Euro 2008 - News
Klose Still Feels Euro Pain - July 16, 2008
Germany striker Miroslav Klose admits he is still hurting from the Euro 2008 final defeat to Spain as he prepares to return to training with Bayern Munich. | read more
Germany striker Miroslav Klose admits he is still hurting from the Euro 2008 final defeat to Spain as he prepares to return to training with Bayern Munich. | read more
Spain Look to Del Bosque - July 16, 2008
Vicente del Bosque is the man tasked with helping to turn European champions Spain into world champions after he was named as the successor to Luis Aragones. | read more
Vicente del Bosque is the man tasked with helping to turn European champions Spain into world champions after he was named as the successor to Luis Aragones. | read more
Domenech Kept On Despite France's Euro Flop - July 04, 2008
Raymond Domenech dodged a bullet on Thursday after the French Football Federation opted to retain his services for the 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign. | read more
Raymond Domenech dodged a bullet on Thursday after the French Football Federation opted to retain his services for the 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign. | read more
Platini In Euro 2012 Mission - July 02, 2008
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. | read more
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. | read more
Terim Pens New Deal With Turkey - July 02, 2008
FATIH Terim is to remain as Turkey coach for a further four years, the country's football federation has confirmed. | read more
FATIH Terim is to remain as Turkey coach for a further four years, the country's football federation has confirmed. | read more
No Major Changes - Low - July 02, 2008
JOACHIM Low has confirmed there will be no "radical changes" to the Germany squad following their Euro 2008 final defeat to Spain. | read more
JOACHIM Low has confirmed there will be no "radical changes" to the Germany squad following their Euro 2008 final defeat to Spain. | read more
Gunners Can Be Absolutely Fabregas - July 01, 2008
Cesc Fabregas has dedicated Spain's Euro 2008 success to Arsenal fans and told them he wants to repeat his international glory at club level - by winning trophies in style. | read more
Cesc Fabregas has dedicated Spain's Euro 2008 success to Arsenal fans and told them he wants to repeat his international glory at club level - by winning trophies in style. | read more
Anfield Salute From Spain Hero - July 01, 2008
FERNANDO Torres believes Liverpool have turned him into a European champion. | read more
FERNANDO Torres believes Liverpool have turned him into a European champion. | read more
More Euro Disappointment for Ronaldo - July 01, 2008
Cristiano Ronaldo's disappointment at Euro 2008 has been intensified, after the Manchester United winger did not even merit inclusion in UEFA's 23-man squad of the tournament. | read more
Cristiano Ronaldo's disappointment at Euro 2008 has been intensified, after the Manchester United winger did not even merit inclusion in UEFA's 23-man squad of the tournament. | read more
Metzelder Tells Germany to Target South Africa - July 01, 2008
Defender Christoph Metzelder does not feel Germany ever managed to find top gear during Euro 2008 and is hoping for an improved showing in the World Cup in two years' time. | read more
Defender Christoph Metzelder does not feel Germany ever managed to find top gear during Euro 2008 and is hoping for an improved showing in the World Cup in two years' time. | read more
Casillas: We Proved Ourselves - July 01, 2008
Captain Iker Casillas believes Spain's successful Euro 2008 campaign has enabled the country to shake off their tag as perennial underachievers. | read more
Captain Iker Casillas believes Spain's successful Euro 2008 campaign has enabled the country to shake off their tag as perennial underachievers. | read more
Xavi Top Euro 2008 Star - July 01, 2008
Spain midfielder Xavi has been named the best player at Euro 2008. | read more
Spain midfielder Xavi has been named the best player at Euro 2008. | read more
Lehmann Blasts Euro Final Referee - July 01, 2008
Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has slammed Italian referee Roberto Rosetti'sEuro 2008 final performance, describing him as "biased". | read more
Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has slammed Italian referee Roberto Rosetti'sEuro 2008 final performance, describing him as "biased". | read more
United Spain Find Key to Success - June 30, 2008
