Those crazy kids in Europe were back at it again today, dreaming of a day when they will play in Austria/Switzerland in the Euro 2008 tournament. Some countries took a step closer to achieving their dreams. Other countries might as well book a holiday somewhere else in June 2008. Here is a [...]

There are few things in life that should put a damper on a birthday celebration. Losing an international football match should not be one of them. According to reports out of Prague, members of the Czech Republic football team have been fined $47,500 because they held a birthday party for one of the [...]

If you were one of the millions who tried to get a World Cup ticket online and came up empty last summer here is your shot at attending another huge football tournament in Europe. Tickets for the Euro 2008 competition in Austria and Switzerland will be on sale during the month of March at [...]

It has been a busy day of football around the world with seemingly every country from Armenia to Yemen in action. I’m not in a position where I can talk about the pasting that Portugal put on my beloved Kazakhstan without crying, so instead I will point you in the direction of 101 Great [...]

Fresh off of its 13-0 defeat to Germany and 7-0 drubbing by the Czech Republic, San Marino is all fired up and ready to lose to Ireland in Euro 2008 qualifying Wednesday. San Marino head coach Giampaolo Mazza is entirely realistic above his team’s chances.
“I’ve also a young team from a very small nation. [...]

I realize that Portugal’s Euro 2008 qualifying opponent tomorrow, Kazakhstan, might not have the best attack in the world, but my beloved Snow Leopards might just score a goal or two if Portugal decides to play this guy in yellow on the backline.

The international teams take center stage this week with teams competing in Euro 2008 and Asian Cup qualifying, as well as a slew of international friendlies. The one that everyone will be watching (or just me), is Kazkhstan taking on mighty Portugal. I’m predicting 27-0 for the Snow Leopards. There are also [...]

At one time I thought that Guus Hiddink might be the perfect candidate to guide Russia through Euro 2008 qualifications. The guy has worked miracles everywhere he has managed and Russia could use a bit of a miracle or two considering their form the past few years.
But then I came across this story talking [...]

It wasn’t long ago when I was wondering how Luis Aragones has remained the coach of Spain. Well, apparently his bosses have more confidence that he is the right man for the job than I do. Aragones has signed a contract extension to guide Spain through Euro 2008.
Aragones did lead Spain to a [...]

Early reactions from the Blogosphere about England’s 2-0 loss to Croatia in Euro 2008 qualifying :
* Can England Sink Any Lower? (Goonerboy)
* Video: Croatia 2-0 England Lowlights (Soccer-Weblog)
* Has McClaren Lost the Plot (We are England)
* So Much for the 3-5-2 (Soccerword)
* Don’t Blame the Bobble (Chelsea FC Blog)