July 1, 2004
Markov quits Bulgaria post
Plamen Markov has revealed that he has turned down a contract extension that would have kept him in charge of the Bulgarian national team.
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July 1, 2004
Van Nistelrooy may face UEFA charge
Ruud van Nistelrooy may face action for confronting referee Anders Frisk after Holland's Euro 2004 defeat to Portugal.
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July 1, 2004
Hitzfeld turns down Germany post
Ottmar Hitzfeld has turned down the chance to succeed Rudi Voeller as German national coach, the German football association (DFB) has confirmed.
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July 1, 2004
Czech Republic v Greece – Preview
The Czech Republic meet Greece in the second of Euro 2004 semi-finals, with the winners set to face hosts Portugal in Sunday's final.
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July 1, 2004
Maniche dedicates win to the public
Portugal midfielder Maniche dedicated his stunning goal to the country's fans after the hosts reached the Euro 2004 final. Maniche unleashed an unstoppable effort past Edwin van der Saar as Portugal beat Holland 2-1 to…
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July 1, 2004
Advocaat set to quit
Holland coach Dick Advocaat has hinted that he will step down from his position following the Euro 2004 semi-final defeat to hosts Portugal.
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July 1, 2004
Better than World Cup win, says Scolari
Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari described reaching the Euro 2004 final as "more important" than winning the World Cup with Brazil in Japan two years ago. Scolari was speaking after Portugal's 2-1 semi-final victory against…
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June 30, 2004
Portugal through to the final
Portugal are through to the final of a major championship for the first time in their history after they beat Holland 2-1 in Lisbon. Goals from Ronaldo and Maniche were enough to send Luiz Felipe…
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June 30, 2004
Bolf fit to play
Czech Republic central defender Rene Bolf has been passed fit for Thursday's Euro 2004 semi-final against Greece. The news is a boost for Czech coach Karel Brueckner but there remains a doubt about the fitness…
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June 30, 2004
Bruckner wary of Greece
Czech Republic coach Karel Bruckner has defended semi-final opponents Greece against accusations they are negative. Greece have become the surprise packagae at Euro 2004, but Otto Rehhagel's team has been criticised in some quarters for…
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June 30, 2004
Rehhagel happy with underdog role
Greece coach Otto Rehhagel accepts the Czech Republic are "the absolute favourites, no question" for Thursday's semi-final in Porto. "The Czechs have always been exceptional footballers and they have proved it so far," Rehhagel said.
