Posts Tagged ‘Euro 2008’

£20m Tottenham target sinks to “slave” claim: What has Blatter started?

by jakepjohnson on August 7th, 2008 | 433 words | 1 comment

Tottenham’s £20 million Russian target has been likened to a slave, continuing the ridiculous claims that were started by the oh-so-wise head of world football Sepp Blatter.

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Spanish striker claims he’s happy at his current La Liga club: Does anyone really believe him?

by offsidetrap on July 2nd, 2008 | 270 words | 1 comment

Who knows what to believe anymore when it comes to Valencia ace, David Villa. Just weeks ago, the Spanish striker was making it known the he would move to another club if the right opportunity came around. Well, after winning the Euro 2008 championship for his country, that doesn’t seem to be the case any […]

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SAF tells Real Madrid to take their money-grubbing hands off his Ronaldo: He’s not going anywhere!

by offsidetrap on July 1st, 2008 | 286 words | 2 comments

Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was hoping to get in a round of golf at a charity event yesterday without having to discuss the Ronaldo to Madrid saga. So when the big Scot came off the course, chances were pretty good that the media standing in front of him were going to get stonewalled […]

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The dark horse that became black beauty

by Luke Eldridge on June 30th, 2008 | 480 words | 7 comments

The curtain came down on Euro 2008 last night with the result that football fans around the world hoped for. With some familiar faces from the Premiership wearing the red of Spain, we English fans now rather like their brand of football. We used to think it was boring and slow, but now we recognise […]

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Arsenal set to chase German flop and wantaway Blackburn striker: Only one is worth it!

by offsidetrap on June 27th, 2008 | 195 words | 14 comments

If you believe every rumour out there (and honestly, who doesn’t?), then you’d be just the type of person that would enjoy this lovely bit of news coming from the Emirates.

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Sneijder: I won’t go to Man United as Ronaldo bait

by jakepjohnson on June 25th, 2008 | 307 words | 2 comments

As the United-Real tug-of-war for Cristiano Ronaldo continues, a member of Real’s Dutch contingent has felt the need to speak out at rumours he may be heading to Old Trafford as part of an exchange agreement to assist the transfer.
Wesley Sneijder released a statement on his personal site, rejecting claims he was on his way […]

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Who is the bigger Euro 2008 fool, Domenech or Löw?

by Dexter on June 19th, 2008 | 178 words | 3 comments

In footballing terms, one is a big loser, and one is an even bigger loser - but, far more importantly - who is the bigger pillock?

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What now for the French national team?

by Luke Eldridge on June 18th, 2008 | 389 words | 7 comments

After being eliminated from another international tournament, finishing with 10 men against Italy, a cull of the ageing French squad looks likely. Hollywood has taught us that remakes are rarely as enthralling as originals, and France v Italy 2008 was not quite the contest that France v Italy 2006 was. 60m French citizens must be […]

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Liverpool set for a busy week of wheeler-dealing?

by Jon on June 16th, 2008 | 452 words | 40 comments

With Liverpool players expected back in training on July 7, manager Rafa Benitez will continue to put things in place for the coming season.
This week, a number of deals could well be sorted.

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‘Why does it always rain on me?’ asks Chelsea keeper

by stresster on June 16th, 2008 | 231 words | 6 comments

It’s been a season to remember for Petr Cech, but perhaps not for the right reasons.

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