Football Mauritius
Steven Gerrard named in Euro 2012 team of the tournament
England skipper Steven Gerrard has been named in Uefa’s 23-player team of Euro 2012. Despite struggling for form and fitness last season, Gerrard was England’s star man this summer and repaid Roy Hodgson’s decision to make him captain. The 31-year-old bagged three assists in four matches and scored in the penalty shoot-out defeat to Italy [...]The post Steven Gerrard named in Euro 2012 team of the tournament appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
02 Jul 2012, KotZot
Mario Balotelli must learn to accept defeat
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has urged Mario Balotelli to learn from last night’s convincing Euro 2012 final defeat at the hands of Spain. The star striker stormed down the tunnel at the final whistle of his team’s 4-0 defeat, pushing aside an official in the process. Although the Manchester City man reappeared on the pitch [...]The post Mario Balotelli must learn to accept defeat appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
02 Jul 2012, KotZot
Japanese striker copies Mario Balotelli shirtless goal celebration
Italy’s Mario Balotelli may be a unique talent, but his famous muscle-bound goal celebration on show against Germany has been copied by a striker in Japan. After Vissel Kobe forward Ken Tokura scored what would prove to be the winning goal against J-League rivals Kawasaki Frontale with a long-range left foot drive he tore off [...]The post Japanese striker copies Mario Balotelli shirtless goal celebration appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
02 Jul 2012, KotZot
Laurent Blanc has resigned as head coach of France
Reports emerged earlier today that the former Bordeaux boss would not be continuing with Les Bleus following a meeting with the FFF. The FFF then confirmed the 46-year-old would not be renewing his contract following France’s exit from Euro 2012 following a 2-0 defeat by Spain at the quarter-final stage. A statement on the FFF [...]The post Laurent Blanc has resigned as head coach of France appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
01 Jul 2012, KotZot
Mario Balotelli was reduced to tears in the wake of the Euro 2012 final
Mario Balotelli endured a frustrating evening as Spain romped to a historic third successive major international tournament victory. And unfortunately after the match the ugly side of his game came to the fore once more after the striker clashed with members of Italy’s backroom staff. Volatile Balotelli had a splendid tournament until that point, most [...]The post Mario Balotelli was reduced to tears in the wake of the Euro 2012 final appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
01 Jul 2012, KotZot
Euro 2012 – Spain record three successive major tournament victories, including a World Cup, with the biggest ever win in a European Championship final
Spain cemented their status as the best team in the history of world football after Vicente Del Bosque’s side strolled to a breathtaking 4-0 Euro 2012 Final victory over Italy in Kiev. Manchester City star David Silva scored the first of two decisive first-half strikes, with Jordi Albi adding the other, before Chelsea’s Fernando Torres [...]The post Euro 2012 – Spain record three successive major tournament victories, including a World Cup, with the biggest ever win in a European Championship final appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
01 Jul 2012, KotZot
More Space For The Calculations
After a group stage, admittedly, very pleasing'' where it was often treated to the beautiful game, now up to the quarterfinals. There is now more room for the calculations, all will be played in 90 minutes (or more), with a happy and removed each day.
21 Jun 2012, business.mega.mu
Football Madness With Polly The Parrot At Bagatelle
The Pick n Pay supermarket at Bagatelle Mall of Mauritius is giving everyone the opportunity to interact with Polly, the parrot who will be guessing the Euro 2012 football matches’ results from this week.
15 Jun 2012, business.mega.mu
Euro 2012 Group D: France to Forget the 2010 World Cup
We offer below, the latest in a series of articles devoted to four of the final phase. France, which seeks to forget the trauma of the last World Cup in South Africa, and Sweden, a fearsome outsider in Group D.
07 Jun 2012, business.mega.mu
Euro 2012 Group D: France and England in Pole Position
In our series of articles on Euro 2012 (June 8 to July 1, Poland and Ukraine), we will speak in the first part of the Ukraine and England, followed by a second strand to France and Sweden.
07 Jun 2012, business.mega.mu
Euro 2012 Group C: Ireland, Strong Outsider
We continue our series of articles about Euro 2012 (June 8 to July 1, Poland and Ukraine), with the projector on the two other teams in Group C, namely Ireland and Italy.
07 Jun 2012, business.mega.mu
Euro 2012: Spain and Italy, Logical Favorites in Group C
We continue our series of articles about Euro 2012 (June 8 to July 1, Poland and Ukraine), with the projector on the Group C. In the first part, Spain and Croatia. Then, a second part of Italy and Ireland.
07 Jun 2012, business.mega.mu
Euro 2012: The Netherlands and Portugal for a Place in the Quarter
We offer below the second part of our article on Group B, said "the group of death": Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands and Portugal. Focus on the Netherlands and Portugal.
07 Jun 2012, business.mega.mu
Euro 2012: "The Group of Death"
Here is the third part of our series of articles on Euro 2012 (June 8 to July 1, Poland and Ukraine). Presentation of Group B, which includes Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands and Portugal.
07 Jun 2012, business.mega.mu
Euro 2012: Russia Wants to Look Good for the 2018 World Cup
We continue our series of articles on Euro 2012, with the focus this time on Russia (left) and the Czech Republic (right) of Group A.
07 Jun 2012, business.mega.mu
Euro-2012 Football: Kick-Off This Friday, June 8
The celebration of European football begins this Friday, June 8 and ended on July 1, Poland and Ukraine. The 16 teams are divided into four groups, and each will play three matches in group stage, from June 8 to 19
07 Jun 2012, business.mega.mu
Premier League : Duel à distance
Le derby londonien Arsenal-Chelsea constitue le haut du pavé de la 35e journée du championnat d'Angleterre, mais les regards seront braqués sur Old Trafford où Man U accueille Everton, dimanche. Dans le même temps, Manchester City, relégué à cinq points de son rival, se déplace un peu plus tard à Molyneux pour affronter la lanterne rouge, Wolves.
20 Apr 2012, Le Matinal
Barça - Real : clasico explosif !
Le Clasico le plus attendu de l’année s’annonce une nouvelle fois très tendu. “Mourinho va jouer sale”, écrit le quotidien catalan Sport. Ce journal rappelle aussi que l’arbitre désigné, M. Undiano, est celui qui avait laissé le Real faire la loi sur le terrain lors de la finale de la dernière Coupe d’Espagne (victoire madrilène 1-0 après prolongation).
20 Apr 2012, Le Matinal
Europa League : Manchester United se distingue, City sans briller
Manchester United a mis un pied en 8e de finale de l'Europa League, après sa belle opération jeudi sur le terrain de l'Ajax Amsterdam en 16e aller (2-0), quand son rival et voisin de City peinait à s'imposer à Porto (2-1).
16 Feb 2012, Le Matinal
Insolite : deux joueurs de la même équipe se disputent le maillot de Messi !
C'est un fait assez étonnant qui s'est déroulé ce mardi soir lors d'un match de football de Ligue des champions. A l'occasion du huitième de finale aller opposant Barcelone au club allemand de Leverkusen, deux joueurs de l'équipe d'outre-Rhin se sont disputés le maillot de la star argentine Lionel Messi à la mi-temps.
16 Feb 2012, Le Matinal