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Euro 2012 Guide & provocative punditry
A giant Euro 2012 soccer championships banner is spread on Warsaw's landmark, the Palace of Culture, in Warsaw, Poland, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 as preparation for the upcoming Euro 2012 soccer Championships in Poland and Ukraine. (Associated Press)
Tomorrow the author is in Warsaw to begin covering Euro 2012. Today – Your Euro 2012 Guide & provocative punditry (by me). All bets are off on who will dominate & win. So there… Continue reading
Euro Countdown
France coach Laurent Blanc gestures as he speaks during a press conference on November 10, 2010 in Paris (Photo FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)Bobby McMahon’s expert analysis of Group D. England, France, Ukraine, Sweden. On England – “Expectations are about as low as a hobbit’s bottom…" from Forbes mag online…
Bobby McMahon’s expert analysis of Group D. England, France, Ukraine, Sweden. On England – “Expectations are about as low as a hobbit’s bottom…” from Forbes mag online… Continue reading
Football Factory poster
This poster is going up on the wall in the famous Football Factory in Toronto, a venue immortalized in the updated edition of The World is a Ball… Continue reading
Another World is a Ball review
FYI. Book reminder time…A recent customer review of The World is a Ball on Amazon -“One of the best soccer books I have ever read. Very entertaining and keeps you glued to the pages with interesting stories of soccer craziness. I would highly recommend.”… Continue reading
The Green Army on the march to Poland for Euro 2012
Former Ireland stars John Aldridge and Ray Houghton fuel up fans Ed Hyland, left, and Liam Leonard
Dozens of camper vans, converted buses and even a caravan welded to a Ford Transit stopped traffic yesterday, ahead of their 2,000km drive to Poznan for Ireland’s opening game against Croatia…… Continue reading
Marco Tardelli dismisses Italy’s offer to make sensational withdrawal from Euro 2012 over scandal
Marco Tardelli
Italy’s sensational offer to withdraw from Euro 2012 ‘cos of probe into corruption in Italy, is a non-starter says Marco Tardelli. And he would know…
Euro fever time
After being forced to qualify via the playoffs for the tournament, the Portuguese are not being talked up as potential champions, especially as they share Group B with Germany and the Netherlands. -Photo by Reuters
One-man annoyance machine Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal picks Spain to win it all
Cops raid Italy’s Euro 2012 training camp
Domenico Criscito. Photograph: AFP/Getty
Big trouble for Italy or the usual thing they face and makes them stronger? You decide…
Cops raid Italy’s Euro 2012 training camp in match-fixing probe –… Continue reading
Relax, lads
Robbie Keane
Keano to Rep. of Ireland team – “Relax lads, sure it’s only Spain, Italy and Croatia we’re playing in Poland, like…“… Continue reading
Toes, thighs, suspensions
The new England manager, Roy Hodgson, talks to his squad during a training session at the Etihad Stadium. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA
England’s woes pre Euro 2012…Let the panic start, now… Continue reading
Doing what I do
Doyle at BMO Field (Image: Derek Shapton)
In 2 weeks I will land in Warsaw to begin covering Euro 2012. Doing what I do. Doing what I did and what ended up being The World is a Ball: The Joy, Madness & Meaning of Soccer
New mini-review of The World is a Ball
Odd, new mini-review of mixed emotions for The World is a Ball. But has nice compliments – …”Doyle’s enthusiasm is infectious. And his book, packed with memorable scenes, should encourage even the most casual fan to take the fun of it all more seriously.” Thanks fella.
And people out there – remember this book for possible Father’s Day gift for dads who like their football, soccer, futebol… Continue reading
Cancel that bet on Spain
David Villa is carried off on a stretcher after breaking his tibia against Qatar's Al-Sadd in the semi-final of the World Club Challenge in Japan in December. Photograph: Shizuo Kambayashi/AP
Now this is getting interesting – Cancel that bet on Spain winning Euro 2012. No Villa for España… Continue reading
Beginners Guide to Euro 2012
A totally excellent Beginners Guide to Euro 2012 from the totally reliable guys at EPL Talk… Continue reading
Shakira & Jarzębina remix
Insane remix of Shakira’s Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) & Jarzębina’s Koko Euro Spoko for Euro 2012.
The madness goes on in Poland…Euro 2012 coming soon
Champion League Final
Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben celebrates scoring against Real Madrid from the penalty spot during the Champions League semi-final second leg at the Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images
It’s all over for Chelsea, already. It says here. (This author agrees..)… Continue reading
Whither England?
Andy Carroll and Rio Ferdinand. Photo: Getty Images
Oh jeez…Old reliable Rio Ferdinand out. Loose canon John Terry in. Andy “Tarzan” Carroll in. Can this lot beat France, Sweden and Ukraine at Euro 2012..?… Continue reading
Koko Koko Euro Spoko
Oh my dears, this Euro 2012 IS going to be fun.
Poland’s official song for the tournament: “Koko Koko Euro Spoko.” Has to be seen to be believed. Genius…
It’s disco time…
Zatańczymy? It’s disco time – the official theme songamajig for Euro 2012. Warsaw and Kiev, here we come…
