Euro 2008 – Half-Term Report
16 matches gone, 15 more to go. After the agonisingly long qualification process, the tournament itself feels brutally short – then again, that’s probably what makes up most of the excitement at this level, the fact that every match is a final. So how have the 16 teams performed so far? Let’s look at it…
Group of Death sees over 100 arrests made on Friday
There were more than 100 arrests made in the Euro 2008 host city of Berne on Friday. Twenty people were arrested after a fight between French, Dutch and Swiss fans. A police officer confirmed two people were wounded in the clashes which involved at least forty people. Police also made 105 ”temporary arrests” for ”minor…
Chelsea – the heart and soul of football?
Recently Chelsea FC announced their partnership with Creative Artists Agency (CAA). CAA Sports will be assisting with the club’s branding, athlete marketing, touring, stadium development, and corporate partnership development, as well as Chelsea’s Corporate Social Responsibility.
Scolari Watch – Chelsea finally have a top manager
From the outside Chelsea’s efforts to find a new manager over the last few weeks appear to have been conducted in their usual clumsy fashion — with Peter Kenyon running the ship what else did we expect — but there can be no doubt in my opinion that they have landed a top quality replacement…
Watching football on TV vs watching football in person – which is better?
Chris from EPL Talk recently made the trip to see Netherlands play Italy in Euro 08, and made some very interesting observations. To summarise: The crowds seem quieter in person than they do on TV. The view is terrible (compared to TV, that is).
Transfer Rumours (14 June 08): Berbatov for Manchester United, Arsenal’s Nasri move a no-go?, Gomes to Tottenham, and more
So, Manchester United have offered the father of Italian youngster Davide Petrucci, who they recently signed from Roma, a job as a gardener. If his son lives up to his potential, he’ll be hiring his own gardener in the future.
Aston Villa’s Acorns deal deserves respect
I was enjoying lunch with a football agent friend of mine yesterday when the Sky Sports News ticker in the room revealed that Aston Villa had ‘given’ their shirt sponsorship deal away to a local children’s hospice called Acorns. I almost choked on my sandwich. What? A Premier League club has given away £2million worth…
Manchester United sign Roma’s Davide Petrucci
Manchester United have signed one of Italy’s best prospects in the form of striker Davide Petrucci from Italian club Roma, much to the fury of the Italian club and press, according to the Daily Telegraph.
Carling Cup 08-09 First Round Draw
Ties are due to be played in the week commencing 11 August. The draw for the first round of the Carling Cup:
Adebayor’s agent waiting for Arsenal to say yes to Milan
Arsenal is having a tough time holding on to their players, Flamini left on a free transfer and Alexander Hleb is looking to seal a move to either Spain or Germany and now, Adebayor’s agent has hinted that his client cannot not say no to an offer from AC Milan. “The player is fine at…
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