Category Archives: Europe
FIFA World Cup 2010 qualifying update
South America It would be highly unfair if Argentina doesn’t qualify for the World Cup. They were the best side in the last world cup and unfortunately they came up against Germany and a tactical flaw in the substitution meant … Continue reading
Filed under Africa, Asia, Europe, FIFA, FIFA World Cup 2010, South Africa, South America, World Cup
The better team won
There is no doubt in my mind that the better team amongst Arsenal and Manchester United won over two legs and qualified for the finals. Manchester United beat Arsenal 1-3 at the Emirates and with an aggregate of 4-1 will … Continue reading
Filed under Aaron Ramsey, Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, Arshavin, Champions League, Europe, Kieran Gibbs, Ronaldo
5 good reads before the CL clash against Man Utd
1.Daniel Taylor (Guardian) looks at the tactics that Ferguson is going to employ against Arsenal 2.Matt Hughes (Times) talks about the conflics between the two managers 3.Ian Herbert (Independent) looks at the threat of Walcott and others against Man Utd 4.Daid … Continue reading
Filed under Alex Ferguson, Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, BBC, Champions League, Europe, The Guardian, The Independent, The Times
Arsenal in Champions League semis
Its been a while since I blogged but I should put in a word for the entry into the semi finals of the Champions league where we take on a lacklustre Manchester United. Villareal were without their influential midfielder Senna … Continue reading
Filed under Arsenal, Champions League, Europe, Villareal, Walcott
Rome was not built in a day
It will take 3 more nights like this or better for us to get there to play the finals. Well what matters at the end of the (European) night is that along with Manchester United, Chelsea ( both with not all … Continue reading
Filed under A S Roma, Arsenal, Champions League, Europe
Angry Wenger after a Frustu match
Arsenal return back to England after yet another dismal performance in Ukraine. Dynamo Kiev scored from a very disputable penalty and seemed to take all three points at home when Gallas the new Euro top scorer restored parity with two … Continue reading
Filed under Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, Champions League, Dynamo Kiev, Europe, Gallas, Sagna, Walcott
Season 2008-09: Contenders – I
Manchester United With both the domestic and the European titles under their belt, they would be brimming with confidence this time around. They would ideally be looking at retaining both the titles and in doing so become eligible to be … Continue reading
Filed under 2008-09 season, Champions League, Chelsea, EPL, Europe, Manchester United
Spain Triumph
After 44 years and many forgetful tournaments, Spain held the nerve to win an important tournament and erase the underachievers tag. Thanks to a goal from Fernando Torres, the Spaniards gained the upper hand in a match they dominated for … Continue reading
Germany vs Spain
This is a final which all the sponsors and the neutral fans would have wanted. A fitting finale to end what has been a wonderful tournament. Two favourites from the start of the tournament, Germany and Spain. I am not … Continue reading
Filed under Arsenal, Ballack, Casillas, David Villa, Euro 2008, Europe, Fabregas, Gary Linekar, Germany, Spain
