Two players showed up for Germany, the ever dependable Michael Ballack and Bastian Schweinsteiger,. They were the only two German players who were doing their best to win the game. Ballack was especially commendable, considering he was initially doubtful for the final.
For Spain, they were not only showcasing their silky passing skills, which has been [...]
Perhaps it was never to be Portugal year to win European Championship 2008. There was so much promise, so much hype around the players, and none greater than its star Cristiano Ronaldo. Yet to be honest, the 2-3 scoreline in Germany’s favor flattered Portugal.
There are several factors that contributed to Portugal’s loss.
1) Germany’s height advantage [...]