New horrific details emerged from Dorsett on Thursday afternoon after Claude Puel’s first press conference since the tragedy. Srivaddhanaprabha and four others died in the tragedy just outside the King Power Stadium shortly after Leicester’s 1-1 home draw with West Ham last Saturday. Dorsett tweeted: “Extraordinary confirmation from Claude Puel. I’d been told that @kschmeichel1 […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Peter Schmeichel delivers WARNING to Man Utd over Juve supremacy
That is the opinion of former United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel. The Dane was in Monaco to witness the Champions League draw on behalf of Manchester United, who were drawn against BSC Young Boys, Valencia and top seeds Juventus. The draw means Ronaldo will return to Old Trafford for only the second time since leaving in […]
'With your 1st penalty, you must make keeper work' – Schmeichel criticizes Russia's shootout misses
Russia striker Fedor Smolov should have been more “convincing” in his first penalty to set the tone for the rest of the team, said RT’s Peter Schmeichel in the aftermath of Russia’s dramatic shootout defeat to Croatia. “When you put up your hand and volunteer to take the first penalty, you have to be convincing. […]
It's not coming home yet, England: Schmeichel on Three Lions’ win over ‘tired’ Sweden (VIDEO)
England have a future star in Harry Maguire, and benefitted from a Jordan Pickford masterclass, but it is too early for the “Football’s coming home!” chants, warns RT’s Peter Schmeichel. “It’s a very long way to go. But their performance today was very effective,” said the former Denmark goalkeeper, who called the 2-0 victory over […]
‘Neymar wasn't the dominating force, Fellaini was incredible’ – Schmeichel on Brazil World Cup exit
Peter Schmeichel has heaped praise on Belgium’s towering midfielder Marouane Fellaini following their 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win over Brazil, but criticized Neymar for his lack of impact in the match. RT special World Cup host Schmeichel claimed it was no surprise Belgium had beaten Brazil due to their quality throughout the squad, but that […]
‘All the 8 teams will fancy their chances’ – Schmeichel as England join World Cup quarter-finalists
Each of the teams in the World Cup quarter-finals in Russia will fancy their chances of winning the tournament, goalkeeping great Peter Schmeichel said after England completed the line-up with a dramatic penalty shootout win. England defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties in Moscow after the scored finished level at 1-1 following extra time. The win […]
‘Very lucky, but they won’t care’ – Schmeichel on deflected Swedish winner against Switzerland
Peter Schmeichel says Sweden’s deflected goal which earned them a World Cup win over Switzerland and a place in the quarter-finals was “lucky,” but added the Swedes won’t mind how they booked their place in the last eight. Sweden ran out 1-0 winners in St. Petersburg when Emil Forsberg’s strike on 66 minutes deflected off […]
Keeper kudos: Schmeichel & Subasic win praise for performances in latest World Cup thriller
Goalkeepers Kasper Schmeichel and Daniel Subasic have been lauded with praise for their performances in the World Cup last 16 tie between Denmark and Croatia, decided by a dramatic penalty shootout in Nizhny Novgorod. READ MORE: Croatia beat Denmark on penalties to set up World Cup quarter-final with Russia Rarely are keepers singled out for plaudits, […]
‘There’s going to be a massive party tonight’ – Schmeichel on Russia World Cup win
Denmark goalkeeping great Peter Schmeichel has predicted a “massive party” in Moscow after World Cup hosts Russia beat Egypt to all but book their place in the knockout stages for the very first time. Russia swept aside an Egypt team containing returning striker Mohamed Salah, running out 3-1 winners in front of 64,000 fans in […]
‘I wish the stadiums I played at were like Russia’s now’ – goalkeeping great Schmeichel to RT
Denmark goalkeeping great Peter Schmeichel, who is working with RT as part of its World Cup 2018 special coverage, said Russia’s stadiums are top-class and urged people to “relax a little bit” about criticism by Western media. “Even though I played at the World Cup myself, this is going to be much more exciting to […]