(c) 2008 euro-2008-cup.com http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/ 2008 European Football Championship en-US Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:36:34 GMT http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7887/Van-Nistelrooy-retires-from-international-football-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7887/Van-Nistelrooy-retires-from-international-football-.htm Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Netherlands striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has announced that he will retire from international football to concentrate on playing for Real Madrid, the Dutch football association KNVB said on Tuesday. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7875/Adidas-net-climbs-12-per-cent-after-Euro-2008-tournament-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7875/Adidas-net-climbs-12-per-cent-after-Euro-2008-tournament-.htm Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Adidas on Tuesday announces a 12% profit rise for the second quarter and increases its margin guidance for the year as increased sales from the Euro 2008 soccer tournament help to counter a ramp-up in... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7869/German-Soccer-Squad-Defends-Post-Euro-2008-Party-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7869/German-Soccer-Squad-Defends-Post-Euro-2008-Party-.htm Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Germany national team soccer coach Joachim Loew and his players have rejected criticism of a public party in Berlin held after their 0-1 defeat to Spain in the finals of Euro 2008 in July. He said it ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7866/Euro-2008-generates-record-profits-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7866/Euro-2008-generates-record-profits-.htm Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews The Euro 2008 football championship generated record profits of 250 million euros (392 million dollars), European football's governing body UEFA announced on Tuesday. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7863/UEFA-make-250m-euros-profit-from-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7863/UEFA-make-250m-euros-profit-from-Euro-2008-.htm Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Euro 2008, co-hosted by Austria and Switzerland, generated a net profit of ¬250 million for UEFA, European soccer's governing body said on Tuesday. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7842/A-Positive-Balance-From-Sponsoring-UEFA-EURO-2008.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7842/A-Positive-Balance-From-Sponsoring-UEFA-EURO-2008.htm Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews The international automobile industry supplier and premium tire manufacturer was host to more than 1,700 customers and representatives from the media in Austria and Switzerland at driving events duri... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7825/Euro-2008-Puts-Brakes-On-Output-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7825/Euro-2008-Puts-Brakes-On-Output-.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews 17 July 2008 The country's industrial output rose in June at the slowest pace in 5 1/2 years as workers focused on the national football team's progression through Euro 2008 and production of locomoti... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7821/Fulham-closing-on-Euro-2008-defender-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7821/Fulham-closing-on-Euro-2008-defender-.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Fulham Football Club are closing on Fredrik Stoor. The Cottagers have been chasing the Swedish international defender since Euro 2008, and they are now close to reaching an agreement with Rosenborg fo... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7820/New-football-season-awaits-Euro-2008-effect-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7820/New-football-season-awaits-Euro-2008-effect-.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Football clubs were hoping that Switzerland's poor showing at Euro 2008 would not reverse a trend of rising attendances when the new season kicked off on Friday. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7796/Poland--Ukraine-pledge-happy-end-to-Euro-2012-saga-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7796/Poland--Ukraine-pledge-happy-end-to-Euro-2012-saga-.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews The construction site of a yet to be named stadium in Ukraine's eastern industrial city of Donetsk, April 2008. Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his Ukrainian counterpart Yulia Timoshenko pledg... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7792/Cannavaro-To-Lippi-Let-s-Win-The-World-Cup-Again-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7792/Cannavaro-To-Lippi-Let-s-Win-The-World-Cup-Again-.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Cannavaro is recovering well from the ankle injury that excluded him from Euro 2008 on the first day of training in Switzerland. Putting past ghosts to rest, the skipper has let new Italy coach Marcel... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7791/Madail-South-Africa-2010-could-be-Portugal-s-tournament-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7791/Madail-South-Africa-2010-could-be-Portugal-s-tournament-.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews After his visit to FIFA yesterday, Portuguese FA president Gilberto Madail spoke about EURO 2008 and the FIFA World Cup qualifiers to FIFA.com. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7779/France-recall-1998-triumph-to-forget-about-Euro-flop-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7779/France-recall-1998-triumph-to-forget-about-Euro-flop-.htm Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews France, reeling from the shock of an early Euro 2008 exit, celebrated the 10th anniversary of their World Cup triumph with a commemorative game on Saturday between their former heroes and an internati... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7773/Toni-admits-to-questioning-Italian-retirement-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7773/Toni-admits-to-questioning-Italian-retirement-.htm Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Italy striker Luca Toni has admitted he considered retiring from international football in the wake of his side's exit from Euro 2008. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7766/Cannavaro-To-Lippi-Let-s-Win-The-World-Cup-Again-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7766/Cannavaro-To-Lippi-Let-s-Win-The-World-Cup-Again-.htm Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Cannavaro is recovering well from the ankle injury that excluded him from Euro 2008 on the first day of training in Switzerland. Putting past ghosts to rest, the skipper has let new Italy coach Marcel... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7761/Striker-s-Return-to-Form-Takes-Euro--08-by-Storm-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7761/Striker-s-Return-to-Form-Takes-Euro--08-by-Storm-.htm Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Russia striker Roman Pavlyuchenko has woken from a footballing slumber to score three times and become one of the Euro 2008 semifinalists' best assets. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7756/Turkish-midfielder-Aurelio-signs-with-Real-Betis--.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7756/Turkish-midfielder-Aurelio-signs-with-Real-Betis--.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Spanish soccer club Real Betis announced on Thursday that it had signed Brazilian-Turk Mehmet Aurelio, a naturalized Turkish citizen who most recently played for the Fenerbah�e squad and was called u... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7745/INTERVIEW-Hiddink-plans-to-keep-working-his-magic-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7745/INTERVIEW-Hiddink-plans-to-keep-working-his-magic-.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews SEOUL, July 11 (Reuters) - Coach Guus Hiddink, who has made a habit of turning second-tier teams into big event contenders, plans to continue for a long time to come -- especially after taking a young... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7734/Xbox-360-Review--UEFA-Euro-2008--.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7734/Xbox-360-Review--UEFA-Euro-2008--.htm Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews A step forward in some areas, a step backwards in others. As I write this, the UEFA Euro 2008 tournament has finished up (congratulations to Spain), but that doesn't mean the action has to stop. EA b... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7723/Coupet-dreams-of-playing-for-France-at-2010-World-Cup-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7723/Coupet-dreams-of-playing-for-France-at-2010-World-Cup-.htm Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Atletico Madrid's new 35-year-old goalkeeper Gregory Coupet, seen here in June 2008, said Tuesday that he hopes to still be part of France's squad during the 2010 World Cup as he was officially unveil... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7708/Euro-2008-preview-Spotlight-rests-upon-Portugal-s-Ronaldo-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7708/Euro-2008-preview-Spotlight-rests-upon-Portugal-s-Ronaldo-.htm Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews The most important thing you need to know about Euro 2008 is it will not cost you $149 to watch. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7704/Euro-2008-distracts-PartyGaming-punters-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7704/Euro-2008-distracts-PartyGaming-punters-.htm Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Online gambling group PartyGaming has seen gross revenue fall slightly since 28 April due to seasonality and competition for players' leisure time from the Euro 2008 football tournament. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7683/Football-UEFA-happy-with-Polish-Euro-2012-plans-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7683/Football-UEFA-happy-with-Polish-Euro-2012-plans-.htm Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews WARSAW (AFP) - UEFA gave a thumbs up Wednesday to Poland's Euro 2012 preparations despite jitters about the ability of the Poles and their Ukrainian co-hosts to get ready for the football showcase. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7681/Australia-to-play-SAfrica--Netherlands-in-WCup-warm-ups-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7681/Australia-to-play-SAfrica--Netherlands-in-WCup-warm-ups-.htm Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Australia will play South Africa and the Netherlands in warm-up games in August and September ahead of their Asian World Cup qualifying campaign, Football Federation Australia said Monday. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7653/No-positive-UEFA-comment-on-Ukraine-s-Euro-2012-plans-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7653/No-positive-UEFA-comment-on-Ukraine-s-Euro-2012-plans-.htm Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews UEFA on Friday said their visit to Euro 2012 co-hosts Ukraine had been "useful" but offered no positive comment on the country's state of preparations for European football's showcase tournament. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7652/UEFA-head-Platini-checks-Ukraine-s-Euro-2012-preparations-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7652/UEFA-head-Platini-checks-Ukraine-s-Euro-2012-preparations-.htm Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Kiev, July 4 (DPA) European soccer body UEFA head Michel Platini was in Kiev to inspect personally Ukraine's preparations so far to co-host the Euro 2012 football championship. