Footballing World runs the rule over Champions League Group A, as Chelsea, Roma, Bordeaux and minnows CFR Cluj battle it out for the top two positions.
It all started with a shabby 1-0 victory for Arsenal, and the 2008/09 Premier League season was up and running. Samir Nasri scored the first goal, a typical quick passing Arsenal move that ended in a placed finish by the young Frenchman. More drama was to follow later in the day.
Hull City grabbed the headlines [...]
Matthew Day previews Chelsea’s chance of picking up silverware under new coach Luiz Felipe Scolari.
Luiz Felipe Scolari, the current Portugal national team manager, has been confirmed as Avram Grant’s successor at Stamford Bridge this week. Sam Poplett wonders how the Brazilian will do at Chelsea.
Luiz Felipe Scolari’s side were not perfect against a hard-working and adventurous Turkish outfit but were, as expected, dominant in attack and proved their superiority with two fine goals in the second half. Matthew Day reports.
Footballing World editor Matthew Day offers his prediction for Euro 2008 as the tournament gets underway.
Mike Martin runs down Luiz Felipe Scolari’s Portugual squad as current best player in the world Cristiano Ronaldo heads to Euro 2008.