Deco in - Lampard out??

With the European Championship getting over, we can expect a flurry of activities in the transfer market.Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Portuguese star Deco from Barcelona for an estimated 10million euros (£7.9m) on a two year deal. This is the first signing for the new Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari who reunites with his Portugal ward. Deco's move was on expected lines after he had announced that he will leave Barcelona and Scolari's appointment as manager would have made his move easier. Now the question is whether Chelsea have got Deco in place of Frank Lampard, who is expected to move to Inter Milan to join his former boss Jose Mourinho. Lampard's move was always on the cards but Deco's signing might be an indication that Franky Lampard is surely gonna leave England for Italy as Chelsea can't be having three good players for the same position, Ballack the other. And it looks like the official announcement is the only thing pending in the transfer. So its going to be a happy reunion in both the cases- Deco with Scolari & Lampard with Jose.

Euro2008 Group Stage goals

The Group Stages of the Euro2008 produced some fine football. Get the goals of all the matches in Group stages.

Group A Goals
Link1 / Link2

Group B Goals
Link1 Link2

Group C Goals
Link1 Link2

Group D Goals
Link1 Link2

Euro2008 Semifinal2 goals

Spain did it again against Russia, beat them by a three goal margin. Spain could not open the scoring in the first half but three second half goals sent them into the title round where they will face the pre tournament favourites Germany.

Russia [0 - 3] Spain
50' [0 - 1] X. Hernandez : Link
73' [0 - 2] D. Guiza : Link
83' [0 - 3] D.J. Silva : Link


Highlights

1st Half Highlights
2nd Half Highlights


Celebrations

Spanish Celebrations

Euro2008 Semifinal1 goals

Germany managed to edge Turkey in the final minute, thanks to a Lahm goal and march into the finals of the Euro2008. Turkey who had just 13 players available for this match played some great football, they had the lead twice before letting them off. Germany now await either Spain or Russia.

Germany [3 - 2] Turkey
22' [0 - 1] U. Boral : Link1 /Link2
26' [1 - 1] B. Schweinsteiger : Link1 /Link2
79' [2 - 1] M. Klose : Link1 /Link2
86' [2 - 2] S. Senturk : Link1 /Link2
90' [3 - 2] P. Lahm : Link1 /Link2

Euro2008 Quarterfinal4 goals

Spain ended their June 22 jinx as they beat the world champions Italy 4-2 on penalties. The game looked set for penalties as Italy were never looking to play attacking football and it was down to the best goalkeepers in the world to take their side to the last 4 and it was Iker Casillas who did it for Spain as he saved two kicks and taking Spain to the semifinals.

Spain [0 - 0] Italy

Penalty shoot-out : [4 - 2]

Link1 / Link2

Highlights
1st Half Highlights
2nd Half Highlights

Spanish Celebrations

Euro2008 Quarterfinal3 goals

Andrei Arshavin was the star as the Dutch were taken apart by an organised Russia team. The Dutch were never in control of the match as the Russians continued to outplay them and took the lead. Nistelrooy's goal could only take the match into extra time but the result was never in any doubt as the Russians scored twice in extra time to march into the semifinals.

Netherlands [1 - 3] Russia
56' [0 - 1] R. Pavlyuchenko : Link1 / Link2
86' [1 - 1] R.v. Nistelrooy : Link1 / Link2
112' [1 - 2] D. Torbinski : Link1 / Link2
116' [1 - 3] A. Arshavin : Link1 / Link2

Euro2008 Quarterfinal2 goals

Recber Rustu turned from villain to hero as his blunder gave Croatia the lead with only minutes remaining in the second extra time but the Turks equalised in the dying seconds to push the game in penalties and it was time for Recber Rustu to turn the hero as he saved the spot kick from Mladen Petric to send the Turks into the Semifinals.

Croatia [1 - 1] Turkey

119' [1 - 0] I. Klasnic : Link / Link2
120' [1 - 1] S. Senturk : Link / Link2

Penalty shoot-out : [1 - 3]

Penalties : Link1 / Link2

Euro2008 Quarterfinal2 goals

Recber Rustu turned from villain to hero as his blunder gave Croatia the lead with only minutes remaining in the second extra time but the Turks equalised in the dying seconds to push the game in penalties and it was time for Recber Rustu to turn the hero as he saved the spot kick from Mladen Petric to send the Turks into the Semifinals.

