• Team SoccerFairy 4:59 pm on June 15, 2008 Permalink | Comments  

    Aragones will ring the changes for Greece at Euro 2008 

    Spain coach Luis Aragones admitted he will make changes to his side for their final Euro 2008 Group D match against Greece on Wednesday.

    Spain sewed up top spot in the group with a game to spare after David Villa’s injury time goal condemned Sweden to a 2-1 defeat on Saturday.

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  • Athar Khan 10:40 am on June 15, 2008 Permalink | Comments  

    German squad is tense – Ballack 

    Ballack's men will be favourites to beat their neighboursMichael Ballack said the added pressure felt among the Germany squad following the loss to Croatia will spur them on against Austria in the Group B decider.

    Germany’s surprise2-1 defeat means that they must collect at least a point against the tournament hosts.

    “Everybody is a tense after this loss,” said the Germany captain.

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  • Team SoccerFairy 10:03 am on June 15, 2008 Permalink | Comments  

    Greek joy turns to Greek tragedy as Russians end their Euro reign 

    Greece’s reign as European champions came to an early end here on Saturday as Russia beat them 1-0 in their Group D Euro 2008 clash.

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  • Athar Khan 6:17 am on June 15, 2008 Permalink | Comments  

    Ronaldo looks to fringe players 

    Ronaldo is backing his team-mates to be professional against the SwissCristiano Ronaldo says Portugal’s Group A match against Switzerland is an ideal chance for fringe players to prove their worth before the quarter-finals.

    Portugal face the co-hosts having already secured top spot in the group, while the Swiss can no longer progress.

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  • Athar Khan 4:08 am on June 15, 2008 Permalink | Comments  

    Beenhakker expects Euro 2008 exit 

    Beenhakker admits his side's chances of progress are very slimPoland coach Leo Beenhakker said he has all but given up hope of guiding his side into the Euro 2008 quarter-finals.

    Poland must beat Croatia, significantly improving their goal difference in the process, and hope that Austria beat Germany in Monday’s other match.

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  • Athar Khan 1:09 am on June 15, 2008 Permalink | Comments  

    Turkey v Czech Republic 

    Turkey v Czech RepublicTurkey boss Fatih Terim is likely to name the same XI that beat Switzerland last time out in the winner-takes-all Group A match with the Czech Republic.

    With both sides on three points and Portugal having already secured top spot in the group, the victor will go into the quarter-finals as runners-up.

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  • Athar Khan 11:58 pm on June 14, 2008 Permalink | Comments  

    Spain seal spot in quarter-finals 

    Spain seal spot in quarter-finalsSpain booked a Euro 2008 quarter-final spot after David Villa’s injury-time goal gave them a win over Sweden and Russia beat Greece in the late game.

    Spain took the lead on 15 minutes with a clever move that ended with Fernando Torres poking home David Silva’s cross.

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  • Athar Khan 1:37 am on June 13, 2008 Permalink | Comments  

    Mourinho predicts Spain success 

    Mourinho predicts Spain success

    Jose Mourinho believes Spain could finally deliver at Euro 2008 after a poor record in past tournaments.

    Spain have not progressed beyond the last eight in the last five European Championships, despite being regularly listed among the favourites.

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  • Athar Khan 1:10 am on June 13, 2008 Permalink | Comments  

    Italy v Romania 

    Italy v RomaniaItaly boss Roberto Donadoni is expected to make changes after his side’s 3-0 opening defeat by the Netherlands.

    Giorgio Chiellini could replace Marco Materazzi in central defence, with Fabio Grosso coming in at left-back and Gianluca Zambrotta moving to the right.

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  • Athar Khan 10:53 pm on June 12, 2008 Permalink | Comments  

    Impressive Croatia stun favourites Germany 

    Croatia goalscorers Darijo Srna and Ivica Olic celebrate Olic's goalCroatia claimed an impressive win over pre-tournament favourites Germany to take control of Group B at Euro 2008.

    Darijo Srna broke the deadlock on 24 minutes when he beat Marcell Jansen to Danijel Pranjic’s cross and fired home.

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