Andrea Pirlo is aware of exactly what it takes to succeed at Under-21 stage. The legendary midfielder performed a key position as Italy gained the 2000 UEFA European U21 Championship and in addition reached the semi-finals two years later, incomes a document 46 caps earlier than embarking on a glittering senior profession.Official match ambassador for UEFA U21 EURO 2019, as a result of be held in his native Italy from 16 to 30 June, the 2006 FIFA World Cup winner spoke to UEFA.com in regards to the significance of the competitors – and his glory days with the Azzurrini. You had been
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It’s Been A While Since Bruins, Celtics Lost Playoff Games On Same Day
Being a Boston sports activities fan is fairly nice. Boston groups have gained 12 championships for the reason that flip of the century and between the Bruins, Celtics, Red Sox and Patriots, there seemingly all the time is a group contending for an additional title. Of course, Boston has a shot to win all 4 main American sports activities championships in a calendar 12 months with the Pats and Sox already elevating banners and the B’s and Celtics in the course of playoff runs. But Tuesday was a tough night time for Boston playoff groups. The Bruins dropped Game three of their second-round sequence in opposition to the Columbus Blue Jackets, whereas the
Rodney Hood Explains Why It’s Been ‘Tough’ To Play With LeBron James
Rodney Hood was expected to be a key role player for the Cavaliers when Cleveland dealt for the 25-year-old forward at February’s NBA trade deadline. But things don’t always go as planned. After averaging a career-high 16.8 points per game through 39 games to start the season with the Utah Jazz, Hood’s production has considerably dipped in Cleveland. In fact, Hood has failed to see the court in six of the Cavaliers’ playoff games, including Thursday’s NBA Finals Game 1 loss to the Golden State Warriors. That said, Hood’s tenure with the Cavs understandably has been tough, and being grouped into the intense spotlight that surrounds... NESN.com
Nate Solder Opens Up About Leaving Patriots, Says It’s ‘Bittersweet’
Weeks after signing a huge four-year deal with the New York Giants, former Patriots left tackle Nate Solder is opening up about his departure from the Patriots. The now-highest-paid offensive lineman spent his first seven seasons with New England, winning two Super Bowls and playing in four. He was active in the community, and Patriots fans continually shared their support for his family as his young son, Hudson, has battled renal cancer. The 29-year-old attended Matt Light’s charity event on Thursday and spoke to Boston 25’s Butch Sterns, saying although he’s excited for the opportunity with the Giants, there are many “tough goodbyes.” St... NESN.com
Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron Says It’s ‘Tough’ To Lose Colin Miller In Expansion Draft
The Boston Bruins were forced to part ways with one of their bright young players Wednesday night. Defenseman Colin Miller is headed to the Vegas Golden Knights after being selected by the new NHL club in the expansion draft in Las Vegas. Patrice Bergeron, who was in Vegas to receive his fourth Frank J. Selke Trophy at the NHL Awards, said it’s tough to see Miller go, as the 24-year-old was a part of the Bruins’ plans moving forward. To hear what else Bergeron had to say of Miller, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Hey David Ortiz, How Important Was That Red Sox Win? ‘It’s Pretty Big’
The Boston Red Sox overcame a three-run ninth-inning deficit to win one of the more exciting games of the season, 7-5, over the AL East rival New York Yankees. Hanley Ramirez finished the rally with a monstrous, three-run homer to send the Red Sox home with the walk-off win that might just be the September spark Boston needed. Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz was asked about the importance of the win after the game, as seen on NESN’s “Red Sox Final.” Check out what he had to say about it in the video above. Thumbnail photo via David Butler II/USA TODAY Sports Images