The action on Friday evening at Euro 2020 decided the tournament’s first semifinal. Italy and Spain will meet in London on Tuesday, July 6 for a place in the final battle at Euro 2020. Another night of football madness saw brave Switzerland eliminated on penalties, with Belgium also being shown […]
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Euro 2020 Predictions: Who’s In the Best Position Ahead of the Quarterfinals?
With just eight teams left in the tournament, OnlineGambling.com looks at how the quarterfinals may play out when they kick-off today in St. Petersburg. Switzerland produced one of the biggest shocks in the tournament’s history by beating world champions France in the Round of 16. The thriller in Bucharest was […]
6-Time Ballon d’Or Winner Messi is Currently Without a Club as Contract With Barcelona Runs Out
Leo Messi (34) is officially a free agent following the end of his contract with Barcelona on July 1. There are ongoing talks between the Catalonian club and Messi’s representatives for a new two-year deal, but nothing’s for certain at this point. Right now, Messi is a free player and […]
Manchester United Pay $100 Million to Sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund
Man United and Borussia Dortmund announced they reached a deal for the 21-year-old English international. Jadon Sancho will move to the Premier League giants after completing a medical following the conclusion of Euro 2020. If everything goes to plan, Sancho will sign a five-year contract at Old Trafford, with an […]
Mia Hamm Soccer Card Sets Sales Record
A Mia Hamm soccer card nearly impossible to find in perfect condition set a sales record for a card depicting a female sports star. The 1992 Sports Illustrated for Kids card graded Gem Mint by PSA sold for $34,440 via Goldin Auctions over the weekend. It’s the only PSA 10 […]
How Hungary Boss Rossi Became Euro 2020 Hero After Turning Down a Second-Tier Job
Marco Rossi is one of the major discoveries at Euro 2020. The 56-year-old Italian took Hungary close to qualification from Group F, the same group in which France, Germany, and Portugal competed. Hungary was at +40,000 to win the tournament, with the bookies giving them no chance of escaping bottom […]
Euro 2020 Favorite France Falls, Spain Survives Scare on the Hottest Day of the Tournament
What. A. Thriller. France was eliminated from Euro 2020 after an epic game against Switzerland, which could only be decided in a penalty shootout. Spain and Croatia produced a similar outing, with La Roja finally winning in extra-time thanks to goals from Morata and Oyarzabal. Both games finished 3-3 over […]
Shocking Results at Euro 2020: Ronaldo’s Portugal and Netherlands Left in Tears
Defending champions Portugal and one of the best teams in the tournament so far, the Netherlands, were eliminated in the round of 16 at Euro 2020. The day began with the Czech Republic shocking the Netherlands in Budapest after a dismal performance from the Dutch. Expected to shine and push […]
AEG Founder Selling LA Lakers Stake to Dodgers, Sparks Owners
Philip F. Anschutz is set to sell his stake in the NBA’s LA Lakers to LA Dodgers owners Mark Walter and Todd Boehly. Anschutz, founder of the entertainment and sports conglomerate AEG, owns 27% of the Lakers. The proposed sale still needs approval by the NBA’s Board of Governors. Assuming […]
Six French Fans Ended Up in Bucharest Instead of Budapest for France’s Games at Euro 2020
This is one of the craziest stories at the Euros so far. Six IT engineers from Paris accidentally traveled to Bucharest instead of Budapest for France’s last two group games at Euro 2020. The world champions played Hungary (19 June) and Portugal (23 June) at the newly-built Puskas Arena, in […]
‘The Billionaire Owner Told Me He Wanted Us to Be Buried Together.’ Chelsea Legend Opens Up About Life After the Premier League
One of Chelsea’s heroes in the pre-Abramovich era, Dan Petrescu, had a rollercoaster career after turning to management. Nicknamed ‘Super Dan’ by the Chelsea faithful following his consistent displays at Stamford Bridge, Petrescu had the dream of returning to the club in a managerial role. Dan spent five years at […]
Erling Haaland Scores Big after £172M Transfer on Football Manager, but Chelsea Still Struggle
World football sensation Erling Haaland bagged 32 goals in his debut season at Stamford Bridge. But Champions League holders Chelsea failed to build on their European success from 2021 to conquer the Premier League in 2022. That’s according to a simulation run by OnlineGambling.com on the wildly popular Football Manager […]
Eriksen Left Hospital after Heart Operation to Visit Teammates in Denmark Training
Christian Eriksen collapsed and was resuscitated on the pitch after 42 minutes in the game between Denmark and Finland one week ago. He spent seven days in the hospital and underwent surgery on Friday. On the same day, he was discharged from the hospital. He couldn’t stay away from football. […]
Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus Allowed to Stay in the Champions League
The last three clubs that refused to formally withdraw from the Super League will be allowed to compete in the Champions League next season, UEFA confirmed. Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Juventus got their admission letters, just like all of the other Champions League participants, UEFA revealed. Last week, UEFA’s independent […]
World Champions France Defeat Germany in Euro 2020 Clash of Titans
The much anticipated Group F game between Germany and France in Munich confirmed the World Champions’ firm bid for a continental triumph at Euro 2020. Germany enjoyed more of the ball (59% vs 41%) and had more attempts (10 to 4), but forced France Keeper Hugo Lloris to just one […]
Cristiano Ronaldo Makes History in Portugal’s 3-0 Win Against Hungary at Euro 2020
The Euro 2020 Group F opener between Hungary and Portugal was decided in the last 10 minutes, with Portugal earning the win 3-0, despite the game being tied at 0-0 until the 84th minute. Almost 70,000 fans attended the match in Budapest. Tens of thousands of Hungarian supporters rallied across […]
What Happened in the Mad 72 Hours Following Eriksen’s Cardiac Arrest at Euro 2020
Christian Eriksen (29) is still in the hospital after collapsing on the pitch in Denmark’s opener at Euro 2020. OG News offers you all the updates on the breathtaking story that panicked the entire football world. On Saturday afternoon, the sun was shining warmly in Copenhagen. Danish and Finnish supporters […]
Italy beat Turkey in Euro 2020 Opener to Scare Their Tournament Rivals
Italy won in fashion against Turkey in the first game at Euro 2020. Tied 0-0 at halftime, the hosts in Rome proved impossible to stop in the second half and scored three times to punish Turkey’s lack of belief. Demiral’s own goal unblocked the scoreboard after 53 minutes, then Immobile […]
Euro 2020 Predictions: Which Teams are Favorites to Reach Knock-Out Stage
Three years after the World Cup in Russia, the European Championship kicks off to beat the grim atmosphere induced by the pandemic. Postponed last year because of COVID-19, Euro 2020 kept its name and the concept behind a historic edition to mark the tournament’s 60th anniversary. Initially, the Euros were […]
Belgium the Favorite to Win Euro 2020 Ahead of England, France and Spain
Belgium is estimated to have 14% chances of winning the European Championship, just ahead of England. That’s according to American company Gracenote, which specializes in providing sports content and technologies using a football ranking system they developed to run one million simulations of the Euro 2020 tournament. The algorithm […]