Tag: Sports Memorabilia

Introducing the Icons.com Gift Card!

December 12, 2024
Announcements

Give the gift of the world’s best with the all-new Icons.com Gift Card. Simply choose from amounts of £50, £100, £200, £300 or £500, then enter your recipient’s details to send your gift card via email.

Please note: This is an electronic gift card and currently not available as a physical gift card.

Terms and Conditions

1. Redemption

An Icons.com Gift Card (SKU: ICGC) may only be redeemed toward the purchase of eligible products on www.icons.com. Purchases are deducted from the redeemer’s Gift Card balance. If a purchase exceeds the redeemer’s Gift Card balance, the remaining amount must be paid with another payment method. No fees apply to Gift Cards.

2. Validity

Each online purchase of a Gift Card is limited to a maximum value of £500. The minimum value for a Gift Card is £50. At the expiry of the validity period, a Gift Card cannot be used for purchase, reactivated nor can the unused remaining value be refunded. A Gift Card can be used until the balance of the card is zero.

3. Limitations

Gift Cards, including any unused Gift Card balances, expire one year from the date of issuance. Gift Cards may not be redeemed for the purchase of products on any other website owned and operated by us, our affiliates, or any other person or entity, except as indicated by these terms and conditions. Gift Cards cannot be used to purchase other gift cards. Gift Cards cannot be redeemed against shipping costs. Carrier charges will still apply. Gift Cards cannot be reloaded, resold, transferred for value, used for unauthorised commercial purposes, including to facilitate the resale or shipment of goods from Icons.com, redeemed for cash, or used in a manner otherwise prohibited by our terms and conditions.

4. Risk of Loss

The risk of loss for Gift Cards is passed to the purchaser upon our electronic transmission of the Gift Card to the purchaser or designated recipient. We are not responsible if any Gift Card is lost or used without your permission.

5. Fraud

We will have the right to close customer accounts and take payment from alternative forms of payment if a fraudulently obtained Gift Card is redeemed and/or used to make purchases on Icons.com.

6. Refunds

An Icons.com Gift Card will be returned, refunded, or redeemed for cash at the discretion of Icons Shop Limited, except in instances as required by law.

7. General Terms

The existing Icons.com Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Returns Policy on purchases from Icons.com apply. Gift Cards are issued by Icons Shop Limited. We reserve the right to require additional verification of your identity, Gift Card or account ownership, or provision of an additional payment instrument, before you are able to apply a Gift Card to your purchase. We reserve the right to change these terms and conditions from time to time at our discretion. All terms and conditions are applicable to the extent permitted by law.


CLOSED | GIVEAWAY! Win Framed Tottenham Hotspur Shirt Signed By Son Heung-min!

August 4, 2023
Giveaways & Competitions

The giveaways keep coming! After a bumper month that’s seen social media competitions with Pep Guardiola, Emiliano Martinez and Marco Materazzi, we’re back with another opportunity for you to win an amazing piece of signed memorabilia – this time with Tottenham Hotspur and Korea superstar Son Heung-min!

The prize up for grabs is a framed Spurs shirt signed by Son himself during a private signing session in London on May 15th, 2023.

And, as ever, it could not be more simple to enter our giveaway. All you need to do to be in with a chance of taking home this superb piece of signed football memorabilia is to follow our official Instagram page and tag a friend in the comments!

TO ENTER VIA INSTAGRAM:

