Spain were immediately installed as favourites for Euro 2012 folliwing their 1-0 victory over Germany in the Euro 2008 final. The team that Aragones built are 6/1 to repeat the feat in four years time. England are 11/1. There are…
This picture of Portugese gumption against the Turks caught our eye. On the left is Chelsea’s £16million right back Jose Boswinga, saluting and clutching his valuables (in fact it was the star man’s only appearance in Euro 2008 photographs, so…
We’re behind you. The Portuguese defence goes missing for Mirosalav Klose to nod in Germany’s second goal in Basel last night. More questions than answers, not least why an ostensibly solid defence in the Premiership with only a swapping of John…
Ballack and Ronaldo, two of the best midfields in the world will meet each other during the Euro 2008. In fact, the first quarter final will be Germany-Portugal. With the possible elimination of France or Italy at the group stage,…
Portugal’s star Cristiano Ronaldo and Czech Republic’s goalkeeper Petr Cech will meet again this afternoon with this time a qualification for the quarter finals at stake for the winner. Chelsea goalkeeper and Manchester midfield have already met three times this…
EA SPORTS has announced that Portugal will win Euro 2008. Using the simulation engine in the UEFA EURO 2008™ videogame, they tested all 16 teams in the competition and determined that Portugal would come out on top.
It predicted Portugal to…
War paint…no doubting who this Turkish supporter is following. From the quaint opening ceremony we are down to the nitty gritty. And there’s no point not making an effort after all. Poor chap had to see his nimble team reputured…
So one wants to say that leaves France with its array of forward power and Portugal’s mesmeric midfield to dominate. But even if they manage that for a few games, can they keep up the style and flair through all of June? What a final that would be. The odds are 18/1. Let us hope it is that kind of tournament.