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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 20, 2004
Despite losing their final Group A qualifier Greece reached the quarter finals of Euro 2004, by virtue of Portugal defeating Spain in Lisbon. Qualification for the knock out stages represents a remarkable achievement for Otto…
June 20, 2004
Portugal, who needed a win to stay in the tournament, defeated Spain 1-0 in a tense encounter in Lisbon. The result combined with events in Faro where Russia overcame Greece, means that Spain have been…
June 20, 2004
Greece coach Otto Rehhagel is not expecting a walkover in tonight's final Group A encounter against a Russian team already eliminated from the competition. Greece have taken Euro 2004 by surprise, having defeated hosts Portugal…
June 20, 2004
Spain meet Portugal in one of the most-eagerly awaited encounters of the opening phase. A draw for Spain will be good enough to secure them a place in the last eight while Portugal must win…
June 20, 2004
Everton have insisted they will not sell Wayne Rooney even if they are offered £50m for the England striker. Rooney has emerged as one of the stars of Euro 2004 and speculation linking the 18-year-old…
June 20, 2004
Czech Republic coach Karel Bruckner was elated after watching his side come back from 2-0 down to beat Holland and reach the quarter-finals. "I had a team who would not give in even though we…
June 19, 2004
The Czech Republic came back from 2-0 down to record an amazing 3-2 win against Holland in a thrilling match which will be remembered for years to come. The result brought heartbreak for Holland who…
June 19, 2004
Germany's hopes of reaching the knock out stages of Euro 2004 have receded, after they were held 0-0 by a hard working Latvian team. Germany, the most succesful team in the history of the European…
June 19, 2004
It's showdown time in Group D with the two of the heavyweights coming face-to-face in Aveiro. Holland face the Czech Republic in a match which will go a long way to determining the eventual qualifiers…
June 19, 2004
Coach Rudi Voller believes Germany must take the game to today's opponents Latvia, if they are to build on their impressive start to Euro 2004. Germany were held 1-1 by Holland in their opening Group…
June 19, 2004
Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni has admitted that his side will now struggle to make the knock out stages of Euro 2004 after a 1-1 draw with Group C rivals Sweden. However, Trapattoni refused to criticise…
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