Tag Archives: North Macedonia

The strange story of Skopje, Europe’s least known capital

You don’t need to spend more than an hour in the center of Skopje to realize that the capital of North Macedonia has a major monument problem. A monument addiction, so to speak. After just a few minutes in the city, I’m not quite sure if I’m in a city or a historical theme park;… Read More »

Premier League must take the lead and change rules on ‘soft’ penalty decisions

Harry Maguire (left) was awarded a penalty for handball in United’s defeat to FC Copenhagen this month – Getty Images/James Gill Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire has called on the Premier League to take a stand against “soft” penalties and raise the penalty threshold for penalty shoot-outs. Maguire survived a penalty appeal when… Read More »

Atanasov’s own goal saved England from embarrassment as North Macedonia drew

This is what happens when Harry Kane – in the form of his life – is forced to kick up his heels on the bench. Once unchained, the result was instantaneous; The England captain forced an equalizer 40 seconds after his introduction. It would have been an own goal from North Macedonian midfielder Jani Atanasov,… Read More »