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Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid: Sour Grapes or Bad Apples?

By Oli Dinsmore ⋅ June 21, 2008 ⋅ 13 comments

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.

Can Ballack lead Germany all the way?

By Tim Wigmore ⋅ June 19, 2008 ⋅ One comment

Tim Wigmore analyses Germany and the influence of Chelsea star Michael Ballack as the favourites head for a semi-final re-match with Croatia.

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.

Scolari’s Arrival Poses More Questions Than It Answers

By Sam Poplett ⋅ June 14, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments

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.

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?

Best Goals Of Euro 2008… So Far

By Matthew Day ⋅ June 11, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments

Euro 2008 finally took to life with Holland’s thrashing of world champions Italy and Spain followed that up with a fine 4-1 victory over Russia. The other two favourites - Germany and Portugal - also secured comprehensive victories. Four days in, Footballing World selects the best few goals from Euro 2008 so far.

Portugal 2-0 Turkey: Scolari’s impressive Portuguese side stake their claim

By Matthew Day ⋅ June 7, 2008 ⋅ 4 comments

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.

Euro Diary - Day One: Heartbreak for Swiss; Relief for Portuguese

By Emmett Williams ⋅ June 7, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Day One of the European Championships went pretty much as expected as the Czech Republic defeated a brighter than expected Swiss team 1-0 and Portugal overcame stubborn and somewhat lucky Turkish team, 2-0.

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