1) Tag a friend in the comments of Son’s official giveaway post

AND

2) Follow Icons.com’s official Instagram account

The prize is a 1x Son Heung-min Back Signed Tottenham Hotspur 2021-22 Home Shirt In Classic Frame (Icons.com SKU I1831CF), which comes complete with an official Icons.com Certificate of Authenticity (COA). The COA has photographic evidence of Son with the photo in question as well as providing the location at which it was signed – so you can be sure this is the real deal!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  1. The Promoter of this prize draw is Icons Shop Limited (registered in England under company number 06791294 and with its registered office at Unit 7, Airfield Industrial Estate, Airfield Way, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3PE) (the “Promoter”).
  2. The Promoter is offering those who enter this promotion a chance to win 1x Son Heung-min Back Signed Tottenham Hotspur 2021-22 Home Shirt In Classic Frame (Icons.com SKU I1831CF).
  3. Multiple entries per person are permitted. Entries will be accepted on Instagram only, provided they fit the entry criteria outlined in these terms and conditions. However, entries submitted on behalf of another person will not be accepted and joint submissions are not allowed. Incomplete, illegible, misdirected or late entries will not be accepted.
  4. To enter this prize draw on Instagram, entrants must follow Icons.com’s official Instagram account (@icons_memorabilia) and tag an account that is not their own in the comments section of the official giveaway post. Entrants will need to do both to validate their entry into the giveaway.
  5. The winner of the giveaway will be selected at random by Icons.com.
  6. No purchase is necessary to enter this promotion, however internet access is required.
  7. The prize is non-refundable, non-transferable and non-exchangeable and there is no cash alternative offered.
  8. The Promoter reserves the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value. In the event of unforeseen circumstances or circumstances outside its reasonable control, the Promoter reserves the right to modify or discontinue this promotion without prior notice, be it temporarily or permanently.
  9. The winner will be selected from all valid entries received during the promotional period. The draw will take place no later than fourteen days following the end of the promotional period.
  10. The winner will be notified within ten days of the draw via the social network platform on which they entered the competition. They will be asked to provide a postal address to which the prize will be sent. If the winner fails to respond and/or to give a valid address within five days of this notification, or declines their prize, a redraw will take place from the remaining valid entries to select a new winner (however, this five-day period may be extended at the Promoter’s sole discretion). If the winner declines their prize, or fails to respond within the required period, they forfeit any right to the prize.
  11. The prize will be sent via post to the address supplied within two weeks following provision of the winner(s)’s address in accordance with the T&Cs.
  12. The name and county of residence of the winner(s) will be made available on request to anyone sending a stamped self-addressed envelope to the Promoter as the address set out above within 10 weeks of the closing date of the promotion.
  13. The Promoter does not accept responsibility for network, computer or software failures of any kind and has no responsibility for lost, delayed or misdirected entries.
  14. The Promoter reserves the right to exclude any entries the Promoter in its sole discretion considers to be inappropriate, unrelated or offensive and to disqualify any entries if the Promoter, at its sole discretion, believes that there has been an attempt to manipulate or tamper with the operation of the promotion (including, without limitation, by setting up multiple email, Facebook or other social media accounts in order to submit multiple entries).
  15. By entering this competition you agree that the promoter may store and use the data you enter into this competition and contact you. You agree that the promoter may store and use any image and/or comment you post as your entry for this competition, and may use your name and competition entry in its social media channels and website (including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and icons.com), worldwide and without limit of time. You understand that you won’t have any right to preview or pre-approve the content (and, that you won’t be entitled to any kind of payment) in the event that it is used by Icons as noted above.
  16. Except for the purpose of carrying out the promotion, the Promoter will not use entrants’ personal data without the express consent of the entrant. See http://www.icons.com/about/help/privacy-policy.html for our full privacy policy.
  17. You agree to be bound by the decisions of the Promoter, which are final in all matters relating to the promotion. No correspondence will be entered into in respect of the Promoter’s decisions.
  18. These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of England and the parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England, including the seeking of all injunctive or ancillary relief actions.

Shop from our full range of authentic Son Heung-min signed items by visiting Icons.com today…

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FC Barcelona and Spain Legend Sergio Busquets Signs For Icons!

February 3, 2023
Signing Sessions

With over 700 appearances for FC Barcelona, midfield master Sergio Busquets is rightly regarded as one of the Catalan club’s greatest modern servants and a player who has won it all during a legendary career.

And, on February 3rd, at an undisclosed location in Barcelona, the iconic figure that is Busquets signed memorabilia for Icons for the first time, putting his autograph to our excellent range of items that are sure to be a hit with his many fans around the world.

