The knockout stages of Euro 2008 continue this weekend with the last of the quarter-finals, as Holland face ex-coach and countryman Guus Hiddink in Basel on Saturday. Holland have been the tournaments outstanding team so far, but can Hiddink profit from Holland’s famous ability to self destruct when the pressure is on? Tune into ITV1 at 7:45pm on Saturday to find out. The final quarter final on Sunday pits two heavyweights against each other as Spain take on Italy in Vienna. Spain impressed in their opening game against the Russian’s, but had to battle hard in their final two games to top Group D. By contrast, Italy had to rely on Holland’s victory over Romania to reach this stage, and have looked strangely fragile in defence. (more…)
The group stages of Euro 2008 draw to a close this weekend with the final round of games in Group A, as Switzerland face Portugal in Basel, while Turkey and the Czech Republic battle it out for qualification. Before then Spain and Sweden will both be looking to clinch a place in the quarter finals when they play in Innsbruck, and Greece and Russia look to keep their chances alive in Salzburg. (more…)
One of the eye-catching players of the tournament so far David Villa is back in action on Saturday and Paddy Power are betting on who the Spanish striker is playing for next season as well as the likelihood of him or his fellow forwards scoring a hat-trick.
The other game on Saturday is the one all commentators would have hoped to avoid when their rostas were announced - Greece v Russia. And with some real tongue-twisting names in the line-ups for the men behind the mics to get their lips round Paddy Power are betting on what will be the most number of letters in a goalscorer’s name in the match. (more…)
Euro 2008 starts on Saturday with co-hosts Switzerland opening the festival of football against the Czech Republic, followed later that night by Portugal and Turkey in Geneva. The competition then moves to fellow hosts Austria on Sunday as they face Croatia in Vienna, while later that night 4/1 favourites Germany take on Poland in Group B. (more…)
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The lower divisions take centre stage at Wembley for the Play-offs this weekend, whilst in Scotland Rangers face Queen of the South in the Cup Final to round off the domestic football season. Meanwhile over in Ireland the Curragh plays host to the Irish Guineas festival, with the 2,000 & 1,000 Guineas running on Saturday and Sunday respectively. (more…)
After the exciting end to the Premiership last week, Manchester United and Chelsea renew their rivalry in the Champions League this week aiming to win the biggest prize in club football, the European Cup. Chelsea will be keen to avenge missing out on the Premiership in Moscow, while United look towards their second European Cup in ten years. (more…)
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This weekend sees the showpiece of the English football season at Wembley, as Cardiff face Portsmouth in the FA Cup Final. After a season full of upsets in this year’s FA Cup, Cardiff will be looking to create one final shock this Saturday, as both teams aim for their first piece of silverware in nearly 100 years. The last of this season’s play-off finalists will also be revealed on Saturday, as Rochdale face Darlington, while Stockport also host Wycombe for a place at Wembley.
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The final weekend of the Premiership season is upon us. The live action focuses on both the top and the bottom as Birmingham face Blackburn at St Andrews, Chelsea entertain Bolton at Stamford Bridge, Fulham travel to Fratton Park to play Portsmouth and Wigan host Man Utd at JJB Stadium. (more…)
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The penultimate weekend in the Premiership sees Man Utd face West Ham at Old Trafford and Sunderland travel to the Reebok Stadium to take on Bolton on Saturday. Sunday’s action features Arsenal and Everton at the Emirates and Liverpool and Man City at Anfield. Monday focuses on Newcastle and Chelsea.