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When Is The Next International Break?

International breaks take place periodically through the season, with most leagues around Europe and beyond paused to allow players to join their national teams for a week or two. With the 2018 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, all the international breaks are currently filled up with qualifiers to see which teams will make it to the finals. With SportApp, the iOS and Android free app which can be downloaded free on the App store or Google Play you can set all your football reminders on the app. This season, we’ve already seen England overcome Malta 2-0, as well as knocking 3 past arch-rivals Scotland in a tense match at Wembley. England also drew 0-0 away at Slovenia, which was a disappointing result, but by no means disastrous in terms of overall qualification. So when is the next international break? Prepare your football reminder apps – the next break will take place on the weeks commencing 20 th March and 27 th March. This means there’ll be no Premier League football for two

Manager Spotlight: Ranieri, Guardiola, Wenger & More

In the world of English football, there’s almost as much focus on the managers as there is on the players these days. Many of them are celebrity names in their own right, constantly making the back pages, not only for their team’s performances on the pitch, but for their own performances in the press room. Here at SportApp, the leading iOS and Android football reminder app which is available for free on the App store and Google Play, we’re putting the spotlight on some of the most talked-about managers. How are they doing so far? And will they still be with their club at the end of the season? Claudio Ranieri, Leicester City Ranieri spent much of 2016 walking in d reamland, after his team overcome 5000/1 odds to win the Premier League title. But it seems that Leicester haven’t quite managed to cement their status as a team to be reckoned with this year. They’ve been pulled into a relegation battle, and despite making it to the last sixteen of the UEFA Champions League, their dom

Key FA Cup Fixtures To Set Reminders For

The fifth round of the FA Cup takes place the weekend of the 18 th February, and there’s plenty of stake for the teams that have managed to make it to this point. From non-league Sutton United to the Premier League big-hitters like Tottenham and Manchester City, there’s no room for error as they seek to lift that famous trophy at Wembley in May. Here’s a little preview of some of the games to watch out for – don’t forget to use SportApp, the football reminder app, to offer alerts in advance of all the fixtures. Sutton United vs Arsenal What a great tie for non-league team, Sutton United, who overcome Leeds United in the fourth round to get further in the FA Cup t han they’ve ever been before. Sutton’s team is a combination of professionals and semi-professional players, and many of them will never have played against footballers of Premier League quality before. But the FA Cup is known for its occasional shocks. If Arsene Wenger succumbs to temptation to play a weakened squad to

Key Premier League Fixtures to Watch Out For

As we approach what’s fondly referred to as the ‘business end’ of the Premier League season, a number of key fixtures stand out on the weekly schedules. With Chelsea seemingly unstoppable at the summit, just four points separating the chasing pack and champions Leicester fighting to avoid relegation, there’s plenty of excitement still to be had in the world’s most competitive football league. Let’s take a look at the crunch fixtures which could define the season. Don’t forget to set your alerts on SportApp, the leading iOS and Android football reminder app available for free on the App store and Google Play. The Manchester Derby It’s Jose vs Pep for the second time this season, and there’s plenty at stake for the old sparring partners. With Manchester United on a run that has seen them avoid defeat since October, and Manchester City rediscovering stunning form after a winter blip, this fixture is set to be a cracker – and it could end up deciding which of the Manchester rivals g