Tag Archives: Showdown
Big Two set for FA Cup showdown
The pick of the FA Cup quarter-final draw could well be Manchester United’s home tie against Arsenal, but the Gunners will have to see off Leyton Orient first after the in-form League One outfit secured a draw in Sunday’s fifth round match at Brisbane Road (Manchester United 12/5f to win the FA Cup).
Tomas Rosicky put [...]
Parreira pinpoints France showdown
South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira believes his side has what it takes to make it through to the last 16 of the World Cup (13/8 to qualify from Group A).
The Bafana Bafana opened their Group A campaign on Friday with an encouraging 1-1 draw against Mexico at Soccer City. After a disappointing first-half performance, [...]
Messi wants Rooney showdown
Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi (Argentina 13/2 to win the World Cup) has revealed that he wants to go toe to toe with England’s Wayne Rooney in the final of the World Cup.
The World Player of the Year would relish the chance to play the Three Lions key player on the biggest stage.
Messi has [...]
Palermo v Sampdoria: The Champions League Place Showdown
Although Inter Milan and AS Roma are both in the race to lift this season’s Scudetto they are both likely to win comfortably at home on Sunday. The match that carries the most significance for the winners on Sunday will be the clash between 4th placed Sampdoria and 5th placed Palermo.
The winner of this match [...]
Strugglers set for showdown