Entries from June 2008

Ballack: We can win EURO 2008

Date June 24, 2008

Germany Captain Michael Ballack said he was confident that his side will make it through to the final of the EURO 2008 before their match against a resurgent Turkish side.
Even though Turkey showed great spirits for defeating Croatia in the penalty shootout, he felt that the Germans had the ingredients for emerging out as the [...]

Injury worries cloud the Turkish camp before semifinal against Germany

Date June 23, 2008

The Turkish camp before their all-important semifinal against Germany
After an inspiring performance against a strong Croatian side, Turkey will be looking forward to repeat the feat against Germany, who everyone believe will take the cup home after Holland were sent packing by the Russians.
Apart from a strong attack and defense of the German side, there [...]

Russia Vs Netherlands: Netherlands sent to pack their bags by impressive Hiddink’s men

Date June 23, 2008

No one could have expected such a turn of events, then what actually happened at the St. Jakob Park. In what was considered to be the easiest of encounters in the knockout stage, David again conquered the Goliath. An inspired Russian side under their Dutch Coach Guus Hiddink tamed Van Basten’s Netherland side 3-1, who [...]

Real Madrid Warns Man U We Will Pay What It Takes

Date June 22, 2008

Real Madrid warned Manchester United “we will pay what it takes” to signup Ronaldo.
Spanish giants Real Madrid are desperate to signup the Portuguese star but manchester United have promised to suspend him and leave in in the reserves, and indicated that he is not for sale at any price. Real madrid are said to be willing to handout up to £ 90m for the portuguese and man [...]

Paul Ince became the first black English Premiership Manager

Date June 22, 2008

Paul Ince became the first black English Premiership Manager, after he was appointed head of Blackburn Rovers. Ince on a three-year contract, was Rovers “goal number one Mark Hughes left Ewood Park
In his first season with MK Dons, Ince, 40, led them to two league titles and Johnston in Paint Trophy.
Ince was officially as director of Blackburn [...]

Christiano Ronaldo: Bernabeu going to be his next stop ?

Date June 22, 2008

After a long debate over the future of Manchester United winger Christiano Ronaldo, it was revealed by him that he made a decision to move from the ‘Stadium of Dreams’ even before the final of Champions League to the Bernabeu. However, he did not reveal it so that the preparation of his side for the [...]

Turkey Vs Croatia: Another nail biting win for the Turkish Side

Date June 22, 2008

 It was the second quarter final of EURO 2008, where two dark horses of the tournament, Turkey & Croatia, went head-to-head. Both these teams were through to the second round on the back of some wonderful performances with the Croatians winning all their matches including a win over the first Semifinalist Germany and Turkish side, [...]

Germany Vs Portugal: Schweinsteiger show stuns Portugal

Date June 21, 2008

 Germany Vs Portugal: Schweinsteiger show stuns Portugal
The showdown between Germany & Portugal was felt to be the EURO 2008 Final by most experts. However with this awaited encounter coming early in the knockout stage of the tournament, fans were in for an enthralling time, as both sides knew that a single mistake might lead to [...]

Christiano Ronaldo: Manchester United not ready to sale their star winger

Date June 21, 2008

There have been speculations from the past month over a possible move of the Portuguese and Manchester United Star Christiano Ronaldo to Spanish Giants Real Madrid. Now, with Inter Milan also joining the race for bidding on this wonderful gifted player, his current club has declared that the player is not available for anyone.
With a [...]

Christiano Ronaldo

Date June 20, 2008

 Christiano Ronaldo: Inter also showing interest in United’s Star Winger
There has been a lot of speculation over the future of Manchester United and Portugal star, Christiano Ronaldo. There has been a rife all through this summer for the current FIFA Player of the Year. However, the major focus has tilted upon the debate in between [...]