The holders are amongst the outsiders for Euro 2008 despite looking even stronger this time around and having stormed their qualifying group, but there are plenty of other 'outsiders' capable of pulling off a shock win.
For neutral fans, Wednesday's Champions League final was a great spectacle and this weekend's Play-Off finals offer the potential for more nerve-jangling penalty shootouts. A bet or two could make things even more exciting and, naturally, there are some great odds at bet365.
Ricky Hatton's defeat to Floyd Mayweather hasn't put off his army of fans as the 'Hitman' is attracting plenty of support with bet365 ahead of his fight with Juan Lazcano on Saturday night.
On Saturday, the Curragh stages the Irish 2000 Guineas which features a rematch between Henrythenavigator and New Approach, first and second in the English equivalent at Newmarket last month.
It may not be the glamour FA Cup final that some would have wanted but that might not be such a bad thing considering the pathetic one that United and Chelsea lumbered us with last year!
The month of May has plenty of exciting football betting opportunities, starting with Wednesday night's UEFA Cup final between Rangers and Zenit St Petersburg (kick off 7.45pm, live on ITV).
We may be playing for pride this weekend, but we can still go out on a winner by backing Luton Town to take all three points against Huddersfield Town.