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7648/Torres--Hero-of-Spain-s-Euro-Win--Praises-Club-Coach-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7648/Torres--Hero-of-Spain-s-Euro-Win--Praises-Club-Coach-.htm Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Fernando Torres said that Liverpool Coach Rafael Ben�tez was the inspiration behind his goal-scoring splurge, which helped Spain win Euro 2008. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7638/Euro-winner-Aragones-set-to-take-over-Fenerbahce-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7638/Euro-winner-Aragones-set-to-take-over-Fenerbahce-.htm Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Spain coach Luis Aragones, who stepped down after the team's recent Euro 2008 triumph, is set to become manager in Turkey's top club level with Fenerbahce, the club announced Thursday. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7632/Football-UEFA-happy-with-Polish-Euro-2012-plans-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7632/Football-UEFA-happy-with-Polish-Euro-2012-plans-.htm Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews UEFA gave a thumbs up Wednesday to Poland's Euro 2012 preparations despite jitters about the ability of the Poles and their Ukrainian co-hosts to get ready for the football showcase. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7624/Skill--speed-reigned-at-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7624/Skill--speed-reigned-at-Euro-2008-.htm Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews So the latest international soccer extravaganza is over and I can tell you proudly there were massive numbers of Canadians who were thrilled by one of the most attack-minded, exciting series of games ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7615/What-is-your-EURO-all-star-team--.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7615/What-is-your-EURO-all-star-team--.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Now that EURO 2008 has become part of football history, FIFA.com would like to know which players would make your 'Team of the Tournament'. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7613/Prima-generates-about-CZK-170m-in-Euro-revenues-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7613/Prima-generates-about-CZK-170m-in-Euro-revenues-.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Prima is satisfied with revenues from the Euro 2008 ad campaign despite the early exit of the Czech team. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7612/Domenech-stays-on-as-France-coach-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7612/Domenech-stays-on-as-France-coach-.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Raymond Domenech - retains his post as France coach. Raymond Domenech will remain France coach despite the team's group stage elimination from Euro 2008, French Football Federation (FFF) president Jea... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7611/UEFA-head-Platini-checks-Ukraine-s-Euro-2012-preparations-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7611/UEFA-head-Platini-checks-Ukraine-s-Euro-2012-preparations-.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Kiev, July 4: European soccer body UEFA head Michel Platini was in Kiev to inspect personally Ukraine's preparations so far to co-host the Euro 2012 football championship. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7610/Football-UEFA-happy-with-Polish-Euro-2012-plans-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7610/Football-UEFA-happy-with-Polish-Euro-2012-plans-.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews WARSAW (AFP) - UEFA gave a thumbs up Wednesday to Poland's Euro 2012 preparations despite jitters about the ability of the Poles and their Ukrainian co-hosts to get ready for the football showcase. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7578/Now-that-Euro-2008-is-done--the-World-Cup-takes-over-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7578/Now-that-Euro-2008-is-done--the-World-Cup-takes-over-.htm Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews EuroTRECKER: There's not much time to look back at Euro 2008 with World Cup qualifying right around the bend. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7577/Euro-2008-hot-shot-Podolski-set-for-Cologne-return-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7577/Euro-2008-hot-shot-Podolski-set-for-Cologne-return-.htm Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Germany's hot-shot striker Lukas Podolski, one of the stars of Euro 2008, is set to transfer from Bayern Munich to Cologne for 15 million euros (23.5 million US dollars), according to media reports h... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7573/UEFA-happy-with-Polish-Euro-2012-plans-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7573/UEFA-happy-with-Polish-Euro-2012-plans-.htm Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews UEFA gave a thumbs up Wednesday to Poland's Euro 2012 preparations despite jitters about the ability of the Poles and their Ukrainian co-hosts to get ready for the football showcase. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7562/UEFA-votes-Xavi-Hernandez-top-player-of-Euro-2008-after-Spain-triumph-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7562/UEFA-votes-Xavi-Hernandez-top-player-of-Euro-2008-after-Spain-triumph-.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews VIENNA, Austria - UEFA voted Xavi Hernandez player of the tournament after Spain's 1-0 victory over Germany in the European Championship final and selected nine of the Spanish players in the 23-membe... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7560/UEFA-chief-Platini-holds-talks-with-Poland-and-Ukraine-to-ease-fears-over-Euro-2012-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7560/UEFA-chief-Platini-holds-talks-with-Poland-and-Ukraine-to-ease-fears-over-Euro-2012-.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews UEFA president Michel Platini is to meet officials from the Polish and Ukrainian Football Associations later this week amid growing unease about the respective countries' ability to host Euro 2012. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7556/Now-that-Euro-2008-is-done--the-World-Cup-takes-over-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7556/Now-that-Euro-2008-is-done--the-World-Cup-takes-over-.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews EuroTRECKER: There's not much time to look back at Euro 2008 with World Cup qualifying right around the bend. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7550/2010-focus-at-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7550/2010-focus-at-Euro-2008-.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews The international spotlight was firmly fixed on South Africa on Tuesday at two media events at Euro 2008 in Vienna Austria, where the world's media interrogated every facet of South Africa's readiness... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7546/Promising-Spanish-team-matures-into-champion-at-Euro-2008-tourney-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7546/Promising-Spanish-team-matures-into-champion-at-Euro-2008-tourney-.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews VIENNA, Austria - The skilful Spanish team that won the European Championship, lifting the country's first trophy since 1964, had been a champion in the making for years. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7545/Spanish-Euro-2008-team-return-home-to-a-hero-s-welcome-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7545/Spanish-Euro-2008-team-return-home-to-a-hero-s-welcome-.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews The Spanish football European Championship team arrived home to celebrate their victory over Germany in the final of Euro 2008. Tens of thousands of ecstatic Spanish fans greeted the team at a victory... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7542/Press-sees-new-era-in-Spanish-football-after-Euro-win-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7542/Press-sees-new-era-in-Spanish-football-after-Euro-win-.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews MADRID: Spanish newspapers yesterday predicted a “new era” in Spanish football after the national team beat Germany 1-0 in the Euro 2008 final to give the country its first major title in 44 years... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7534/Spanish-PM-sets-sights-on-World-Cup-after-Euro-2008-win-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7534/Spanish-PM-sets-sights-on-World-Cup-after-Euro-2008-win-.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is dreaming of glory for Spain at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after his side beat Germany 1-0 to win Euro 2008, its first major title in over 40 yea... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7529/SA-hopes-to-learn-from-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7529/SA-hopes-to-learn-from-Euro-2008-.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews The curtain has closed on a successful Euro 2008 and the eyes of the world will now be firmly focused on South Africa as the country prepares for the 2010 World Cup. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7528/In-Pictures-Spain-1-0-Germany---the-Euro-2008-final-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7528/In-Pictures-Spain-1-0-Germany---the-Euro-2008-final-.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews A brilliantly taken Fernando Torres goal was enough to secure Spain their first trophy for over 40 years in the Euro 2008 final in Vienna last night. Here's how the action unfolded... ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7522/Subdued-Germans-go-home-quietly-after-Euro-final-loss-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7522/Subdued-Germans-go-home-quietly-after-Euro-final-loss-.htm Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Hamburg, June 30 : Germany went to bed quietly and peacefully in the early hours of Monday after its national team was beaten comprehensively by Spain for the Euro 2008 title a few hours earlier. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7520/Spain-celebrates-Euro-2008-win-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7520/Spain-celebrates-Euro-2008-win-.htm Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Spain celebrates Euro 2008 win There were jubilant scenes in Madrid as Spaniards thronged the streets to celebrate their football team�s victory in Euro 2008. The party lasted all night after a 1-0... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7518/Swiss-and-Austrian-football-bank-on-Euro-2008-boom-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7518/Swiss-and-Austrian-football-bank-on-Euro-2008-boom-.htm Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Austrian and Swiss football officials said on Sunday they were confident that Euro 2008 would bring a long-term boost to local interest in the sport despite the early exit of both co-host teams. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7514/UEFA-chief-warns-Euro-2012-co-hosts-Poland-and-Ukraine-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7514/UEFA-chief-warns-Euro-2012-co-hosts-Poland-and-Ukraine-.htm Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews UEFA president Michel Platini has warned the co-hosts of Euro 2012 Poland and Ukraine that they have until September to prove they are on target to host the next tournament or risk having it taken fro... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7510/Spanish-PM-sets-sights-on-World-Cup-after-Euro-2008-win-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7510/Spanish-PM-sets-sights-on-World-Cup-after-Euro-2008-win-.htm Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Spain's Queen Sofia (R) and Spanish PM Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero (2nd L, standing) are pictured in the stands before the Euro 2008 championships final Germany vs. Spain, on June 29, at Ernst-Happel... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7508/Job-done--Torres-already-looking-to-2010-World-Cup-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7508/Job-done--Torres-already-looking-to-2010-World-Cup-.htm Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Vienna, June 30 : Fernando Torres didn't dwell long on his winning goal for Spain against Germany in the final of Euro 2008 Sunday, saying he was just doing his job and was hoping to win another title... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7506/Ecstatic-Spanish-fans-celebrate-Euro-2008-title-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7506/Ecstatic-Spanish-fans-celebrate-Euro-2008-title-.htm Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Joyous fans lit flares and waved Spain's red and yellow flag after a 1-0 victory over Germany in the European Championship. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7501/Euro-2008-s-big-winner-the-beautiful-game-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7501/Euro-2008-s-big-winner-the-beautiful-game-.htm Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Spain's European Championship was a triumph for attack-minded soccer and a setback for boring, defensive tactics. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7500/Soccer-Euro-Spain-Ready-To-Bypass-German-Supremacy-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7500/Soccer-Euro-Spain-Ready-To-Bypass-German-Supremacy-.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews VIENNA, June 28 (Reuters) -- The battle for the Euro 2008 title is encapsulated by the midfield duel between Michael Ballack and Cesc Fabregas, where the German captain's power is pitted against the S... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7499/EXTRA-German-team-to-celebrate-Euro-2008-with-fans-on-Monday-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7499/EXTRA-German-team-to-celebrate-Euro-2008-with-fans-on-Monday-.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Berlin - The German team will come to Berlin on Monday to celebrate with the fans - regardless if they win or lose the Euro 2008 final with Spain. They will definitely come, not only if they win, said... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7497/Russian-team-gets-warm-welcome-on-returns-from-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7497/Russian-team-gets-warm-welcome-on-returns-from-Euro-2008-.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews MOSCOW, June 27 (RIA Novosti) - The Russian national soccer team returned Friday to Moscow from Austria after finishing third at Euro 2008. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7496/Medvedev-thanks-Russia-football-team-for-play-at-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7496/Medvedev-thanks-Russia-football-team-for-play-at-Euro-2008-.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews KHANTY-MANSIISK, June 27 (Itar-Tass) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has thanked the Russian football national team, their head coach Guus Hiddink and the whole coaching staff for the worthy perfo... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7494/Football-myth-and-class-make-Germans-upbeat-for-Euro-final---Feature-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7494/Football-myth-and-class-make-Germans-upbeat-for-Euro-final---Feature-.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Hamburg - Spain's classy one-touch football as not gone unnoticed in Germany, but the whole country believes that its team can bring home the Euro 2008 trophy if it shows a mixture of its own class an... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7493/Euro-UEFA-confident-TV-pictures-will-not-be-lost-again-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7493/Euro-UEFA-confident-TV-pictures-will-not-be-lost-again-.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews VIENNA, June 26 (Reuters) - UEFA officials said on Thursday they were confident there would be no repeat of a breakdown which deprived television viewers around the world of nearly 20 minutes of Germa... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7491/Euro-2008-Uefa-to-use-diesel-generators-after-TV-blackout-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7491/Euro-2008-Uefa-to-use-diesel-generators-after-TV-blackout-.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Uefa will switch to back-up diesel generators to power TV production kit for the rest of Euro 2008 following last night's blackout during the Germany v Turkey semi-final. By Mark Sweney ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7490/Euro-UEFA-to-decide-on-2012-preparations-in-September-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7490/Euro-UEFA-to-decide-on-2012-preparations-in-September-.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews VIENNA, June 27 (Reuters) - European soccer's ruling body UEFA will make a final decision on Ukraine and Poland's staging of Euro 2012 in September, UEFA vice president Gerhard Mayer-Vorfelder told Re... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7480/Euro-Spain-s-super-sub-Fabregas-ready-to-graduate-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7480/Euro-Spain-s-super-sub-Fabregas-ready-to-graduate-.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews VIENNA, June 28 (Reuters) - Cesc Fabregas began Euro 2008 struggling to carve out a place for himself in Spain's over-crowded midfield but the 21-year-old is on course to end the tournament as his cou... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7479/Soccer-Euro-Spain-Ready-To-Bypass-German-Supremacy-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7479/Soccer-Euro-Spain-Ready-To-Bypass-German-Supremacy-.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews VIENNA, June 28 (Reuters) -- The battle for the Euro 2008 title is encapsulated by the midfield duel between Michael Ballack and Cesc Fabregas, where the German captain's power is pitted against the S... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7477/Euro-2008-Winter-s-Word-How-many-German-players-would-get-in-Spain-s-starting-XI--.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7477/Euro-2008-Winter-s-Word-How-many-German-players-would-get-in-Spain-s-starting-XI--.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Applying Euro 2008 form, an all-star XI selected from Spaniards and Germans would be predominantly filled with Luis Aragones's men. If a legitimate case can be made for nine Spaniards and only two Ger... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7476/Spain-s-Villa-to-miss-Euro-2008-final-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7476/Spain-s-Villa-to-miss-Euro-2008-final-.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Spain forward David Villa will miss the Euro 2008 final against Germany through injury, coach Luis Aragones told reporters after they beat Russia on Thursday. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7475/Euro-2008-Russian-soccer-team-revives-nationalism-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7475/Euro-2008-Russian-soccer-team-revives-nationalism-.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Not since the days of the cold war has so much political significance been attached to the outcome of a sports event. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7468/UEFA-confident-of-no-more-Euro-blackouts-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7468/UEFA-confident-of-no-more-Euro-blackouts-.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews UEFA officials are confident there will be no further television blackouts at Euro 2008 like the one that prevented viewers around the world from watching nearly 25 minutes of Germany's dramatic 3-2 w... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7465/Lippi-back-in-as-Donadoni-makes-post-Euro-2008-exit-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7465/Lippi-back-in-as-Donadoni-makes-post-Euro-2008-exit-.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Italy's World Cup winning coach Marcello Lippi, seen here in 2007, returned to the post on Thursday to replace Roberto Donadoni, who was sacked earlier on Thursday after Italy were beaten by Spain in ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7464/Spain-through-to-final-of-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7464/Spain-through-to-final-of-Euro-2008-.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews It was a masterclass, nothing less. Of passing, of finishing, of wit, of invention, of all the things that we know Spain can do well but, more than that, it was a lesson in mental strength and psychol... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7462/Russia-s-dream-run-finally-falters-in-Euro-2008-semifinals-against-Spain-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7462/Russia-s-dream-run-finally-falters-in-Euro-2008-semifinals-against-Spain-.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews VIENNA, Austria - Guus Hiddink's streak of never reaching a European Championship or World Cup final continued Thursday when his Russia team lost to Spain 3-0 in the Euro 2008 semifinals. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7459/Classy-Spain-too-good-as-Russia-run-out-of-steam-in-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7459/Classy-Spain-too-good-as-Russia-run-out-of-steam-in-Euro-2008-.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Spain one of the pre-tournament title favourites ensured they made their first final for 24 years when they demolished Russia 3-0 here on Thursday in their Euro 2008 semi-final. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7456/Euro-Russia-head-home-with-new-confidence-and-style-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7456/Euro-Russia-head-home-with-new-confidence-and-style-.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews VIENNA, June 27 (Reuters) - Russia exceeded all expectations at Euro 2008 by reaching the semi-finals and will go home confident that they can again grace the international arena with their thrilling ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7453/Terim-Turkish-delight-to-continue-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7453/Terim-Turkish-delight-to-continue-.htm Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Fatih Terim will leave his post as Turkey coach secure in the knowledge his team have the ability to become regular tournament contenders.The Turks lost 3-2 to Germany in Wednesday night's Euro 2008 s... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7450/Realistic-Hiddink-revels-in-Russia-s-Euro-journey-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7450/Realistic-Hiddink-revels-in-Russia-s-Euro-journey-.htm Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Russia coach Guus Hiddink, recalling the hazardous qualification route his team suffered to get to Vienna, insisted he was keeping his feet firmly on the ground ahead of Thursday's Euro 2008 semi-fin... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7445/Euro-semi-TV-coverage-blacked-out-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7445/Euro-semi-TV-coverage-blacked-out-.htm Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Uefa launches an investigation into the loss of pictures during the Euro 2008 semi-final between Germany and Turkey. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7443/Germany-beat-comeback-kings-Turkey-to-reach-Euro-final-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7443/Germany-beat-comeback-kings-Turkey-to-reach-Euro-final-.htm Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Defender Philipp Lahm's late strike put three-times European champions Germany in Sunday's Euro 2008 final and sealed a 3-2 win to knock out injury-ravaged Turkey. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7440/-Emperor--Terim-s-come-back-heroes-bow-out-of-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7440/-Emperor--Terim-s-come-back-heroes-bow-out-of-Euro-2008-.htm Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews He may refuse to believe in them, but Turkey coach Fatih Terim's team almost pulled off another miracle as the Euro 2008 come-back kings finally made their exit on Wednesday. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7437/Germany-Advances-to-Euro-2008-Final-With-3-2-Win-Over-Turkey-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7437/Germany-Advances-to-Euro-2008-Final-With-3-2-Win-Over-Turkey-.htm Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews The pre-tournament favorite will play in the championship match for the first time since it won a record third title at the 1996 edition of soccer's second-biggest international tournament. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7430/Euro-2008-Large-German--Turkish-crowds-expected-in-Berlin-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7430/Euro-2008-Large-German--Turkish-crowds-expected-in-Berlin-.htm Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Germany is preparing for huge crowds later this Wednesday as the country's soccer team plays Turkey in the semi-finals of the European Championship. Germany is home to over two million Turks, who repr... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7426/Football-Half-a-million-fans-expected-for-screening-of-Euro-2008-clash-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7426/Football-Half-a-million-fans-expected-for-screening-of-Euro-2008-clash-.htm Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews BERLIN: Up to half a million football fans are expected to descend on the Brandenburg Gate on Wednesday to watch the Euro 2008 quarter-final between Germany and Turkey. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7424/Football-Thousands-promise-to-shave-heads-if-Spain-wins-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7424/Football-Thousands-promise-to-shave-heads-if-Spain-wins-Euro-2008-.htm Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews MADRID: Thousands of supporters of the Spanish national team have vowed to shave their heads if their side wins the Euro 2008 football championship. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7419/Euro-Germany-s-major-championship-record-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7419/Euro-Germany-s-major-championship-record-.htm Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews June 24 (Reuters) - Record of Germany and West Germany in European Championships and World Cup finals ahead of their Euro 2008 semi-final against Turkey on Wednesday. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7418/Time-for-change-in-Italy-after-Euro-flop-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7418/Time-for-change-in-Italy-after-Euro-flop-.htm Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews VIENNA: It may be two years too late but the feeling that Italy need a revolution rather than an evolution has possibly never been greater. When Italy and France lined up at the World Cup final in Ber... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7410/Euro-2008-semifinals-Spain-could-finally-reign-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7410/Euro-2008-semifinals-Spain-could-finally-reign-.htm Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Four teams remain in Euro 2008, including the two favorites (Germany and Spain) and two Cinderella stories (Turkey and Russia). If Germany and Spain advance to Sunday's championship game, it would be ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7407/Russia-coach-would-have-preferred-to-play-Italy-in-the-Euro-2008-semifinals-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7407/Russia-coach-would-have-preferred-to-play-Italy-in-the-Euro-2008-semifinals-.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews BASEL, Switzerland - Russia coach Guus Hiddink would have preferred his young, attacking team be playing world champion Italy in the European Championship semifinals instead of Spain. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7405/Ex-Arsenal-keeper-Lehmann-makes-Euro-final-a-matter-of-life-and-death-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7405/Ex-Arsenal-keeper-Lehmann-makes-Euro-final-a-matter-of-life-and-death-.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Germany's former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has admitted he would 'give his life' to reach the final of Euro 2008. Joachim Low's side take on Turkey in the semi-final tomorrow. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7404/Euro-Ballack-predicting-tough-battle-with-Turkey-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7404/Euro-Ballack-predicting-tough-battle-with-Turkey-.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews TENERO, Switzerland, June 24 (Reuters) - Germany captain Michael Ballack made such a mess of his pre-Euro 2008 tips that he is unwilling to predict anything other than an exhausting battle in Wednesda... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7403/Football-Euro-2008-Austria-coach-Hickersberger-quits-after-early-exit-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7403/Football-Euro-2008-Austria-coach-Hickersberger-quits-after-early-exit-.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Austria coach Joseph Hickersberger has resigned following Austria's early exit from Euro 2008 ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7402/Football-mad-restaurant-shows-The-Italian-Way-to-party-during-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7402/Football-mad-restaurant-shows-The-Italian-Way-to-party-during-Euro-2008-.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews England may not have qualified for Euro 2008 but that didn't stop one Hastings restaurant from throwing a football party. (24/06/2008 10:08:56) ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7400/Football-Defeated-Croatians-to-get-bonus-for-reaching-Euro-quarter-finals-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7400/Football-Defeated-Croatians-to-get-bonus-for-reaching-Euro-quarter-finals-.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews ZAGREB : The defeated Croatian squad will be get a 6.25 million-euro (9.7 million-dollar) bonus for reaching the Euro 2008 quarter-finals, the country's football association said on Monday. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7396/Russian-Premier-League-has-most-players-at-Euro-2008-semifinals-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7396/Russian-Premier-League-has-most-players-at-Euro-2008-semifinals-.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews MOSCOW, June 24 (RIA Novosti) - Although the majority of its teams are still largely unknown outside the former Soviet republics, the Russian Premier League will supply more players than any other nat... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7393/Euro-Resilient-streak-gives-Turkey-hope-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7393/Euro-Resilient-streak-gives-Turkey-hope-.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews BASEL, June 24 (Reuters) - Late, late goals have been key to Turkey reaching the Euro 2008 semi-finals along with their ability to cope with a string of injuries and suspensions. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7387/Germany-faces-pressure-as-the-favorite-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7387/Germany-faces-pressure-as-the-favorite-.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews It is difficult not to feel a little sympathy for Joachim L�w, the German coach, as he prepares for the first Euro 2008 semifinal against Turkey in Basel on Wednesday. His team is the overwhelming fa... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7383/Euro-Turkey-s-Volkan-out-of-semi-after-ban-appeal-fails-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7383/Euro-Turkey-s-Volkan-out-of-semi-after-ban-appeal-fails-.htm Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews VIENNA, June 23 (Reuters) - Turkey goalkeeper Volkan Demirel will miss Wednesday's Euro 2008 semi-final against Germany after organisers rejected the Turkish federation's appeal against his two-match ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7382/Euro-Down-to-earth-Casillas-is-role-model-for-Spain-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7382/Euro-Down-to-earth-Casillas-is-role-model-for-Spain-.htm Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews NEUSTIFT, Austria, June 23 (Reuters) - It was fitting that goalkeeper Iker Casillas should be the hero of Spain's long-awaited quarter-final victory over Italy at Euro 2008. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7380/UPDATE-1-Euro-Italian-Rosetti-to-referee-Euro-2008-final-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7380/UPDATE-1-Euro-Italian-Rosetti-to-referee-Euro-2008-final-.htm Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews REGENSDORF, Switzerland, June 23 (Reuters) - Italian Roberto Rosetti will referee the Euro 2008 final in Vienna on Sunday, organisers UEFA said on Monday. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7376/Euro-Dramatic-late-goals-no-accident-says-UEFA-s-Roxburgh-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7376/Euro-Dramatic-late-goals-no-accident-says-UEFA-s-Roxburgh-.htm Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews BASEL, June 23 (Reuters) - Late goals that have turned around matches at Euro 2008 are no accident but the result of coaches making bold use of substitutions, UEFA's technical director Andy Roxburgh s... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7372/Euro-Podolski-spark-is-lighting-up-Germany-again-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7372/Euro-Podolski-spark-is-lighting-up-Germany-again-.htm Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews TENERO, Switzerland, June 23 (Reuters) - Lukas Podolski has put two frustrating years behind him to lead Germany to the semi-finals of Euro 2008 and prove his best young player award at the last World... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7361/Spain-beat-Italy-4-2-on-penalties-to-reach-the-semi-finals-of-Euro-2008-after-a-dour-goalless-draw-in-Vienna..htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7361/Spain-beat-Italy-4-2-on-penalties-to-reach-the-semi-finals-of-Euro-2008-after-a-dour-goalless-draw-in-Vienna..htm Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Matches Marcos Senna came closest in normal time when Italy keeper Gianluigi Buffon fumbled his shot on to a post. Spain keeper Iker Casillas was the hero in the shoot-out, saving from Daniele de Rossi and A... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7358/UPDATE-3-Euro-Jubilant-Russia-celebrates-win-over-Dutch-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7358/UPDATE-3-Euro-Jubilant-Russia-celebrates-win-over-Dutch-.htm Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews MOSCOW, June 22 (Reuters) - Vast numbers of ecstatic Russians celebrated well into the night after their team reached the Euro 2008 semi-finals on Saturday with a thoroughly deserved 3-1 extra-time wi... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7357/Euro-Dutch-Van-Basten-fails-his-big-test-as-Dutch-coach-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7357/Euro-Dutch-Van-Basten-fails-his-big-test-as-Dutch-coach-.htm Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Marco van Basten failed to achieve as a coach the heights he reached as a player 20 years ago after his Netherlands team were upset by Russia in the Euro 2008 quarter-finals. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7353/Football-crazy-women-take-centre-stage-at-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7353/Football-crazy-women-take-centre-stage-at-Euro-2008-.htm Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Vienna, June 21 : The latest television ratings from German broadcaster ARD during the ongoing Euro 2008 football tournament confirm that women have come to love 'The Beautiful Game'. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7347/Russians-ecstatic-at-historic-Euro-2008-win-over-Dutch-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7347/Russians-ecstatic-at-historic-Euro-2008-win-over-Dutch-.htm Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Hundreds of thousands poured out into the streets all over Russia early Sunday to a cacophony of honking and shouting as news came in of Russia's historic Euro 2008 quarter-final win over the Netherl... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7345/We-will-not-take-Turks-for-granted--says-Ballack-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7345/We-will-not-take-Turks-for-granted--says-Ballack-.htm Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Three-time champions Germany will not be taking Turkey for granted in their Euro 2008 semi-final on Wednesday, German captain Michael Ballack said on Sunday. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7338/Germany-coach-Loew-savours-his-team-progress-to-the-Euro-2008-semifinals-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7338/Germany-coach-Loew-savours-his-team-progress-to-the-Euro-2008-semifinals-.htm Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews TENERO, Switzerland - Having banned Germany coach Joachim Loew from the bench for his team's quarter-final match at the European Championship against Portugal, UEFA left some painkillers and a sedati... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7325/Johan-Cruyff-enjoys-the-show-at-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7325/Johan-Cruyff-enjoys-the-show-at-Euro-2008-.htm Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews The most famous Dutchman of them all -- at least as far as soccer is concerned -- likes the Netherlands' chances of winning it all at Euro 2008. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7324/Comeback-kings-Turkey-beat-Croatia-in-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7324/Comeback-kings-Turkey-beat-Croatia-in-Euro-2008-.htm Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Turkey reached the Euro 2008 semi-finals here on Friday after beating Croatia 3-1 on penalties after the match had finished 1-1 after extra-time. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7322/Turkey-beats-Croatia--reaches-Euro-2008-semifinals.-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7322/Turkey-beats-Croatia--reaches-Euro-2008-semifinals.-.htm Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews VIENNA, June 21 (Itar-Tass) - Turkey beat Croatia here on Saturady with a 3-1 shootout victory after a 1-1 draw. It will play Germany in the semifinals in Basel, Switzerland, on Wednesday, June 25. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7316/Euro-2008-Rustu-Recber-s-return-increases-Turkey-s-sense-of-destiny-against-Croatia-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7316/Euro-2008-Rustu-Recber-s-return-increases-Turkey-s-sense-of-destiny-against-Croatia-.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Talismanic keeper gives depleted team hope for quarter-final with Croatia ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7314/Merkel-Plays-Her-Part-in-German-Soccer-Team-s-Euro-2008-Advance-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7314/Merkel-Plays-Her-Part-in-German-Soccer-Team-s-Euro-2008-Advance-.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews June 20 (Bloomberg) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel even steers the national soccer team. Bastian Schweinsteiger , who scored one goal and set up the other two last night as Germany beat Portugal 3... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7311/Henry-I-won-t-quit-international-football-after-France-misery-at-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7311/Henry-I-won-t-quit-international-football-after-France-misery-at-Euro-2008-.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Thierry Henry has insisted he won't quit international football despite France crashing out of Euro 2008. Henry, who will be 31 in August, will carry on until the next World Cup. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7309/Euro-2008-Captains-to-address-racism-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7309/Euro-2008-Captains-to-address-racism-.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Four captains in Euro 2008 semi-finals to deliver anti-racism addresses before kick-offs. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7305/Soccer->-EURO-2008-Bastian-hopes-to-relive-World-Cup-moment-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7305/Soccer->-EURO-2008-Bastian-hopes-to-relive-World-Cup-moment-.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews The two sides last met at the third place play-off tie at the 2006 World Cup in Germany with the hosts winning 3-1. And Schweinsteiger managed to upstage the younger Ronaldo on that occasion with a Ma... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7299/Euro-2008-German-power-leaves-Portugal-in-despair-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7299/Euro-2008-German-power-leaves-Portugal-in-despair-.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Portugal (1) 2 Germany (2) 3Luiz Felipe Scolari's fears over Germany's tall players were brutally realised as Michael Ballack hit the heights and the semi-finals in style after one of the most enthral... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7295/Decision-time-for-Ronaldo-as-Portugal-exit-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7295/Decision-time-for-Ronaldo-as-Portugal-exit-Euro-2008-.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Real Madrid and Manchester United want his services for next season, but Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo says he will reveal his plans in the next few days after his Euro 2008 heart-break. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7291/Euro-2008-Joachim-Low-ban-angers-Germans-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7291/Euro-2008-Joachim-Low-ban-angers-Germans-.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews German officials reacted furiously to Uefa's decision to ban coach Joachim Loew from the touchline for the Euro 2008 quarter-final against Portugal. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7288/BARZAGLI-OUT-OF-EURO-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7288/BARZAGLI-OUT-OF-EURO-2008-.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Italy have suffered a blow ahead of Sunday´s quarter-final showdown with Spain after defender Andrea Barzagli was ruled out for the remainder of Euro 2008 with a knee injury. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7281/Euro-German-and-Portuguese-fans-fill-Basel-city-centre-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7281/Euro-German-and-Portuguese-fans-fill-Basel-city-centre-.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews BASEL, June 19 (Reuters) - Basel filled up with thousands of boisterous German fans and a smattering of Portuguese supporters ahead of Thursday's first Euro 2008 quarter-final, with the atmosphere fes... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7280/Euro-2008-Portsmouth-s-Nico-Kranjcar-sparks-rumours-of-Croatian-influx-in-Premier-League-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7280/Euro-2008-Portsmouth-s-Nico-Kranjcar-sparks-rumours-of-Croatian-influx-in-Premier-League-.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Balkan contingent in England's top flight may increase after Euro 2008 ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7274/Euro-2008-Russia-defeat-Sweden-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7274/Euro-2008-Russia-defeat-Sweden-.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Russia (1) 2 Sweden (0) 0Goals from Roman Pavlyuchenko and Andrei Arshavin put Russia through to the quarter-finals of Euro 2008 ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7273/Today-at-Euro-2008-Vieira--in-tunnel-row--with-Van-Nistelrooy-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7273/Today-at-Euro-2008-Vieira--in-tunnel-row--with-Van-Nistelrooy-.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Patrick Vieira did not play a part in France's elimination from Euro 2008 but the former Arsenal captain was alleged to be involved in a tunnel row with one of his oldest adversaries, the Netherlands... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7269/Beaten-by-Youthful-Russia--Tired-Sweden-Exits-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7269/Beaten-by-Youthful-Russia--Tired-Sweden-Exits-Euro-2008-.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Any hopes Sweden had of making it to the Euro 2008 quarter-finals were quashed Wednesday by a powerful Russian side, the 2-0 winners of the Group D game played in Innsbruck. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7268/Euro-Scolari-to-field-team-that-beat-Turkey--Czechs-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7268/Euro-Scolari-to-field-team-that-beat-Turkey--Czechs-.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews BASEL, June 18 (Reuters) - Portugal will field the team that beat Turkey and Czech Republic in their group matches when they face Germany in Thursday's Euro 2008 quarter-final, coach Luiz Felipe Scola... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7267/Hiddink-works-his-magic-again-as-Russians-down-Swedes-in-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7267/Hiddink-works-his-magic-again-as-Russians-down-Swedes-in-Euro-2008-.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Guus Hiddink's reputation as a miracle worker was given further credence here on Wednesday as a young Russian side overcame a vastly more experienced Swedish one 2-0 in their Euro 2008 Group D clash ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7266/Russia-beat-Sweden-2-0-in-Euro-2008-match-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7266/Russia-beat-Sweden-2-0-in-Euro-2008-match-.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Innsbruck (Austria), June 19: Russia Wednesday became the final team to qualify for the Euro 2008 quarter-finals after beating Sweden 2-0 in a Group D match played in Innsbruck. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7264/Kerala-firm-rocks-football-fans-with-Euro-2008-game-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7264/Kerala-firm-rocks-football-fans-with-Euro-2008-game-.