Sergio Busquets signs for Icons.com, Barcelona, Spain, February 2023.

The midfielder and his FC Barcelona teammates are enjoying life under fellow Icons signee Xavi this season, topping La Liga in their quest to wrestle the title back from rivals Real Madrid.

If Busquets and company do win La Liga this season it will be the midfielder’s ninth Spanish title, an honour to go with his three UEFA Champions Leagues, seven Copa del Reys, three FIFA Club World Cups and the small matter of his UEFA EURO 2012 and 2010 FIFA World Cup winner’s medals.

Indeed, Busquets has forged a supremely successful career from his position in defensive midfield where he has served FC Barcelona and Spain with near-perfect performances spanning the course of nearly two decades.

Celebrating his immense career, our collection of items, available now on Icons.com, comprises signed shirts, photos, balls and captain’s armbands.

Each and every item of Busquets signed memorabilia from Icons.com comes with an official Certificate of Authenticity, which serves as your proof that the Spaniard’s signature is 100% authentic and was genuinely signed by the man himself during this private signing session, organised and conducted by our dedicated signing team.

The full range of Busquets signed memorabilia is available to buy from Icons.com right now.

For the latest on who we sign with next, as well as early access to products and exclusive discounts, giveaways and much more, make sure you’re subscribed to the Icons.com email newsletter. Sign up today via icons.com/newsletter.


Icons Signs With FC Barcelona Star Raphinha!

January 27, 2023
Signing Sessions

On January 27th, Icons were excited to add a new name to our ever-growing list of superstar footballers when, at an undisclosed location in Barcelona, Raphinha met our team for a private signing session!

The tricky winger was a sensation in the Premier League for Leeds United before his move to FC Barcelona in July 2022 where he continues to wow fans with his cannot-be-stopped playing style.

Raphinha signs for Icons.com, Barcelona, Spain, 27th January 2023.

The mercurial talent represented Brazil at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar having burst on to the European football scene with a string of impressive performances on the biggest stages.

Raphinha signed FC Barcelona shirts and photos, as well as Brazil and Leeds United items, plus Adidas boots and more – all of which are available in a wide range of stunning presentation and framing options.

Each and every item of Raphinha signed memorabilia from Icons.com comes with an official Certificate of Authenticity, which serves as your proof that the Brazilian’s signature is 100% authentic and was genuinely signed by the man himself during this private signing session, organised and conducted by our dedicated signing team.

The full range of Raphinha signed memorabilia is available to buy from Icons.com right now.

For the latest on who we sign with next, as well as early access to products and exclusive discounts, giveaways and much more, make sure you’re subscribed to the Icons.com email newsletter. Sign up today via icons.com/newsletter.


CLOSED | GIVEAWAY! Win A Hernan Crespo Signed & Acrylic Cased Boot!

January 19, 2023
Giveaways & Competitions

It’s time for yet another amazing giveaway with yet another legendary name of world football! That’s right, it’s your chance to win a boot signed by Argentine football legend Hernan Crespo!

The prize up for grabs this week is an Icons.com Acrylic Cased Adidas boot signed by Crespo himself during a private signing session in Doha on December 2nd, 2022.

And, as ever, it could not be more simple to enter our giveaway. All you need to do to be in with a chance of taking home this superb piece of signed football memorabilia is to follow our official Instagram page and tag a friend in the comments!

TO ENTER VIA INSTAGRAM:

