Italy had slumbered to a bore draw against Austria looking bereft of any real guile or class. With another gruelling thirty minutes to play against stubborn, hard-working opposition without a breakthrough was the last thing Roberto Mancini’s languid side needed. Five minutes, three touches and one moment of genius later...
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England and Italy go head-to-head on Sunday for the European Championship trophy in a game that is undoubtedly the Three Lions’ biggest in 55 years. After an underwhelming start, the team has grown into the tournament, as their last three performances against Germany, Ukraine and Denmark has created a wave...
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The Euros are now well underway and choruses of ‘it’s coming home’ ring out from beer gardens and pubs across England. Yet football has become a truly global game and now contributes sizeably to tourism across the world. While this year’s Euros has taken on an alternative hosting arrangement, with games spread across multiple venues throughout Europe, the hosting of international tournaments can be both a blessing and a burden on the home nation.
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Finally, the day has arrived. In eight hours, England and Italy will take to the field at Wembley Stadium. Gareth Southgate will lead the Three Lions; Roberto Mancini will steward the Azzurri. The European Championship is on the line. Throughout the day (although not during the game itself), The Boar Sport will...
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England’s inspirational run to the Euro 2020 final has been built on defensive solidity. The imperious quartet making up their backline of Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, John Stones, and Kyle Walker have carried their excellent club form into this summer’s tournament.
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The progression of this Italy team has been outstanding, down to a fantastic team spirit and revolutionary way of playing, meaning they are now favourites for the Euro 2020 title.
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He’s been pictured riding a unicorn into English hearts and held aloft by teammates, carried like a king, but for Bukayo Saka the summer of 2021 really has been the stuff of fairy-tales. From debates surrounding his place in the 23-man squad at the outset of the tournament, Saka’s aptitude...
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Sterling has been England’s player of the tournament so far, proving the doubters wrong with consistent brilliance across Euro 2020.
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The tuition fees that students pay to attend UK universities has grown by a third over the past five years due to rapid development, but salaries of lecturers and other staff has been left behind.
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Rebecca Ludden expresses her pleasure at the Netflix adaptation of some of Leigh Bardugo's novels in 'Shadow and Bone'.
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In the latest installment of our "Bucket List Locations" series, Noah Keate explores his fascination with Australia, and his plans to eventually travel the country.
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The initial lockdown spawned many trends, but the strawberry dress prevailed.
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Alyssa Gibbons finds the new movie musical a passionate picture, perfect for the re-opening of cinemas.
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