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A diverse selection of news stories from around the world. Rumours, of the day, stories we couldn’t make up, quote of the day, stats of the day, Heroes and Villains…
June 28, 2004
Manchester United are reported to be planning to sell Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy to Real Madrid for £30m and will use the money to sign 18-year-old England striker Wayne Rooney from Everton. According to…
June 28, 2004
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has reacted angrily to the suggestion that the Spanish club were in some way responsible for David Beckham's lack of fitness at Euro 2004. Beckham, who was criticised for some…
June 28, 2004
Euro 2004 leading scorer Milan Baros has accused former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier of destroying his confidence. The Czech Republic striker said he would have quit Anfield if Houllier had remained in charge. "Houllier knocked…
June 28, 2004
Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech has warned his team against the dangers of complacency when they meet Greece in their Euro 2004 semi-final on Thursday.
June 28, 2004
Denmark coach Morten Olsen was critical of his team after they capitulated to the Czech Republic in last night's Euro 2003 quarter-final. The Czechs strolled to a 3-0 win thanks to three second half goals…
June 27, 2004
The Czech Republic coasted to a comfortable 3-0 win over Denmark to take their place in the semi-finals of Euro 2004. Two goals from Milan Baros and another from Jan Koller in a 15 minute…
June 27, 2004
The Czech Republic coach Karel Bruckner, has warned his players of the dangers of complacency ahead of tonight's Euro 2004 showdown with Denmark. The Czechs understandably are riding the crest of a wave at the…
June 26, 2004
Holland overcame their penalty shoot out phobia to defeat Sweden and reach the semi-finals of Euro 2004. The teams had battled each other to a standstill over the course of 120 absorbing minutes, but neither…
June 26, 2004
Sweden and Holland meet tonight in Faro for a place in the semi-finals of Euro 2004. Sweden come into the game brimming with confidence after topping Group C, scoring eight goals along the way. For…
June 26, 2004
Greek coach Otto Rehhagel praised his side after they overcame holders France to earn a place in the last four of Euro 2004. "This story will go around the world," said Rehhagel. "I want to…
June 26, 2004
Coach Jacques Santini was left devastated after France's shock 1-0 defeat to Greece. France were stunned by outsiders Greece, who earned a semi-final place at Euro 2004 courtesy of a Angelos Charisteas goal midway through…
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