It’s all thanks to the unique way the Beeb is funded…

A cursory glance on the BBC Football homepage shows why their website is revered for ground-breaking exclusives and finger-on-the-pulse news stories.

What could possibly be the big story on the eve of another Euro 2008 semi-final? “Coach Low targets Euro final win.” Wow! We had literally no idea the Germans would actually want to win this thing now - thanks for opening our eyes, BBC!

(FYI: the manager’s surname is actually ‘Löw’ or ‘Loew’, and the picture accompanying the piece, well I’m fairly certain that’s Michael Ballack.)

In other breaking news, Guus Hiddink has said that he won’t be too disheartened if Russia win tonight and David Villa has stunned everyone by admitting he wouldn’t mind scoring another hat-trick tonight.

Big British Castle bonus: Do you want to relive the magical moment when the coverage blacked out last night? The Beeb have made a video of it right here, to be treasured by generations to come. Drink it in folks. Drink it in.