Recent Internationals Stories

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  Brazil and Spain favourites for 2013 Confederations Cup21 May 2013

  Brazil and Spain are the clear favourites to win the 2013 Confederations Cup, which runs from June 15-30 in six of the cities that will host next year’s World Cup. The Confederations Cup is like a dress rehearsal for the World Cup but on a much smaller scale, with only eight countries involved and ...

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  Andy Carroll and Alex McCarthy named in England squad16 May 2013

  Andy Carroll and Alex McCarthy have been named in the England squad for the end-of-season friendly internationals against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil. West Ham’s on-loan striker Carroll has not been involved with England since the World Cup qualifier in Poland last October when an unused sub...

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  Brazil v Russia betting tips - Struggling Brazil set for Stamford Bridge defeat25 Mar 2013

  Russia are in terrific form under coach Fabio Capello and are worth backing to beat a Brazil side with whom Luiz Felipe Scolari has not exactly made a great start to his second stint in charge. Capello, it's fair to say, is enjoying his time as coach of Russia rather more than he did when England m...

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  San Marino v England traders tips - Back a penalty tonight22 Mar 2013

  England are guaranteed to beat San Marino this evening with a 5-0 win for Roy Hodgson's men the most popular result and it could pay to bet on one of those goals being a penalty. Michael Owen announced his retirement this week and I'd like to start this column by offering him my best wishes. An abs...

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  World Cup 2014 qualifier betting tips - Four tips from Friday's fixtures22 Mar 2013

  The five home nations are all in action on Friday with Scotland fancied to beat Wales in the battle of Britain but neither Republic of Ireland nor Northern Ireland are expected to claim victories. Sweden v Republic of Ireland (Friday, 19:45)Ireland have only lost two of their last 21 away internati...

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  World Cup qualifiers betting tips - The 10/1 Bettingpro.com accumulator21 Mar 2013

  We pick out a 10/1 fivefold accumulator from Friday's World Cup 2014 qualifying fixtures taking place around Europe. The international break is a divisive week for punters. Some complain rigorously because it means that they can't place their usual weekend accumulator bets while others embrace it a...

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  Brazil v Italy betting tips - Beatable Brazilians to suffer another setback21 Mar 2013

  Brazil were beaten by England in their last friendly and will want to put things right against Italy in Switzerland but Luiz Felipe Scolari's men may not be good enough to beat an improving Azzurri. Brazil's defeat to England was as disappointing as it was unexpected for the Samba Boys, who have ...

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  England big favourites to reach World Cup after Brazil scalp7 Feb 2013

  England sent a statement to their World Cup qualifying group rivals on a positive night for all of the home nations. England's supposed Wembley curse may be vanquished after they enjoyed a sixth win in eight at their national stadium by overcoming Brazil 2-1. The five-time world champions join Euro...

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  England v Brazil tips – Three Lions can hold Samba stars to draw6 Feb 2013

  England can bounce back from the hammering in Sweden when they host Brazil tonight, according to former Three Lions defender Lee Dixon. Roy Hodgson’s men end 2012 with a disappointing 4-2 defeat against the Swedes, and they will be eager to make a positive start to 2013. Dixon believes they will do...

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  England v Brazil betting tips - Three Lions relying on Rooney6 Feb 2013

  England have Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck as their only fit strikers from manager Roy Hodgson’s original squad selection for the friendly match versus Brazil. Best match oddsEngland – 9/4 (Coral)Draw – 5/2 (Stan James)Brazil – 7/5 (Boylesports) Jermain Defoe and Daniel Sturridge, the other two ce...

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  International friendly fixtures - England host Brazil in glamour friendly on Wednesday6 Feb 2013

  England host Brazil at Wembley on Wedneday while Scotland face Estonia in the first match of Gordon Strachan's reign as manager. It's international friendly week and the chance once more for some 'experimentation' from coaches ahead of the next round of 2014 World Cup qualifiers. Usually this is so...

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  Scotland v Estonia betting tips - Don't expect fireworks from Strachan's Scotland6 Feb 2013

  Gordon Strachan has named a large squad for his first match in charge of Scotland and that could count against the home side when they take on Estonia at Pittodrie on Wednesday. Wednesday ushers in a new era for Scotland where, hopefully, the negativity that plagued Craig Levein's reign as national...

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  Spain v Uruguay betting tips - World champions should be too strong in Qatar6 Feb 2013

  Spain have lost a couple of their key midfielders for the friendly international match against Uruguay on Wednesday in Qatar. Best match oddsSpain – 4/6 (Ladbrokes)Draw – 3/1 (BetVictor)Uruguay – 21/4 (BetVictor) Xabi Alonso was the first to pull out of Vicente del Bosque’s squad due to a groin inj...

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  Bolivia v Haiti betting tips - Bolivia look a brilliant bet5 Feb 2013

  Bolivia are a class above Haiti and should be able to beat the islanders when they host them for a friendly on Thursday. There is a full card of international friendly fixtures taking place on Wednesday and the list is rounded off in the early hours of Thursday morning by a match between Bolivia a...

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  Portugal v Ecuador betting tips - South Americans could spring a surprise5 Feb 2013

  Ecuador can continue to show their improvements by claiming a result against Portugal on Wednesday evening. Never bet on Portugal. That's a lesson that anyone who has followed the Selecao in recent years will know only too well. Losses to Norway and Denmark plus a home draw with Cyprus saw Portuga...