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Animated Histories of European Football

hoyland — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 06:03:21 -0800

In advance of Euro 2012, the Guardian has made animated histories of six of the competitors: England, Spain, the Republic of Ireland, Italy, Germany and France. (Autoplay video in last six links.)

Fußball ist kein Tennis

hoyland — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:33:32 -0800

During the month of December, 1. FC Union Berlin raised money to finance a new stand in its stadium by selling shares in the stadium to fans, under the slogan We're selling our soul. But not to just anyone! (YT--German). This is the second phase of renovation at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei, to bring it up to 2. Bundesliga standards. Much of the work on the first phase was done by the fans themselves (DW video--English). Offering stock in the stadium is considered unusual. However, unlike in, say, the NFL (aside from the Packers, previously), German clubs are typically member-owned, courtesy of the Fifty plus one rule (part two).* *The exceptions are Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Wolfsburg, due to traditional ownership by Bayer and Volkswagen, respectively.

Nearly there....

marienbad — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:53:40 -0800

There are only 10 days of the World Cup left. The World Cup Final is on Sunday 11th July at 19:30 GMT. Today sees the start of the Quarter Finals, and with only 8 teams left, this is when the pressure really starts. A brief Preview of the Quarter finals: Netherlands vs Brazil - This could be one of the games of the tournament. Netherlands have held it together this time (Almost...) and not imploded. Brazil have gotten better as the tournament has progressed, the hard-fought 2 -1 win over North Korea seems a long time ago now. They beat Chili in the Round of 16, Bielsa was undone by poor defending at a corner, and Brazils rapid counter-attacks, utilising Kaka, Robinho and Fabiano. Ghana vs Uruguay - This could be a historic day for African football if Ghana win, as it would mark the first time an African team has made it through to the semi-finals. Asamoah Gyan is also one of the top scorers and could win the Golden Boot, as could Uraguay's Suarez. They will have their work cut out dealing with players like Diego Forlan, who has been the heartbeat of this Uraguayan side, and Luis Suarez, however Ghana has several players who either play or have played in the English Premiership such as Kevin Prince Boateng, John Paintsil, and their excellent goalkeeper Richard Kingson and who are used to dealing with top quality players. Spain vs Paraguay - This would appear to be the easiest one to call, but this is the World Cup and anything can happen. Spain is a team full of world class star players, Iniesta, Xavi, Alonso, Torres, however Torres has yet to find his shooting boots, and was replaced in their last game (vs Portugal) by Llorente, a much more physical player who held the line and caused problems for Portugal, and was involoved in the play leading up to David Villa's winning goal. Paraguay have had a strange time, beating both Argentina and Brazil in the World Cup Qualifiers, but then losing their way towards the end of qualifying, and after qualifying, drawing with the Netherlands and losing to Qatar in warm up friendlies. And in the round of 16 they only beat Japan (after a very dull game) on Penalties. Key players are their strike force Roque Santa Cruise and Lucas Barrios. Argentina vs Germany- This could also be another one of the games of the tournament. Germany are a young side with plenty of talent who play fast football and can attack like lightening on the break (I should know- I'm English!) Their key play-maker is Mesut Ozil, who is technically gifted and has a free role, playing left/right/central with Bastian Schweinsteiger and Sami Khedira covering his movement. Up front they have two excellent (at international level) strikers in Lahm and Podolski. And already they are taunting the Argentinians. Argentina are, as probably most of the world knows, managed by Diego Armando Maradona, a man who has been pure theatre at the World cup Finals. Their qualifying included playing around a hundred different players, before settling on their squad, which includes World Number 1 Leo Messi, as well a star strikers Higuain, Tevez and Milito. Maradona is also smart: he has, on his coaching staff, the talents of Oscar Ruggeri, Sergio Batistuta and Carlos Bilardo, the last of whom managed Argentina when the won the World Cup in 1986 with Maradona as a player. The Semi finals line up like this: Netherlands/Brazil vs Uraguay/Ghana Spain/Paraguay vs Argentina/Germany BBC sport team webpages: Germany Argentina Spain Paraguay Netherlands Brazil Uruaguay Ghana So who do you want to win?

Ausgezeichnet!

miss lynnster — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:35:07 -0800

Now's the time in the 1974 Bundesliga new uniform unveiling presentation where we dance. Happy Monday! :)

Spain - 2008 European football Champions.

goodnewsfortheinsane — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:49:04 -0800

Felicidades España! Turkey tiptoed through the eye of the needle — twice even — but were no match for the German machine. And the Dutch may have been dazzling against World Champions Italy and runners-up France, but they stumbled hopelessly against a rugged Russia — who in turn fell to a superior Spanish side. In the end, it was Fernando Torres who shot Spain to its first title in 44 years - without top scorer David Villa, no less. It's been a blast. Congratulations, Spain, and see you all in four years.

Tor! Goal! Rete!

keepoutofreach — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 10:24:26 -0800

Two goals worth a million words. In Arabic, English, Chinese, Portuguese and yes, German. Italy's 2 goals against Germany, from 8 different commentators, one of them being Diego Maradona. Heavy YouTube usage unfortunately, although the post links to the leading Italian newspaper, Corriere della Sera.

Moritz Volz

wfc123 — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 08:05:23 -0800

Moritz Volz plays for Fulham and Germany- and he has a sense of humor.

Gooooooooooooooooooooooal!!!

RobertFrost — Tue, 30 May 2006 10:42:17 -0800

Since the 1930s, only 16 teams have held the World Cup Trophy. In 10 days, the 2006 World Cup will begin. Pick your team, pick your jersey, then find your time.

Once the teams have all gone home, more than just the balls will have changed. The world will be saying goodbye to one of the greatest players of our generation. And this time its for real.
Here is a little something to put you in the mood (youtube).

Brazil vs. Germany.

riffola — Sun, 30 Jun 2002 06:00:55 -0800

Brazil vs. Germany. The 2002 FIFA World Cup has come to an end. History was made today.

We wuz robbed.

McBain — Fri, 21 Jun 2002 06:25:56 -0800

We wuz robbed. I know, it wasn't really a handball. USA loses to Germany and their amazing goalkeeper. Good run, guys.

England 5 Germany 1

quarsan — Sat, 01 Sep 2001 12:59:56 -0800

England 5 Germany 1 there is a god, and his name is Michael Owen