SPAIN, long regarded as one of sport's great chokers, finally showed themselves to be winners at last. | read more
SPAIN, long regarded as one of sport's great chokers, finally showed themselves to be winners at last. | read more
Low Praises 'Nearly Man' Ballack - June 30, 2008
MICHAEL Ballack ended on the losing side in a final again but Germany coach Joachim Low insisted his skipper deserves a winners' medal for his efforts during Euro 2008. | read more
MICHAEL Ballack ended on the losing side in a final again but Germany coach Joachim Low insisted his skipper deserves a winners' medal for his efforts during Euro 2008. | read more
Viva Espana! Spain Beats Germany in Final - June 30, 2008
FERNANDO Torres was the hero for Spain by firing them to Euro 2008 glory against Germany in Vienna - and ending 44 years of underachievement. | read more
FERNANDO Torres was the hero for Spain by firing them to Euro 2008 glory against Germany in Vienna - and ending 44 years of underachievement. | read more
Casillas Hungry For Triumph - June 29, 2008
CAPTAIN Iker Casillas feels it is his 'responsibility' to help Spain beat Germany in the Euro 2008 final tomorrow. | read more
CAPTAIN Iker Casillas feels it is his 'responsibility' to help Spain beat Germany in the Euro 2008 final tomorrow. | read more
Aragones Demands Spanish Victory - June 29, 2008
SPAIN coach Luis Aragones has warned his players ahead of Sunday's Euro 2008 final against Germany that 'no-one remembers the runners-up'. | read more
SPAIN coach Luis Aragones has warned his players ahead of Sunday's Euro 2008 final against Germany that 'no-one remembers the runners-up'. | read more
Hitzlsperger Hoping for Ballack Boost - June 29, 2008
THOMAS Hitzlsperger believes Germany will miss Michael Ballack's leadership qualities and goal threat if the midfielder is ruled out of tomorrow's Euro 2008 final against Spain. | read more
THOMAS Hitzlsperger believes Germany will miss Michael Ballack's leadership qualities and goal threat if the midfielder is ruled out of tomorrow's Euro 2008 final against Spain. | read more
Euro Championships Set To Expand - June 29, 2008
THE European Championship looks certain to be expanded from 16 to 24 teams after the proposal won universal support from UEFA's 53 member countries. | read more
THE European Championship looks certain to be expanded from 16 to 24 teams after the proposal won universal support from UEFA's 53 member countries. | read more
Frings Fit to Face Spain - June 28, 2008
GERMANY midfielder Torsten Frings insists he is fit and raring to go for the Euro 2008 final against Spain after recovering from a rib injury. | read more
GERMANY midfielder Torsten Frings insists he is fit and raring to go for the Euro 2008 final against Spain after recovering from a rib injury. | read more
Villa's Hopes of Recovery Dashed - June 28, 2008
SPAIN striker David Villa will play no part in Sunday's Euro 2008 final against Germany, it has been confirmed. | read more
SPAIN striker David Villa will play no part in Sunday's Euro 2008 final against Germany, it has been confirmed. | read more
Swede Escape for Ljungberg - June 28, 2008
SWEDEN captain Freddie Ljungberg has quit international football to focus on playing for West Ham. | read more
SWEDEN captain Freddie Ljungberg has quit international football to focus on playing for West Ham. | read more
Terim to Stay With Turkey - June 28, 2008
FATIH Terim is to stay on as Turkey coach and lead the country until after the 2010 World Cup. | read more
FATIH Terim is to stay on as Turkey coach and lead the country until after the 2010 World Cup. | read more
Low Reveals Pressure Is Decreasing - June 28, 2008
GERMANY coach Joachim Low feels there will be less pressure on his side going into the Euro 2008 final than there was earlier in the tournament. | read more
GERMANY coach Joachim Low feels there will be less pressure on his side going into the Euro 2008 final than there was earlier in the tournament. | read more
Alonso Promises to Finish the Job - June 28, 2008
XABI Alonso has promised the 'best is yet to come' after helping Spain reach the final of a major tournament for the first time since 1984. | read more
XABI Alonso has promised the 'best is yet to come' after helping Spain reach the final of a major tournament for the first time since 1984. | read more
Extra Gas Drives Spain to Final - June 27, 2008
