In anticipation of this year’s Euro 2008, I thought it’d be illuminating to look at the history of La Furia Roja, who’ve underachieved time and time again.
Their best finish ever at the World Cup was 4th place in 1950.
Their only major tournament victory was Euro 1964, a mere 44 years ago.
You could say […]

While I’m busy waiting for my Spanish club team to be relegated, I’m keeping a watchful eye towards next month’s Euro 2008 tournament.
Today, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger attempted to quell most of Spain’s fears regarding midfield maestro and reality TV star Cesc Fabregas’s status for the tournament.
He’ll be fine. ‘WHOO!’ said Spain.
Fabregas […]

When Ronald Koeman began the craziness at Valencia and told Santiago Canizares, David Albelda and Miguel Angulo that they wouldn’t be playing any more football in 2007/8, the three players understandably dropped off of Luis Aragones Euro 2008 squad map.
But now Koeman is gone and Voro is in charge at the Mestella. And one the […]

Hi, I’m Cesar from the Valencia Offside and I’ll be one of your many Spain Euro 2008 writers as the national team prepares for this summer’s tournament.
The national team in Spain is a funny one. They have this entire ‘dear me’ attitude about them.
On one hand, they’re one of the most talented sides around, […]