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June 2008 News

EURO 2008 Final – Spain Victorious over Poor Germans

Published: June 29, 2008

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Spain claimed their first major title for 44 years after winning Euro 2008 with a well deserved victory over Germany. Liverpool striker Fernando Torres was Spain’s goal hero, striking after 33 minutes when he lifted Xavi’s pass over Germany keeper Jens Lehmann.


EURO 2008 Final Commentary – Spain v Germany

Published: June 29, 2008

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Look back at all the action and reaction to the EURO 2008 Final between Spain and Germany by clicking on the link below. Spain v Germany – EURO 2008 Final Live Commentary


Hack Hugh Keevins branded a liar after Nakamura claims

Published: June 29, 2008

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Daily Record Hack Hugh Keevins has been branded a Liar by both Celtic and Bologna after it emerged that the supposed statement he was given by the Bologna President, was in fact lies and more lies. The Bologna President Alfredo Cazzola denied having given a statement to the Daily Record, which quoted him at length [...]


Hibs to face Swedish side IF Elfsborg

Published: June 29, 2008

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Hibs will face Swedish side IF Elfsborg in the UEFA Intertoto Cup second round. Elfsborg beat Faroe Islands side HB Torshavn 4-1 in their first round first leg clash last week and followed it up with a 0-0 draw in Torshavn. The first leg between Hibernian and Elfsborg will be played at Easter Road on [...]


McCormack leaves Well for Cardiff

Published: June 28, 2008

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Motherwell striker McCormack has signed for Championship side and FA Cup Runners Up Cardiff City after an impressive 2007/2008 season where he scored 11 goals for Mark McGhee’s side. McCormack had been a target for clubs in the Premier League including Wigan and Middlesbrough but has agreed to join the Bluebirds in the Championship after [...]


Naka to leave Celtic Park?

Published: June 28, 2008

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Serie A side Bologna have tabled an offer for Celtic attacking midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura, according to the club’s president. Nakamura’s future at Parkhead has been the subject of speculation amid rumoured interest from a number of European clubs. And now Bologna, who gained promotion to Italy’s top flight last season, have confirmed their intention to [...]


EURO 2008 – Spain tame the Russian Bear

Published: June 28, 2008

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Spain produced a superb display to crush Russian dreams and set up a Euro 2008 final against Germany on Sunday. Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas was the main reason behind the win after coming on as substitute for injured David Villa, he stole the show which looked to have been reserved for Arshavin. Xavi scored from an [...]


EURO 2008 – Join us Live on Sunday for Final

Published: June 26, 2008

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Scotzine.com will be covering the EURO 2008 Final live from Vienna on Sunday 29th June from 7pm, with the kick off at 7.45pm GMT. Before the game kicks off we will give you the team lineups, who we think will be the key players to watch out for, who will be the most likeliest to [...]


Lawwell quick to curb Fan Anxiety

Published: June 26, 2008

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Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell released a statement that was meant to curb any fan anxiety over the lack of summer signings. The Papers have been full of a whole host of players linked with Celtic, then for each one to either dismiss the rumour or move to another club. The likes of Spurs flop [...]


EURO 2008 – Germany’s Turkish Delight

Published: June 26, 2008

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Joachim Low and the whole of Germany breathed a huge sigh of relief last night after scrapping passed Turkey, in the first of the Semi Final games in Basle, Switzerland. The Germans throughout the competition have been earmarked as tournament favourites, but defeats to Croatia and last night’s lacklustre performance against the Turks have provided [...]


Dundee Star Moves To Burnley

Published: June 25, 2008

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Burnley have signed Dundee star Kevin McDonald on a three year deal after they agreed a fee, worth up to £500,000, with the Taysiders. The Championship outfit had two previous bids rejected before securing the nineteen year-old’s signature.


EURO 2008 – Spain Shoot down Azzuri in Shoot out

Published: June 23, 2008

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Spain beat Italy 4-2 on penalties to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2008 after a dire goalless draw in Vienna. Marcos Senna came closest in normal time when Italy keeper Gianluigi Buffon fumbled his shot on to a post. But it was Real Madrid & Spain’s keeper Iker Casillas who was the hero in the [...]


EURO 2008 – Quarter Final No.4 Spain v Italy Live Commentary

Published: June 22, 2008

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Tonight the last of the EURO 2008 Quarter Finals kick off with Spain taking on the World Champions Italy. The winner of tonight’s game will take on surprise Semi-Finalists Russia, who beat Holland 3-1 last night. For all the action keep up to date with all the action at Scotzine.com tonight from 7.45pm by clicking [...]


Scottish Football Ins and Outs

Published: June 22, 2008

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We take a look at all the Ins and Outs within the Four Professional Football Leagues in Scotland so far. The list has been compiled together to include the SPL, First Division, Second Division and the Third Division. We will continually add to this list throughout the Transfer Window, concluding with our Live Commentary on [...]


EURO 2008 – Dutch put to the Sword by Russia

Published: June 22, 2008

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Much fancied and run away winners of the ‘Group of Death’ Holland were humbled and battered by a Rampant Russia managed by Dutchman Gus Hiddink and it was Zenith St. Petersburg star Andrei Arshavin (the scourge of Rangers) that was the architect as they put Netherlands to the sword and out of Euro 2008 after [...]


Julie Fleeting Honoured with MBE

Published: June 21, 2008

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Scotland captain Julie Fleeting has been awarded an MBE for services to women’s football. Julie is Scotland’s most prolific goal scorer with 103 goals in 104 games, and says she is “thrilled and delighted” at the honour. Julie made her Scotland debut against Wales in 1996 , aged 15. She was the first Scottish woman [...]


Scotland’s Greatest Manager is….?

Published: June 21, 2008

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We conducted a poll to find out who the fans thought was the Greatest Ever Scottish manager and the results are in. Celtic Legend Jock Stein was voted as the Greatest Ever with 61% of the votes. Stein masterminded the European Cup Final triumph in Lisbon, 1967 over the mighty Inter Milan. His Lisbon Lions [...]


SFA trying to arrange Argentina friendly – AGAIN!

Published: June 21, 2008

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Scotland could face Argentina in a friendly this year providing terms to bring the South Americans to Hampden can be agreed. Scottish Football Association officials had hoped to line up a match against them earlier in the year but negotiations broke down with agents working on behalf of the Argentinians who were demanding well over [...]