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Ekstraklasa Kick-Off Postponed

Ekstraklasa Kick-Off Postponed

THE first round of matches in the Ekstraklasa, Poland's top tier, has been postponed in the wake of the country's match-fixing scandal. 25 Jul 2008
Platini Issues Stadium Warning

Platini Issues Stadium Warning

POLAND and Ukraine need to give cast-iron guarantees over their two main stadiums if they are to keep the Euro 2012 finals, UEFA president Michel Platini warned today. 28 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
Bilic Proud of Croatian Second-Stringers

Bilic Proud of Croatian Second-Stringers

CROATIA coach Slaven Bilic spoke of his pride after seeing his much-changed side continue their 100% record at Euro 2008 with a 1-0 win over Poland in Klagenfurt. 17 Jun 2008
Croatia's Perfect Record Gets Polish

Croatia's Perfect Record Gets Polish

IVAN Klasnic's second-half goal made it three wins out of three for Group B winners Croatia and in the process ensured an early tournament exit for Poland. 17 Jun 2008
Simic In Warning to Poles

Simic In Warning to Poles

CROATIA defender Dario Simic has warned Poland not to expect an easy ride in Tuesday`s Group B encounter, even though coach Slaven Bilic is set to ring the changes with his side already guaranteed top spot. 16 Jun 2008
Ref - I Should Have Disallowed Poles' Goal

Ref - I Should Have Disallowed Poles' Goal

ENGLISH referee Howard Webb admits he made one key mistake in the Euro 2008 clash between Poland and Austria - but that the decision to award a controversial late penalty against the Poles was absolutely right. 16 Jun 2008
Zewlakow Believes In Polish Miracle

Zewlakow Believes In Polish Miracle

POLAND defender Michal Zewlakow believes his side can achieve a "miracle" and qualify from Group B ahead of both Germany and Austria. 16 Jun 2008
Beenhakker Calls for Mother-In-Law of All Performances

Beenhakker Calls for Mother-In-Law of All Performances

POLAND coach Leo Beenhakker believes his side have a chance of qualifying from Group B - but only if his opposite number Slaven Bilic fields his mother-in-law in the Croatia line-up. 16 Jun 2008
Webb Gets FA Backing

Webb Gets FA Backing

THE Football Association have offered their support to referee Howard Webb after his first match at Euro 2008 resulted in death threats from Poland fans. 15 Jun 2008
Webb Awaits News

Webb Awaits News

PREMIER League referee Howard Webb will find out on Sunday whether he will take charge of another game at Euro 2008 after his debut provoked widespread outrage in Poland. 14 Jun 2008
Poland Boss Fumes At Ref

Poland Boss Fumes At Ref

POLAND coach Leo Beenhakker accused English referee Howard Webb of trying to steal the limelight by awarding a penalty in stoppage time to hand Austria a point. 13 Jun 2008
Dodgy Decisions Earn Draw

Dodgy Decisions Earn Draw

AUSTRIA veteran Ivica Vastic levelled three minutes into injury time to earn a 1-1 draw against Poland after English referee Howard Webb awarded a controversial penalty. 13 Jun 2008
Beenhakker Wary of Austria Support

Beenhakker Wary of Austria Support

POLAND coach Leo Beenhakker is wary of the role home advantage will play when his side look for a result against Austria to keep themselves in Euro 2008. 12 Jun 2008
Beenhakker: I Believe In Miracles

Beenhakker: I Believe In Miracles

POLAND coach Leo Beenhakker led a rallying call for his squad and insists they are ready continue their "miracle" of reaching Euro 2008 by staying in the tournament beyond the first week. 12 Jun 2008
Herzog Braced for Must-Win Encounter

Herzog Braced for Must-Win Encounter

AUSTRIA team manager Andreas Herzog believes the knock-out stage of Euro 2008 has already begun ahead of his side's clash with Poland tomorrow. 12 Jun 2008