1) Tag a friend in the comments of our official giveaway post

AND

2) Follow Icons.com’s official Instagram account

The prize is a 1x Hernan Crespo Signed Black Adidas Boot In Acrylic Case (Icons.com SKU I1475AD), which comes complete with an official Icons.com Certificate of Authenticity (COA). The COA has photographic evidence of Crespo with the boot in question as well as providing the location at which the shirt was signed – so you can be sure this is the real deal!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  1. The Promoter of this prize draw is Icons Shop Limited (registered in England under company number 06791294 and with its registered office at Unit 7, Airfield Industrial Estate, Airfield Way, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3PE) (the “Promoter”).
  2. The Promoter is offering those who enter this promotion a chance to win 1x Hernan Crespo Signed Black Adidas Boot In Acrylic Case (Icons.com SKU I1475AD).
  3. Multiple entries per person are permitted. Entries will be accepted on Instagram only, provided they fit the entry criteria outlined in these terms and conditions. However, entries submitted on behalf of another person will not be accepted and joint submissions are not allowed. Incomplete, illegible, misdirected or late entries will not be accepted.
  4. To enter this prize draw on Instagram, entrants must follow Icons.com’s official Instagram account (@icons_memorabilia) and tag an account that is not their own in the comments section. Entrants will need to do both to validate their entry into the giveaway.
  5. The winner of the giveaway will be selected at random by Icons.com.
  6. No purchase is necessary to enter this promotion, however internet access is required.
  7. The prize is non-refundable, non-transferable and non-exchangeable and there is no cash alternative offered.
  8. The Promoter reserves the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value. In the event of unforeseen circumstances or circumstances outside its reasonable control, the Promoter reserves the right to modify or discontinue this promotion without prior notice, be it temporarily or permanently.
  9. The winner will be selected from all valid entries received during the promotional period. The draw will take place no later than fourteen days following the end of the promotional period.
  10. The winner will be notified within ten days of the draw via the social network platform on which they entered the competition. They will be asked to provide a postal address to which the prize will be sent. If the winner fails to respond and/or to give a valid address within five days of this notification, or declines their prize, a redraw will take place from the remaining valid entries to select a new winner (however, this five-day period may be extended at the Promoter’s sole discretion). If the winner declines their prize, or fails to respond within the required period, they forfeit any right to the prize.
  11. The prize will be sent via post to the address supplied within two weeks following provision of the winner(s)’s address in accordance with the T&Cs.
  12. The name and county of residence of the winner(s) will be made available on request to anyone sending a stamped self-addressed envelope to the Promoter as the address set out above within 10 weeks of the closing date of the promotion.
  13. The Promoter does not accept responsibility for network, computer or software failures of any kind and has no responsibility for lost, delayed or misdirected entries.
  14. The Promoter reserves the right to exclude any entries the Promoter in its sole discretion considers to be inappropriate, unrelated or offensive and to disqualify any entries if the Promoter, at its sole discretion, believes that there has been an attempt to manipulate or tamper with the operation of the promotion (including, without limitation, by setting up multiple email, Facebook or other social media accounts in order to submit multiple entries).
  15. By entering this competition you agree that the promoter may store and use the data you enter into this competition and contact you. You agree that the promoter may store and use any image and/or comment you post as your entry for this competition, and may use your name and competition entry in its social media channels and website (including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and icons.com), worldwide and without limit of time. You understand that you won’t have any right to preview or pre-approve the content (and, that you won’t be entitled to any kind of payment) in the event that it is used by Icons as noted above.
  16. Except for the purpose of carrying out the promotion, the Promoter will not use entrants’ personal data without the express consent of the entrant. See http://www.icons.com/about/help/privacy-policy.html for our full privacy policy.
  17. You agree to be bound by the decisions of the Promoter, which are final in all matters relating to the promotion. No correspondence will be entered into in respect of the Promoter’s decisions.
  18. These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of England and the parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England, including the seeking of all injunctive or ancillary relief actions.

Shop from our full range of authentic Hernan Crespo signed items by visiting Icons.com today…

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Dutch Poacher Patrick Kluivert Signs with Icons.com!

July 26, 2022
Signing Sessions

Icons.com is delighted to announce that we have added yet another name to the illustrious list of stars to have signed with us – this time it’s former FC Barcelona and Netherlands striker Patrick Kluivert!

The private signing session took place in Barcelona on July 26th, 2022 at which Kluivert added his signature to a vast array of fantastic new items including shirts, boots, balls and photos.

Kluivert signed Netherlands, FC Barcelona and Ajax shirts are available to buy not only in sleek Icons.com presentation options but also in our official and exclusive FC Barcelona, UEFA Champions League and FIFA World Cup memorabilia collections.

