Mike Martin previews the weekend's World Cup qualification matches and analyses the international returns of Jan Koller, Nuno Gomes. Also, a look ahead to the massive Argentina-Brazil clash in Rosario.... (Continue reading)
Mike Martin bemoans the actions of Setanta and Danny Guthrie's shocking tackle on Craig Fagan, reflects on England's victory over an aging Croatia side, looks back at Luxembourg's fantastic success over Switzerland, and asks whether Micah Richards really can play... (Continue reading)
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.... (Continue reading)
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.... (Continue reading)
Every team has now played one match at the 2008 UEFA European Championships but what can we deduce from the opening eight games?... (Continue reading)
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.... (Continue reading)
The home fans were willing the nation on with feisty fanfare but their team failed to respond in kind. Plenty of effort and enterprise was on display but Switzerland offered little in attack against a truely disappointing Czech Republic side.... (Continue reading)
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.... (Continue reading)