Is Michel Platini Right About England?
Michel Platini is the French chief of UEFA, the governing body of European football. At the start of the Euro 2008 Championship, he caused a rumpus in England, by saying that the English would not be missed. So was he right?
Portuguese SoccerThe Portuguese National Team have not won a World Cup or a European championship. Maybe this will change this year at Euro 2008 with the likes of Ronaldo and Nani.
The 2010 Soccer World CupThe 2010 Soccer World Cup is offering homeowners an excellent opportunity to earn some additional cash by renting their houses out for World Cup accommodation. Learn more about what you need to consider before you take advantage of this opportunity.
Scolari to Chelsea OfficialGiven the fact that Luiz Felipe Scolari has now been officially appointed coach of Chelsea, it will be very interesting to see what the Brazilian has to offer. Said to be a man who always has good relationships with his players by interacting with them and seeing how they like to play and where on the pitch. To see him coaching Chelsea will be very interesting indeed.
African World Cup 2010 QualifiersFIFA World Cup will take place for the first time in the history in Africa, in 2010. Each nation on the continent dreams about this fiesta. However, what teams will qualify for Africa? The preliminary matches have begun on Saturday, 31 May, in Africa (Nigeria – South Africa can be watched live on Fifa.com) and the pressure is high with all the pickers on the continent: nobody wants to skip the historic event in 2010.
Does C Ronaldo, Portugal Have What it Takes?I’ve been following Euro 2008 and I have enjoyed watching the competition thus far. I watched two impressive victories thus far, Spain’s 4-1 brilliance over Russia and the Netherlands’ thrashing of Italy.
Portugal Football Team – Get the Latest About Euro Cup and World CupThe national football team of Portugal is member UEFA and it is organized by the Portuguese Football Federation. The team got its greatest performance in 1966 in England when they managed to qualify for the final tournament, in a semifinal, when they were defeated by England.
Soccer FieldSoccer, or football, is one of the most popular sports in the world. It is also a multi billion dollar business. Soccer for fun is still huge, though – mark out a soccer field, and you are all set.
Watch Euro 2008 OnlineAre you a football fanatic? Do you wish you could watch all the matches in Euro 2008 without paying ridiculous subscription fees to your cable company? Which are not guaranteed to give good reception, live coverage or good picture quality?
Chelsea Football Shirts Worn With PrideAs the Manchester United players awoke from their slumber the morning after the Champions League final and looked down at the medal still probably glistening around their neck they will have wondered, if only a little, just how lucky they were. Football is a cruel game and this final was no different, for me Chelsea should have won as they had been the more likely to score. Drogba was first denied by the post and then Lampard’s nifty turn and shot was met by the crossbar.
Ronaldo Football Shirts Are EverywhereRonaldo, just how good can this boy get? Already a massive household name he is steadily going about his business in unbelievable fashion. He will now take centre stage at the European Championships and few could begrudge him coming away with a winner’s medal.
The Top Marksmen at Euro 2008The precocious winger burst onto the international scene when, at just 19, he scored two goals at Euro 2004 and was named in the team of the tournament. Ronaldo is now widely acknowledged as the world’s best player, a title supported by the 36 goals he has scored so far this season for Manchester United. This includes 10 goals in his last 11 Champions League games and 26 Premier League goals with six matches remaining.