Euro 2012: Farewell, Alonso?

Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso could soon be leaving La Roja for the Russian national team. PHOTO: AFP

At the start of the Euro, he posted a picture on Twitter of the Russian jersey with the words ‘Russian kit is quality’.

Voodoo betting creates stir  

An Austrian betting firm has caused a minor uproar among fans with a new ad campaign featuring a voodoo doll wearing the German flag.

In the TV spot, a fan pricks a needle into the doll’s foot causing a German player to go down with an injury.

Published In The Express Tribune, June 12^th, 2012.