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Emil Pálsson
Emil Pálsson (born 10 June 1993) is an Icelandic former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He played in his native Iceland from 2008 to 2017 and was named the Úrvalsdeild Player of the Year in 2015. He later played several seasons in Norway before severe heart problems ended his career prematurely in 2022. After playing for several of Iceland's junior national teams, he made his lone senior team cap in 2016. Club career Emil started his career with local club BÍ/Bolungarvík before signing with FH at 18 years old. In 2015, he was loaned to Fjölnir for the season. After stellar play with Fjölnir, he was recalled on 25 July and finished the season with FH. After the season he was named the Úrvalsdeild Player of the Year. Cardiac arrest On 1 November 2021, Emil collapsed and went into a cardiac arrest while playing for Sogndal in a match against Stjørdals-Blink. He was successfully resuscitated, and was then flown to Haukeland University Hospital for f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ísafjörður
Ísafjörður (pronounced , meaning ''ice fjord'', literally ''fjord of ices'') is a town in the northwest of Iceland. The oldest part of Ísafjörður with the town centre is located on a spit of sand, or ''eyri'', in Skutulsfjörður, a fjord which meets the waters of the larger fjord Ísafjarðardjúp. With a population of about 2,600, Ísafjörður is the largest settlement in the peninsula of Vestfirðir (Westfjords) and the administration centre of the Ísafjarðarbær municipality, which includes—besides Ísafjörður—the nearby villages of Hnífsdalur, Flateyri, Suðureyri, and Þingeyri. History According to the Landnámabók (the book of settlement), Skutulsfjörður was first settled by Helgi Magri Hrólfsson in the 9th century. In the 16th century, the town grew as it became a trading post for foreign merchants. Witch trials were common around the same time throughout the Westfjords, and many people were banished to the nearby peninsula of Hornstrandir, now a nat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vísir
''Vísir'' was an Icelandic newspaper founded in December 1910 by Einar Gunnarsson, originally only distributed in and around Reykjavík. In 1967, Jónas Kristjánsson (newspaper editor), Jónas Kristjánsson became its editor. In 1975, he left the paper after a conflict with the ownership group of on his editorial policy and founded Dagblaðið. On 26 November 1981, Vísir and Dagblaðið merged to form Dagblaðið Vísir. References 1910 establishments in Iceland Newspapers established in 1910 Daily newspapers published in Iceland Defunct newspapers published in Iceland Mass media in Reykjavík Publications disestablished in 1981 {{Iceland-newspaper-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Úrvalsdeild
The 2016 Úrvalsdeild karla, also known as Úrvalsdeild, ''Pepsi-deild karla'' for sponsorship reasons, was the 105th season of top-flight Football in Iceland, Icelandic football. Twelve teams contested the league, including the defending champions Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar, FH, who won their seventh league title in 2015 Úrvalsdeild, 2015. The season started on 1 May 2016 and concluded on 1 October 2016. On 19 September 2016, Breiðablik men's football, Breiðablik drew 1–1 with Íþróttabandalag Vestmannaeyja, ÍBV. This result meant Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar, FH clinched their 8th Icelandic title. Teams The 2016 Úrvalsdeild was contested by twelve clubs, ten of which played in the division the previous year and two teams promoted from 1. deild karla (football), 1. deild karla. The changes from the 2015 campaign were: * Leiknir Reykjavík and Knattspyrnudeild Keflavík, Keflavík were relegated from the 2015 Úrvalsdeild to the 1. deild karla (football), 1. deild ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Úrvalsdeild
The 2015 Úrvalsdeild karla, also known as ''Pepsi-deild karla'' for sponsorship reasons, was the 104th season of top-flight Icelandic football. Twelve teams contested the league; the defending champions were Stjarnan, who had won their first league title in 2014 going unbeaten in the league. On 26 September FH were crowned champions after a 2–1 win over Fjölnir with one game to spare. This was FH's 7th league title. Keflavík and Leiknir R were relegated from the league. Keflavík had been in the league since 2004 but this was Leiknir R's first season in the top flight. The season started on 3 May 2015 and was conclude on 4 October 2015. Teams A total of 12 teams contested the league. 10 teams from the 2014 season and the 2 promoted teams from 2014 1. deild karla. On 4 September 2014 both Leiknir R. and ÍA earned promotion from 1. deild, they replaced the relegated teams Fram and Þór. Club information Kit manufacturer and sponsors Managerial Changes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 Úrvalsdeild
