Euro 2012: Farewell, Alonso?

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

GNIEWINO:

If his style preferences are anything to go by, Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso could soon be leaving La Roja for the Russian national team.

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.