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Uruguay to edge unlikely Copa final
Uruguay and Paraguay go head-to-head in an unlikely Copa America final in Buenos Aires on Sunday in what looks like being a bridge too far for underdogs Paraguay (Uruguay 4/11, Paraguay 2/1 – Outright winner).
Gerardo Martino’s side have actually yet to win a game in the whole tournament – having advanced through their group by [...]
Will Spain win Under-21 final?
The 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship reaches its climax on Saturday with Switzerland playing Spain in the final. The Spaniards are sweeping all before them at full international level so can their young counterparts walk away with the trophy this weekend? (Spain 4/7 fav to win Match Betting)
It would be almost unthinkable for a [...]
Can Stoke upset Cup final odds?
Stoke City (18/5 to beat Man City) head to Wembley on Saturday afternoon to do battle with Manchester City for the FA Cup – and Tony Pulis’ side, despite being underdogs, can be more than just spectators.
The Potters are not fancied by the bookies ahead of their first ever FA Cup final, and although this [...]
Dream Wembley final looming
With both away sides securing 2-0 first-leg victories in the Champions League semi-finals this week it looks likely that Manchester United will face Barcelona in the final on May 28. Real Madrid and Schalke might have other ideas but the prospect of a United vs Barca clash is something to whet the appetite – so [...]
Copa del Rey final preview
Barcelona and Real Madrid drew 1-1 in La Liga on Saturday night at the Bernabeu and come head-to-head again on Wednesday to contest the Copa del Rey final at the Mestalla, before the small matter of the Champions League semi-final clash between the two Spanish giants (Match Betting – Barcelona 10/11, draw 11/4, Real Madrid [...]
Crouch reveals final ambition
Peter Crouch says there is no doubt in his mind that Tottenham have what it takes to reach the Champions League final at Wembley this year ahead of their first group game against Werder Bremen (11/10 Werder Bremen – 90 minutes).
The north London outfit are entering their first-ever Champions League campaign having defied the odds [...]
Webb proud at final acheivement
World Cup final referee Howard Webb says he is very proud to have been given the honour of taking charge of the showpiece match.
The Yorkshireman, supported by his assistants Darren Cann and Michael Mullarkey, will become the first English referee of a World Cup final (Spain 8/15, Holland 6/4 to win) since Jack Taylor in [...]
Cesc pleas for final spot
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas says he is desperate to play some part in the World Cup final against Holland but claims he will understand if he is left out of the Spain side (8/15 World Cup winners).
The 23-year-old has been a bit part player in Spain’s run to Sunday’s final having been hampered by injuries [...]
Van Marwijk hails final berth
Bert van Marwijk has described securing a place in the World Cup final as “unbelievable” after the Netherlands (5/4 to win the World Cup) ousted Uruguay in Tuesday’s semi-final.
The two-time finalists laboured to a 3-2 victory over the South American nation to set up a final date with either Germany or Spain on Sunday.
Despite having [...]
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