The Dutchman began his career at Eredivisie club Ajax and made a total of 100 appearances for the former European champions across three seasons, scoring 52 goals. After a brief spell at AC Milan, Kluivert was snapped up by Catalan giants FC Barcelona.

In his first season he helped La Blaugrana lift the La Liga title with 16 goals from 38 appearances. He was prolific in the following seasons as well and finished his FC Barcelona career with 122 goals from 257 appearances.

Kluivert also spent a season at Premier League club Newcastle United and was their top scorer during their 2005-05 UEFA Champions League campaign. Spells at Valencia, PSV and Lille followed before his retirement in 2008.

Each and every item of Patrick Kluivert signed memorabilia will come with an official Certificate of Authenticity, which serves as your proof that Kluivert’s signature is 100% authentic and was genuinely signed by the man himself during this private signing session, organised and conducted by our dedicated signing team.

The full range of Kluivert signed memorabilia is available to buy now from Icons.com.

For all the latest on the next global megastar to sign with Icons.com – as well as early access to products and exclusive discounts, giveaways and much more – make sure you’re subscribed to the official Icons.com email newsletter. Sign up today via icons.com/newsletter.


JOB VACANCY: Customer Service Manager

August 25, 2021
Jobs
Work-For-Us

The home of the world’s best signed football memorabilia is looking for the world’s best Customer Service Manager…

Our ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our customers and their needs as well as the packing and dispatching of all orders across our various sales channels.

Please read through the details of what we’re looking for and if you think you fit the bill why not apply now?

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

You must:

  • Be able to start as soon as possible
  • Have a passion for sport and football in particular
  • Have excellent customer service experience both online and offline
  • Possess pleasant phone manner
  • Have perfect English, written and spoken

It’s preferable, but not essential, that you:

  • Have 3-5 years of customer service experience, ideally in an e-commerce environment
  • Have experience of maintaining a high customer service ratings or reviews (e.g. via Trustpilot)
  • Have experience of order fulfilment for an e-commerce operation
  • Have experience of stock management systems
  • Have other language skills

DETAILS

  • This is a full-time, five-days-a-week role
  • Typical working hours are from 8.30am to 5pm
  • There may be occasional weekend work at peak times
  • You will get five weeks annual leave as standard
  • We offer a workplace pension
  • You will be based at our warehouse in Christchurch, Dorset
  • This role reports to our Head of Operations
  • The salary will be £22,000-£25,000 p/a depending on experience

Please note: Icons Shop Limited strongly encourages all employees to be double vaccinated from Covid-19.

To apply for this role please send your CV and a cover letter (explaining your suitability for this position and why you’d like to work for Icons in particular) to dan@icons.com.


We Predict… UEFA EURO 2020

June 10, 2021
Previews and Predictions

It’s here! It’s finally here! A year later than scheduled (don’t worry, we won’t get into all that) European football finds itself at the starting line of a month-long football feast: UEFA EURO 2020 is upon us!

It’s safe to say this tournament will be unlike any other that has come before it with the competition to be played in twelve different host countries, some of which will have stadiums at full capacity, others which will not. Quite frankly, it’s all new. But that doesn’t mean it won’t be exciting. In fact, the bizarre makeup of this tournament is probably likely to throw up more shocks than ever before. So what we’re trying to say is: don’t rule out an Austria v North Macedonia final…

And so that brings us to the Icons.com staff predictions. We’ve learned over the years that predicting the future, as it turns out, is pretty difficult. But that’s not going to stop us from trying!

And, of course, be sure to check out our fantastic range of official UEFA EURO 2020 signed memorabilia from stars past and present – available right now on Icons.com. Now then, let’s get to it…

There is no shortage of talent among the French ranks, UEFA EURO 2020’s favourites

Edward Freedman, Non-Executive Chairman

UEFA EURO 2020 winners: FIFA World Cup winners FRANCE have a whole host of technical players who are just excellent.
Runner-up: GERMANY always do very well in tournaments.

