Peter Hoekstra... He was one hell of a left winger! Came from nowhere into PSV, a much coveted youth player. His length, his speed, his technique...a joy to watch... He was part of Hiddink's EC1996 squad and was supposed to become one of Holland's most exciting players. But fate Click to continue reading...

Lee Young-pyo is one of football's true gentlemen. The versatile defender is leaving Tottenham Hotspur for Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund after three good years at White Hart Lane and all who knew him, as well as those who benefitted from some of his unreported good deeds he did off the pitch in London, will wish him well at the former European champions. Click to continue reading...

Marco van Basten is clearly one of the world's up and coming young coaches. He was the talk of the town this summer in Swissaustria until he met up with an established Dutch legend in Guus Hiddink. He's got the playing career which allows him to tell his players without even a hint of doubt, [...] Click to continue reading...

I was watching a replay of the recent game between the U.S. and Argentina tonight and was thinking about how far the U.S. National Team has come, and the direction that they are going in. Granted, this was not an example that the U.S. is on the road to winning the World Cup in 2010, the final result was 0-0. Click to continue reading...

He is quite something... Sent away from PSV by none other than Guus Hiddink. Played for AGOVV in the cellar of professional football. Made a switch to Heerenveen and not much later the switch back to Dutch top football at Ajax. Klaas Jan... Or the Hunter. Doesn't look like a Click to continue reading...

With the transfer of Robinho still up in the air, Chelsea have made an official bid for another of today's hottest targets. Andrei Arshavin, the Russian winger from Zenit St. Petersburg who performed admirably in Euro 2008, is wanted by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich. Abramovich took matters into his own hands as he declared just days ago that it is his dream to see a Russian player in Chelsea's first team. Click to continue reading...

I feel like taking a big deep breath right now. One of those breaths where, after you've been working at a furious pace, you see there are only a few minutes left on the clock, and just need to fill your lungs before you lower your head and charge in for the final exhaustive burst of energy. Click to continue reading...

A por ellos!

Dov'è finita la Russia stellare di Hiddink ammirata contro l'Olanda? Scomparsa, ma i colpi iberici sono stati anche pesanti. Ad una Russia smarrita, fa da contraltare una Spagna che contiene molte assonanze col gruppo azzurro che a Berlino ha vinto il titolo mondiale. Click to continue reading...

What: European Championships Semi Final
Who: Russia v Spain
When: 20:45 CET - Thursday, June 26, 2008
Where: Ernst Happel, Vienna
U.S. TV: 2:45pm EDT, ESPN
Preview

Richard Williams:
Arshavin can emulate Platini as the tournament's star

Martin Rogers:
Hiddink is a miracle worker

Kevin McCarra:
Hiddink says Russia are once bitten and twice shy of Spain's traps


This photo doesn't relate to the post but it's so odd that I had to fit it in somewhere. Click to continue reading...

The hype is starting to build for this live online and radio commentary Euro 2008 semifinal between Spain and Russia live as what the media brand as the two most attractive teams to watch in the last four now do battle to see who will play Germany to become European champions. Spain have been talking up their chances in this live online streaming match since they overcame the Italians in the quarterfinals and much of the debate now hovers over who should play, Fabregas or Iniesta. Click to continue reading...

Russia 3-1 Netherlands (aet)
Another semi-final, another surprise result. The Netherlands, who had been the team of the tournament up until now, are out, and Russia have been upgraded from dark horses to genuine contenders. Guus Hiddink has further enhanced his reputation as someone who can produce the improbable, but a lot of the credit also has to go to Andrei Arshavin, who was once again pulling the strings for Russia and befuddling their opponents. Click to continue reading...

Turns out American fans aren't the only ones kicking themselves over Guus Hiddink. Click to continue reading...

Italy Vs Spain Live Streaming Online : Euro 2008 Quarter Final Live UEFA EURO 2008 QUARTER-FINAL Spain Vs Italy Quarter Final Date: Sun 22 June Kick-off: 1945 BST Venue: Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna Spain take on Italy in tonights final quarter final, with the winner of this going on to play Guus Hiddink's Russia who knocked out the classy Dutch. Click to continue reading...