CESC Fabregas is in contention for a starting place in the Euro 2008 final after David Villa picked up an injury in the victory over Russia in Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium. | read more
CESC Fabregas is in contention for a starting place in the Euro 2008 final after David Villa picked up an injury in the victory over Russia in Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium. | read more
Lippi Back to Replace 'Upset' Donadoni - June 27, 2008
THE Italian Football Federation have moved quickly to plug the hole left by departed Italy coach Roberto Donadoni by re-appointing Marcello Lippi to the position he vacated two years ago. | read more
THE Italian Football Federation have moved quickly to plug the hole left by departed Italy coach Roberto Donadoni by re-appointing Marcello Lippi to the position he vacated two years ago. | read more
Absolutely Fab, Eh Guus? - June 27, 2008
SUPERB Spain stormed into their first final in 24 years by rolling over in-form Russia 3-0 at Euro 2008 in Vienna. | read more
SUPERB Spain stormed into their first final in 24 years by rolling over in-form Russia 3-0 at Euro 2008 in Vienna. | read more
Donadoni Leaves Italy Post - June 27, 2008
ITALY coach Roberto Donadoni has left the post after the Italian Football Federation opted not to extend his contract. | read more
ITALY coach Roberto Donadoni has left the post after the Italian Football Federation opted not to extend his contract. | read more
Kaiser Tells Podolski to Replicate Germany Form - June 27, 2008
BAYERN Munich president Franz Beckenbauer has criticised Lukas Podolski for failing to play as well for his club as he does for Germany. | read more
BAYERN Munich president Franz Beckenbauer has criticised Lukas Podolski for failing to play as well for his club as he does for Germany. | read more
Per Takes Positives From Below-Par Germany - June 27, 2008
GERMANY'S performance in their Euro 2008 semi-final triumph over Turkey was their worst in the tournament according to defender Per Mertesacker, but he believes that can only bode well for the final. | read more
GERMANY'S performance in their Euro 2008 semi-final triumph over Turkey was their worst in the tournament according to defender Per Mertesacker, but he believes that can only bode well for the final. | read more
Arshavin - I Owe Hiddink - June 27, 2008
RUSSIA playmaker Andrei Arshavin has thanked Guus Hiddink for his chance at Euro 2008 - and he wants to repay him by sending the Dutchman into a first major final as an international coach. | read more
RUSSIA playmaker Andrei Arshavin has thanked Guus Hiddink for his chance at Euro 2008 - and he wants to repay him by sending the Dutchman into a first major final as an international coach. | read more
Nervous Win Thrills Low - June 27, 2008
GERMANY coach Joachim Low admitted his side were "trembling" before they finally saw off gutsy Turkey to reach the final of Euro 2008. | read more
GERMANY coach Joachim Low admitted his side were "trembling" before they finally saw off gutsy Turkey to reach the final of Euro 2008. | read more
Terim: Turkish Delight Will Continue - June 27, 2008
FATIH Terim will leave his post as Turkey coach secure in the knowledge his team have the ability to become regular contenders in future European Championships and World Cups. | read more
FATIH Terim will leave his post as Turkey coach secure in the knowledge his team have the ability to become regular contenders in future European Championships and World Cups. | read more
Low Hails German Mentality - June 26, 2008
GERMANY coach Joachim Low believed his side's mental strength shone through as they defied comeback kings Turkey to earn a spot in the Euro 2008 final with a 3-2 win in Basle. | read more
GERMANY coach Joachim Low believed his side's mental strength shone through as they defied comeback kings Turkey to earn a spot in the Euro 2008 final with a 3-2 win in Basle. | read more
Aragones Confident Despite Russian Threat - June 26, 2008
SPAIN coach Luis Aragones believes his team will overcome in-form opponents Russia in tomorrow night's semi-final in Vienna. | read more
SPAIN coach Luis Aragones believes his team will overcome in-form opponents Russia in tomorrow night's semi-final in Vienna. | read more
Last Minute Winner For Germany - June 26, 2008
PHILLIP Lahm struck a 90th-minute 3-2 winner as Germany claimed the first final berth at Euro 2008 as battling Turkey's fairytale run finally came to an end at St Jakob-Park in Basle. | read more