Croatia [1 - 1] Turkey

119' [1 - 0] I. Klasnic : Link / Link2
120' [1 - 1] S. Senturk : Link / Link2

Penalty shoot-out : [1 - 3]

Penalties : Link1 / Link2

Euro2008 Quarterfinal1 goals

Bastian Schweinsteiger returned to the team after suspension and played a fabulous match to send the pre tournament favourites into the semifinals. He scored the first and setup the other two goals as the German out powered the Portugese. Joachim Loew, who was given an one match touchline ban saw his team play effective football and come up triumph in the knock out stage. This defeat ends Scolari's reigns as Portugal manager as he moves to Stamford Bridge. Now the focus of the field totally will be on Ronaldo as he is set to announce his future.

Portugal [2 - 3] Germany
22' [0 - 1] B. Schweinsteiger : Link
26' [0 - 2] M. Klose : Link
40' [1 - 2] N. Gomes : Link
61' [1 - 3] M. Ballack : Link
87' [2 - 3] H. Postiga : Link

Highlights

1st Half Highlight
2nd Half Highlights

German Players Celebrations

Euro2008 Match Day 12 goals

Russia claimed the sole remaining spot in the quarterfinals as they dispatched Sweden 2-0 and set up a match up against Red Hot Netherlands for a spot in Semifinals. The defending champions Greece ended their campaign without a point as they lost to a largely weakened Spain team who rested many of their key players.

Russia [2 - 0] Sweden

24' [1 - 0] R. Pavlyuchenko : Link

50' [2 - 0] A. Arshavin : Link

Highlights

1st Half Highlights ,

2nd Half Highlights

Russian Players Celebrations

Greece [1 - 2] Spain

42' [1 - 0] A. Charisteas : Link

61' [1 - 1] R.D.l. Red : Link

88' [1 - 2] D. Guiza : Link

Euro2008 Match Day 11 goals

Italy survived the group of death and marched into the last 16. France had a forgettable match as they conceded a penalty, got a player sent off , their star man Ribery getting injured also his replacement Nasri getting injured. Meanwhile the Dutch continued their merry way dispatching Romania to help Italy go through.

France [0 - 2] Italy

25' [0 - 1] A. Pirlo (pen.) : Link1 / Link2 / Link3
62' [0 - 2] D.D. Rossi : Link1 / Link2 / Link3

Highlights
1st Half Highlights ,
2nd Half Highlights .

Italian Player's Celebration

Holland [2 - 0] Romania
54' [1 - 0] K.J. Huntelaar : Link1 / Link2
87' [2 - 0] R.v. Persie : Link1 / Link2

Euro2008 Match Day 10 goals

Michael Ballack sent Germany into the last 16 with his stunning free kick and it was the only goal of the match which saw both German and Austrian coaches sent off. Croatia won their match against Poland to make sure they finish at top of the group.

Austria [0 - 1] Germany

49' [0 - 1] M. Ballack : Link1 / Link2

Extras

46' Both Coaches sent off

Highlights

1st Half Highlights ,

2nd Half Highlights .

Poland [0 - 1] Croatia

52' [0 - 1] I. Klasnic : Link1 / Link2

Highlights

Euro2008 Match Day 8 goals

Day 8 saw another upset as last edition's semifinalists Czech Republic were beaten by a spirited Turkey side to book a place in the last 16. Czech were leading 2-0 while losing their way in the final 15 minutes and losing in the dying seconds to a superb goal by Nihat. Switzerland got a consolation win as they beat the second string Portugal by a couple of goals.

Turkey [3 - 2] Czech Republic

34' [0 - 1] J. Koller : Link1/ Link2
62' [0 - 2] J. Plasil : Link1 / Link2
75' [1 - 2] A. Turan : Link1 / Link2
87' [2 - 2] N. Kahveci : Link1 / Link2
89' [3 - 2] N. Kahveci : Link1 / Link2

Highlights
1st Half Highlights ,
2nd Half Highlights

Switzerland [2 - 0] Portugal

71' [1 - 0] H. Yakin : Link1 / Link2
83' [2 - 0] H. Yakin (pen.) : Link1 / Link2

Highlights
1st Half Highlights ,
2nd Half Highlights

Euro2008 Match Day 7 goals

David Villa once again was the star for Spain as he scored a dramatic injury time winner against Sweden to take Spain into the last 16. Russia on the other hand brought themselves back into the tournament with a win over defending champions Greece.

