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Road to South Africa: World Cup 2010 Qualifying Round-Up

By Matthew Day ⋅ September 11, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

A review of the 2010 World Cup qualifiers across Europe over the last five days as France toil, England impress and Italy struggle, while there is good news for the continental minnows.

Euro 2008 Team Review: Spain

By Tim Wigmore ⋅ July 13, 2008 ⋅ One comment

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.

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 ⋅ 6 comments

Mike Martin reviews a memorable tournament in Switzerland and Austria.

The triumph of artistry

By Tim Wigmore ⋅ June 29, 2008 ⋅ 5 comments

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.

¡Claro que podemos!

By Matthew Day ⋅ June 27, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

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.

Spain’s Recipe for Success

By Karan Kooner ⋅ June 26, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments

You could perhaps forgive Spain for assuming that the hard work is already done having disposed of world champions Italy in the quarter finals. The chaotic scenes that followed Cesc Fabregas’ winning spot kick were reminiscent of a side who had won the tournament, only time will tell if those celebrations prove to be premature.
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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.

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