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Tag: Iceland

European Championship underdogs - Greece 2004

European Championship underdogs – Greece 2004

February 14, 2020 by Andrew Delaney

In the third instalment of his series looking at UEFA European Championship underdog stories, Andrew Delaney brings us back to Greece’s triumph in 2004

Russian show trial hitting World Cup fever

Russian show trial hitting World Cup fever

April 17, 2018 by Alan Moore

Following the weeks where diplomatic tensions between Russia and ‘the West’ deteriorated further, Alan Moore reflects on what it means for this summer’s World Cup.

Three of the best football stories from 2016

Three of the best football stories from 2016

December 23, 2016 by Back Page Football

As 2016 draws to a close, we look back at some of the feel good football stories during what was at times a challenging 12 months for many.

Podcast: Ronaldo v Bale for a place in the EURO 2016 Final

Podcast: Ronaldo v Bale for a place in the EURO 2016 Final

July 6, 2016 by Back Page Football

We’re down to the last four at EURO 2016 and Neil Sherwin and Paul Little discuss who they think will make it to Sunday’s Final in Paris.

The Republic of Ireland and the 1964 European Nations' Cup

The Republic of Ireland and the 1964 European Nations’ Cup

June 7, 2016 by Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell rewinds more than five decades to take a look at Ireland’s often forgotten qualifying campaign for the 1964 European Nations’ Cup.

Euro 2016 - Are the minnows really getting better?

Euro 2016 – Are the minnows really getting better?

October 14, 2015 by Andrew Smith

Andrew Smith explores whether or not the so called minnows of Europe are showing improvement and becoming more competitive.

Euro 2016: A minnow's tale?

Euro 2016: A minnow’s tale?

September 18, 2015 by Ellis King

As we approach the home stretch of Euro 2016 qualification, the competition looks as open as ever, with the potential for an unexpected winner, writes Ellis King

Already? Midsummer madness as European competitions return

Already? Midsummer madness as European competitions return

July 1, 2015 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore discusses the return of the major European competitions as a number of League of Ireland sides prepare for battle.

Leiknir Reykjavik get set to tackle Iceland's top tier

Leiknir Reykjavik get set to tackle Iceland’s top tier

April 20, 2015 by Johann Sigurdsson

Johann Sigurdsson brings us the story of Leiknir Reykjavik who are getting ready for their maiden campaign in Iceland’s Pepsi League.

UMF Stjarnan - The Icelandic ‘Invincibles’

UMF Stjarnan – The Icelandic ‘Invincibles’

February 23, 2015 by Rich Lloyd

Rick Lloyd looks back on UMF Stjarnan’s thrilling league campaign where the Icelanders went unbeaten.

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