West Ham, Tottenham, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid,…

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Liverpool facing huge competition for Serie A striker and Croatian starlet

Vincent Van Genechten

Liverpool are primed for a big transfer summer in order to amass enough quality players to put together a strong bid for the Premier League title. Coach Jurgen Klopp has already signed Joel Matip, Marko Grujic and Loris Karius, with Sadio Mane expected to have his medical on Monday before signing a five-year contract at Anfield and joining the Reds in a £34 million deal from Southampton, according to the BBC. The Reds are not done yet and have identified AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca as a primary target upfront. Last…

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Arsenal table official bid for Brazilian wonderkid

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Arsenal have made an offer to teenage Santos striker Gabriel Barbosa, though no official agreement has been reached with the club or the player, according to ESPN Brazil. The 19-year-old, who’s known as Gabigol, has received three formal proposals: one from England, one from Italy and one from China. Hebei Fortune of China came up with a huge salary bid of £250.000 for the Brazilian and were even ready to trigger his £42 million release clause. His agents also have a letter of intent from Fiorentina, who have promised to…

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Manchester United make bid to sign alternative playmaker, in danger of losing star defender

Vincent Van Genechten

Manchester United are currently very busy working the transfer market. On Sunday, The Guardian broke the story that the Red Devils are close to landing both Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. According to the report, United are willing to pay Ibrahimovic £220,000 per week and that the 34-year-old striker will complete his move during the first week of July. Meanwhile, the Red Devils are prepared to offer £30 million for Mkhitaryan and are sure that a deal will be completed in the coming week. Now, a report by The Sun claims that Borussia Dortmund have…

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Stoke City fans are split on reported Saido Berahino deal

Vincent Van Genechten

Stoke City are on the verge of landing striker Saido Berahino from West Bromwich Albion in a £16 million deal, according to The Sunday People. The 22-year-old will sign a long-term contract at the bet365 Stadium and reportedly get a £70,000-a-week deal. On Twitter, a bunch of Potters’ fans were excited about the arrival of Berahino: And if we get berahino 💥💥💥💥💥💥 — Jack Rawlings (@jackscfc100) 26 juni 2016 Would love Berahino at Stoke — Jack Hurlstone (@_barneyrubble) 26 juni 2016 What a start to the window signing Berahino and Arnie on…

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Manchester United closing in on two huge signings

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Manchester United are closing in on the signings of both Sweden superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Borussia Dortmund playmaker Henrikh Mikhitaryan, according to a report by The Guardian. Jose Mourinho is attempting to improve his squad after replacing Louis van Gaal and has already signed Eric Bailly from Villarreal. But now, the Red Devils are on the verge of signing two big names. Ibrahimovic has been linked with a summer transfer all season long and decided against extending his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, making himself a free agent during the transfer market.…

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Italy and Spain to resume Euro Championship rivalry in last 16

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For a third successive European Championships, Italy and Spain will play one another, in a repeat of the Euro 2012 final. La Roja convincingly won that encounter 4-0, to seal a second straight European Championship title, after completely outplaying the Azzuri, who will be keen to exact revenge when the two teams face one another in the second round of Euro 2016 at the Stade de France. In addition to meeting in the final of Euro 2012, which was jointly hosted by Poland and Ukraine, Italy and Spain played one…

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Manchester United pull ahead in Paul Pogba race with record bid considered

Vincent Van Genechten

Where will Paul Pogba play next season? It’s probably the biggest question of the summer transfer market. According to a report by Spanish source AS (via Football-Italia), the French superstar could land at Old Trafford. The report claims the Red Devils have pulled ahead in the race to sign the Juventus midfielder and are willing to pay a record £97.5 million to land the France international. As it stands, Gareth Bale is the most expensive football player on the planet. In 2011, Real Madrid broke their own record set in 2009, when they paid…

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Arsenal reportedly agree personal terms with Romelu Lukaku

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is keen to land a new top-level striker who can add the killer instinct their current options lack, and according to the latest reports, the Gunners are making progress on landing a big transfer target. According to Italian journalist Emanuele Giulianelli, Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Romelu Lukaku ahead of making a summer bid for the Belgium international. The 23-year-old provided 25 goals and seven assists in 46 appearances in all competitions last season for the Toffees and has scored two goals thus far at Euro 2016, twice…

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Manchester United plotting expensive shock move for Arsenal star