Sweden [1 - 2] Spain
15' [0 - 1] F. Torres : Link1 / Link2
34' [1 - 1] Z. Ibrahimovic : Link1 / Link2
90' [1 - 2] D. Villa : Link1 / Link2

Highlights
1st Half Highlights ,
2nd Half Highlights

Greece [0 - 1] Russia
33' [0 - 1] K. Zyrianov > Link1 / Link2

Goal Disallowed for Greece

Highlights
1st Half Highlights ,
2nd Half Highlights

Euro2008 Match Day 6 goals

Croatia got the first upset of the Euro2008 when they beat tournament favourites Germany with a commanding show. And the night for the Germans were made even worse when Schweinsteiger was sent off in the injury time. It was a deserving win for the Croatians and even the German coach Joachim Low felt his team deserved the result.

Croatia [2 - 1] Germany

24' [1 - 0] D. Srna : Link

62' [2 - 0] I. Olic : Link

79' [2 - 1] L. Podolski : Link

Schweinsteiger Red Card

Highlights

First Half , Second Half

Austria [1 - 1] Poland

30' [0 - 1] R. Guerreiro : Link

90' [1 - 1] I. Vastic (pen) : Link

Highlights

First Half , Second Half

Scolari turns BLUE

Luiz Felipe Scolari on Wednesday was announced as the next manager for Chelsea and the news comes within days of Scolari saying that he would talk about the issue after the ongoing Euro championship. Chelsea fans were jubilant on the announcement and they have reasons to be happy as the Big Phil is known for his shrewd man management skills and has the ability to deal with Big names in Chelsea. While the fans of the Blues were happy, Portuguese fans and media are upset with the news. The most important factor has been the timing of the announcement as they all feel it would shake up the morale of the team which has been doing well in the Euro. And the team cancelled the training and press meet on Thursday to avoid unnecessary attention on the coach.

Scolari has all the credentials to be a hit at Stamford Bridge but the Premiership will be a stern test to him. One of the key Chelsea players Ricardo Carvalho, who was talking about his desire to play under Jose at Inter said he was shocked on hearing the news and added that he will take the club forward and that he was looking forward to playing under his current national team coach at club level. Most of the football experts have said that Chelsea have made the right call and only time will tell if the Big Phil can deliver in England.

Euro2008 Match Day 5 goals

Portugal continued their good run as they beat the Czech Republic 3-1 and stormed into the quarterfinal stage. Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal of the tournament with a strike in the 61st minute. And the Turks broke the Swiss hearts as they came from a goal behind and edge the co-hosts in injury time.

Czech Republic [1 - 3] Portugal

08' [0 - 1] Deco : Link1 / Link2
17' [1 - 1] L. Sionko : Link1 / Link2
63' [1 - 2] C. Ronaldo : Link1 / Link2
90' [1 - 3] R. Quaresma : Link1 / Link2

Highlights

1st Half Highlights ,
2nd Half Highlights .

Switzerland [1 - 2] Turkey

32' [1 - 0] H. Yakin : Link
57' [1 - 1] S. Sentork : Link
90' [1 - 2] A. Turan : Link

Highlights

1st Half Highlights ,
2nd Half Highlights .

Manchester United season reviews : 1992-2007

Manchester United set the footballing world on fire with their stylish football during the 90's and they continue their tradition of winning trophies with the EPL and Champions League titles added into the trophy cabinet this season. Enjoy the magical moments.

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Season Review 1992-93 , Season Review 1993-94 ,

Season Review 1994-95 , Season Review 1995-96 ,

Season Review 1996-97 , Season Review 1998-99 ,

Season Review 2002-03 , Season Review 2003-04 ,

Season Review 2004-05 , Season Review 2005-06 ,

Season Review 2006-07

Manutd Classics - Champions League - Premier League

Here are some the classic matches in the history of Manchester United. Relive the magical those magical moments including the best Champions League nights and much more.

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Euro2008 - Match day 4 goals

The day belonged to David Villa who scored a hatrick and lead Spain to a commanding win over Russia while Ibrahimovic inspired Sweden to a 2-0 win over defending champions Greece.

Spain [4 - 1] Russia

20' [1 - 0] D. Villa : View - Download
44' [2 - 0] D. Villa : View - Download
75' [3 - 0] D. Villa : View - Download
86' [3 - 1] R. Pavlyuchenko : View - Download
90' [4 - 1] C. Fabregas : View - Download


Greece [0 - 2] Sweden

67' [0 - 1] Z. Ibrahimovic : Download
72' [0 - 2] P. Hansson : Download