euro2008

Cole Will Miss Russia Clash

Cole Will Miss Russia Clash

CROCKED Chelsea fullback Ashley Cole has been ruled out of England's Euro 2008 clash with Russia in Moscow on Wednesday. 15 Oct 2007
Babel Snoozes And Loses Place

Babel Snoozes And Loses Place

LIVERPOOL'S Ryan Babel was omitted from Holland's team for Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifier with Romania because of oversleeping, according to Oranje coach Marco van Basten. 15 Oct 2007
Bilic Taking Nothing for Granted

Bilic Taking Nothing for Granted

Croatia are tantalisingly close to sealing a place at Euro 2008 after a 1-0 win over Israel, but coach Slaven Bilic is not celebrating yet. 15 Oct 2007
Riquelme Double Sinks Chile

Riquelme Double Sinks Chile

Juan Roman Riquelme scored with two first-half free-kicks as Argentina defeated Chile 2-0 at the Monumental Stadium in their opening game in the 2010 World Cup Qualifiers. 15 Oct 2007
Cannavaro Junior Gets First Italy Call

Cannavaro Junior Gets First Italy Call

Paolo Cannavaro, the brother of FIFA World Player of the Year Fabio, is one of several new faces in the Italy squad for Wednesday's friendly with South Africa in Siena. 15 Oct 2007
Ukraine Can Help Scots

Ukraine Can Help Scots

Ukraine midfielder Anatoliy Tymoschuk if fully aware his side are now in the ironic position of being able to help Scotland's bold bid to qualify for Euro 2008. 15 Oct 2007
McClaren Wants More of Same From Rooney

McClaren Wants More of Same From Rooney

Steve McClaren's psychological ploy worked a treat at Wembley - and now the England coach wants more of the same from Wayne Rooney. 15 Oct 2007
Henry Prepares For Historic Goal

Henry Prepares For Historic Goal

FRENCH goal ace Thierry Henry admits he cannot wait to eclipse Michel Platini in the record books.
15 Oct 2007
Aragones: We're Not There Yet

Aragones: We're Not There Yet

Coach Luis Aragones insists Spain are not taking anything for granted in their quest to reach the European Championship finals, even after his side's potentially crucial victory over Denmark. 15 Oct 2007
Donadoni Hails Italy After Georgia Win

Donadoni Hails Italy After Georgia Win

Italy coach Roberto Donadoni was satisfied with his team's triumph over Georgia in Euro 2008 qualifying, but he admits there is room for improvement. 15 Oct 2007
Germany Qualify But 'Have to Improve' - Lehmann

Germany Qualify But 'Have to Improve' - Lehmann

Jens Lehmann believes Germany will have to step up a gear if they are to make an impact at next summer's Euro 2008 finals. 15 Oct 2007
Robbie Keen On Cyprus Revenge

Robbie Keen On Cyprus Revenge

Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane is gunning to avenge the most humiliating night in his country's history. 15 Oct 2007
McCulloch Has More In Store For Scots

McCulloch Has More In Store For Scots

Lee McCulloch bagged his first ever Scotland goal against Ukraine and vowed: "There are plenty more to come." 15 Oct 2007
Germany Go Through Despite Ireland Draw

Germany Go Through Despite Ireland Draw

Germany duly claimed their place at next summer's Euro 2008 finals, leaving the Republic of Ireland requiring the mother of all mathematical miracles to join them. 14 Oct 2007
Croatia On Brink Of Qualifying

Croatia On Brink Of Qualifying

Eduardo Da Silva's strike early in the second half was all Croatia needed to secure a 1-0 victory over Israel and move to the brink of qualifying for next year's European Championship. 14 Oct 2007
Danes Look Doomed As Spain Win

Danes Look Doomed As Spain Win

Raul Tamudo enjoyed a fairytale return to international action to help Spain take a giant 3-1 step towards the finals of Euro 2008 and leave Denmark facing heartbreak. 14 Oct 2007