PHILLIP Lahm struck a 90th-minute 3-2 winner as Germany claimed the first final berth at Euro 2008 as battling Turkey's fairytale run finally came to an end at St Jakob-Park in Basle. | read more
Hiddink Highlights Narrow Margins - June 26, 2008
GUUS Hiddink may be granted Russian citizenship following Euro 2008 but the Dutchman is refusing to forget how close it was to Steve McClaren being at the finals instead of him. | read more
GUUS Hiddink may be granted Russian citizenship following Euro 2008 but the Dutchman is refusing to forget how close it was to Steve McClaren being at the finals instead of him. | read more
Seedorf: No Regrets Over Euro Snub - June 26, 2008
CLARENCE Seedorf believes his decision not to play for Holland at Euro 2008 was the right one. | read more
CLARENCE Seedorf believes his decision not to play for Holland at Euro 2008 was the right one. | read more
Italy Could Dissolve Donadoni Deal - June 26, 2008
ITALIAN football chiefs have revealed that coach Roberto Donadoni's contract could be torn up after the Azzurri failed to reach the Euro 2008 semi-final. | read more
ITALIAN football chiefs have revealed that coach Roberto Donadoni's contract could be torn up after the Azzurri failed to reach the Euro 2008 semi-final. | read more
Aragones Lined Up for Fener Role - June 26, 2008
SPAIN coach Luis Aragones has agreed a pre-contract with Fenerbahce to take over at the club following Euro 2008, the Turkish side have announced. | read more
SPAIN coach Luis Aragones has agreed a pre-contract with Fenerbahce to take over at the club following Euro 2008, the Turkish side have announced. | read more
Russian Revolution No Shock for Villa - June 26, 2008
SPAIN forward David Villa claims he is not surprised by Russia's successful run to the semi-finals of Euro 2008 despite his team's 4-1 triumph over them in their opening group encounter. | read more
SPAIN forward David Villa claims he is not surprised by Russia's successful run to the semi-finals of Euro 2008 despite his team's 4-1 triumph over them in their opening group encounter. | read more
Uefa Happy With Behaviour - June 25, 2008
UEFA have expressed their satisfaction at Euro 2008 so far passing without serious incidents of racism. | read more
UEFA have expressed their satisfaction at Euro 2008 so far passing without serious incidents of racism. | read more
Low Impressed By Ballack Stamina - June 25, 2008
MICHAEL Ballack's lung-busting performances for Germany at Euro 2008 can be directly attributed to the Chelsea midfielder's experience of playing in the Barclays Premier League, according to national team coach Joachim Low. | read more
MICHAEL Ballack's lung-busting performances for Germany at Euro 2008 can be directly attributed to the Chelsea midfielder's experience of playing in the Barclays Premier League, according to national team coach Joachim Low. | read more
Young Turks Give Terim Confidence - June 25, 2008
TURKEY coach Fatih Terim is backing his young guns to flourish in the biggest match of their lives when they face Germany in tonight's Euro 2008 semi-final in Basle. | read more
TURKEY coach Fatih Terim is backing his young guns to flourish in the biggest match of their lives when they face Germany in tonight's Euro 2008 semi-final in Basle. | read more
Terim: Everyone Talking About Turkey - June 25, 2008
TURKEY coach Fatih Terim believes his team have caught the imagination of the world with their unlikely run to the Euro 2008 semi-finals, but he insists his players do not intend to stop there. | read more
TURKEY coach Fatih Terim believes his team have caught the imagination of the world with their unlikely run to the Euro 2008 semi-finals, but he insists his players do not intend to stop there. | read more
Turkish Low-Down Won't Help Germans - June 25, 2008
GERMANY coach Joachim Low feels his knowledge of Turkish football will be of little benefit to his current charges in tomorrow's Euro 2008 semi-final in Basle. | read more
GERMANY coach Joachim Low feels his knowledge of Turkish football will be of little benefit to his current charges in tomorrow's Euro 2008 semi-final in Basle. | read more
Xavi Bullish Over Spain Chances - June 25, 2008
SPAIN midfielder Xavi is full of admiration for revitalised Russia but insists he and his team-mates have never wavered in their belief that they will win Euro 2008. | read more
SPAIN midfielder Xavi is full of admiration for revitalised Russia but insists he and his team-mates have never wavered in their belief that they will win Euro 2008. | read more
