Euro 2008 Team Review: Spain

Euro 2008 team reviews: Tim Wigmore reflects on Spain’s triumphant and magnificient Euro 2008 campaign as Fernando Torres ensured glory with his winning strike in the final.

Benitez’s loss; Redknapp’s big gain

Peter Crouch moved to Portsmouth for £11m

Portsmouth’s acquisition of Peter Crouch is further proof of their impressive progress in the 30 months since Alexandre Gaydamak bought the club in January 2006.
Under Harry Redknapp, they are building an impressive side, characterised by players, young and old, who have a point to prove. Joining a list […]

Benitez Has One Eye On Fifa

Rafael Benitez has appeared to drastically alter his transfer strategy during the close season, possibly in anticipation of Michel Platini’s controversial 6 & 5 proposal to Fifa.
Since his takeover at the Merseyside club, the Spaniard has filled the Liverpool squad with a total of 18 different nationalities. The best eleven available to Benitez last season was […]

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.

The triumph of artistry

Labelled by so many as a side who would forever be incapable of maximising their lavish talent, Spain have deservedly triumphed in a thrilling manner befitting a tournament that will linger long in the memory.
With a series of spectacular performances, they have finally translated the abundant potential they have so often possessed on paper […]

“Change is the only constant” – Fabio Capello and the aftermath of 4-4-2

As football doctrines go, the 4-4-2 formation is ingrained into the psyche. But this formation is out of date and Fabio Capello’s England need to realise this fact. Dan Bailey explores the Italian’s options for a new and revitalised England team.

Five… Top Premier League Signings Of The Season

It has been a vintage Premier League season and with a fresh influx of cash, a record amount of money was spent in the summer of 2007. Footballing World picks out the five best signings from last year.

Euro 2008 Who’s Who - SPAIN

Mike Martin runs down Spain’s Euro 2008 squad - including surprises in the striker department.