The 2014 Úrvalsdeild karla, also known as ''Pepsi-deild karla'' for sponsorship reasons, was the 103rd season of top-flight Icelandic football. Twelve teams contested the league; the defending champions were KR, who won their twenty-sixth league title in 2013. On 4 October Stjarnan won their first Úrvalsdeild karla title. Stjarnan went through the season unbeaten in the league and equalled the point record of 52 points. Teams The 2014 Úrvalsdeild will be contested by twelve clubs, ten of which played in the division the previous year. The changes from the 2013 campaign are: * Víkingur Ó. and ÍA were relegated from the 2013 Úrvalsdeild to the 2014 1. deild karla. * Fjölnir and Víkingur R. were promoted from the 2013 1. deild karla to the 2014 Úrvalsdeild. Club information League table Positions by round Results Each team plays every opponent once home and away for a total of 22 matches per club, and 132 matches all together. Top goalscorers Ref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 Úrvalsdeild
The 2013 Úrvalsdeild karla (English: ''Men's Premier League''), also known as the Pepsi-deild for sponsorship reasons, was the 102nd edition of top-flight Úrvalsdeild karla football in Iceland. Twelve teams contested the league FH unsuccessfully defended its sixth league 2012 title. KR successfully pursued its 26th Úrvalsdeild title. The fixtures for the 2013 campaign were released by the KSÍ on 10 November 2012, while the season is scheduled to run from 5 May until 28 September. Teams The 2013 Úrvalsdeild was contested by twelve clubs, ten of which played in the division the previous season. The changes from the 2012 campaign were: * Grindavík and Selfoss were relegated from the 2012 Úrvalsdeild to the 2013 1. deild karla. * Þór A. and Víkingur Ó. were promoted from the 2012 1. deild karla to the 2013 Úrvalsdeild. Club information Iceland Map League table Results Each team plays every opponent once home and away for a total of 22 matches per club, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Úrvalsdeild
The 2012 Úrvalsdeild (also known as the "Pepsi-deild" for sponsorship reasons) is the 101st season of top-tier football in Iceland. The season began on 6 May 2012 and concluded 29 September 2012. The league was won by FH, the club's sixth Icelandic league title, while defending champions KR finished as runners-up, some 13 points behind FH. At the other end of the table, Grindavík and Selfoss ended the campaign in the bottom two and were thereby relegated to the 2013 1. deild karla. Teams A total of twelve teams will contest the league, including ten sides from the 2011 season and two promoted teams from the 1. deild karla. Þór Akureyri and Víkingur R. were relegated from 2011 Úrvalsdeild after finishing the season in the bottom two places of the league table. Both teams were relegated having just achieved promotion the season before. 2011 1. deild karla champions ÍA Akranes and runners-up Selfoss secured direct promotion to the Úrvalsdeild. ÍA returned to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Úrvalsdeild
The Besta deild karla () is a professional association football league in Iceland and the highest level of the Icelandic football league system. The competition was founded in 1912 as the Icelandic Championship. Because of the harsh winters in Iceland, it is generally played in the spring and summer (April to September). It is governed by the Football Association of Iceland (KSÍ) and has 12 teams. By the end of the 2022–23 season, UEFA ranked the league No. 48 in Europe. From 27 April 2009 to 2022, the league had an active agreement on the league's name rights with Ölgerðin, the Icelandic franchisee for Pepsi. From the 2019 season to the end of the 2021 season, the league was popularly referred to as Pepsi Max deildin (The Pepsi Max League). On 24 February 2022, the league was rebranded as Besta deild karla. The clubs play each other home and away. At the end of each season, the two teams with the fewest points are relegated to 1. deild karla (First Division), from which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 Úrvalsdeild
