euro2008

Aragones Positive Ahead of Italy Test

Aragones Positive Ahead of Italy Test

Spain coach Luis Aragones was preaching postivity ahead of his side“s European Championships quarter-final against Italy, even though he concedes they have probably been handed the toughest tie of the remaining teams. 20 Jun 2008
Bilic Finds Faults In Impressive Turks

Bilic Finds Faults In Impressive Turks

CROATIA coach Slaven Bilic believes Turkey's two stunning comeback victories during the group shows both the strengths and the weaknesses of their quarter-final opponents. 20 Jun 2008
Navarro Has a Day to Remember

Navarro Has a Day to Remember

FERNANDO Navarro labelled June 18, 2008 "a day to remember" after completing his move to Sevilla and making his debut for Spain at Euro 2008 on Wednesday. 20 Jun 2008
Boulahrouz 'Wants to Play' for Holland

Boulahrouz 'Wants to Play' for Holland

HOLLAND coach Marco van Basten has offered his support to defender Khalid Boulahrouz following the death of his prematurely-born baby daughter. 20 Jun 2008
Alonso Wary of Italy Threat

Alonso Wary of Italy Threat

Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso insists his side will not be fooled by Italy's sluggish start to Euro 2008, pointing out that their quarter-final opponents have a habit of performing best when under pressure. 20 Jun 2008
Hiddink: Russian Revolution Not Over

Hiddink: Russian Revolution Not Over

GUUS Hiddink has been awarded hero status after making footballing history for Russia - and he wants success at Euro 2008 to provide the foundations for them to become European heavyweights. 20 Jun 2008
Swede Dreams Go on for Mellberg

Swede Dreams Go on for Mellberg

OLOF Mellberg insists he will not be among the Sweden players retiring from international football after they were knocked out of Euro 2008. 20 Jun 2008
Scolari Shoulders Blame for Portugal Exit

Scolari Shoulders Blame for Portugal Exit

LUIZ Felipe Scolari held his hands up as the man most responsible for Portugal'sEuro 2008 exit at the hands of Germany, and then insisted the timing of the announcement of his move to Chelsea had not been a factor. 20 Jun 2008
Germany Book Their Spot

Germany Book Their Spot

ALL eyes may have been on Cristiano Ronaldo but it was his opposite number seven Bastian Schweinsteiger who stole the show to book Germany's place in the Euro 2008 semi-finals and dump Portugal out. 20 Jun 2008
Hiddink Relishes Going Dutch

Hiddink Relishes Going Dutch

DUTCHMAN Guus Hiddink is relishing a clash against Holland after guiding Russia to the quarter-finals of Euro 2008 with victory over Sweden. 19 Jun 2008
Champs Greece Sent Packing

Champs Greece Sent Packing

DANI Guiza headed home a late winner as a second-string Spain side battled back from a goal down in Salzburg to leave deposed European champions Greece without a point in Euro 2008. 19 Jun 2008
Russia Foil Swedish Charge

Russia Foil Swedish Charge

ANDREI Arshavin returned from suspension to earn Russia a place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2008 with victory over Sweden in Innsbruck. 19 Jun 2008
Second-Half Delights Aragones

Second-Half Delights Aragones

COACH Luis Aragones was delighted with his side's second-half showing against Greece as Spain continued their 100% start to Euro 2008 with a last-gasp 2-1 win in Salzburg. 19 Jun 2008
Demirel Handed Two-Match Ban

Demirel Handed Two-Match Ban

TURKEY goalkeeper Volkan Demirel will miss his side's Euro 2008 quarter-final against Croatia after receiving a two-match ban for his sending-off in the win over Czech Republic on Sunday. 19 Jun 2008
Henry Bemoans French Misfortune

Henry Bemoans French Misfortune

Thierry Henry believes France did not get the rub of the green after they crashed out of Euro 2008 at the hands of world champions Italy last night. 19 Jun 2008
No Regrets From Pirlo Over Foul

No Regrets From Pirlo Over Foul

ANDREA Pirlo felt he had no other option but to foul Karim Benzema on the stroke of half-time to preserve Italy's 1-0 lead and help the Azzurri beat France. 19 Jun 2008