A team from the UK will be right at the heart of things, this Thursday, in Maribor, Slovenia, when 24 teams, representing 22 cities in 16 countries across the continent will be kicking off with dreams of being Champions League winners. Balkan Stars, from Leisure Leagues Tamworth, will be amongst those trying to wrestle the…
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Wales manager Barry John admitted his side faced a “tricky” test if they are to progress beyond the group stage of the Socca World Cup. The Welsh side head to Crete, knowing they will need to overcome last years runners up , Poland, Belgium, Lithuania and new boys Morocco and the experienced boss reckons it…
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Helge Orome is heading into his first World Cup as England skipper and it’s fair to say he’s looking forward to it. Orome, the host of Adidas Tango Leagues, and famous for his #NoEntry hashtag on Twitter, reflected on this week’s Group Draw in Athens and said: “It just means we’re closer to the business!”…
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“There are no easy matches, but I thought it would be worse”. That is the cautiously optimistic assessment of Scotland’s player/boss Graham Finlay after the World Cup Draw. Crete 2019 got into full swing yesterday, with the groups being drawn. For Scotland, that means a headline grabbing Celtic clash, as Scotland are joined by Ireland…
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The Home Nations were all handed clashes to set the pulse racing as the World Cup Draw took place in Athens last night. The pick of them, from a UK point of view, was probably the all-Celtic game that will see Scotland and Ireland face off, in what is sure to be an eagerly anticipated…
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World Champions Germany were handed a tough assignment if they are to retain their crown, after the draw for the 2019 World Cup was made. 2018’s victors must overcome, Roumania, Pakistan, Slovenia and Hungary if they are to pull of the feat again. The beaten finalists, Poland, must take on a group including new boys…
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The wait is almost over. On Tuesday, 8pm Greek time The eyes of the 40 teams, from every corner of the globe, will be in Athens to see who they will be playing in the Leisure Leagues powered World Cup 2019. This year, a record breaking 40 teams have entered and everything is ready, as…
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England Head Coach, Jamie Leggett, surveyed a vital week for his team and declared: “It is obviously a massive boost.” Leggett’s new look England side won the super series last weekend and followed it up with more victories over AFTV, as hundreds of people descended on Chatham Town FC to watch the matches. A delighted…
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The England 6 a side Team continues their build up to the ISF 6 a side World Cup, this Wednesday, as they take on AFTV in a very special game at one of our newest venues. The England squad have accepted a challenge from AFTV to play at Chatham Town’s Bauvill Stadium, with the festivities…
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This weekend, preparations for the World Cup step up a notch when four of the participants face off in a series of special games. England, Wales, Ireland and Belgium will be meeting at Trent Park on Sunday, and as the coaches were quick to say, there is more than just pride at stake. For Ireland,…
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