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.
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June 30, 2004
Chelsea target Tiago
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon hass confirmed that the club are interested in signing Portuguese midfielder Tiago. The 23-year-old Benfica player is a member of Portugal's Euro 2004 squad and Kenyon confirmed that Tiago was…
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June 30, 2004
Meier fears for family after death threats
Swiss referee Urs Meier admits that he is worried about the safety of his family after receiving death threats from English football supporters angry with his disallowing a last minute goal by Sol Campbell in…
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June 30, 2004
Portugal v Holland – Preview
Hosts Portugal meet Holland in Lisbon tonight with a place in the final of Euro 2004 at stake. Portugal have lost both their previous semi-finals, while Holland have reached this stage on four previous occasions…
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June 29, 2004
Portugal receive fitness boost
Jorge Andrade and Nuno Gomes, Portuga's injury concerns for Wednesday's semi-final against Holland, are expected to be declared fit to play.
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June 29, 2004
UEFA ignore Nedved appeal
Czech Republic captain Pavel Nedved will not have the booking he received against Denmark rescinded, UEFA have confirmed. The Czechs asked UEFA to review the Nedved booking in which it app[eared as thpough his opponent,…
