We’re expecting a betting frenzy over the next three weeks. Euro 2008 promises to be one of the greatest displays of soccer talent the world has ever seen. This is a highly emotional betting public we’re talking about; Croats will bet on Croatia, Spaniards will bet on Spain.

Germany goes about things a different way. Their national soccer team has made it into the Euro tournament stage nine times in a row since 1972, engineering three championships. It will be a very interesting clash of styles should they meet Spain in the finals - the favorite matchup on the Euro 2008 futures market at 9-1.

Spain, however, haven’t won this tournament since 1964 and haven’t been to the finals since 1984. The more familiar Germany-Italy (12-1) or Germany-France (12-1) pairings are on the board; Italy beat France on penalty kicks to win the 2006 World Cup, and both sides remain strong two years later.

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