euro2008

Van Basten Pleased for Italy

Van Basten Pleased for Italy

HOLLAND coach Marco van Basten claims he is "happy" to see Italy in the last eight of Euro 2008 even though his team are on a potential collision course with the world champions in the semi-finals. 19 Jun 2008
Schweinsteiger Eager to Make Up for Mistake

Schweinsteiger Eager to Make Up for Mistake

GERMANY midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is determined to make amends for his dismissal against Croatia when his side take on Portugal in the Euro 2008 quarter-finals tomorrow. 19 Jun 2008
Thuram and Makelele Call It Quits - Again

Thuram and Makelele Call It Quits - Again

LILIAN Thuram joined France team-mate Claude Makelele in retiring from international football after Les Bleus' elimination from Euro 2008. 18 Jun 2008
Greece Boss Calls for Big Finish

Greece Boss Calls for Big Finish

GREECE'S hold on the European Championship title may have come to a disappointing early end but coach Otto Rehhagel is determined not to see his side exit the tournament with a whimper. 18 Jun 2008
Aragones Denies Fenerbahce Report

Aragones Denies Fenerbahce Report

SPAIN coach Luis Aragones claims he is in the dark regarding the reported agreement for him to take over as coach of Fenerbahce after Euro 2008. 18 Jun 2008
Ballack Must Cope With Low Blow

Ballack Must Cope With Low Blow

MICHAEL Ballack will have his leadership qualities tested beyond his usual role as Germany captain if UEFA uphold Joachim Low's touchline ban for the Euro 2008 quarter-final against Portugal. 18 Jun 2008
Cris Crossed Over Madrid Move

Cris Crossed Over Madrid Move

CRISTIANO Ronaldo has once again refused to discuss his future with Manchester United amid continued speculation that he is desperate for a move to Real Madrid. 18 Jun 2008
Hiddink Ponders Arshavin Recall

Hiddink Ponders Arshavin Recall

RUSSIA coach Guus Hiddink will make a late decision on unleashing Andrei Arshavin against Sweden and giving the playmaker another opportunity to spark interest among Premier League clubs. 18 Jun 2008
Beenhakker Admits Poles Were Not Good Enough

Beenhakker Admits Poles Were Not Good Enough

LEO Beenhakker conceded Poland will need to go back to the drawing board after seeing his side finish with just one point and one goal from their first appearance at a European Championship finals. 18 Jun 2008
Dutch Pride At Perfect Record

Dutch Pride At Perfect Record

HOLLAND coach Marco van Basten was a happy man after seeing his side emerge from Euro 2008's 'Group of Death' with three convincing wins. 18 Jun 2008
10-Man France Crash Out To Italy

10-Man France Crash Out To Italy

ITALY beat 10-man France 2-0 at Zurich's sold-out Letzigrund stadium to advance to the quarter-finals of Euro 2008 thanks to Holland's win over Romania. 18 Jun 2008
Dutch Destroyers Sink Romania

Dutch Destroyers Sink Romania

HOLLAND were every bit as professional as coach Marco van Basten promised they would be as they outclassed Romania to send Victor Piturca's side home and hand Italy a Euro 2008 lifeline. 18 Jun 2008
Loser Domenech's Thoughts Turn to Marriage

Loser Domenech's Thoughts Turn to Marriage

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech chose an odd moment to propose to his partner Estelle Denis - just moments after seeing his side crash out of Euro 2008 following defeat to Italy. 18 Jun 2008
Shadow Sides Set for Dead Rubber

Shadow Sides Set for Dead Rubber

THERE will be two unfamiliar sides on view when Greece take on Spain in what is effectively a dead rubber in Group D on Wednesday. 17 Jun 2008
Low Awaits Touchline Ban Decision

Low Awaits Touchline Ban Decision

GERMANY coach Joachim Low has been made to wait an extra day to find out if he faces a touchline ban for the Euro 2008 quarter-final against Portugal. 17 Jun 2008
Ruud Surprised By Dutch Scoring Spree

Ruud Surprised By Dutch Scoring Spree

HOLLAND striker Ruud van Nistelrooy admits even he has been slightly taken aback by his side's explosive start to Euro 2008. 17 Jun 2008