Arshavin the star of Euro 2008 Arshavin the star of Euro 2008

Some may look at Fred Warner Jersey David Villa, seeing as he is leading the scoring charts, but that is only thanks to a hat trick against a very lacklustre looking Ru sian side. Cue Andre Arshavin, after an excellent campaign for Zenith St.Petersburg, upsetting the odds by leading them to UEFA cup glory, big things were expected of Arshavin and Ru sia under the careful leadership of Guus Hiddink. However, following a Adrian Colbert Jersey dismi sal in the qualifiers Arshavin was forced to sit and watch as first Spain took them apart, and then Greece gave them a run for their money.Ru sias pre tournament target must of been to get to the final game still with a chance of qualifying and then unleash Arshavin. They managed to, just, Sweden buckled under some outstanding counter attacking and free flowing football. Despite that, not many gave them a chance against tournament favourites Holland, whod comprehensivley qualified from the so called group of death, Wortld cup finalists France and winners Italy were both put to the sword. K'Waun Williams Jersey However, Ru sia was a different kettle of fish, extra time only accomplished due to Ruuds late show for Holland. Arshavin again took over, running the game, and contributing with the 3rd and final goal,sending the Dutch home with their tails between their legs. Next up Spain, an equally tough ask, but harder than Holland, debatable?Zenith are the team benefiting from Arshavins performance now, whether they make the final or Jimmie Ward Jersey not. Linked before the tournament with the likes of Everton, Man City and Newcastle, surely now hell of moved up a level, expect Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool linked, but dont be surprised to Weston Richburg Jersey see the cream of Spanish and Italian football registering their interest. Arshavins bank balance is more than likely to reap the benefits, what chance European Footballer of the year in years to come, a true raw talent and one that has given us great Euro 2008 memories alreadyif Ronaldo is worth 75mil, Arshavin is not far short of his levels