First Lehmann now Ballack. Lehmann basically claimed just yesterday that Germany did not win the Euro 2008 because the ref did not fancy them.
Now it has emerged Michael Ballack snubbed some 35.000 German fans. Germany’s manager Oliver Bierhoff wanted for the players to hold up a banner thanking the fans for their support but Ballack refused to.
Why? Because he thinks banners are cheap and tacky.
Another one that should get over himself and get his head out of his ass.
We do know the Sunday night finals at the Euro 2008 – its Germany and Spain.
And while I do not doubt their competency in football (lets face it these are 2 great teams) I do wonder if Spain’s win over Russia has something to do with this.
Euro is a funny old thing. Sure players give their best for their country (or so they say) but it is also a period when clubs all over Europe check out the existing and emerging talent. Some players have already been spotted and the rumor mill is working overtime who will buy who and at what cost.
Chelsea might be considered the holy grail of clubs for any football manager or football player. Rare are the few that would say no to Roman Abramovich (or his money for that matter).
Michael Ballack is furious with his teammates who have opted to spend some time with their wives and girlfriends just a day after the slaughtering Germany suffered from Croatia. Ballack and Thorsten Frings have decided to forgo conjugal visits and concentrate on the football.
And it seems to have worked for the Germans, since Ballack has managed to score during the game against Austria and secured Germany’s place in the quarter finals.
But it is anyone’s guess whether or not the rest of the players will follow suit.
Oh honestly the cheek of some people. The so-called Group of Death that includes Italy, France, Romania and Netherlands has just become Group of Whiners.
With such giants as France , Italy and Netherlands it was considered Romania does not stand much of a chance – hence the name.
In case anyone was wondering why Italy lost against Netherlands – this is the reason why.
2 hot semi-naked chicks running around while you are trying to train are not always beneficial just before the game.
Just look at their faces they cannot even see the goal posts let alone the ball.
The biggest shock so far in the Euro 2008 (well apart from yesterday’s Netherlands win over France) was Croatia’s win over Germany. And while many have sung praises about the players stamina, technique and Bilic’s coaching skills it might be that the reason is far simpler.
