By fraser drew | July 1st, 2008
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…
By fraser drew | June 30th, 2008
The quick feet of Fernando Torres, the sprawl of Jans Lehmann, the balls hurtling to the net and Euro 2008 came to a heroic, climax. Spain 1. Germany 0. Euro 2008 was won by this moment of brilliance and quite…
By fraser drew | June 23rd, 2008
It all got a bit much in Bosnia after Turkey’s last gasp reprieve against Croatia. Allah was smiling and the Turks driven on by a belief instilled probably four years ago by their rival neighbours Greece triumph just upset all…
By fraser drew | June 20th, 2008
The two fat ladies bet: Steve Maclaren’s threadbare reputation as an international manager could require some re-stitching if England’s conquerors Croatia and Russia progress as they might to the finals. The unlikely sounding proposition of a few months ago has rather…
By fraser drew | June 17th, 2008
Ivan Klasnic, the 28-year-old Croatia striker whose goal last night extinguished Polish hopes and underlined the strength and passion in depth in this team who England face in the World Cup qualifiers, underwent two kidney transplants last year, his body…
By Sam the man | June 13th, 2008
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,…
By Arthur King | June 3rd, 2008
Another curious bet is on which teams will finish bottom of their groups. This is a great sports bet.
The bookies have it that it will be Russia, Romania, Turkey and Austria. It would only take a small suprise to make…
By Arthur King | June 3rd, 2008
There are more than 33 kinds of bets offered on the Euro 2008 matches. One of the more unusual bets is which group will produce the most goals. The betting is tight but curious.
Favourites are Group B with Germany and…
By Arthur King | June 2nd, 2008
Luka MODRIC:
The 22 year old Croatian offensive midfielder Luka Modric is already a star in his own country and probably he will be very soon in England too. Tottenham have just paid £16.5 million to Dinamo Zagreb for him making…
By Arthur King | May 9th, 2008

Croatia are rated 11 in the world by FIFA. In the World Cup 98 they finished an unexpected third, but failed dismally in 2006 with two draws against Japan and Australia. But they have always been strong qualifiers as England discovered…