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Even as Euro 2008 enthrals soccer aficionados across the world, a Kerala-based IT company is rocking fans with an online game based on football. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7260/Bierhoff-urges-UEFA-boss-Platini-to-investigate-Loew-ban-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7260/Bierhoff-urges-UEFA-boss-Platini-to-investigate-Loew-ban-.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Germany manager Oliver Bierhoff has urged UEFA president Michel Platini to investigate the one-match ban handed to German coach Joachim Loew for Thursday's Euro 2008 clash with Portugal. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7252/Pros-and-cons-of-Euro-2008-quarterfinalists-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7252/Pros-and-cons-of-Euro-2008-quarterfinalists-.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews For the eight teams still chasing European glory, here's why their dreams will come true – and won't come true. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7244/Italy-Beats-France-for-Spot-in-Euro-2008-Quarter-Finals-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7244/Italy-Beats-France-for-Spot-in-Euro-2008-Quarter-Finals-.htm Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews World champions Italy on Tuesday, June 17, scraped into the Euro 2008 quarter-finals after beating 10-man France 2-0 in a Group C game in Zurich. The Dutch meanwhile crushed Romanian dreams. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7243/Back-to-square-one-for-rampant-Dutch-at-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7243/Back-to-square-one-for-rampant-Dutch-at-Euro-2008-.htm Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews BERNE (AFP) - Marco van Basten has warned his rampant Holland squad they must start all over again after completing a glorious romp through the group stage of Euro 2008 by sending Romania home. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7242/Football--Euro-2008-Austria-loses-its-team-and-identity-in-Uefa-s-grand-money-making-machine-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7242/Football--Euro-2008-Austria-loses-its-team-and-identity-in-Uefa-s-grand-money-making-machine-.htm Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Fortunate to be at Euro 2008 in the first place, Austria has been unable to shrug off an air of homogeneity and blandness, writes Barney Ronay ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7238/Euro-UEFA-to-rule-after-coaches-are-sent-off-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7238/Euro-UEFA-to-rule-after-coaches-are-sent-off-.htm Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews VIENNA, June 16 (Reuters) - Euro 2008 organisers will examine a referee's report on Tuesday before deciding on any disciplinary action against the Germany and Austria coaches who were both 'sent off' ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7233/World-Cup-champion-Italy-makes-it-through-to-quarter-finals-at-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7233/World-Cup-champion-Italy-makes-it-through-to-quarter-finals-at-Euro-2008-.htm Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews VIENNA, Austria - World Cup champion Italy made it through the toughest group at this year's European Championship, advancing to the quarter-finals Tuesday by beating France 2-0. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7231/Italy-Recovers-World-Cup-Spirit-to-Avoid-Euro-2008-Elimination-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7231/Italy-Recovers-World-Cup-Spirit-to-Avoid-Euro-2008-Elimination-.htm Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews June 18 (Bloomberg) -- Italy recovered its World Cup-winning spirit and defensive stability to avoid an early exit at soccer's European Championship. Andrea Pirlo and Daniele De Rossi scored in a 2-0 ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7226/France-s-Thuram--Makelele-quit-after-Euro-defeat-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7226/France-s-Thuram--Makelele-quit-after-Euro-defeat-.htm Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Lilian Thuram and Claude Makelele announced their international retirements after France were eliminated from Euro 2008. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7224/Netherlands-beat-Romania-2-0-in-Euro-2008-match-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7224/Netherlands-beat-Romania-2-0-in-Euro-2008-match-.htm Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Berne (Switzerland), June 18 (DPA) Romania were Tuesday knocked out of the Euro 2008 competition after losing 2-0 to Group C winners Netherlands in a match played in Berne. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7223/Italy-beat-France-2-0-in-Euro-2008-match-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7223/Italy-beat-France-2-0-in-Euro-2008-match-.htm Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Zurich, June 18 (DPA) A penalty from Andrea Pirlo and a deflected long-range shot from Daniele De Rossi helped world champions Italy book their place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2008 with a 2-0 win... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7216/Poles-pick-soap-operas-over-foreign-Euro-2008-matches-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7216/Poles-pick-soap-operas-over-foreign-Euro-2008-matches-.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Warsaw - More than 10 million Poles tuned in for Euro 2008 when their team played, but other games drew even less viewers than a popular soap opera or the national version of Dancing with the Stars, t... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7215/Euro-Croatia-s-Knezevic-out-of-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7215/Euro-Croatia-s-Knezevic-out-of-Euro-2008-.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews BAD TATZMANNSDORF, Austria, June 17 (Reuters) - Croatia defender Dario Knezevic will miss the rest of Euro 2008 with a knee injury, coach Slaven Bilic said on Tuesday. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7214/UEFA-denies-censoring-Euro-2008-TV-images-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7214/UEFA-denies-censoring-Euro-2008-TV-images-.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Vienna, June 17 (DPA) European football governing body UEFA late Sunday denied censoring television images at the European Championships. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7210/Euro-2008-Italy-face-France-in-a-do-or-die-match-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7210/Euro-2008-Italy-face-France-in-a-do-or-die-match-.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Winner will enter quarter-finals, loser will take the flight back home. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7208/Euro-Russia-may-leave-out-playmaker-Arshavin-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7208/Euro-Russia-may-leave-out-playmaker-Arshavin-.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews INNSBRUCK, June 17 (Reuters) - Playmaker Andrei Arshavin could be left out for Russia's decisive Euro 2008 tie against Sweden on Wednesday even though he is available again after a two-match ban. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7207/France--Italy-in-Euro-2008-showdown-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7207/France--Italy-in-Euro-2008-showdown-.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews World champions Italy meet France Tuesday at Euro 2008 in a rematch of the 2006 World Cup final and the 2002 European Championship final -- but with very different consequences. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7198/Euro-Bilic-to-field-experimental-Croatia-team-v-Poland-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7198/Euro-Bilic-to-field-experimental-Croatia-team-v-Poland-.htm Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews BAD TATZMANNSDORF, June 15 (Reuters) - Croatia coach Slaven Bilic said on Sunday he was confident the makeshift team he will pick against Poland at Euro 2008 would live up to expectations. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7190/Euro-UEFA-confident-new-Basel-pitch-will-be-ready-on-time-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7190/Euro-UEFA-confident-new-Basel-pitch-will-be-ready-on-time-.htm Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews VIENNA, June 16 (Reuters) - Euro 2008 organisers said on Monday they were confident a new pitch being laid at Basel's St Jakob Park, after heavy rain had damaged the previous turf, would be ready in t... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7187/Euro-Desailly-tips-Romania-to-knock-out-France-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7187/Euro-Desailly-tips-Romania-to-knock-out-France-.htm Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews ZURICH, June 16 (Reuters) - France World Cup winner Marcel Desailly tipped Romania to get the result they needed against Netherlands on Tuesday to reach the Euro 2008 quarter-finals and send his count... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7181/Euro-Austria-v-Germany-teams-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7181/Euro-Austria-v-Germany-teams-.htm Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews VIENNA, June 16 (Reuters) - Teams for Monday's Euro 2008 finals Group B match between Austria and Germany at Ernst Happel stadium ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7171/Platini-enjoying-EURO--sizzler--.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7171/Platini-enjoying-EURO--sizzler--.htm Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews UEFA President Michel Platini is enjoying the quality football and extraordinary atmosphere of UEFA EURO 2008™ as the tournament passes the halfway stage. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7169/Football-Turkey-s-great-escape-knocks-Czechs-out-of-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7169/Football-Turkey-s-great-escape-knocks-Czechs-out-of-Euro-2008-.htm Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Ten-man Turkey made the greatest of escapes to book their Euro 2008 quarter-final berth as they came from 2-0 down to stun the Czech Republic 3-2 here on Sunday and take their place in the quarter-fi... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7168/Thai-teenagers-eager-betters-on-Euro-2008-football-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7168/Thai-teenagers-eager-betters-on-Euro-2008-football-.htm Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Bangkok - An estimated 400,000 Thai teenagers have already bet about 900 million baht (27 million dollars) on the Euro 2008 football tournament with still half the matches to go, a survey found Monday... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7165/UEFA-knocks-back-latest-Euro-2012-speculation-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7165/UEFA-knocks-back-latest-Euro-2012-speculation-.htm Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews UEFA officials on Saturday brushed off the latest speculation about Euro 2012, denying that Spain had been approached as a possible replacement host if infrastructure problems persisted with Poland an... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7163/Domenech-s-head-must-roll--says-French-World-Cup-winner-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7163/Domenech-s-head-must-roll--says-French-World-Cup-winner-.htm Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews French national football team coach Raymond Domenech at a press conference, on June 14, in Chatel-Saint-Denis. Domenech must be replaced by World Cup winning captain Didier Deschamps after Euro 2008 s... