June 22, 2004
Saez to stay on for Spain
Inaki Saez has announced that he intends to stay on as Spain coach despite the team's early exit from Euro 2004. Saez called a news conference amid speculation he might step down following Spain's defeat…
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June 22, 2004
Rooney evokes memories of Pele
England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has compared Wayne Rooney's emergence at Euro 2004 with that of Pele at the 1958 World Cup. Rooney, 18, grabbed two goals as England beat Croatia 4-2 to make the last…
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June 21, 2004
Henry takes France through
France earned a quarter final tie against Greece following their 3-1 win over Switzerland in Coimbra. Thierry Henry, who has been criticised in some quarters for his disappointing campaign to date, opened his Euro 2004,…
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June 21, 2004
Rooney shines again as England go through
After a nervy start England coasted to a 4-2 win over Croatia to reach the quarter finals of the competition. Once again, England were thankful to the precocious talent of Wayne Rooney who scored twice…
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June 21, 2004
Frei out of French game
Switzerland have confirmed that striker Alexander Frei will miss tonight's crucial Euro 2004 Group B match with France in Coimbra. Frei has been at the centre of a disciplinary row since last Thursday's Group B…
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June 21, 2004
France v Switzerland – Preview
Coimbra is the venue tonight as Euro 2004 favourites and defending champions France look to finally confirm their place in the quarter-finals by avoiding defeat against Switzerland. Form over the last few years and a…
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June 21, 2004
Czechs vow to beat Germany
The Czech Republic have pledged not to ease up against Germany on Wednesday despite fielding an weakened team. After securing a place in the last eight, coach Karel Brueckner said he would rest key players…
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June 21, 2004
England v Croatia – Preview
Sven-Goran Eriksson's England will be hoping for a better outcome as they return to the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon this evening, knowing that they must avoid defeat against Croatia if they are to progress…
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June 21, 2004
Croatia target Rooney
Wayne Rooney's growing reputation will earn him special attention when England face Croatia later tonight, with Croat coach Otto Baric actively encouraging his players to provoke the 18-year-old striker. Croatia must beat England to secure…
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June 21, 2004
Best yet to come – Figo
Portugal's captain Luis Figo believes the hosts are gaining momentum after victory over Spain sent them through to the quarter finals. "We're improving with every game and we showed the country they can look forward…
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June 21, 2004
Saez saddened by Spain exit
Spain coach Inaki Saez, admitted he was hugely disappointed after watching his team's slide out of Euro 2004. "The players are extremely low. We had great hopes for this tournament and had qualification within our…
