Who do you think will win UEFA Euro 2008?
UEFA, Union of European Football Associations, Euro 2008 will kick off on 7 June 2008 and the winner will be decided on 29 June 2008. A total of 16 teams are divided into 4 groups, A, B, C and D.
Group A consists of Switzerland, Czech Republic, Portugal, Turkey
Group B consists of Austria, Croatia, Germany, Poland
Group C consists of France, Italy, Netherlands, Romania
Group D consists of Greece, Russia, Spain, Sweden
Switzerland will start their campaign against Czech Republic in Basel - St. Jakob-Park on 7 June 1800 hours. On the same day, Portugal will against Turkey in Geneva - Stade de Genève at 2045 hours.
Portugal should have no problem topping Group A with PTA Player of the year, Cristiano Ronaldo, playing and if Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari staying on as Portugal’s coach. Portugal might even win UEFA Euro 2008.
The toughest group will have to be Group C with France, Italy are capable of going into the final at least on paper.
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Maria Sharapova hit out at the ruling body of women’s tennis (WTA) on Friday for making her take part in a publicity shoot on the eve of the Italian Open.
“I have set my own personal rules when it comes to doing shoots and I never do shoots before tournaments because they are mentally draining and I want to just focus on my tennis.”
Sharapova could be fined $700,000 if she declines to do the shoot, which is part of the WTA’s multi-million dollar global marketing campaign. The tournament begins on May 12.
Since she does not wear a WTA patch on her clothing, the fine for skipping a tour promotional event would rise $400,000 from the standard $300,000.
Maria Sharapova is running a poll on her website asking the question, “What Should Maria Do?”
Tell us what you think Maria should do.
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Cristiano Ronaldo propelled 10 man Manchester United closer to defending its Premier League title on Saturday, scoring twice in a 4-1 victory over West Ham United. Ronaldo brought his goal tally to 40 this season.
United moved three points clear at the top with 84 points and a game left to play. United’s only rival Chelsea has 81 points after 36 games and plays Newcastle on Monday.
United and Chelsea also play in the Champions League final on May 21 in Moscow.
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Chelsea 3 Liverpool 2. The Blues will face Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League final. It proves to be third time lucky for Chelsea against Liverpool. Great game, and a great performance from both sides.
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On a magical night, before an Old Trafford crowd at their raucous best, the champions of England set up a all-English Champions League final through the brilliance of an Englishman, Paul Scholes.
Scholes’ goal also vindicated Sir Alex Ferguson’s decision to rest him against Chelsea on Saturday. Now United will meet the winners of this evening’s meeting between Chelsea and Liverpool in Moscow on May 21
These were the situations Scholes adores, a yard of space just outside the box, a glimpse of an unprotected goalkeeper as defenders vainfully sought to man the barricades. The gift of possession had been kindly donated by Barcelona, by Gianluca Zambrotta, a World Cup-winning full-back bizarrely turning into a hung-over Sunday league player. Having gained the ball from Cristiano Ronaldo, the Italian inexplicably hit it blind across his area. Scholes had his chance. That right foot thudded into the ball, sending it flying past Gabriel Milito and then curling away from Victor Valdes in the Barcelona goal. Sensational.
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International football star Ronaldo had a fight with 3 prostitutes he brought back to his Brazil motel room after he discovered they were actually men.
Police became involved when an “altercation” happened as the 31-year-old A C Milan striker came to the shocking realisation that the call girls he had paid to have group sex with after his night out were in fact transvestites.
Ronaldo went into hiding Tuesday after a run-in with cross-dressing prostitutes that prompted police to investigate whether to charge one with trying to extort money from the soccer star.
The AC Milan player, in Brazil recovering from a knee surgery, canceled two TV appearances, and local media said he will continue physiotherapy at his home.
Police said Ronaldo committed no crime, but he was accused by one prostitute of using drugs and not wanting to pay.
Prostitution is legal in Brazil.
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Cristiano Ronaldo was voted Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player of the Year by his peers. The Manchester United Winger, who has scored 38 goals in all competitions this searson, beating Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard, Cesc Fabregas, Emmanuel Adebayor and David James in the annual poll. This is the second year in succession the 23 years old Portuguese star claimed the prestigious award.
Arsenal Midfielder Cesc Fabregas was named PFA Young Player of the Year.
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