Tag: Iceland

Argentina to face Nigeria in mission ‘almost’ impossible, Denmark challenges French Blues

Australia needs to defeat Peru, while Iceland looks for surprise victory over…

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Small currency, big worries: Iceland’s volatile króna

What happens when a small country with its own currency has to…

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A study in soft power strategy: Iceland 1, Qatar -1

The soccer soft power contrast between Qatar and Iceland speaks volumes. A…

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Euro 2016: Teamwork and drama make up for footballing shortfalls

There was a lot wrong with Euro 2016 but we should revel…

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Dominant France end Iceland’s Euro dream with emphatic win

France ended Iceland’s fairytale run at Euro 2016 when they crushed the…

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France looking to avoid another Icelandic shock in last eight

France were once accused of showing a lack of respect for Iceland,…

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Euro 2016: The numbers behind Iceland’s surprise success

The Icelandic national team have been the story of the tournament. 99.8%…

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Opinion: Iceland are everything England wish they could be

English football and failure have long walked hand in hand, and at…

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Euro 2016: Iceland rock flaccid England’s world

The city of Nice will go down in Icelandic and English sporting…

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Iceland’s ‘Golden Generation’ Sparkle at Euro 2016 in France

Seen as rank outsiders before the tournament, the team from the rugged…

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