Deco believes Portugal can build on their Euro 2016 triumph and achieve further success.

Despite previously boasting a number of fine talents, Portugal had consistently failed to deliver at major tournaments until the finals in France.

Now, having broken that duck, Deco has backed Fernando Santos men to push on and challenge again.

Portugal have had several talented generations and failed to win, he told Omnisport. This time, they succeeded so I think this generation, along with Cristiano Ronaldo, still have a lot to do in the future.

And it s still a new generation, with fantastic talent, so I really believe that Portugal can do something even more impressive.

I believe this is a very strong team with great players. It has players in a genera…

An eight-year journey concluded in the Maracana as Germany s transformation from efficient machine to attacking force was complete.

Famed for a defensive style, ruthless brilliance at penalties and a little good fortune in their early years, the European nation had always been the ugly sisters with Brazil leading the way as Cinderella.

Yet the foundations laid by Jurgen Klinsmann in 2006 have been expertly built upon by Joachim Low, who has finally cleansed Germany of their clichéd reputation.

In truth, that quest probably ended in the semi-final, when they annihilated the renowned guardians of attacking football at their own game, in their own backyard.

But history does not remember runners-up and, as impressive as that 7-1 drubbing of Brazil in Belo Ho…

Spain dominate Opta s Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament after Sunday s 2-1 final victory over England, a result that clinched a record-breaking fourth European crown.

Five Roja players find themselves in Opta s stats-based XI, but they also contribute the most surprising omission, with Player of the Tournament Rodri missing out.

England only have one representative despite reaching their first tournament final on foreign soil, with Harry Kane s share of the Golden Boot and Jude Bellingham s stunning overhead kick versus Slovakia not enough to warrant a place.

Here, we run through those that did make the cut, highlighting a couple of standout stats for each player.

11 This is Opta Team of the Tournament for the , with the presence of five players from Spai…

Mauricio Pellegrino was axed as Southampton boss following a bad run of form on this day in 2018.

The Argentinian was only appointed as manager the previous summer but the Saints hierarchy opted for another change with eight games remaining as they attempted to cling onto their Premier League status.

Southampton had won just one of their previous 17 league matches – against bottom club West Brom – and a 3-0 defeat at Newcastle, which left Saints languishing just one place and one point above the relegation zone, proved to be the final straw.

Former Liverpool defender Pellegrino had been under increasing pressure as the season progressed, with fans frustrated by his perceived defensive tactics and pundits accusing the players of not playing for him.

Pe…

While Tom Brady left Gillette Stadium without the statement victory he was looking for against the New England Patriots, despite coming away with the win, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers did bounce back from a Week 3 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Now they are back on home soil as large betting favorites against the Miami Dolphins in Week 5, but they enter the matchup only 1-3 ATS on the season. Can the Bucs cover the spread or will injuries to their secondary come back to haunt them? 

Find out with our free NFL picks and predictions for Dolphins vs. Buccaneers on October 10.

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The Houston Texans bring up the rear in the NFL again in 2022 but are at least out from under the heavy shadow of Deshaun Watson’s drama… sort of.

The Texans’ NFL odds peg them as the worst team in the league, dwelling on the bottom of the futures markets and lurching into 2022 with a season win total of 4.5 (Under -110). Houston is under promoted head coach Lovie Smith and promoted offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton, who have fewer quality ingredients than a college kid’s refrigerator.

Considering the differences in the team’s lookahead lines from book to book, no one – not even the all-seeing oddsmakers – know what the hell is happening in Houston. Could that leave some contrarian value on the table? We take a look …

No player will have a bigger impact on the Super Bowl LVII odds than Patrick Mahomes. Full stop.

By now, everyone and their grandmothers knows what Mahomes is capable of on the field, and he’s arguably the most electrifying quarterback in football. The Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback is looking to add to his already sparkling resume with a second Super Bowl title.

But a quarterback with Mahomes’ prominence in the biggest game of the year means there are likely more Super Bowl LVII player props tied to him than anyone else on the board.

So, finding my best Patrick Mahomes prop is going to require a little more digging. Luckily that’s what I’m here for. Check ou…

The San Francisco 49ers head to Minnesota to take on the Vikings on this week’s edition of Monday Night Football. The Niners suffered their first loss last week at the hands of the Browns and now limp into Minnesota with some injury issues to deal with. The Vikings have sputtered out of the gate at just 2-4, but perhaps this game could be the spark that gets their season up and running. 

While there are a number of different subscription-based TV channels and streaming services available to watch this game… did you know that you can also live stream 49ers/Vikings directly from legal sports betting sites?

In Canada, bet365 is one of our most trusted NFL betting sites — and the premier platform that offers NFL live streaming for eligible Canadian cu…

The defending champion Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for a third Super Bowl in the past five years continues tonight when they host the Miami Dolphins in the Wild Card Round.

While there’s a clear contrast between this year’s Chiefs and other rosters during the Patrick Mahomes reign, they’ll have the luxury of dealing with an injury-ravaged Dolphins team that’s limping into the playoffs. 

Kansas City is favored by four points in the NFL odds while the total for the matchup is sitting at 44.5. This will be a rematch from a Week 9 game in Germany the Chiefs won 21-14. Let’s dig into the matchup, starting with my favorite angle, which I’m building my best bet around. 

Read on for my NFL picks for Dolphins vs. Chiefs on S…

Despite entering Week 3 at 2-0, there are plenty of questions surrounding both teams, and our Chargers vs. Steelers predictions try to answer some for you.

Find out why my NFL picks believe the defense will reign supreme on Sunday, September 22.

Chargers vs Steelers prediction

My best betUnder 34.5 (-110 at BetMGM)

My analysis

The Pittsburgh Steelers are improbably 2-0 despite sitting 25th in the NFL in points per game this season (15.5). It’s another Mike Tomlin masterclass with this Justin Fields-led offense being far from potent.

In a similar situation heading into the matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers could be down Justin Herbert, who’s listed as questionable with an ankle injury. Assuming he does pla…