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Stuart James explains why teams may not be so keen to be in the group of top seeds alongside Austria at Euro 2008.

Gabriele Marcotti on Italy’s performance against Scotland. I found the Scottish press placing a bit to much emphasis on the awarding of the late free kick to the exclusion of some of the officials other decisions. I don't think the claims of victimization are credible when measured over the ninety minutes. It also masks the issue that although Scotland has made great progress there is still a roads to go.

Mark McGhee takes a look at former teammate Alex McLeish’s tactics and decisions.

An article on the Revolution’s Paul Mariner.

Richard Sadlier takes a positive from the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2008 campaign – it is over.

The money cost should England not qualify.

An interview with MLS Commissioner Don Garber.

An update and tweaking of the MLS designated player rule.

Henry Winter on Israel’s performance against Russia.

The Guardian has been digging into the background of Alisher Usmanov.