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Euro 2008: The Review

By Tim Wigmore ⋅ July 9, 2008 ⋅ One comment

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.

Euro 2008 - The Post Mortem

By Mike Martin ⋅ June 30, 2008 ⋅ 3 comments

Mike Martin reviews a memorable tournament in Switzerland and Austria.
So was it any good, then?
Unquestionably, yes. This was a tournament in which teams got exactly what they deserved; the brave teams, the ones who were prepared to play football, get players forward and attempt to entertain the paying public invariably beat the teams who […]

Euro Top Tens - Greatest Matches

By Mike Martin ⋅ June 19, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments

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

By Matthew Day ⋅ June 18, 2008 ⋅ 5 comments

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.

Euro 2008 Round 1 - What We’ve Learned So Far

By Mike Martin ⋅ June 11, 2008 ⋅ One comment

Every team has now played one match at the 2008 UEFA European Championships but what can we deduce from the opening eight games?

Romania 0-0 France: Uninspiring Les Blues Have It All To Do In Group Of Death

By Sam Poplett ⋅ June 10, 2008 ⋅ One comment

When the draw was made for Group C, there were huge gasps as France, Italy and the Netherlands were pitted against one another. But Romania’s draw with France means the group’s underdogs are in with a chance of progression.

Euro 2008: Semi-Fearless Predictions

By Emmett Williams ⋅ June 6, 2008 ⋅ 5 comments

With an optimistic eye, one could make the case for nine of the 16 teams in this year’s European Championships lifting the trophy on June 29. Emmett Williams offers his predictions -with two firm favourites fighting out the final.

Imperious Gallas reveals all ahead of Euros

By Footballing World ⋅ June 5, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments

Arsenal defender William Gallas has been much-criticised for his captaincy of the club, but he will play a key role in France’s Euro 2008 squad as Raymond Domenech’s side look to surpass their World Cup exploits. In this video, he talks about his strengths, his own goal against Manchester United, and offers some top tips on the art of defending.

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