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Hiddink's Star Shining Brighter After Shock Win

Hiddink's Star Shining Brighter After Shock Win

Guus Hiddink had already forged a reputation as a coach of the highest class but his exploits in his two years with Russia have seen his stock rise even higher. 23 Jun 2008
Hiddink Defeats The Dutch

Hiddink Defeats The Dutch

FORMER Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink continues to work the international magic after leading Russia to a 3-1 victory over his native Holland at Euro 2008. 22 Jun 2008
Hiddink Sends Holland Crashing Out

Hiddink Sends Holland Crashing Out

GUUS Hiddink came out on top against the country of his birth as Russia secured a 3-1 victory over Holland to book their place in the semi-finals of Euro 2008. 22 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
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
Hiddink Pays Tribute to Arshavin

Hiddink Pays Tribute to Arshavin

Manager Guus Hiddink hailed the contribution of Andrei Arshavin after his playmaker returned from suspension and fired Russia into the quarter-finals of Euro 2008. 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
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
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
Lagerback Hopeful of Zlatan Recovery

Lagerback Hopeful of Zlatan Recovery

SWEDEN coach Lars Lagerback believes star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be fit to face Russia in Wednesday's crucial Group D finale despite only lasting 45 minutes against Spain. 16 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
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
Skipper Promises Greek Adventure

Skipper Promises Greek Adventure

GREECE captain Angelos Basinas has promised to attack against Russia this weekend. 12 Jun 2008
Spain's Guus Could Be Cooked Against Big Guns

Spain's Guus Could Be Cooked Against Big Guns

RUSSIA coach Guus Hiddink has warned Spain not to get carried away with last night's 4-1 victory over his side and insists their true title credentials will not be revealed until they are given a real test. 12 Jun 2008
Victory Was Hard Earned - Aragones

Victory Was Hard Earned - Aragones

SPAIN coach Luis Aragones felt his side were given a much tougher ride in their Euro 2008 Group D opener against Russia than the final 4-1 scoreline suggested. 11 Jun 2008
Russians Crushed By Spanish Villa

Russians Crushed By Spanish Villa

DAVID Villa struck a hat-trick as classy Spain got their Euro 2008 challenge off to a flying 4-1 start against Russia at a rain-swept Stadion Tivoli Neu in Innsbruck. 11 Jun 2008

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