I admit it: I wrote Russia off after Spain poleaxed them in the first group game. I forgot who Guus Hiddink is, and I'm afraid I just didn't know much about Arshavin. I stand corrected. Click to continue reading...

As Guus Hiddink ran onto the pitch at FC Basel's St Jakob Park at around five past ten tonight, fist clenched, face contorted with joy, there was only one man he was heading for. The man crumpled on the turf, completely drained thanks to a combination of the emotion of an extra time win, and [...] Click to continue reading...

What happened?

Where were the Dutch team we have been watching so far this championship?

Who could possibly have predicted the result this evening?

And how come Hiddink can pull off such a victory given the size of his man-breasts?

Can you imagine the scenes in the Russian camp tonight? Click to continue reading...

Few people are more qualified to comment of the eagerly-awaited Euro 2008 quarter-final between Holland and Russia than Dick Advocaat.

John Duerden caught up with the former Dutch boss and current coach of Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg.

You were at the Euro 2004 and 2006 World Cup –do you miss not being involved? Click to continue reading...

We'll try and stuff all the previews for the weekend into this post. Suffice to say, it's all looking quite tasty...










Friday:
What: Euro 2008 Quarter-Final
Who: Croatia (1st Group B, 9/9pts) vs Turkey (2nd Group A, 6/9pts)
When: Friday 20 June 2008, 20:45 CET
Where: Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna, Austria
Referee: Roberto Rosetti (Italy)
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The Netherlands through to semi final against Guus Hiddink's Russia by Tom Cremins, Euro 2008 TV.com writer The Dutch once again confounded the pundits by convincingly winning a game many thought they might actually prefer to lose. The theory was that if the Dutch eased up in their third group match after already winning the group, then Romania [. Click to continue reading...

Andrei Arshavin had a cracking game for Russia last night as a lot of you will have seen. He is described by Hiddink as the cleverest player hes ever managed, which is quite an accolade coming from Hiddink. It seems that hes very good player but good enough for Arsenal?
Well the reports which i think have only really popped up today after his performance last night are that Wenger will offer £10million. Click to continue reading...

So what is that with Golden Guus Geluk Hiddink? Is he a phenomenon? A brilliant tactician? A super motivator? He is smart. That's what he is. He will always work for the underdog. I don't think we'll ever see him move to Chelsea or manage the English national team. Because there's Click to continue reading...

Guus Hiddink has done it. Russia reached the quarterfinals of Euro 2008 after beating Sweden 2-0. Russia now faces the Netherlands, and you've got to believe that Russia will have a shot against the Dutch.

Obviously, Hiddink can manage. He took South Korea to the semifinals of the 2002 World Cup and then got Australia to the second round of the 2006 World Cup. Click to continue reading...

España - Rusia
Originally uploaded by Odelot El nuevo 7 anoto 3 para sumar un partido de 10 de la selección española.

Este resultado un tanto abultado, da esperanzas a los Españoles y a los británicos. Y hace feliz al torerito español.

David Villa hizo olvidar al numero 7 anterior, fue el rey de la noche incluso tuvo que ver en el 4 gol del partido , el televisivo Cecs Fabregas anoto el 4. Click to continue reading...

1. Guus Hiddink has a masterplan
He's figured that the sooner you get out of Euro 2008, the sooner you can get the Chelsea job. His plan is to be on Abramovich's yacht before Big Phil Scolari. Losing 4-1 in your opening game is the fast-track out of Swissaustria.

2. Some things are worth waiting for
We endured 66 minutes of torture (mostly Greek defenders passing it back and forth) but it was (arguably) worth it for Zlatan Ibrahimovic's outside of the right boot stinger.

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Ri...Villa

La Spagna ci riprova. E ci riprova col botto, come due anni fa nella gara d'esordio al mondiale tedesco quando battè 4 a 0 l'Ucraina con doppietta di David Villa.

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