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7162/SOCCER->-EURO-2008-Remember-the-spirit-of-1978-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7162/SOCCER->-EURO-2008-Remember-the-spirit-of-1978-.htm Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Hickersberger was a player in 1978 when Austria defeated West Germany and knocked them out of the World Cup. His players have the chance to do the same at Euro 2008 when they face the Germans in their... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7157/Italian-legend-Riva-hoping-Azzuri-can-break-Euro-jinx-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7157/Italian-legend-Riva-hoping-Azzuri-can-break-Euro-jinx-.htm Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Italy's all-time top-scorer Luigi Riva, whose goals helped claim their last European Championships title in 1968, wants the Azzurri to break their Euro jinx by beating France on Tuesday. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7152/Spanish-Villa-eyes-Euro-2008-glory---with-Golden-Boot-a-bonus-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7152/Spanish-Villa-eyes-Euro-2008-glory---with-Golden-Boot-a-bonus-.htm Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Spanish striker and Euro 2008 top scorer David Villa says helping Spain succeed in Euro 2008 is far more important to him than any individual accolades he receives. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7149/Spain-take-matters-into-their-own-hands-at-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7149/Spain-take-matters-into-their-own-hands-at-Euro-2008-.htm Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Spain have developed a habit of bemoaning their ill fortune at major championships but their progress at Euro 2008 suggests that they have decided to take matters into their own hands and make their o... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7148/Ronaldo-sees-going-getting-tougher-ahead-of-Euro-2008-quarter-finals-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7148/Ronaldo-sees-going-getting-tougher-ahead-of-Euro-2008-quarter-finals-.htm Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews With speculation over his future reaching fever pitch, Cristiano Ronaldo insists he is only concentrating on the tougher challenges that lie ahead for Portugal at Euro 2008. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7142/Euro-UEFA-backs-referee-over-Austrian-penalty-decision-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7142/Euro-UEFA-backs-referee-over-Austrian-penalty-decision-.htm Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews VIENNA, June 13 (Reuters) - Polish media vilified referee Howard Webb for his late penalty decision that cost their team victory over Austria at Euro 2008, but UEFA defended the Englishman's verdict a... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7137/Spain-s-Carles-Puyol-injures-foot-in-Euro-victory-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7137/Spain-s-Carles-Puyol-injures-foot-in-Euro-victory-.htm Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Spain's 2-1 victory over Sweden on Saturday at Euro 2008 may have come at a price, as Spanish officials confirmed Carles Puyol hurt his foot in the game. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7134/Aragones-will-ring-the-changes-for-Greece-at-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7134/Aragones-will-ring-the-changes-for-Greece-at-Euro-2008-.htm Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Spain coach Luis Aragones admitted he will make changes to his side for their final Euro 2008 Group D match against Greece on Wednesday. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7132/Euro-Scolari-ready-to-make-five-changes-v-Switzerland-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7132/Euro-Scolari-ready-to-make-five-changes-v-Switzerland-.htm Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews BASEL, June 15 (Reuters) - Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will probably make five changes and use all three substitutes for Sunday's final Euro 2008 Group A match against eliminated Switzerland. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7129/Euro-2008-Group-D-Sweden-1-2-Spain-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7129/Euro-2008-Group-D-Sweden-1-2-Spain-.htm Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Matches Fernando Torres scored his first goal of Euro 2008 and David Villa hit his fourth to confirm their status as the deadliest striking duo at the finals. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7124/Radoi-ruled-out-of-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7124/Radoi-ruled-out-of-Euro-2008-.htm Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Romania have confirmed that midfielder Mirel Radoi will miss the rest of Euro 2008 after sustaining a nasty facial injury on Friday. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7123/Football-India-s-cricket-star-to-be-chief-guest-at-Euro-match-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7123/Football-India-s-cricket-star-to-be-chief-guest-at-Euro-match-.htm Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh will present the man of the match award at the Euro 2008 match between Switzerland and Portugal in Basel on Sunday, a sponsor said. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7121/Football-Daily-from-Euro-2008-Day-seven-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7121/Football-Daily-from-Euro-2008-Day-seven-.htm Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews The guardian.co.uk sports team gives Euro 2008 the Football Weekly treatment. James Richardson, Barry Glendenning and the rest of the crew prop up the bar at the G�sser Bierklink in Vienna, after eve... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7115/Italian-fury-over-refs-echoes-2002-World-Cup-exit-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7115/Italian-fury-over-refs-echoes-2002-World-Cup-exit-.htm Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Italian fury over the refereeing at Euro 2008 showed no signs of abating on Saturday as the recriminations escalated towards a level last witnessed after the Azzurri's exit from the 2002 World Cup. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7114/Soccer-Netherlands-shines-again-at-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7114/Soccer-Netherlands-shines-again-at-Euro-2008-.htm Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews The Netherlands piled on the goals for the second straight match and now have disposed of 2006 World Cup finalists Italy and France with ease in the European Championship. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7112/Euro-Dutch-PM-helps-team-celebrate-second-impressive-win-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7112/Euro-Dutch-PM-helps-team-celebrate-second-impressive-win-.htm Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews AMSTERDAM, June 14 (Reuters) - Netherlands' second rout of a World Cup finalist fuelled expectations back home on Saturday that the Dutch team would go all the way to the Euro 2008 final on June 29. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7103/Italy-Romania-ends-1-1.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7103/Italy-Romania-ends-1-1.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Matches Mutu and Panucci score a goal for each side!... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7100/Romania-captain-wants-to-show-critics-the-team-can-succeed-at-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7100/Romania-captain-wants-to-show-critics-the-team-can-succeed-at-Euro-2008-.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews ST. GALLEN, Switzerland - With a quarter-final place at the 2000 European Championship to look up to, Romania captain Cristian Chivu is hoping to show that his team can do even better at Euro 2008. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7095/Italy-and-Romania-Scoreless-at-the-Half-in-Euro-2008-Soccer-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7095/Italy-and-Romania-Scoreless-at-the-Half-in-Euro-2008-Soccer-.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews When Italy faced Romania in Euro 2008 soccer Friday afternoon, they also faced elimination from the championship. Their play reflected their situation.After their shocking 3-0 defeat by Portugal... ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7094/UEFA-dismiss-Polish-penalty-fury-at-Euro-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7094/UEFA-dismiss-Polish-penalty-fury-at-Euro-.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Vienna - English referee Howard Webb correctly awarded a penalty that gave Austria an injury-time 1-1 equalizer against Poland at Euro 2008, the ruling body UEFA said on Friday. The Polish camp, polit... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7093/Euro-UEFA-backs-referee-over-Austrian-penalty-decision-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7093/Euro-UEFA-backs-referee-over-Austrian-penalty-decision-.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews VIENNA, June 13 (Reuters) - Polish media vilified referee Howard Webb for his late penalty decision that cost their team victory over Austria at Euro 2008, but UEFA defended the Englishman's verdict a... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7083/Euro-Greece-ready-to-reignite-challenge-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7083/Euro-Greece-ready-to-reignite-challenge-.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews SALZBURG, June 13 (Reuters) - Greece have had enough time to digest their opening Euro 2008 defeat and are ready to go flat out for victory against Russia on Saturday, said coach Otto Rehhagel. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7079/Romania-captain-wants-to-show-critics-the-team-can-succeed-at-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7079/Romania-captain-wants-to-show-critics-the-team-can-succeed-at-Euro-2008-.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews ST. GALLEN, Switzerland - With a quarter-final place at the 2000 European Championship to look up to, Romania captain Cristian Chivu is hoping to show that his team can do even better at Euro 2008. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7078/Classy-Croatia-stun-Germany-in-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7078/Classy-Croatia-stun-Germany-in-Euro-2008-.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Croatia bristled with imagination and inspiration as they dealt Germany a 2-1 Euro 2008 Group B defeat here on Thursday in one of the biggest surprises of the tournament so far. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7074/Croatia-in-frenzy-following-Euro-2008-triumph-over-Germany-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7074/Croatia-in-frenzy-following-Euro-2008-triumph-over-Germany-.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Zagreb (Croatia), June 13 (DPA) A cannonade of firecrackers, fireworks, guns and sirens in Croatian cities marked the victory of the young football nation over giants Germany in the top Euro 2008 Gro... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7069/Euro-2008-Italy-may-sack-Roberto-Donadoni-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7069/Euro-2008-Italy-may-sack-Roberto-Donadoni-.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Italy coach Roberto Donadoni is likely to be sacked if the World Cup holders make an early exit from Euro 2008 in Zurich. