euro2008grpd

Villa Placing No Stock In History

Villa Placing No Stock In History

DAVID Villa insists Spain will not be haunted by past ghosts when they face world champions Italy in the last Euro 2008 quarter-final in Vienna tomorrow. 22 Jun 2008
Aragones Plays Down Rift Speculation

Aragones Plays Down Rift Speculation

COACH Luis Aragones has played down any suggestion of tension or unrest in the Spain camp as his side prepare to face world champions Italy in the quarter-finals of Euro 2008. 21 Jun 2008
Hiddink Ready to Dash Dutch Hopes

Hiddink Ready to Dash Dutch Hopes

RUSSIA coach Guus Hiddink will accept being branded a 'traitor' back in his native Holland if it means seeing his side regain their status among the world's elite by qualifying for the Euro 2008 semi-finals. 21 Jun 2008
Rehhagel Makes Best Of Defeat

Rehhagel Makes Best Of Defeat

OTTO Rehhagel attempted to put Greece's elimination from Euro 2008 into perspective and finished with a round of applause from journalists for a speech straight out of Jose Mourinho's textbook. 15 Jun 2008
Spain Sink Sweden With Late Winner

Spain Sink Sweden With Late Winner

David Villa was again Spain's hero as his injury-time goal earned Luis Aragones' men a last-gasp win over Sweden in the battle between the top two teams in Euro 2008 Group D in Innsbruck. 15 Jun 2008
Greece Knocked Out By Russia

Greece Knocked Out By Russia

A MOMENT of madness from Antonis Nikopolidis gave Russia a 1-0 win over Greece in Group D on Saturday and eliminated the Greeks from Euro 2008. 15 Jun 2008
Greeks Relinquish Euro Crown

Greeks Relinquish Euro Crown

Greece lost their grip on the European Championship title after Konstantin Zyryanov's winner earned victory for Guus Hiddink's Russia in Salzburg and knocked out the holders. 15 Jun 2008
Aragones Hails Hero Villa

Aragones Hails Hero Villa

SPAIN coach Luis Aragones heaped glowing praise on David Villa for his last-gasp winner in the 2-1 victory against Sweden, describing the Valencia striker's goal as 'almost impossible'. 15 Jun 2008
Hiddink Plots Greek Tragedy

Hiddink Plots Greek Tragedy

RUSSIA coach Guus Hiddink wants to keep Roman Abramovich smiling this week by plotting a way past the famed rearguard of European Championship holders Greece. 14 Jun 2008
Casillas Backs Six-Plus-Five Proposal

Casillas Backs Six-Plus-Five Proposal

SPAIN goalkeeper Iker Casillas is in favour of FIFA's controversial 'six-plus-five' proposal, believing it would be "exceptional" for homegrown players. 1 Jun 2008
Arbeloa Relishing Spain Experience

Arbeloa Relishing Spain Experience

Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa cannot wait to represent Spain at next month's Euro 2008 and believes his country can go all the way. 20 May 2008
Cazorla Overjoyed At Spain Call

Cazorla Overjoyed At Spain Call

MIDFIELDER Santi Cazorla spoke of his delight following his surprise call-up to Spain's squad for this summer's European Championships. 18 May 2008
No Place for Kerzhakov In Russia Squad

No Place for Kerzhakov In Russia Squad

DYNAMO Moscow striker Aleksandr Kerzhakov has been left out of Guus Hiddink's provisional Russia squad for this summer's Euro 2008. 15 May 2008
Larsson Named In Sweden Squad

Larsson Named In Sweden Squad

FORMER Celtic and Manchester United striker Henrik Larsson is set for a shock return to international football after being named in Sweden coach Lars Lagerback's preliminary squad for Euro 2008. 14 May 2008
Fab Fab Key To Spanish Bid

Fab Fab Key To Spanish Bid

It is sometimes easy to forget that Cesc Fabregas has not long been old enough to buy a bottle of Bollinger with which to toast another man-of-the-match display. 8 May 2008
Time for the Real Zlatan to Stand Up

Time for the Real Zlatan to Stand Up

When Sweden's players step on to the pitch at the European Championships this summer, one man in particular will carry the weight of expectation on his shoulders. 8 May 2008