The 2011 Úrvalsdeild (also known as the "Pepsi deild" for sponsorship reasons) is the 100th season of top-tier football in Iceland.The season began on 2 May 2011 and concluded on 1 October 2011. Breiðablik are the defending champions, having won their first league championship. Teams A total of twelve teams will contest the league, including ten sides from the 2010 season and two promoted teams from the 1. deild karla. Haukar and Selfoss were relegated from 2010 Úrvalsdeild after finishing the season in the bottom two places of the league table. Both teams were relegated having just achieved promotion the season before. 2010 1. deild karla champions Víkingur R. and runners-up Þór Akureyri secured direct promotion to the Úrvalsdeild.Víkingur returned to the Úrvalsdeild after a three-year absence while Þór return to the top league after an eight-year absence. League table Positions by round Results Each team play every opponent once home and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 2
1 (one, unit, unity) is a number, numeral, and glyph. It is the first and smallest positive integer of the infinite sequence of natural numbers. This fundamental property has led to its unique uses in other fields, ranging from science to sports, where it commonly denotes the first, leading, or top thing in a group. 1 is the unit of counting or measurement, a determiner for singular nouns, and a gender-neutral pronoun. Historically, the representation of 1 evolved from ancient Sumerian and Babylonian symbols to the modern Arabic numeral. In mathematics, 1 is the multiplicative identity, meaning that any number multiplied by 1 equals the same number. 1 is by convention not considered a prime number. In digital technology, 1 represents the "on" state in binary code, the foundation of computing. Philosophically, 1 symbolizes the ultimate reality or source of existence in various traditions. In mathematics The number 1 is the first natural number after 0. Each natural number, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Arab Emirates National Football Team
The United Arab Emirates national football team () represents United Arab Emirates in men's international Association football, football and serves under the auspices of the country's United Arab Emirates Football Association, Football Association. It has made one FIFA World Cup, World Cup appearance in 1990 FIFA World Cup, 1990 in Italy and lost all three of its games. United Arab Emirates took fourth place in the 1992 AFC Asian Cup and runner-up in 1996 AFC Asian Cup, 1996 as host. It won the Arabian Gulf Cup in 18th Arabian Gulf Cup, 2007 and 21st Arabian Gulf Cup, 2013. It finished third in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup and hosted the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, 2019 edition in which it was eliminated in the semi-finals. History The first match of the team was played on 17 March 1972 against Qatar national football team, Qatar at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium and won with the only goal scored by Ahmed Chowbi. Then, the team faced three other Arabian countries, losing 4–0 and 7–0 to S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV 2 (Norway)
TV 2 Direkte (''English language, English: TV 2 Live'') is a Norway, Norwegian terrestrial television channel. Its headquarters are located in Bergen, Norway, Bergen. TV 2 began test broadcasting on 13 November 1991, and a year later, it was officially launched on 5 September 1992, becoming Norway's first commercial free-to-air television channel. In 1992, TV 2 Aksjeselskap, A/S was admitted as full active member of the European Broadcasting Union. As is common with television (and cinema) in Norway, most foreign-language shows and segments of local programmes with foreign language dialogues (e.g. interviews with foreigners) are Subtitle (captioning), subtitled in Norwegian language, Norwegian, not Dubbing (filmmaking), dubbed (with a notable exception being children's programmes). Since 2012, TV 2 has been owned by one of its co-founders, the Denmark, Danish media company Egmont Group. The channel was renamed from TV 2 to TV 2 Direkte in 2023, in an attempt to differentiate it f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
