June 22, 2004
Italy out despite win
Italy crashed out of Euro 2004 despite beating Bulgaria 2-1. The result from a wet and windy Guimares was academic as the 2-2 draw between Sweden and Denmark in the group's other game, meant that…
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June 22, 2004
Ronaldo ready for England
Manchester United and Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed he is relishing the prospect of meeting England in the quarter-finals of Euro 2004 in Lisbon on Thursday evening. Ronaldo insists that Portugal would not fear…
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June 22, 2004
Sweden v Denmark – Preview
The 98th encounter between Scandinavian rivals Sweden and Denmark takes place at the Estadio do Bessa in Porto this evening, with qualification from Euro 2004 Group C still to be secured by either side. Both…
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June 22, 2004
Trio of Swiss players to retire
Three of Switzerland's elder statesmen announced their international retirement following the team's elimination from Euro 2004. Striker Stephane Chapuisat, goalkeeper and captain Joerg Stiel and midfielder Fabio Celestini are making way for a new generation.
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June 22, 2004
Italy v Bulgaria – Preview
Italy stand on the threshold of elimination from Euro 2004 this evening as they face Bulgaria in the historic university town of Guimaraes. Only a victory, and the hope that Denmark and Sweden fail to…
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June 22, 2004
Ballack carries Germany hopes
the knock out stage of Euro 2004 rest largely on his shoulders, but the Bayern Munich midfielder refuses to buckle under the pressure. "I'm not putting too much pressure on myself," Ballack said before Wednesday's…
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June 22, 2004
England fan murdered in Lisbon
A Ukrainian man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an England fan was stabbed to death in Lisbon last night. The 27-year-old Englishman was killed near Rossio Square at around 4 a.m. local…
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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…
