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Andrei Arshavin Deserves A Better Club

July 30, 2008 – 4:20 am

Andrei Arshavin is world-class material. He deserves a better club and greater recognition than to spend his entire career languishing in the Russian League.
To many soccer fans, this name may not ring a bell, that is, until the European Championships which concluded last month. Arshavin caught the eyes of soccer pundits and bigwigs with his [...]

By JohnST | Also posted in European Championships, Premiere League, Uefa Cup | Comments (4)

Spain To Lay Claim On European Championships

June 28, 2008 – 5:44 pm

Spain emerged victors in the semi-final clash with Russia and many were surprised that a 3-goal deficit still separates both teams. After a baptism of fire in the group stages and a comprehensive 3-1 victory against Netherlands, the Russians had established their title credentials convincingly.
Arshavin, who burst onto the international scene after sitting out a [...]

By JohnST | Also posted in European Championships, Germany, Spain | Comments (1)

Holland 1-3 Russia: Upsets Continue

June 21, 2008 – 7:57 am

The following was guest blogged by Chris Rivers from Betting Fair.
After two nights of the under dogs coming out on top many predicted a return to regular services with the Netherlands overcoming Russia in the quarter finals. Once again though Euro 2008 has thrown up another shock and the side who blitzed their [...]

By JohnST | Also posted in Champions League, European Championships | Comments (0)

Get Ready For Thrills and Spills of Euro 08 Knock-out Stage

June 17, 2008 – 6:51 pm

Knockout stage of Euro 08 campaign has yet to arrive but the footballing actions we have seen are exhilarating enough. In Group A, Portugal are safely through despite a 2-0 loss to Switzerland. Scolari had to apologize for destroying a winning momentum when he rested key players and fielded reserves who either developed cold feet [...]

By JohnST | Also posted in Croatia, European Championships, Italy, Portugal, Spain | Comments (0)

Euro 2008: Spain 4 – 1 Russia

June 11, 2008 – 4:59 pm

The following was guest blogged by Chris Rivers from Betting Fair.  
Have we seen the winners of Euro 2008 play? I would say no despite the brilliant performance from Spain last night. The Spanish have matched the start they made in the World Cup two years when they put four past the Ukraine and just [...]

By JohnST | Also posted in European Championships, Spain | Comments (1)