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The road to Germany

Europe Hosts Germany, the eight group winners, plus the best two second-placed countries qualify automatically. The remaining six group runners-up go into play-offs over two legs, finally giving Europe fourteen

November 26, 2004by shareitIn , ,

Champions League

Group A Liverpool only need one more win against either Monaco or Olympiakos from their remaining two games, after beating La Coruna 1-0 in Spain. Their first away win in

November 11, 2004by shareitIn ,

Come on, ref!

The recent controversy surrounding the Benfica v Porto game was not the first, and will certainly not be the last, to affect a football match. Inevitably, the unfortunate culprits are

October 27, 2004by shareitIn ,

Shut up!

Having scored a sublime goal against Wales recently, England captain David Beckham, cracked a rib in a crunching tackle. Knowing that the injury would prevent him from taking part in

October 20, 2004by shareitIn ,

Arsenal FC in Lisbon

The first Arsenal football academy in Europe opened earlier this year in Carcavelos, in the grounds of St. Julian’s School. It was set up as the SoccerPro Football Academy in

October 20, 2004by shareitIn , ,

Wandering over here

Bolton Wanderers’ 2004/05 campaign marks their fourth consecutive season in the Barclays Premiership. They are now established in the big time with their top class roster of players matching their

October 20, 2004by shareitIn ,

Megabucks

Arsenal and Manchester United are vying for supremacy in the financial stakes behind super-rich Chelsea. The Gunners have unveiled a 150 million euro, 15-year sponsorship agreement with Emirates Airlines which

October 14, 2004by shareitIn ,

Odd balls  

• England’s midfield motor Steven Gerrard faces a 12-week lay-off, forcing him to miss the World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Azerbaijan later this month, after fracturing a bone in

September 30, 2004by shareitIn ,