Ancient mythological Gods such as Zeus, Apollo and Poseidon could not save the country from going into a financial crisis that had gripped the Eurozone in its entirety. From a historical perspective, one following the Twelve Olympian deities of ancient Greece, will notice that they had a God…
England’s national team continues to divide opinion when it comes to how the team should be run, whether it is a managerial appointment, tactical decision or squad selection. However, taking a step back and analysing the entire situation, it will be easier to clarify what the problems are…
It was always going to be a tricky affair, being invited by an Italian to watch the match on a super big screen, among a bunch of Italians. A tricky affair because I was rooting for the Spanish. There had been a lot of hoo-la-hoo in the media…
I have probably asked myself why, but I think this is why I love football. It mirrors life. An Italian team, just before the start of the tournament was hit by another fixing scandal. There was talk of them pulling out even. Yet, come Sunday they will be…
Gravity is an evil aide-mémoire of our physical restrictions. It is that which keeps us grounded; it tugs us downwards and makes us sluggish. The thought of flying, then slowly fades away. Fans cheering for Portugal to win the Euro Championship, should feel that way today. Expectations were…
If there is a hell, it must have been Kiev, Ukraine. That is what the English might have been thinking, in their 9th defeat against the Italians. It was home to a Brit’s original uproar, one that comes from deep down his or her gut, creating an animalistic…
When one thinks of a Spain matchup with France, the first thing that comes to mind is a slick affair. A highly flowing encounter with thrills and spills. It wasn’t. People got to see the clinical side of Spain instead. One move for Alba, some space for Alonso…
This game was more than the Germans and Greeks taking to the field. Mainstream media has hyped it up as a diplomatic conflict of determinations. Some would see a Greek win as a matter of national egotism. Since the Eurozone crisis had started, the Greeks think that they…