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Brilliant, but too briefly

Tim Wigmore looks back on the Netherland’s Euro campaign as a sizzling start in the group stages failed to help them beyond the quarter-finals.

Turkish heroes continue a fanciful dream to further inspire glittering Euros

Yet to select an adopted nation? Recommended choice on the menu is Turkey: packed with flavour and leaves a wonderful aftertaste.

Try your hand at Euro 2008 game Euroball

‘Euroball’ ia a penny football game which has been created to celebrate the launch of the Euro 2008 championships. Try your hand at it right here!

Ronaldo: Will he stay or will he go?

Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego is as impressive as his goal tally and commitment is a trait he seemingly pays little regard to. Matthew Day asks what the future holds for the world’s best player.

What’s wrong with Nani?

Nani has been forced to apologise for his crazy headbutt against West Ham and both manager Sir Alex Ferguson and assistant Carlos Queiroz lamented the Portuguese for his impetuousness - yet the midfielder’s red card has been the culmination of weeks of poor form. So what is wrong with the prodigious 21-year-old?

Why England should trust Young Guns

Whilst we are distracted by the ease at which English teams have dominated the Champions League, it only serves to cement the exile of our young players. Messi has been the star in Europe, but few English players have shone as domestic clubs look abroad for youth of the future. It’s time to change this worrying trend.

Nike launch Euro 2008 video

Nike have collaborated with renowned director Guy Ritchie to create a fantastic-looking video which has been released in the build-up to Euro 2008.

It features the likes of Arsene Wenger, Cesc Fabregas, William Gallas, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney - and you can watch it right here!

Scout Report: Marco Amelia (Livorno)

Italy’s number two goalkeeper has shone above everyone else at struggling Serie A outfit Livorno Calcio and, as an extremely competent back-up to Gigi Buffon, plying his trade at the bottom end of the league and fighting against relegation rather than turning out for a major club participating in European competition seems incongruous for the [...]