On paper, the Spaniards have more talent than any other team competing in Austria and Switzerland. But with no trophies since 1964, have they got the bottle? Posted May 30, 2008 by 101greatgoals.com
Then there's Cesc Fabregas, Barca's Xavi and Valencia's brilliant David Villa. The international game's great under-achievers will finally put the record straight at Euro 2008. Posted June 03, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith
The Spaniards were worthy European champions, but it was the midfield that provided the key and a player who couldn't get a starting place who had the biggest impact. Posted July 02, 2008 by Adam Uren
Always the bridesmaid at the big football weddings, can the new Spain under Luis Aragones overcome the nation's mental block and win some silverware for the first time since 1964? Posted June 03, 2008 by gerald mclaughlin
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. Posted July 01, 2008 by Joe Morris
A new dynasty could be established in Vienna over the next four days. If one of these sides beats Germany in the final they could go on to rule the world in two years' time. Posted June 26, 2008 by 101greatgoals.com
A cracking tournament should supply us with a scintillating finale. But is their ability to 'bottle it' about to reign over the super Senors yet again? Posted June 29, 2008 by gerald mclaughlin
Tonight's final showdown looks ominous for the Germans, with injury fears over Ballack and Frings and frailties at the back. Posted June 29, 2008 by London Pietersen
They played the best football and topped the entertainment poll, and they did it mostly with home-based players. Posted July 01, 2008 by William MacIntyre
The Barcelona midfielder was the difference between the Euro title-winning team and the under-achieving Spanish sides of the past. Posted July 04, 2008 by Umar Pirzada
A Sportingo author looks at the way different countries play the game and equates it with the culture and lifestyle of their people. Posted July 08, 2008 by Jake Hall
The former Hammers defender has popped up on the Costa Blanca where a bunch of ex-pats are working hard with the local club. Posted July 08, 2008 by Jake Hall
Steve McClaren's team weren't the first to under-achieve (and they won't be the last). But they're in good company. Posted November 23, 2007 by Graham Smith
The international boss has a lot to answer for after a string of poor results culminated in that depressing 1-0 home defeat by Luis Aragones's Spanish senors. Posted February 12, 2007 by Real life News : Football
Greg Varkonyi says the Americans need to heed the warning of the home nation's last-gasp defeat after underdogs Russia became European Champions in Madrid. Posted September 17, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi
The Spanish captain saved crucial penalties in the quarter-final against Italy and kept clean sheets galore to become this author's player of the tournament. Posted July 06, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith
Spain have shown the key to success is in attacking football - and it's about time the Premier League caught up. Posted July 03, 2008 by Ciaran Mc Cormack
Fernando Torres leads the kings of Spain - but there's also room for Michael Ballack and Tottenham new boy Luka Modric in the best XI from a magnificent tournament. Posted July 06, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith
How the successes and failures of Euro 2008 taught the game that direct football still matters in the modern game. Posted July 09, 2008 by basem adi
Juan Carlos Navarro and Jorge Garbajosa know what it takes to win world gold and European silver medals - now can the due add to their collection in the Olympics? Posted August 22, 2008 by Vicente Llamas
And Argentina's newest star might become the world No.1's biggest nightmare in 2009. Posted September 24, 2008 by Gregory Lanzenberg
OK, the Premier League has drama queens such as Didier Drogba and Cristiano Ronaldo, but cheating is a national disgrace in Spain and the culprits must be held up to ridicule and contempt. Posted November 28, 2007 by Samir Brandao
The double world champion has put Spain back on the Formula One map - but is the street circuit of the eastern Mediterranean city an appropriate venue? Posted May 18, 2007 by Gareth Llewellyn-Stevens
Why did the England boss field a team of 11 right-footed players against Spain when he had left-footed options like Stuart Downing and Gareth Barry waiting on the bench? Posted February 11, 2007 by Michael Pudney
The usual suspects have their paths to glory in 2009 set out for them, with Spain v Serbia and Switzerland v USA the pick. Posted September 28, 2008 by Jay Jarrahi
The likes of world champions Italy, Spain, Holland and England may not make it to next summer's spectacular - but is it good for the tournament to have minnows competing instead of the big boys? Posted November 16, 2007 by 101greatgoals.com
From the bargain basement to the heights of the Premier League, the stylish Spaniard is proving to be David Moyes' best ever signing. Posted March 13, 2008 by Ed Bottomley
With England failing to qualify for this summer's European Championship finals, football fans were subjected to the worst kind of bias and jingoistic claptrap from the BBC and ITV pundits... Posted August 08, 2008 by Alexander Anderson
The destination of this year’s Davis Cup could well be decided by Sweden's ability to sweep Argentina off course on their fast carpet surface. Posted April 04, 2007 by Jay Jarrahi
The Spanish striker has everything - skill, pace and plenty of confidence. And at just 23, he is going to be tormenting defences for a long time to come. Posted March 15, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith
Another statement of intent from a young star in the making. Juan Martin del Potro steals the show as Russia threaten a major surprise. Posted September 23, 2008 by Jay Jarrahi
Plans to enlarge the European Championship finals to 24 teams will dilute a competition that has just captivated the whole world. Posted July 17, 2008 by Mohit Goyal