Tim Wigmore analyses Germany and the influence of Chelsea star Michael Ballack as the favourites head for a semi-final re-match with Croatia.
A review of Sweden’s performance at Euro 2008 as they crashed out in the group stages after defeats to Spain and Russia.
The Euro 2008 Group Stage has provided us with some unforgettable games but where do they stand among the best that Euro history has to offer? Mike Martin runs down the Top 10 European Championship finals matches to date; here’s hoping there are more to add from the knockout stage.
As with the 2002 World Cup, these Euros have proved a total write-off for the French. One goal, one point, one red card - sounds familiar? Matthew Day analyses where it all went so wrong for the 2000 European champions.
Any lingering hopes Arsenal fans had of capturing Spain’s star striker David Villa have died - and Chelsea, Liverpool and Barcelona are now leading the way for his signature.
Adrian Mutu’s unfortunate penalty miss means Romania need to beat the Dutch to progress into the last eight - so have they blown their best opportunity to emerge from the Group of Death and stun the football world?
Luiz Felipe Scolari, the current Portugal national team manager, has been confirmed as Avram Grant’s successor at Stamford Bridge this week. Sam Poplett wonders how the Brazilian will do at Chelsea.
Whilst the Dutch turned it on and the Don got it wrong, Italy still have enough quality to qualify writes Ravin Sampat