Jens Lehmann has defended Mesut Ozil for his performances at the World Cup, insisting that the playmaker suffered as a result of fitness issues. The 29-year-old midfielder was vilified by his countrymen for an abject display, though Lehmann believes he was not at his optimum best. World champions, Germany crashed out at the group stages […]
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Spain became Champions of Europe for only the second time in their history overnight, casting aside below-par Germany 1-0 in the final of Euro 2008. It’s no secret that I was going for Germany in this one and had been following them for much of tournament but I have to say that Spain were good value […]
Just a quick one tonight as I’ve had a lonnnnnnnnng day at work and am about to dash out the door for some Thai food. Update: Thai food was good. Gael Clichy has revealed that he didn’t have to think twice when signing a new contract with Arsenal a few weeks ago. He had the […]
So, just as I predicted, Russia are through to the quarter-finals of Euro 2008 after outclassing Sweden 2-0 overnight. It’s just a pity that Andrei Arshavin didn’t net the first or I would have made quite a little bit of cash on a first goalscorer bet. Ah well. You have to marvel at the brilliance […]