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by Iestyn Stevens

July 18, 2008

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It must be glove! Why Casillas, Buffon, Cech and Co. deserve a big hand

Goalkeepers have arguably the toughest job in football - and this author thinks it's time they got the recognition they deserve.

Football | July 02, 2008 | Jonathan Koh | (1) Comments

Viva Espana! It's fiesta time as Spain reign again

The Spaniards have had to wait 44 years since their last European triumph but, thanks to an old head and some young soldiers, they're finally back on top.

Football | July 01, 2008 | Joe Morris | (0) Comments

X-tra special Xavi can lead Spain to the 2010 World Cup

The Barcelona midfielder was the difference between the Euro title-winning team and the under-achieving Spanish sides of the past.

Football | July 04, 2008 | Umar Pirzada | (0) Comments

The menace of mediocrity: Arsenal's boss has it so right about the international game

As an average German side defeat an average Turkey to reach the Euro 2008 final, this writer asks whether international football has much to offer any more.

Football | June 28, 2008 | basem adi | (3) Comments

Could Guus Hiddink be the world's best football manager?

For a boss with a true Dutch of class, look no further than the man who has coached rank outsiders Russia to within one game of the Euro 2008 final.

Football | June 23, 2008 | 101greatgoals.com | (8) Comments

Revealed: The THREE greatest Euro Championship games - excluding Turkey v Croatia!

The Turks and the Russians have been the surprise packets of Euro 2008, but the thrills of 1984, 2000 and 2004 take some beating...

Football | June 23, 2008 | 101greatgoals.com | (2) Comments

Turkey's miracle men give European football a true lesson in determination

The human spirit and defying the odds is what sport is all about. Here's to the power of the never-say-die Turks, Tiger Woods and a summer full of action.

Football | June 21, 2008 | Ze'ev Rozov | (0) Comments

Euro 2008: Portugal fail for want of a Torres or Van Nistelrooy

Big Phil Scolari's side had the flair but they lacked a decent target man and the ability to adapt their game against the Germans.

Football | June 20, 2008 | basem adi | (0) Comments

Euro 2008: Cech's blunder was costly but Calamity Kahn's takes some beating

There have been many goalkeeping errors over the years - and there'll be many more in the future - but the Bayern Munich legend cost Germany the World Cup.

Football | June 19, 2008 | Iestyn Stevens | (0) Comments

England's Premier League the best in the world? Not if Euro 2008 is anything to go by!

Hardly any of the shining lights in the European Championships ply their trade in England, so maybe it's time for a reality check.

Football | June 18, 2008 | John McCallum | (0) Comments

Euro 2008: Simic, Leko, Frei and Kadlec all on Celtic's summer transfer radar

They may have to shop at less expensive places, but some real talent can still propel Celtic into the quarter-finals of the Champions League and clinch four SPL titles on the trot.

Football | June 13, 2008 | gerald mclaughlin | (0) Comments

England and negativity, a football marriage consummated by the press

England aren't as bad as the press make out and to bow to tabloid hysteria is defeatist. Instead of ruining reputations, the back-page sharks should be talking up the national team.

Football | June 06, 2008 | Ed Bottomley | (2) Comments