June 23, 2008
Aragones hails resolve of Spain
Spain coach Luis Aragones praised his side for the resolve they showed in beating Italy on penalties to set up a Euro 2008 semi-final against Russia. A dour match ended in a 0-0 draw before…
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June 22, 2008
Gavin Hamilton salutes the performance of Iker Casillas
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June 22, 2008
Van Basten pays tribute to Russia
Holland coach Marco van Basten paid tribute to Russia after they knocked his side out of Euro 2008. The Dutch lost 3-1 and Van Basten, who now stands down as coach, admitted: "The Russians played…
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June 22, 2008
Hiddink hails miraculous Russia
Russia coach Guus Hiddink hailed his side's performance after their 3-1 Euro 2008 quarter-final extra time win over Holland. "I don't want to use big words but it is almost a miracle," said Hiddink after…
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June 21, 2008
Gavin Hamilton marvels at Andrei Arshavin
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June 21, 2008
Ronaldo reveals Real desire
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he hopes to "complete his dream" of moving to Real Madrid, despite Manchester United insistence that he is "not for sale". The European champions issued a defiant statement on Friday…
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June 21, 2008
Bilic upset by Croatia exit
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June 21, 2008
Terim delighted with Turks progress
Coach Fatih Terim said his side has enhanced the reputation of Turkish football after beating Croatia on penalties to reach Euro 2008 semi-finals. Speaking after an amazing evening in Vienna which saw his side snatch…
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June 20, 2008
Gavin Hamilton on Turkey’s dramatic win in Vienna
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June 20, 2008
Italy 0-0 Spain (aet) – Spain won 4-2 on penalties
Spain are though to the semi-finals of Euro 2008 after beaing Italy in a penalty shootout in Vienna. The two sides had ground out a 0-0 draw over the course of two turgid hours of…
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June 20, 2008
Holland 1-3 Russia (aet)
Russia swept aside Holland 3-1 after extra-time to earn a place in the last four of Euro 2008. Guus Hiddink's side, came into the game as underdogs, but from the off they were the better…
