July 4, 2004
Greece win Euro 2004
Greece are the European champions after defeating the hosts and favourites Portugal in Lisbon. The 1-0 win, which must be regarded as one of the biggest shocks in the history of the game, came courtesy…
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July 3, 2004
Euro 2004 final – Preview
After three weeks and 30 matches, we are back where we started. The final of Euro 2004, sees Portugal face Greece, in a repeat of the opening match of the tournament. The respective coaches Luiz…
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July 2, 2004
Van Nistelrooy given two-match ban
Holland striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has been given a two-match ban for insulting behaviour towards referee Anders Frisk.
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July 2, 2004
Chelsea agree deal for Kezman
Chelsea claim they have agreed a fee with PSV Eindhoven for Serbian striker Mateja Kezman.
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July 2, 2004
Blanc approached by France
Laurent Blanc looks the favoured candidate to succeed Jacques Santini as French coach after the former World Cup winner confirmed he had been approached by the French Football Federation (FFF).
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July 2, 2004
Spain appoint Aragones
Spain have appointed Real Mallorca boss Luis Aragones as their new coach. Aragones takes over from Inaki Saez, who resigned following Spain's first round exit at Euro 2004.
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July 2, 2004
Bruckner proud of his players
Czech Republic coach Karel Bruckner was in a philosophical mood following his team's silver goal defeat to Greece in the Euro 2004 semi-finals.
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July 2, 2004
Rehhagel hails miraculous Greece
Greece coach Otto Rehhagel described his side's 1-0 silver-goal victory over the Czech Republic in last night's Euro 2004 semi-final as a "miracle". "The fairytale continues, it's unbelievable what they did," said Rehhagel. "It's a…
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July 1, 2004
Greece stun Czechs
Greece are through to the final of Euro 2004 after defeating the favourites the Czech Republic 1-0 by virtue of a Silver Goal scored in the first period of extra-time. Their achievement will rank as…
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July 1, 2004
UEFA to charge Van Nistelrooy
UEFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Ruud van Nistelrooy after the Dutch striker insulted Swedish referee Anders Frisk after Wednesday's Euro 2004 semi-final against Portugal.
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July 1, 2004
Rueful de Boer calls it a day
Frank de Boer has confirmed his retirement from international football, after an illustrious career which has seen him make 112 appearances for Holland.
