Holland slumped to an unlikely defeat in the midst of a Czech revival after taking a 2-0 lead in a romping first 20 minutes in their second group game of Euro 2004. For the umpteenth time in the history of Dutch football, they started off brightly and shimmered brightly with promise only to fall at the last hurdle... continue reading

England never has and never shall lie at the feet of a proud conqueror. So it was said.That is generally true, save for the exception of the Normans of Northern France and, of course, when Association Football is concerned. The Americans called it soccer, while the Europeans called it football. But for many countl... continue reading

12th June 2004 is a day that will live in infamy for Portuguese football.In front of a sell-out crowd before the majestic Estadio Do Drago under the stern and protrudingly watchful eyes of referee Pierluigi Collina, the Golden Generation of Portuguese football seems set to pass into history as the Lost Generation ... continue reading