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7068/What-Was-Learned-In-First-Week-of-Euro--08-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7068/What-Was-Learned-In-First-Week-of-Euro--08-.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews The highlight of the first week of Euro 2008 was the Netherlands' historic defeat of Italy: The stunning upset blew Group C wide open, and set up the possibility that one of the two World Cup finalist... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7064/Old-man-Vastic-makes-Poles-pay-the-penalty-at-the-death-in-Euro-2008-football-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7064/Old-man-Vastic-makes-Poles-pay-the-penalty-at-the-death-in-Euro-2008-football-.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Croatian-born Austrian player of the year Ivica Vastic became the oldest scorer in Euro championships history as he converted an injury-time penalty to give the co-hosts a 1-1 draw with Poland and ir... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7060/Croatia-beat-Germany-2-1-in-Euro-2008-match-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7060/Croatia-beat-Germany-2-1-in-Euro-2008-match-.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Klagenfurt (Austria), June 13 (DPA) Croatia upset three-time winners Germany 2-1 in a Group B match in Klagenfurt Thursday to move into a strong position to advance to the quarter-finals of Euro 2008... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7059/Euro-2008--France-can-still-win-the-title--.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7059/Euro-2008--France-can-still-win-the-title--.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews France are still contenders to win Euro 2008 despite a dismal start against Romania that produced no goals, fullback Willy Sagnol said. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7051/Portugal-through--Swiss-out-of-Euro-2008-on-dramatic-day-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7051/Portugal-through--Swiss-out-of-Euro-2008-on-dramatic-day-.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews VIENNA (Reuters) - Portugal became the first team into the Euro 2008 quarter-finals while co-hosts Switzerland went out in heart-breaking circumstances after two action-packed Group A matches on Wedne... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7046/Euro-That-s-football-say-UEFA-after-co-hosts--early-exit-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7046/Euro-That-s-football-say-UEFA-after-co-hosts--early-exit-.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews FEUSISBERG, Switzerland, June 12 (Reuters) - Euro 2008 organisers insisted on Thursday that the early exit of tournament co-hosts Switzerland would not have a major impact on the event. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7042/Turks-rain-on-Swiss-Euro-2008-parade-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7042/Turks-rain-on-Swiss-Euro-2008-parade-.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Turkey snatched a last-gasp winner to eliminate Euro 2008 co-hosts Switzerland and keep their own quarterfinal hopes alive with a 2-1 victory in rain-drenched Basel on Wednesday night. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7040/Euro-2008-Lazio-look-to-land-Celtic-star-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7040/Euro-2008-Lazio-look-to-land-Celtic-star-.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews President Claudio Lotito, quoted in the Daily Record, said: "Vennegoor of Hesselink is a player we rate highly. We've been watching him closely for a while. His strength is a real force and he has a l... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7034/Netherlands-look-good-in-early-going-of-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7034/Netherlands-look-good-in-early-going-of-Euro-2008-.htm Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Rout of Italy shows Dutch could be the surprise team The Euro 2008 tournament is well under way, with all 16 teams having a game apiece under their belts. There haven't been many upsets, but there ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7026/Euro-UEFA-back-ref-in-Dutch-opening-goal-dispute-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7026/Euro-UEFA-back-ref-in-Dutch-opening-goal-dispute-.htm Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews BASEL, June 10 (Reuters) - Netherlands' controversial first goal in Monday's 3-0 Group C victory over world champions Italy at Euro 2008 was correctly awarded despite many observers believing it was o... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7009/Netherlands-Surprises-Italy-3-0-in-Euro-2008-Soccer-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7009/Netherlands-Surprises-Italy-3-0-in-Euro-2008-Soccer-.htm Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Netherlands defeated Italy 3-0 in Euro 2008 soccer.No team has scored three goals against the Italy eleven in the history of UEFA soccer.The Netherla... ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7006/Saudi-fans-pay-high-price-to-watch-Euro-football-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7006/Saudi-fans-pay-high-price-to-watch-Euro-football-.htm Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Riyadh - Saudi football fans, desperate to watch the Euro 2008 football tournament exclusively shown on al-Jazeera Sport channel, are scrambling to buy special television viewing cards at a tripled pr... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7001/The-Official-Sponsor-and-Exclusive-Tyre-Partner-Advocates-Safety-Continental-Equips-UEFA-EURO-2008.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/7001/The-Official-Sponsor-and-Exclusive-Tyre-Partner-Advocates-Safety-Continental-Equips-UEFA-EURO-2008.htm Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews HANNOVER, Germany, June 9 -- The Continental AG is an UEFA EURO 2008(TM) official sponsor and exclusive tyre partner, and equips all 16 team buses with their premium bus tyres, the HSR 1, on all axles... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6988/Euro-2008-Holland-beat-Italy-30-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6988/Euro-2008-Holland-beat-Italy-30-.htm Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews In the EURO 2008 European football championship, The Netherlands have beaten Italy 3-0 in their Group C match in Berne. Dutch strikers Ruud van Nistelrooy and Wesley Sneijder scored in the first half,... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6987/Netherlands-3-0-Italy.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6987/Netherlands-3-0-Italy.htm Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Matches Netherlands took a firm grip on Euro 2008's so-called "Group of Death" by winning a classic encounter with Italy. Ruud van Nistelrooy put the Dutch ahead in controversial circumstances after 26 minut... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6974/Euro-Romania-hold-France-to-goalless-draw-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6974/Euro-Romania-hold-France-to-goalless-draw-.htm Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews ZURICH, June 9 (Reuters) - World Cup finalists France were held to a goalless draw on Monday by unfancied Romania in their opening Euro 2008 match in Group C, widely regarded as the toughest section o... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6970/LIVE-Italy--Holland-battle-it-out-at-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6970/LIVE-Italy--Holland-battle-it-out-at-Euro-2008-.htm Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews The Dutch have produced a scintillating display and lead Italy 3-0 in their Euro 2008 Group C clash. Follow the action LIVE. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6969/France-fail-to-keep-Euro-2008-party-buzzing-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6969/France-fail-to-keep-Euro-2008-party-buzzing-.htm Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews VIENNA (Reuters) - After an entertaining opening weekend of action, Euro 2008 suffered something of a Monday hangover when France and Romania served up a deadly dull goalless draw in the first game of... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6962/Even-without-Raul-at-Euro-2008--his-presence-is-clear-at-team-s-training-camp-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6962/Even-without-Raul-at-Euro-2008--his-presence-is-clear-at-team-s-training-camp-.htm Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews NEUSTIFT, Austria - Even from afar, Raul Gonzalez is ever-present with Spain's national football team. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6957/Video-The-Football-Daily-podcast-team-visit-a-Euro-2008-fan-zone-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6957/Video-The-Football-Daily-podcast-team-visit-a-Euro-2008-fan-zone-.htm Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Football Daily podcasters James Richardson and Barry Glendenning head down to Vienna's fan zone for the opening match of Euro 2008 ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6949/Euro-Romania-coach-says-win-over-France-would-be-no-shock-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6949/Euro-Romania-coach-says-win-over-France-would-be-no-shock-.htm Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews ZURICH, June 8 (Reuters) - Coach Victor Piturca said it would be no shock if outsiders Romania overcame World Cup runners-up France in their Euro 2008 opener on Monday. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6947/Euro-Germany-hitting-peak-at-right-time-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6947/Euro-Germany-hitting-peak-at-right-time-.htm Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Matches KLAGENFURT, June 8 (Reuters) - The 2006 World Cup came too soon for Germany but two years older and two years wiser they showed in Sunday's 2-0 win over Poland they are hitting Euro 2008 at their peak... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6945/Germany-beat-Poland-2-0-at-Euro-2008-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6945/Germany-beat-Poland-2-0-at-Euro-2008-.htm Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Matches Three-time European champions Germany beat Poland 2-0 in their Euro 2008 Group B opening match here on Sunday. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6937/Euro-2008-Group-B-A-guide-to-team-selection-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6937/Euro-2008-Group-B-A-guide-to-team-selection-.htm Sat, 07 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Who will you be supporting in Group B? Come on, you must have picked a team by now. The BBC insist upon it. ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6935/Video-The-Football-Daily-podcast-team-visit-a-Euro-2008-fan-zone-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6935/Video-The-Football-Daily-podcast-team-visit-a-Euro-2008-fan-zone-.htm Sat, 07 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews Football Daily podcasters James Richardson and Barry Glendenning head down to Vienna's fan zone for the opening match of Euro 2008 ... http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6932/Football-Croatia-beat-co-hosts-Austria-in-Euro-2008-match-.htm http://www.euro-2008-cup.com/content/6932/Football-Croatia-beat-co-hosts-Austria-in-Euro-2008-match-.htm Sat, 07 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMTNews VIENNA: Croatia opened their Euro 2008 account with a predictable but unconvincing 1-0 victory over co-hosts Austria at the Ernst-Happel Stadium in Vienna on Sunday. ...