Tag: england

England dropped all COVID restrictions on Monday, but users at prediction markets like Smarkets are betting that at least some regulations will return this year. (Image: Henry Nicholls/Reuters)

Betting Markets Predict New COVID Restrictions in England Before End of 2021

On Monday, England lifted nearly all of its COVID restrictions, an event some in the British media dubbed “Freedom Day.” But prediction markets are skeptical that the looser guidelines will last for long. Under the new rules, nightclubs, sporting events, and other venues can function at full capacity in England, […]

The Belgian national team is ready to challenge ahead of Euro 2020. (Image: Twitter / @SMignolet)

Belgium the Favorite to Win Euro 2020 Ahead of England, France and Spain

Belgium is estimated to have 14% chances of winning the European Championship, just ahead of England. That’s according to American company Gracenote, which specializes in providing sports content and technologies using a football ranking system they developed to run one million simulations of the Euro 2020 tournament.   The algorithm […]

All but two players kneeled before England vs Romania. England won 1-0 thanks to a second-half penalty from Man. United's Marcus Rashford. (Image: PRO TV)

Romania’s Stanciu Refuses to Kneel Before England Game as Social Media Explodes

Romanian midfielder Nicolae Stanciu (28) didn’t take the knee before his national team’s game against England in Middlesbrough. Nine of Romania’s players followed their English opponent’s lead, with defender Ionut Nedelcearu also refusing to kneel. England won the game 1-0 after a second-half penalty goal from Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford. […]