Alexander Hleb Signs For Barcelona
July 17, 2008 by CLDsport · Leave a Comment
As predicted, Alexander Hleb has joined Barcelona for a reported £11.8million after spending 3 years at Arsenal.
The Belarus international completed a medical in the Spanish city on Wednesday and said:
“I love this team. I will give my best and I want to win everything with Barca.” Read more
Euro 2008 Final: Germany v Spain Team News
30 Matches, 16 Countries, 22 Days. Euro 2008 reaches it’s climax this evening with a showcase final between pre-tournament favourites Germany and the much-fancied Spanish.
90 minutes separates Germany and Spain from becoming European Champions 2008.
Latest team news suggests that inspirational captain Michael Ballack could be Read more
Spain 3 v 0 Russia: Spanish Too Good For Tired Russians
June 26, 2008 by CLDsport · Leave a Comment
Spain have beaten Russia 3-0 in the second semi-final in Vienna to set up a final meeting with Germany on Sunday
Cesc Fabregas performed brilliantly - after coming on as a substitute for injured David Villa in the first-half. He proved to be the difference between the two sides after a dull first half encounter. Read more
Spain Beat Italy On Penalties After Goalless Draw
June 22, 2008 by CLDsport · Leave a Comment
Spain have beaten Italy 4-2 on penalties after a disappointing 0-0 draw after 120 minutes of play.
The Italians are deservedly out of the tournament, after playing negatively throughout. Their completely unattractive style of football is a bore, and it would have been a travesty if they had gone through to the semi-finals. It almost looked as though they were playing for penalties from the very first minute. Read more
Spain Thrash Russia, and Sweden Beat Holders Greece
June 10, 2008 by CLDsport · Leave a Comment
Spain 4-1 Russia, Sweden 2-0 Greece.
The 4th day of Euro 2008 was Group D’s chance to show us what they can do - or in the case of holders Greece, what they can’t do.
The afternoon match saw the much fancied Spanish meet Russia in Innsbruck. With the Spanish heavily backed to win the tournament, today was their opportunity to prove they are worthy. They did so in some style, with a hat-trick from David Villa. Read more