Golden Boot winner: France’s ANTOINE GRIEZMANN has the quality to finish as the tournament’s top scorer.
Player of the Tournament: Germany’s UEFA Champions League-winning talisman KAI HAVERTZ will impress at his first major tournament.

Notable overachievers: With a relatively straightforward group, the NETHERLANDS will go a long way despite being written off in some quarters.
Notable underachievers: Sadly, this will be ENGLAND.

England will… not do very well. I don’t see them making it past the quarter-finals.

Random bold prediction: Led by Christian Eriksen and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Denmark will go deep in this competition.

With Ronaldo, Fernandes, Felix, Dias, Jota and more, Portugal look especially strong

Dan Jamieson, CEO

UEFA EURO 2020 winners: With a forward line made up of Icons – Joao Felix, Bruno Fernandes and a certain Cristiano Ronaldo – PORTUGAL will retain it. Half of their defence comprises PFA Team of the Year honourees led by a coach who knows what it takes to win. And, of course, my Liverpool boy Diogo Jota!
Runner-up: At a tournament like this, having an ability to not concede is often more preferable to an ability to score tons of goals – just look at Portugal in 2016. With that in mind, I’m going with ITALY.

Golden Boot winner: Portugal’s DIOGO JOTA carries his domestic form on to the big stage.
Player of the Tournament: Another Portuguese star, BRUNO FERNANDES, seizes his opportunity to clamber into the pantheon of world class players.

Notable overachievers: Now that Christian Eriksen has found form, expect DENMARK to go far.
Notable underachievers: GERMANY can’t escape the clutches of that Group of Death.

England will… get to the quarters then go out to the first decent team we meet. The FIFA World Rankings put us third best in Europe and we’re basically at home this summer but unless the draw opens up and we get Sweden again it’ll be the last eight for Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions.

Random bold prediction: Scotland draw with England but drop out of the tournament at the group stages after celebrating too much.

Opinion is divided on a Netherlands team that will look to Georginio Wijnaldum for influence

Ben Soley, Sales and Marketing Manager

UEFA EURO 2020 winners: FRANCE. The FIFA World Cup winners can can be triumphant once again.
Runner-up: I’m backing the NETHERLANDS to go the furthest in a UEFA EURO tournament since the great team of Marco Van Baste, Ruud Gullit and Frank Rijkaard in 1988.

Golden Boot winner: With an easy enough group to get a good head-start on likes of Ronaldo, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe, ROMELU LUKAKU wins this.
Player of the Tournament: Does a 26-year-old BRUNO FERNANDES have enough left in the tank after more games than any other player in Europe in 2020/21?

Notable overachievers: With a reliable keeper, strong centre-back pairing and Eriksen, Thomas Delaney and Hojbjerg in the middle creating a strong spine, DENMARK not only have a talented quite but a more than manageable group. I just worry if Martin Braithwaite, Yussuf Poulsen and Andreas Cornelius can get them the goals. 
Notable underachievers: BELGIUM have the oldest squad in the tournament, Kevin De Bruyne has broken eyes, and they have to travel to Baku and back again. Although it’s an easy group I think they’ll get knocked out in the quarters or earlier.

England will… come up against tough competition en route to the latter stages and scrape to the quarters. But anything less than the semi-finals would be deemed a failure.

Random bold prediction: Wales to score the team goal of the tournament (I’m convinced after Harry Wilson’s goal vs Belgium). Goran Pandev to score three goals at his first UEFA EURO finals match with North Macedonia. There will be at least one five-goal thriller in Group F.

UEFA EURO 2020 will be Scotland’s first major tournament appearance since 1998

Alistair Hunter, Senior Editor

UEFA EURO 2020 winners: There’s no reason to overthink this: FRANCE have the strongest team on paper, with multiple world-class players in key areas and depth beyond belief. The return of Karim Benzema should not be overlooked – he is the outstanding out-and-out centre forward Les Bleus didn’t quite have before (my sincere apologies to Monsieur Giroud).
Runner-up: With the likes of Foden, Mount and Grealish, ENGLAND have an explosive young squad tempered by the steady guidance of Gareth Southgate. Fitness is a concern, but don’t underestimate the fact they will likely have home advantage in all but one of their games – right up to and including the final.

