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JESSE OWENS is probably the most celebrated black American athlete prior to 1950. In the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, he captured international attention by winning four gold medals - the 100 meters, [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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