UEFA Euro 2008

ESPN Coverage Hits New Low With West Ham vs MLS All-Stars

EPL Talk (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago

ESPN’s broadcast of Euro 2008 was the best production ever of a soccer tournament for TV viewers in the United States. While it wasn’t perfect, it was clearly evident that ESPN had listened to the past criticism and corrected the annoying habits that had previously distanced diehard soccer fans from its network. After ESPN vastly improved [...]

Spain midfield maestro rejects Aragones

CaughtOffside (Free subscription) | yesterday

Newly-appointed Fenerbahce coach Luis Aragones wasted no time in trying to lure one of the key members of Spain's Euro 2008-winning squad to Turkey. Sadly, the plan has not worked as the player declared his love for native Spain. Valencia midfielder Marcos Senna, who starred so brilliantly for Spain this summer, ...

You still won't stop Torres

Daily Express (Free subscription) | yesterday

THE long lenses which snapped Fernando Torres relaxing on holiday in Miami following his Euro 2008 heroics provided just one pointer that life will never be the same for the Liverpool striker.

The FIVE BEST signings of the summer: Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool, Chelsea and Bolton get it right!

CaughtOffside (Free subscription) | 23/07/2008

As the summer of fun heats up with transfers and transfer speculation coming from all angles, this is a good time to discuss the transfers. Luka Modric (Tottenham) A much-targeted player finally put pen to paper on a deal to take him to Tottenham. He then promptly went to the Euro 2008 ...

Luca Toni Is Just The Endorser You Want

Unprofessional Foul (Free subscription) | 23/07/2008

Sometimes companies choose the right endorser for a product and sometimes they don't . Italian shoe company Lotto was one of the ones who made a very bad decision. In April 2008, Lotto had Luca Toni endorse a new shoe to be used by Toni in Euro 2008--the Twist 'n Go . Regardless of the merits of a soccer boot with one stud that rotates, Luca Toni did not turn out to be the ideal endorser. Toni and...

Veloso to stay with Sporting

Football.co.uk (Free subscription) | 23/07/2008

Sp Lisbon's defensive midfielder Miguel Veloso is almost certain to remain with his current club next season, despite talk of interest from a number of clubs across Europe. The 22-year-old, who was part of Portugal's squad at Euro 2008, had been l...

Henry believes World Cup should hold no fears for resurgent Scotland

Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 23/07/2008

WHEN Scotland failed to qualify for the finals of Euro 2008, many members of the Tartan Army sought solace in the fact that it was the World Cup finalists, France and Italy, w

Euro 2008 Stars Won't Go Cheap

Moscow Times (Free subscription) | 22/07/2008

As Zenit St. Petersburg was saying it hadn't received a satisfactory offer for midfielder Andrei Arshavin and will probably remain with the club, English club Tottenham Hotspur was reported to be weighing up bids for both Arshavin and fellow Russia international Roman Pavlyuchenko.

Xavi and Iniesta can prove there’s life after Ronaldinho

Footie Blog (Free subscription) | 22/07/2008

As we all saw during Euro 2008, Xavi and Iniesta are two of the best ball-playing midfielders in Europe. Now it’s time they showed it for Barcelona. Don’t get me wrong — the two little midfielders have been good enough for the Catalans over the past few seasons. But now that Ronaldinho has gone, along with [...]

Spurs prepare for Russian frontline

The First Post (Free subscription) | 22/07/2008

Spurs have emerged from the pack of would-be suitors of Euro 2008 sensation Andrei Arshavin as the club most likely him, but are refusing to match Zenit St Petersburg's £21.5m…

Boulahrouz Completes Move From Chelsea To Stuttgart

NHatky (Free subscription) | 22/07/2008

London, Dutch international defender Khalid Boulahrouz has completed his move from Chelsea to VfB Stuttgart, the English Premier League club confirmed on their website. The 26-year-old Dutchman suffered a personal tragedy during Euro 2008 last month when his wife gave birth prematurely to a daughter who later died. He previously played in ...

• Boulahrouz agrees move to Stuttgart from Chelsea - The Earth Times Online Newspaper

Spurs to make £21m move for fantastic playmaker: Ramos has a plan!

CaughtOffside (Free subscription) | 21/07/2008

More news regarding just how Juande plans to spend the cash he is apparently destined to receive for his strike pairing. Will this target make up for losing the Bulgarian ace? Tottenham are preparing for life after Dimitar Berbatov and Robbie Keane by making a move for Euro 2008 star Andrei ...

Spurs in talks with Zenit over Arshavin but club will not meet £21.5m valuation

Daily Mail (Free subscription) | 21/07/2008

Zenit St Petersburg have revealed they are in discussions with Spurs about a deal for Russia's Euro 2008 star Andrei Arshavin but are not prepared to meet the £21.5m asking price.

Spurs in talks with Zenit over Arshavin but club will not meet £21.5m valuation

thisislondon (Free subscription) | 21/07/2008

Zenit St Petersburg have revealed they are in discussions with Spurs about a deal for Russia's Euro 2008 star Andrei Arshavin but are not prepared to meet the £21.5m asking price.

Brooking doubts England's 2010 World Cup chances

Daily Mail (Free subscription) | 21/07/2008

After missing out on qualification for Euro 2008, FA's director of development Trevor Brooking admits England are unlikely to get beyond the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup.

ITV HD to formally launch for Euro 2008

coolgarriv | 07/06/2008

ITV has confirmed its first ever high definition broadcast intended for public consumption will be coverage of Portugal versus Turkey on the first day of Euro 2008. Freesat viewers will be able to access the HD stream by pressing the red button while watching ITV1 during the broadcast from 7.30pm on Saturday. The service will not be available on Freeview, Sky, or Virgin Media digital cable. Coverage