After Spain's incredible and well-deserved 4-0 win against Italy yesterday, here's the final set of Euro 2012 news headlines. I hope you've enjoyed the daily news updates, served up every morning since late May. I've enjoyed being part of your daily ritual. If you've enjoyed them, please let me know if you're interested in having […]

After an emotional victory at home against DC United, it was time for the Red Bulls to keep on marching along and trying to stay level or go past United for the lead in the Eastern Conference Table. But the next task at hand was a trip to BMO Field and facing a different Toronto […]

After a hard fought win in San Jose last Tuesday, Seattle seemed to be figuring out what ailed them in the last eight winless league matches. After giving up a 12th minute off-side goal to Saer Sene, Seattle fought back to take the lead behind two Eddie Johnson headers. Only to have it negated by an […]

Spain vs Italy 2:45pm ET TV schedule Buy Spain and Italy shirts With the news that Vicente Del Bosque has decided to start three strikers for Spain today, it sounds like we'll have a match in store. Will Del Bosque's late decision to play three strikers have a detrimental impact on Spain since they're not used to playing that system, […]

With just hours to go until the Euro 2012 final begins, flashbacks to past encounters between the Azzurri and La Furia Roja are coming to mind. Classic football matches, those that have shaped both national times significantly. Do you remember earlier in the tournament, the opening fixture for both sides? We saw the 3-5-2 of […]

Euro 2012 has flown by so quickly, with so much quality on display except for a few quarter-finals that dragged on. Nevertheless, we're now here at the final. And the breaking news is that Vicente Del Bosque is going to name three strikers to start for Spain. We may now be in for a very […]

Back in Euro 2008, the style of play Spain engineered attracted awe and acclaim from pundits and fans all over the world. Their form of free-flowing passes was beautiful to watch as they broke down overwhelmed opponents. As Spain won the title off a goal by Fernando Torres in the final against Germany, the sky […]

It's a welcome return to see Reading back in the Premier League. And today they unveiled the new kits they'll be playing in during this upcoming season. Designed by Puma, Reading's new home shirt features the traditional blue and white hoops. Reading's team crest is centered on the front of the shirt, which is a […]

Soccer writer and author David Wangerin died last night after a short illness. Wangerin was born in Chicago and raised in Wisconsin. The American-born author was an Aston Villa supporter, and moved to England in 1987. He also lived in Scotland, where he became a fan of Raith Rovers. Wangerin was the author of several […]

The news from UEFA's Michel Platini this morning is that the Euro 2020 tournament could be played across the European continent instead of within a host country. With Europe being such a relatively small continent and budget airfare being so inexpensive for fans to follow their team, I love the idea — which is rare […]

Southampton Football Club has unveiled their new home and away shirts for the 2012-13 season, in a season where we'll see the Saints back in the top flight. Unfortunately, I hate Southampton's new home shirt with a passion. Reason being is that Southampton (and shirt makers Umbro) have completely changed the home shirt design, so […]

During this brief respite before the final match of Euro 2012 that kicks off on Sunday, it's perfect timing to watch all 84 goals scored so far from Euro 2012. Seventy two of them have been scored during regulation time, while there are 12 from penalty kick shootouts. There have been some wonderful goals scored […]

The Montreal Impact are cruising along in their first season. They were buoyed by a few positive early results and a couple of huge crowds at their temporary home, Olympic Stadium. Now that revamped Saputo Stadium is open and an exciting European striker has signed, the team looks to captivate the hearts of Southern Quebec. […]

West Ham United has unveiled their home shirt for the 2012-13 season. Just like Aston Villa, West Ham United's shirt is designed and manufactured by Italian kit designer Macron. In the case of West Ham United's home shirt, I think it looks classy. I especially like the new collar design, which looks very trendy. According […]

What a match yesterday between Italy and Germany, and what a performance by the Italian team — especially Mario Balotelli. Not surprisingly, Super Mario is the center of attention today in some of the Euro 2012 news headlines: Mario Balotelli dedicates Italy v Germany goals to mother — The Guardian Now Spain have entered the […]