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.
Cristiano Ronaldo has brought months of speculation to a head by confirming that he wishes to complete a ‘dream’ move to Real Madrid. Oli Dinsmore asks whether Ronaldo or Madrid is the problem as the Portuguese heads to Spain.
Yet to select an adopted nation? Recommended choice on the menu is Turkey: packed with flavour and leaves a wonderful aftertaste.
A review of Greece’s performance at Euro 2008 as the reigning European champions crashed out in the group stages after defeats to Russia, Spain and Sweden.
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.