Andrei Arshavin
Euro 2008 Team Review: Russia
Russia’s Euro 2008 campaign started and ended badly, but progress to the last four was unexpected as Guud Hiddink created yet another miracle. Matthew Day looks back at an excellent summer for the Russian underdogs.
Euro 2008: The Review
Tim Wigmore offers a final reflection on an epic three weeks in Austria and Switzerland as Spain emerged as champions, Turkey stole the hearts of all and Russia proved their weight.
Anyone For a Spot of Patriotism?
How many times of late have you heard English fans say they’re enjoying Euro 2008 all the more because England didn’t qualify?
They continue, with a relaxed, almost smug certainty, that this is because they can observe the beautiful game without suffering the stress and disappointment of supporting their nation. I’ve heard it at least [...]
Arshavin leads the way in the Russian Revolution
As Guus Hiddink ran onto the pitch at around five past ten tonight, fist clenched, face contorted with joy, there was only one man he was heading for. Andrei Arshavin has shone at these Euros and Neil Jones takes an in-depth look at the hottest property on the continent.
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