Football needs nines to shine

The sideshow runs another night; there is a trophy still up for grabs and the shot of transient satiety that comes with it.

Football needs nines to shine
Sat, 30 Jun, 2012 - 01:00
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But only one issue of any importance remains to be settled as the dregs of Euro 2012 swirl in the plughole.

Are Spain boring?

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