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…

Spain gets into their stride. And my feeling that if Torres started he would score was proven right in the fourth minute. Torres is a striker who enjoys the confidence. And not something just told for effective PR to the nosy press looking for any smoke they can…

This world has two kinds of people. The one that supports Barcelona, and the other that supports Real Madrid. Or so you would believe if you saw the line of cars parked outside the sheesha joint we visit. There were enough people there to fill up some north…