Golden Boot winner: Only Cristiano Ronaldo had more shots than LORENZO INSIGNE in Serie A this season and with Group A looking relatively straightforward for Italy, the Napoli man – and Golden Boot outsider – will have this sewn up by the Round of 16.
Player of the Tournament: Now that he has hair like Gazza, PHIL FODEN will emulate the great Geordie legend and prove he is among the world’s very best players with a series of show-stopping displays.

Notable overachievers: Sometimes you just have to let your heart rule your head. This is one such occasion. Give me SCOTLAND to defy expectations and reach the quarter-finals. Because why not?
Notable underachievers: It’ll be quite the shock when the NETHERLANDS are not able to qualify from their group. Remember, third place won’t be enough for two unlucky teams.

Scotland will… be to UEFA EURO 2020 what Wales were to UEFA EURO 2016 – a joyous underdog story. If Che Adams or Lyndon Dykes can find the net, the likes of Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney, Scott McTominay and John McGinn have enough quality to ensure progress beyond the group stages. Third place in Group D may actually set them up quite kindly in the Round of 16… and you may now stop laughing.

Random bold prediction: No UEFA EURO finals match has ever been won by more than five goals. That will change at this tournament.

COVID-19 concerns still loom large over UEFA EURO 2020

Jamie White, Online Content & Social Media Producer

UEFA EURO 2020 winners: It’s a toss-up between France and PORTUGAL. But I fancy the idea of Ronaldo and Fernandes taking them all the way in the competition.
Runner-up: FRANCE have the strongest team on paper, in my opinion. But the strongest team doesn’t always win the whole thing. Just look at 2016.

Golden Boot winner: Bit of an obvious choice but I’ll go KYLIAN MBAPPE. He is a world class player and, crucially, he loves an international competition.
Player of the Tournament: BRUNO FERNANDES is a top quality player. It’s just unfortunate that he plays for United. The playmaker has a fantastic attitude and I believe his desire to win for his country will show through this summer.

Notable overachievers: SWITZERLAND have had a good run of results in the lead-up to this tournament.
Notable underachievers: GERMANY will be the casualty of a very difficult Group F.

England will… win it! Only joking, I was really optimistic for England, with our young exciting squad. But after watching the warm-up games we looked to struggle to create many chances. I think Southgate will be a little too cautious with his team selection. I’m saying we will go out in the quarter-finals but I hope I’m wrong. Jack Grealish will be our stand-out player.

Random bold prediction: The Indian variant of COVID-19 cancels the whole thing!

There are high hopes for Jack Grealish to have a breakout tournament with England

Will Franklin, Head of Customer Support

UEFA EURO 2020 winners: This has to be FRANCE. Their players and manager are serial winners on the big stage and I think they’ll be too much for anyone else to handle this year.
Runner-up: With a fairly ‘easy’ route to the latter stages, if things go to plan for them, BELGIUM have enough to beat the likes of Portugal, England (unfortunately) et al.

Golden Boot winner: ROMELU LUKAKU should easily net some goals in the group stages. If they reach the final, you can expect him to be up there.
Player of the Tournament: N’GOLO KANTE. One of the best players in world football right now and his ‘under the radar’ work ethic is starting to be rightly appreciated. 

Notable overachievers: I think TURKEY have some great players who are in good form so they have the potential to go far.
Notable underachievers: GERMANY (I hope). Let’s have a repeat of the 2018 FIFA World Cup group stages, please.

England will… be undone on the day by other top teams. That said, this is probably the most excited I’ve been before an international tournament for some time. We have a young, talented squad with a massive future. We could be gone by the Round of 16 with the route being as it is, but if not I’d expect us to get to the semi-finals.

Random bold prediction: Jack Grealish will be England’s best player by a country mile.

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