Euro 2008 Top Six: Group-stage flops

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 Euro 2008 Top Six: Group-stage flops
Six players who failed to turn up 1. Petr Cech (Czech Republic) Euro 2008 confirmed what I long suspected - that Cech has not been the same player since he fractured his skull in 2006. He still makes fine saves,... [link]

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Toni, the natural choice to lead tournament flop XI
Published 6/27/2008 by Mitch Phillips at Reuters Soccer Blog
... There were a wide range of contenders for the four midfield slots but another Frenchman, Florent Malouda, was a clear favourite as he reproduced the form he has been showing all season for Chelsea — none. ...

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