I don't think my article on Landon was advocating a move to Bayern Munich, but I can see where some have taken it that way.

Here's what one reader had to say:

With all due respect I don't think Landon Donovan would even make the Bayern Munich matchday party more than 12 or 15 times in a season. Click to continue reading...

"BAYERN BACK AT THE BIG TABLE" screamed one of the more excitable but, after further investigation, shallow headlines after Munich's 1-0 Champions League win against Steaua Bucherest last night.
The bold type had it right. Bayern were back at the big table but what the heavy typesetting failed to add was that the manners of the team once they were seated were more reminiscient of lucky guests who'd been waiting for a cancellation all night only to find themselves amid a conversation which, at times, sailed over their heads. Click to continue reading...

Jurgen Klinsmann had to do with a draw in his Bundesliga debut as FC Bayern Munich were held to a 2-2 draw by Hamburger SV. Bastian Schweinsteiger and Lukas Podolski gave the defending champions a 2-0 lead in the first half, but Paolo Guerrero and Pietr Trochowski restored parity for Hamburg as both teams walked [. Click to continue reading...

By now, you've probably figured mCalcio.com (i.e. me) likes pictures. Needless to say, I am a strong believer that "a powerful image can speak louder than a thousand words". So presenting to you, a selection of 20 images giving tribute to Spain's Euro 2008 triumph in Sunday's final. Enjoy. And once again, ¡Viva España! Click to continue reading...

It had been a long time since Spain won anything, so I suppose you can forgive them for forgetting how to enjoy victory in style. Unfortunately, here they are congaing through Bastian Schweinsteiger's post-match interview - not just one way, but again the other way! Poor Pigfarmer looks ready to cry. Click to continue reading...

Breaking News: German goal keeper Jens Lehman blames the referee for their loss in the Euro Final. It was not Lehman's crappy play on the game winning goal that caused it! Hahahahahahaha. And good times were had by all.


UEFA European Championship 2008

The Final
-Sun Jun 29
Spain 1-0 Germany - Spa goal by Fernando Torres. Click to continue reading...

As Cristiano continues to screw over his teammates, fans and manager by not so subtly orchestrating a move to Real Madrid, Sir Alex looks to a new hero to fill the Portuguese traitorous boots! Manchester United have put Germany's Euro 2008 winger Bastian Schweinsteiger at the top of their hit-list to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. Click to continue reading...

EURO 2008 FINAL, VIENNA

The destination of the Henri Delaunay trophy could hinge on the fitness of Germany captain Michael Ballack, who has a calf strain and missed Saturday training.

Tournament hot-shot David Villa is of course also missing for Spain, but the absence of the Chelsea midfielder for Germany looks the more crucial. Click to continue reading...

Some six years after missing the 2002 World Cup final due to yellow cards, German national team captain Michael Ballack could miss the Euro 2008 final vs. Spain with a calf strain.

Ballack hasn't trained in two days and could be replaced in the lineup by Bastian Schweinsteiger or Tim Borowski.

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"I like you Spaniard. I shall cheer for you." -Gladiator
Spain and Germany will close a highly-memorable tournament when they meet in the Euro 2008 Final in Vienna Sunday. Spain is seeking just their second major championship- they won the 1964 Euros on home soil. Since that time, Germany (and West Germany before them) have won three Euros and two World Cups. Click to continue reading...

We know that names like Klose, Löw, Frings and Ballack offer creative headline writers plenty to work with. We know that Schweinsteiger can be a bitch to pronounce for some non-German speakers. I know that every English article mentioning Schweinsteiger will tell you that his name translates to pig climber or pig mounter.

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Germany 3-2 Turkey. Fatih Terim and his Turkish team are out of Europe: the comeback kings just ran out of miracles on Wednesday night, in a match during which, ironically and all things considered, they were the better team on the field. In the days preceding the match, everyone thought Germany would have a very easy [. Click to continue reading...

Turkey faces Germany in the first semifinal from Basel. While Turkey's Cinderella run has been highlighted by some of the greatest finishes in tournament history, a combination of injuries and yellow cards have sapped the squad. We're now left with a Saturday-after-Thanksgiving Turkey; the kind that's not only been served for dinner, but was used the next day for sandwiches, and now just has a few pieces of meat clinging to the carcass. Click to continue reading...

Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has made claims that he could leave Bayern Munich this summer and make his way to the Premiership. The 23-year-old winger has been at Bayern ever since making his debut at the tender age of 18. He is just moving into the last year of his contract at the Allianz Arena, but [. Click to continue reading...

Bastian Schweinsteiger was involved in all six of Germany's goals in the last two encounters between Germany and Portugal. So hats off to Scolari for this gesture. Click to continue reading...

Bastian Schweinsteiger's girlfriend Sarah Brandner prior to the quarter final between Germany and Portugal (3-2). (Photo by Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty Images) Click to continue reading...

Wow. Just finished watching the first half of the Germany-Portugal Euro quarterfinal on espn360, and while I expected Portuguese skill to win the day comfortably, I am FEELING the Germans right now. Though I should probably shut up until I see the second 45 minutes.

The buildup leading to Bastian Schweinsteiger's opener was gorgeous, flowing football that few would readily associate with Deutschland, even in the midst of their World Cup 2006 run -- which relied on heart and hustle as much as anything. Click to continue reading...

The Germans picked the right time to play their best game of Euro 2008. First-half goals from Bastian Schweinsteiger and Miroslav Klose staked Germany to a 2-0 lead and Michael Ballack grabbed the game winner for the second-straight game as Germany defeated Portugal 3-2. Germany advances to next Wednesday's semifinal against either Croatia or Turkey. Click to continue reading...

The Germans picked the right time to play their best game of Euro 2008. First-half goals from Bastian Schweinsteiger and Miroslav Klose staked Germany to a 2-0 lead and Michael Ballack grabbed the game winner for the second-straight game as Germany defeated Portugal 3-2. Germany advances to next Wednesday's semifinal against either Croatia or Turkey. Click to continue reading...

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Die deutsche Mannschaft hat das kaum für möglich gehaltene geschafft und die Portugiesen mit 3:2 aus der EM geschossen. Der Spieler des Abends heißt nicht Cristiano Ronaldo, sondern Bastian Schweinsteiger, der gegen Portugal offenbar gern über sich hinaus wächst.

Klar ist damit auch, dass Cristiano Ronaldo nicht der Spieler der EM 2008 wird.

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Once favored to sweep aside the best Europe had to offer, Germany is limping into tonight's quarterfinal match with Portugal. Euro 2008 got off to a flying start for Michael Ballack & Co. with a 2-0 win over Poland, but then came complete capitulation to Croatia and a meek 1-0 win over a second-class Austria. Click to continue reading...

Rafael Benitez is prepared to dig in and play a waiting game with Aston Villa in order to sign Gareth Barry.

Villa rejected a third Liverpool bid for their captain on Thursday, believed to be in the region of £15m but with manager Martin O'Neill admitting that the England international has his heart set on a move to Anfield, Benitez is in no rush to push through the move this weekend. Click to continue reading...

Croatia goes through after beating a weak German side, and Austria overcomes the early-exit host curse after being gifted with a stoppage time penalty equaliser. But first they were punished with an arguably offside Polish goal, so perhaps there was a bit of karma involved?

And we saw our first straight red card today when Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger was sent off late in the game for retaliating for an ugly tackle by Croatia's Jerko Leko.

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Rather than pretending that I can comment on all 16 teams competing at Euro 2008, I will focus on one group, Group B, and the team, Germany, that I am most familiar with. Focusing on Germany should give me plenty to write about, especially if, as many believe, they are crowned European champions in Vienna on June 29. Click to continue reading...

Top Buts Allemand 07-08; according to Canal+. (Dailymotion) Hamburg's new coach Martin Jol while cleaning his nostrils. (Block 11) Once upon a time in the Bundesliga; that's Diego shooting. (Sportbild) Munich celebrates in a surreal HDR photograph. (Flickr) Q: What would you be if you weren't a footballer? Click to continue reading...

First-timer meets long-timer in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Cup, as European newcomer Getafe face off against Bayern Munich. While Getafe are experiencing Europe for the first time, Bayern have been there and done that, six times in fact (four European Cup/Champions League titles, one Cup Winners' Cup title, and one UEFA Cup [. Click to continue reading...

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