Euro 2008

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Can Ballack lead Germany all the way?

Tim Wigmore analyses Germany and the influence of Chelsea star Michael Ballack as the favourites head for a semi-final re-match with Croatia.

Euro 2008 Team Review: Sweden

A review of Sweden’s performance at Euro 2008 as they crashed out in the group stages after defeats to Spain and Russia.

Euro Top Tens - Greatest Matches

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.

Bumbling Domenech brings to a close an era of French failure

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.

Arsenal miss out on their dream Villa in Spain

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.

Have Romania blown their chance?

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?

Scolari’s Arrival Poses More Questions Than It Answers

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.

Donadoni must change personnel for Romania game

Whilst the Dutch turned it on and the Don got it wrong, Italy still have enough quality to qualify writes Ravin Sampat