Hulk, Falcao, Schurrle and Chelsea’s attacking options to replace Didier Drogba
Chelsea’s Champions League success in 2011-12 has given the club a real boost, with Roman Abramovich looking to bolster his squad to challenge on all fronts next term. Despite the…
Vertonghen vindicated: Ledley King’s replacement has big shoes to fill at Tottenham
After a protracted summer transfer saga, Tottenham have finally landed their number one target, Jan Vertonghen, who joins the north London club from Ajax. Much has been made over the…
Optimism Is Sweeping Through Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham’s end to last season was thoroughly miserable. A horrible, mean-spirited, heartbreaking ending to a season that at times had promised so much. Think of the The Elephant Man when…
Soccerlens’ Euro 2012 Awards: The best and the worst from Ukraine and Poland
Spain set a new world record on Sunday night by winning their third consecutive international trophy, with a commanding 4-0 win over Italy in Kiev confirming their place in history….
Spain win Euro 2012 in style
Spain confirmed their place amongst football’s greatest all-time teams on Sunday night with an emphatic 4-0 win over Italy in the Euro 2012 final. The triumph means La Roja are…
Euro 2012 Final news: Del Bosque to drop Fabregas in favour of designated striker
The last day of Euro 2012 is here, with the exciting prospect of the final between Spain and Italy to be played in Kiev tonight. The sides played out a…
Euro 2012 Final Preview: Spain vs Italy
Sunday night will see the culmination of the Euro 2012 championships, with holders Spain the favourites to retain their crown, as they take on Italy in Kiev. The world champions…
Balotelli brace stuns Germany and sends Italy through to Euro 2012 final
Italy stunned highly-fancied Germany with 2-1 win on Thursday night to book a place in the Euro 2012 final against holders Spain. Mario Balotelli was the hero, scoring both Azzurri…
Premier League players at Euro 2012: The good and the pretty poor
Euro 2012 has seen the best players in the continent come together to play out a footballing extravaganza in Ukraine and Poland, with some excellent individual showings and games of…
Germany vs Italy Preview: Heavyweights battle for place in Euro 2012 final
After watching Spain slug it out with Portugal to make the Euro 2012 final, Germany and Italy go head-to-head on Thursday evening for a shot at glory. Joachim Low’s men…
Spain through to the final after Iberian penalty drama
Spain booked their place in the Euro 2012 final on Wednesday night after overcoming a spirited Portugal side on penalties. The Iberian rivals could not be separated after 120 minutes…
Scouting Report: Kwadwo Asamoah
Kwadwo Asamoah has been excellent for his club Udinese and for Ghana – establishing himself as a first-choice player at a relatively young age. This summer he’s being tracked by several big European clubs, including Manchester United and Juventus.
It appeared that Juventus had won the race to acquire the Ghanaian, especially after completing a medical for the club in early June. But, according to reports on June 23rd, the transfer has stalled as Udinese is holding out for £15 million. It still appears likely that Juventus will acquire the skills of the hard-working central midfielder, but it’s not a done deal yet.
Why you should back Portugal against Spain in Euro 2012
Spain v Portugal (7.45pm KO, Live on BBC1) The first semi-final of the Euro 2012 pitches the defending champions Spain and their Iberian neighbours Portugal in what promises to be…
Spain vs Portugal Preview: Can CR7 and his men trump the world champions?
The Euro 2012 semi-finals swing into action on Wednesday night, with world champions and red-hot favourites Spain taking on their Iberian neighbours Portugal for a place in the final. Vicente…
England Need To Rebuild
The response from fans and media to England’s defeat on penalties to Italy on Sunday night has largely been encouraging. No hounding of referees into early retirement and a life…
