Russia
Zenit: Next stop, Champions League glory
Russian football is developing at a frightening pace, as Zenit demonstrated with victory over Man Utd in the Super Cup. Now, it seems, the country is ready to put forward a team capable of triumphing in Champions League, argues Matthew Day.
Euro 2008 Team Review: Russia
Russia’s Euro 2008 campaign started and ended badly, but progress to the last four was unexpected as Guud Hiddink created yet another miracle. Matthew Day looks back at an excellent summer for the Russian underdogs.
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.
¡Claro que podemos!
Such was the headline of Spanish newspaper AS as Spain lived up to their favourites tag against Russia with a virtuoso performance, outclassing the opposition and sending shivers down the spine of every German player.
Anyone For a Spot of Patriotism?
How many times of late have you heard English fans say they’re enjoying Euro 2008 all the more because England didn’t qualify?
They continue, with a relaxed, almost smug certainty, that this is because they can observe the beautiful game without suffering the stress and disappointment of supporting their nation. I’ve heard it at least [...]
Arshavin leads the way in the Russian Revolution
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.
Euro Top Tens - Greatest Matches
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.
Euro 2008 Round 1 - What We’ve Learned So Far
Every team has now played one match at the 2008 UEFA European Championships but what can we deduce from the opening eight games?
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