Euro 2008 Saturday Previews

Switzerland v Czech Republic
GROUP A
Date: Sat 7 June
Kick-off: 1700 BST
Venue: St Jakob-Park, Basel
U.S. TV: 12:00pm EDT, ESPN Classic
PREVIEW


Portugal v Turkey
GROUP A
Date: Sat 7 June
Kick-off: 1945 BST
Venue: Stade de Geneve, Geneva
U.S. TV: 2:45pm EDT, ESPN Classic
PREVIEW

European Championship of Beers

What's the best beer to drink during Euro 2008? Two-time British Beer Writer of the Year Ben McFarland introduces the runners and riders.

Mutu ordered to pay Chelsea $18.6 million

That'll buy a lot of blow...

Euro 2008 Previews: Spain and Sweden

They look more talented than ever, but Europe's biggest under-achievers might not be any closer to being more than the sum of their parts.









Lars Lagerback's durable team have more attacking strengths than might be expected, but expect the customary quarter-final exit.

Altidore expects to be loaned by Villareal

There has been a report that Villarreal, which finished second in the Spanish League, might send the 18-year-old American to Recreativo Heulva on loan to indoctrinate him into European soccer.

Uli Hesse-Lichtenberger in Germany

Uli mulls Germany's defensive and attacking options ahead of kick-off...

The Mill

Friday's Rumours

Ernst Bouwes in Holland

Ernst looks at back at some moments in recent Dutch history as familiar foes await...

Lineker's Euro 2008 View

Gary gives his thoughts on the forthcoming tournament and explains why international football is more important than the Champions League.

Classy

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack has been caught up in a row between Poland and Germany ahead of the European Championship after a newspaper depicted him with his head chopped off...
Ballack caught up in row

Earplugs in for Wayne Rooney's 'quiet' stag do

"Quiet" compared to what, exactly? Def Leppard play Wembley?

Wayne kicks off stag party with 16-hour bender





Graham and John Rooney = Pure Class

Ronaldo Declares for Real

"I want to play for Real Madrid, but only if it is true they are eager to pay me and Manchester United what they have been saying they will," said Ronaldo in an interview with the respected Brazilian website Terra. "However, it does not depend on me."





His neck looks weird...

Euro 2008: It’s Germany’s tournament to lose

Martin Rogers likes Germany to win it all. So do a lot of other people.

Read about it here.

Boro In Four-Million-Euros Bradley Swoop

Middlesbrough could beat fellow English clubs Everton and Newcastle United and land American starlet Michael Bradley after they offered Heerenveen four million euros.

MLS and Villarreal Agree Terms for Altidore

Eighteen-year-old New York Red Bulls striker Jozy Altidore is moving to Spanish side Villarreal.

Euro 2008 Previews: Greece and Russia

They've retained their wily manager along with most of the victorious team from 2004. Can lightning really strike twice?











Guus Hiddink's team will be fast, flexible and fluid in their attempt to join Russian sport's 'golden age'

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Monday's Rumours

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International Friendly: Spain 1 - 0 USA

Xavi strike sinks U.S.


Jeff Carlisle:
U.S. offers little offensively against Spain


Player Ratings

U.S. looks to bounce back against Spain

In all probability, another setback is in store for Bradley's men. But after last week's loss, a grittier, more aggressive performance from the Americans will mean at least some progress has been made.

Expected Line-up
Preview



Santander...from the air. Wouldn't mind hitting those links.




U.S. men's schedule:

U.S. vs. Spain
June 4
Estadio El Sardinero, Santander, Spain
4 p.m. ET, ESPN360
5:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2 (Tape delay)

U.S. vs. Argentina
June 8
Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J.
7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN Classic

Pat Nevin's Euro 2008 Verdict

The BBC Radio 5 Live Euro 2008 Pundit weighs in...and he likes Russia.