Sports From the Basement

Antoine Griezmann Now A World Star

This summer’s international tournaments have featured copious amounts of star power. The world’s greatest footballers have taken the stage in both the Copa America and the European Championships. Lionel Messi’s Argentina fell to Alexis Sanchez’s Chile in the Centenario final. Even though Portugal are in the Euros final, Cristiano Ronaldo has been far from a… Continue reading Antoine Griezmann Now A World Star

Ireland’s Chance For Revenge

It is an image that still haunts Irish fans to this day. They boys in green were on the brink of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. All that stood between them and the tournament was an underwhelming French side. The two were making their way to a penalty shootout when the unthinkable happened… Continue reading Ireland’s Chance For Revenge

Northern Ireland Is A Neutral Darling

Every tournament has their share of underdogs. From the NCAA Tournament to the World Cup, there is the little guy that neutral fans want to root for. The European Championships are no different. This year’s Euro qualifying produced five debuting nations for this summer’s tournament. Each team have their niche entering this competition. Wales have… Continue reading Northern Ireland Is A Neutral Darling

6 Must Watch Matches For The Euros

The group stage of the Copa America Centenario is winding down, but lucky for us football fans another tournament is about to get underway. The European Championships start Friday afternoon in France. The tournament has expanded this year, with 24 teams vying for Euros glory. It all begins with the hosts getting the opening night… Continue reading 6 Must Watch Matches For The Euros