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Spain prove it's not always the size that counts

European champions confound widely held belief that big is beautiful in modern-day game, though Arsene Wenger is unconvinced

If it ain't broke, what's to fix with our game?

The standard of football at Euro 2008 has been so exceptional, it has surely killed Sepp Blatter's 'six plus five' idea

Spain must beat the system, not just Russia

Uefa's calamitous tournament planning leaves football's great underachievers faced with the rematch from hell

Hiddink's expert lesson plan reaps reward

The Dutchman has turned Russia into the team to beat, but how would he be faring now had he taken charge of England?

Third-party agreement with elite benefits

Premier League's inability to tackle adequately the inherent flaws with the current loan system reflects poorly on game

Luiz Felipe Scolari wins the grey vote

Chelsea's new manager will soon be 60 proving that managing the elite of English football is becoming an old man’s game

Scolari lifts Chelsea into world elite

If any manager has the wit to meet the demands of Stamford Bridge, Martin Samuel writes, it is the Brazilian

Steve McClaren rejects escape route to Holland

Former England head coach set his sights on a Barclays Premier League job. He may have a long wait

Uefa president Platini is in never-never land

A cynic would speculate that Michael Platini has an agenda after criticism of Premier League clubs, says Martin Samuel

No England? No problem! Enjoy Euro 2008

With brilliant players and mouth-watering matches in prospect, the finals are set to capture the imagination

Capello has plenty to consider

With shortlist down to two, the Italian has to choose either John Terry or Rio Ferdinand to become England captain

Barwick dances to Blatter's tune

Amid the 2018 World Cup bidding war, Sepp Blatter could lead a call to invade Poland and we would be first across the border

Why left can be just right for Gerrard

Steven Gerrard may have groaned after hearing that Fabio Capello was impressed with his display on left side of midfield

Revealed: how England could yet win Euro 2008

Fabio Capello is blessed with an abundance of talent. All it needs is a war to let his team into the tournament, says Martin Samuel

Anelka, note: strikers should not strike

How could a new Chelsea manager rely on a striker who ran from responsibility when it mattered most, argues Martin Samuel

Europe's premier league in name and nature

On the eve of the Champions League final, the days when a move to Spain or Italy was a must for England's stars are long gone

Even champions need a little bit of luck

Martin Samuel recalls when a late goal in Spain turned Sir Alex Ferguson from a potential mug into a footballing genius

Advocaat refuses to tackle bigots of Russia

Dutchman will not follow lead of Graeme Souness in tackling abhorrent player policy at club level, says Martin Samuel