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Jose Mourinho has targeted Aaron Ramsey as a contingency plan should Manchester United not be able to persuade Borussia Dortmund to part with Henrikh Mkhitaryan. According to a report by The Sun, the Red Devils are very much in the hunt for the Armenia international but it remains unclear if the 27-year-old will leave the Bundesliga giants. Mino Raiola, the player’s agent, remains hopeful that an agreement can be struck with Dortmund after his client signalled his desire to move to Old Trafford. Mkhitaryan has a year left on his…

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The scenes after Ireland’s winning goal against Italy were crazy

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Robbie Brady scored a late header against Italy to put Ireland through to the round of 16 at Euro 2016. The Boys in Green needed a win to qualify, which meant their fans wents crazy when the 1-0 was scored. WOW: The scenes in Dublin as #IRL take the lead vs #ITA (via @Copa90). pic.twitter.com/rUQvlQDL9f — BBC Sporf (@BBCSporf) 22 juni 2016 Video: #Irl fans celebrate dramatic #Euro2016 victory against #Ita https://t.co/RdIjWo3l6dhttps://t.co/o4RCCmDY0S — Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) 23 juni 2016 “I can’t even speak I’m so excited!” @morrisonclinton can barely contain…

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Premier League top clubs dealt big blows as top transfer targets pen new deals

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With the new TV deal kicking in next season, it is expected that all major Premier League clubs will spend big during the 2016 summer transfer window. However, it hasn’t been easy for the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United, and Arsenal to sign their biggest transfer targets. And now, they’ve been dealt two big blows once again. Antoine Griezmann has decided to extend his current contract with Atletico Madrid until the summer of 2021, after he scored an impressive 32 goals in all competitions for the club last season: 22 in in 37…

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England drop spot in bookmakers’ Euro 2016 rankings

Vincent Van Genechten

England survived Group B at Euro 2016 and are through to the round of 16 in France, where they will face Iceland on Monday June 27 in the Allianz Riviera in Nice. The Three Lions surprisingly finished second behind Wales and that has had some consequences with the bookmakers. Website oddschecker.com keeps track of the Euro 2016 bets of 27 bookmakers, among them Unibet, Bwin, Betway, Bet365 and Paddypower. France still lead the way with a four to one chance to win the competition on their home soil. That’s lower than…

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Commentator’s crazy yelling during Iceland’s winning goal goes viral

Vincent Van Genechten

On Wednesday, Iceland beat Austria 2-1 during their last group stage game at Euro 2016. Therefore, Iceland finished second in Group F and will be facing England next. Arnor Ingvi Traustason scored the winning goal in the 94th minute of play, with commentator Guomundur Benediktsson celebrating it like a mad man: Sono seriamente preoccupato per il telecronista islandese 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/H5UFxstjdh — Daniele Mari (@danmari83) 22 juni 2016 Guðmundur Benediktsson. Ihr wisst schon, wer… #ISL pic.twitter.com/YbBG0jPWlJ — FUMS (@fums_magazin) 23 juni 2016

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Fans of Ireland and Northern Ireland prove why they are the best in the world [Video’s]

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Ireland have been able to win only one point so far at Euro 2016, drawing 1-1 against Sweden and losing 3-0 to Belgium. However, the Irish fans have been amazing all tournament long and provided another highlight when they celebrated a fan wearing a horse mask kicking a ball through an open window. Video: Irish man wearing horse mask scores goal through open window in Lille and the fans go crazy #irl #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/x2Y4ZIYdn5 — Catherine Wylie (@wyliecatherine) 21 juni 2016 Meanwhile, Northern Ireland are through to the last sixteen…

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Manchester City and Tottenham on the verge of signing La Liga stars

Vincent Van Genechten

It appears Pep Guardiola will have a new striker to count on when he coaches Manchester City next season, as reports in Spain (via talkSPORT) are claiming the Citizens are closing in on signing Nolito, who reportedly already hs agreed personal terms with the club. The Spain international made 34 appearances for Celta Vigo last season, scoring 13 goals, and has been in the starting lineup for all but one of Spain’s last 10 international encounters. He came through the youth ranks at Valencia and trained under Guardiola with the Blaugrana’s…

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Arsenal tracking Euro 2016 star, facing Italian competition for star player and Ligue 1 targets

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On Tuesday, the whole football world got to know Ivan Perisic. The Croatia international provided an assist and a stunning late goal against Spain, as Croatia beat the reigning European champions 2-1. The 27-year-old winger joined Serie A giants Inter for £12 million last summer from Bundesliga club Wolfsburg, after first impressing with Borussia Dortmund and Club Bruges. He provided seven goals and five assists in 34 league appearances during his first season in Italy. Arsenal have been said to have a long-term interest in Perisic and are actively tracking him…

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