Soccer Digest

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Sunday, June 29, 2008

Ferdinand - Captaincy isn't exclusive - Ananova



Rio Ferdinand insists being England captain is not "the be all and end all." The 29-year-old captained Manchester United in the Champions League final against Chelsea and also led the national team in Fabio Capello's second game in charge when they
Source: www.ananova.com

Real Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo must declare he wants to leave - Daily Telegraph
Real president Ramon Calderon, who has been exceedingly vocal in his desire to sign the 23-year-old winger, has reportedly already got a deal in place. Dithering: Ronaldo has hinted he fancies a move to Real The News of the World suggests Real have
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Germany 0-1 Spain: Torres ends Spain's pain - ESPN Soccernet
Fernando Torres was the hero for Spain by firing them to Euro 2008 glory against Germany in Vienna - and ending 44 years of underachievement. MladenAstonov/GettyImages Fernando Torres celebrates his winner Torres struck in the 33rd minute at Ernst
Source: soccernet.espn.go.com

Thought for the day: United, you're not as big as you think - Northampton Chronicle
This week they are finding out they are anything but. Any way you want to look at it, they are in Real Madrid's shadow. In terms of prestige, global power, European Cups, league titles you name it. Cristiano Ronaldo knows it. Which is why he's
Source: www.northamptonchron.co.uk

Spain's class too much for Germany in 1-0 win in Euro 2008 final - CBS Sportsline
VIENNA, Austria (AP) -Even the presence of captain Michael Ballack could not help Germany contain a crafty Spanish team that exploited a slow-footed defense and dominated the European Championship final Sunday in every department. Instead of Germany
Source: www.sportsline.com

Martin King's Sports Betting: United will make Champions League final - Northampton Chronicle
Manchester United are 8/13 to qualify for the Champions League final with Sky Bet after holding Barcelona to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their semi-final clash at the Nou Camp on Wednesday night. Barcelona, who to be fair caused Edwin van der Sar
Source: www.northamptonchron.co.uk



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