Friday, June 24, 2016

Iceland's underdogs dream of toppling England at Euro 2016 (The Associated Press)

Iceland national team soccer coach Lars Lagerback, right, Elmar Bjarnason, center, and Arnor Ingvi Traustason attend a press conference in Annecy, French Alps, Friday June 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Ciaran Fahey)

The saga of Iceland's football team doesn't need to end any time soon, and rivals would be foolish to underestimate the smallest team in the European Championship. Midfielder Elmar Bjarnason even went so far on Friday as to warn England, his team's opponent in the last 16 on Monday, not to underestimate the Icelanders. Iceland has surprised spectators in France and delighted the 330,000-strong population back home with a series of efficient and muscular performances.


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