June 3, 2008

Number of the Day: 6,000

The number of people who watched the Italian squad train at their Austrian base on Monday after their arrival in the country for their assault on the European Championship.
This European Championship is unique in that so many countries are playing in their backyards. For this reason, it’s safe to say that the progression of the [...]

June 3, 2008

Swiss Preparations Hit Again

Switzerland’s preparations for Saturday’s Euro 2008 opening match with the Czech Republic in Basel have been thrown into chaos with the news that coach Kobi Kuhn’s wife suffered an epileptic attack on Monday.
The 64-year-old’s wife was taken to hospital following the incident, and Kuhn was back with the squad for Tuesday’s training session ahead of [...]

June 3, 2008

Cannavaro Out, Gamberini In

Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro is out of the European Championship having torn ankle ligaments in the world champions’ first training session on their arrival in Austria.
Cannavaro was hurt in an accident with Girogio Chiellini during Monday’s session. The prognosis for the veteran is poor. He is likely to be out of action for at least [...]