Nadine and Lee Hanlon were not going to miss England-Sweden despite it being their wedding day.
With the summer comes warm weather and with warm weather comes wedding season. Everyone getting married wants good photos and a sunny day is usually the desired backdrop — even if it forces us guys to sweat it out in our suits and tuxedos!
When planning a wedding, let’s say a year ago, Saturday July 7th seemed like a decent date to get hitched on in England, in isolation that is. One problem: The World Cup quarterfinals.
Considering England’s recent woes, maybe these couples figured incorrectly…
We’re down to the final few teams and first up it’s England against Sweden before host nation Russia take on Croatia.
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It is day 21 of the beautiful game, join Anthony Richardson and Ian Fiveankles as they say farewell to Neymar as he follows Messi and Ronaldo out the World Cup.
Having watched Sweden pride their game on defensive discipline, the FC panel have doubts as to which England player will be able to unlock their defence.
ESPN take you on a journey of the Samara stadium which will host England v Sweden on Saturday.
Former England international Steve McManaman would make a few changes to the lineup versus Sweden, including adding Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
Kyle Edmund gives his prediction for England’s World Cup quarter-final vs. Sweden on Saturday.
Sweden’s players suffered a rude awakening ahead of their World Cup quarterfinal clash with England when the fire alarm went off at their hotel in Samara on Saturday morning, leading it to be evacuated.
The Swedish players were roused from their slumbers and moved out of their rooms, but luckily it turned out to be a false alarm and they could go back to recharging their batteries ahead of their first World Cup quarterfinal since 1994.
“It was just after half past eight this morning, a false alarm….
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is headed to Wembley to watch England play in the near future and will be sporting a Three Lions shirt while downing fish and chips after losing a bet to former teammate David Beckham.
Ibrahimovic and Beckham — teammates at f…
Stewart Robson reveals his ratings for England in their win over Sweden, and the FC crew examine the impact of Raheem Sterling and Gareth Southgate.
England’s World Cup dream continues on, while Croatia broke Russian hearts in the penalty shootout.
Steve McManaman and the FC crew agree Sweden did not ask many questions of England in the quarterfinals.
It is day 21 of the beautiful game, join Anthony Richardson and Ian Fiveankles as they say farewell to Neymar as he follows Messi and Ronaldo out the World Cup.
Having watched Sweden pride their game on defensive discipline, the FC panel have doubts as to which England player will be able to unlock their defence.
ESPN take you on a journey of the Samara stadium which will host England v Sweden on Saturday.
Former England international Steve McManaman would make a few changes to the lineup versus Sweden, including adding Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
Kyle Edmund gives his prediction for England’s World Cup quarter-final vs. Sweden on Saturday.
Sweden captain Andreas Granqvist welcomed his new-born baby daughter from afar as his team prepared for Saturday’s World Cup quarterfinal against England.
Granqvist, 33, and his wife Sofie each posted photos of Mika although Granqvist used the hashtag #worldcupbaby.
“I just try to enjoy it,” he said on Friday with a grin Friday after the early morning birth. “I just try to be present, in the now.
“Good timing. I didn’t sleep very well last night, so I’m glad that it’s happened now. My wife did a…
Former England international Steve McManaman would make a few changes to the lineup versus Sweden, including adding Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
Steve McManaman feels England must remain grounded despite the growing belief that “it’s coming home”.
Free-Kick: England overcome historical struggles in shootouts to advance past Colombia, while Sweden do enough to win against Switzerland.
England overcome their historic struggles in shootouts and advance on penalties over Colombia, while Sweden do enough to beat Switzerland.
Sweden can beat England in Saturday’s quarterfinal and eventually win the World Cup in Russia if they can handle the pressure, former captain and record goalscorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said.
The LA Galaxy striker said the stakes are getting higher in the knockout stages, but his nation stand a good chance after seeing off Switzerland in the round-of-16.
“Now it’s not just about how good you are. Now there are a lot of emotions in the picture, because it’s about quarterfinals,” he said. “The team…
ESPN take you on a journey of the Samara stadium which will host England v Sweden on Saturday.
Kyle Edmund gives his prediction for England’s World Cup quarter-final vs. Sweden on Saturday.
In most Manchester United fans’ ideal XI for next season, defender Victor Lindelof doesn’t feature heavily. Yet he will likely start for Sweden against England in Samara on Saturday.
In fact, Lindelof (one of nine United players to reach the World Cup quarterfinals) was one of Sweden’s best players as they overcame Switzerland in the round 16, showing a maturity and authority not always seen for his club side.
Sweden kept three clean sheets (Lindelof featured in two of them) in their four games…