The full nominee list for the European Footballer of the Year award 2008 is as given below. In the list, there are only 3 English players; who are Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard. Apparently, the clear favourite to win the accolade is Cristiano Ronaldo, who helped Manchester United win the Champion League and the English Premier League titles. However, you can never rule out Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and AC Milan’s 2007 winner Kaka; both of which are expected to be in contention.

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The traditional Uefa Cup name will be given a revamp. From next season onwards, the new name will be called Uefa Europa League. Besides the new look of the logo, there is also be some changes to the league.

The Uefa Europa League will have 48 clubs in 12 groups of four, with teams playing each other home and away as opposed to just once as it stands now. The top two in each group will then join the eight third-placed Champions League clubs in a 32-club knock-out stage.

More information is available from the BBC News.

England beat Croatia last night to a 4-1 draw in the World Cup qualifying match in Zagreb, with 19-year-old teenager from Arsenal, Theo Walcott, scoring a hat-trick to complete the rout. This was the first time since Michael Owen scored a hat-trick in 2001 in a competitve match.

David Beckham was dropped to the bench with Fabio Capello preferring the quicker and pacier winger to the experienced right midfielder. From the start, Theo Walcott brings out the fear in the opponent defenders as he raced past them a couple of times. His goals signifies a very huge contribution to the England team, raising their confidence level to the highest, since Steve McLaren last led the national team.

The other goal is scored by Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney. His work rate is nevertheless impressive as he terrorised the Croatia defenders apart with his sublime skills and fast thinkings. Good work to the English team, as now they stand at top of the Group.

The squad numbers for the 2008/09 campaign for Manchester United has been confirmed and registered with the Premiership League. Apart from the regular players, there are also some new inclusions, particularly with the younger players.

Brazilian twins Fabio and Rafael have been handed the number 20 and 21 shirts respectively, while young strikers Danny Welbeck and Federico Macheda will wear no.19 and no.41 if and when they are used this term. The fully squad numbers are given below.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been a widely popular figure in the English Premiership for the past 10 years or so, scoring vital goals for Manchester United. Nicknamed as the baby-faced assassin, his killer instinct to finish off goals at crucial times has been pivotal to the club’s success, especially during the 1999 European Champion League Final. Furthermore, he has set a new benchmark in the English Premiership to hit two quadruples.

His legendary trademark will stay with the heart of his fans for many years ahead. Meanwhile, let us appreciate his contribution to the English football community through his message.

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