By: Frank Dalleres

Sports Editor Frank Dalleres is Sports Editor of City AM. He has almost two decades' experience covering the business of sport and has reported from Olympic Games and major international football, rugby union, tennis and golf competitions, both at home and abroad. Get in touch with stories and tip-offs and follow him on X at @frankdalleres

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Euro 2016 betting: Roy’s young lions have a chance but don’t write off Germany

June 9, 2016

France's four-week festival of football kicks off on Friday evening as Euro 2016 gets under way. The last two editions of the European Championships have been dominated by Spain, who won in 2008 and 2012. However, the Spanish crown has slipped in the last four years, meaning there are plenty of sides who will fancy their [...]
Euro 2016 betting: Hazard can make up for quiet season with Euro Golden Boot

June 9, 2016

The list of European Championship Golden Boot winners is an illustrious one. From Gerd Muller in 1972 to Marco van Basten in 1988 and Alan Shearer in 1996, being the top goalscorer at a tournament guarantees a player a place in history. This summer, the race for the Golden Boot is as wide open as ever. [...]
Euro 2016 betting: Kane the main man for gung-ho England against Russia

June 9, 2016

England's bid to end 50 years of hurt begins when they kick off their Euro 2016 campaign against Russia in Marseille on Saturday. There have been a few near misses – and many more not so near – as the Three Lions have hunted their first major international trophy since 1966, but with a young, [...]
Euro 2016 betting: Hosts France should have enough to break down solid Romania

June 9, 2016

After years of preparation and anticipation, Euro 2016 kicks off on Friday evening as France take on Romania in Paris. In the same stadium where Les Bleus lifted the 1998 World Cup, Didier Deschamps’ side begin their European Championship campaign, hoping for a similarly successful summer this time around. Deschamps was captain of the all-conquering [...]
Dearth of Hodgson successors leaves England chiefs facing an anxious Euro 2016

June 9, 2016

If major tournaments have typically proven uncomfortable times for those responsible for the England team, there may be even greater cause for the Football Association’s top brass to squirm during Euro 2016. Read more: Why solving the Rooney conundrum holds the key to England's chances in France As he prepares for tomorrow’s Group B opener [...]
How to watch Euro 2016: the best pub, TV, travel and accommodation

June 9, 2016

If major sporting events are ostensibly a celebration of those who aspire to being the being the strongest, fastest and most skilful, they’re also a boon for those at the other end of the activity spectrum. The European Championship’s expansion to 24 teams means it now offers greater opportunities than ever before for slobbing in front [...]
Solving the Wayne Rooney conundrum is key to England fortifying their fragile Euro 2016 chances

June 9, 2016

I was very interested to hear Russia’s goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev this week say that they had been pleased to be grouped with England, of all the top seeds, at the European Championship. Before England’s last three games, I had higher hopes that we might prove Akinfeev and Russia wrong and perhaps even reach the semi-finals. [...]
Opportunity knocks for Rashford as Sturridge fears mount and Delph is ruled out

May 26, 2016

Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph has been ruled out of England’s Euro 2016 squad and fears are growing that Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge could be next to be cut. Manager Roy Hodgson revealed on Thursday that Delph had picked up a minor groin injury, meaning he will miss Friday’s match against Australia and be cut [...]
Football betting: Simeone’s solid Atletico to frustrate Real in all-Madrid Champions League final

May 26, 2016

Milan plays host to a Madrid invasion as Europe’s premier club competition reaches its climax on Saturday. Just as in 2014, Atletico and Real Madrid meet in the Champions League final, with the prize of the famous trophy for the victors. Real won that final two years ago and are the most successful team in [...]
Football betting: Tigers to roar to Wembley win over Wednesday

May 26, 2016

The riches of the Premier League are on offer at Wembley on Saturday, but only one of Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday will be able to pocket them. The Championship play-off final is now said to be worth £200m to the winner – and expect drama and nerves aplenty as Yorkshire descends on north London. Hull [...]

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