This tutorial teaches you how to design a soccer Euro 2008 wallpaper by following this step-by-step guide.

Create a new file (File>New), having 1280×1024 px and 72 dpi. 

Next we shall select the Rectangle Tool (U) to represent the background of the picture.

Select the next parameters for the made layer by making a click on the layer we work with on the Layers’ Palette.
Blending Options>Gradient Overlay

Gradient’s parameters:

 

Using the same tool, it’s possible to represent the bottom part of the picture’s background.

The layer’s parameters: Blending Options>Gradient Overlay

Gradient’s parameters:

Select the Pen Tool (P) and try to make a ray on the picture.

The layer’s parameters: Blending Options>Gradient Overlay

Gradient’s parameters:

Use the same tool to draw another ray: