Chris Linnell Archives: 06/2012

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the two best footballers on the planet, but who has the edge? Footballers and fans alike around the world rarely question…

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a late winner as Portugal dominated the Czech Republic in the opening quarter-final tie at UEFA Euro 2012. The Real Madrid winger…

Since Harry Redknapp’s shock departure last week, Tottenham have been linked with a vast array of potential successors. These names include Andre Villas-Boas, Fabio Capello,…

England take on co-hosts Ukraine, at the Donbass Arena in Donetsk tonight, knowing that a point is enough to take them through to the quarter-final…

Defending European champions Spain and Italy reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 after a tense finale to Group C. Spain needed an 88th-minute goal from…

Champions Manchester City will begin their title defence at home to Premier League newcomers Southampton. Runners-up Manchester United’s opening game of the new season is…

Germany and Portugal booked their places in the UEFA Euro 2012 quarter-finals after a tense final round of matches in Group B. The Germans, favourites…

Greece and the Czech Republic upset the odds to win their final Group A matches and qualify for the quarter-finals of Euro 2012. The Czechs…

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich wants to carry on his summer spending spree – and is ready to snatch France right-back Mathieu Debuchy from Newcastle.

Everton are trailing Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic. According to the Mirror Football, the Toffees could land him for a bargain of £7million.

Spain and Croatia currently lead group C on 4 points. Irelands exit was confirmed after their 4-0 loss to the current Champions, whilst Italy still…

France faced Ukraine in the day’s early kick-off, whilst England looked to build upon their opening draw in their second round match versus Sweden.

Following Wednesday’s fixtures, the ‘Group of death’ will now be decided by the last round of matches. So far we’ve had a good opportunity to…

Group C continued today, Trapattoni’s Ireland faced a very tough task against World Champions Spain, whilst 2006 World Cup winners Italy played Croatia. Chelsea striker…

We’re now exactly half way through the group stages of the competition, and already we’ve had a good opportunity to see each team’s key men. Here’s my…