Tag: European Championships
Euro to be expanded to 24 teams
European championship football finals will feature 24 teams instead of 16 from 2016, senior UEFA committee member Franz Beckenbauer said.[MORE]
Euro 2008 passed as clean tournament
No banned substances were detected among the 300 doping controls carried out during Euro 2008, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) official Gunter Gmeiner confirmed overnight.[MORE]
Xavi named player of Euro 2008
Spanish midfielder Xavi has been named player of Euro 2008 by UEFA.[MORE]
Euro champions Spain put 'black legend' to bed
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After 44 long years Spain finally threw off the chains in winning the European Championship.[MORE]
Spanish fans celebrate Euro victory
Spanish soccer supporters in Sydney are celebrating their team's 1-0 win over Germany in the European Championship final in Vienna.[MORE]
Spain crowned Euro champions
Spain claimed the Euro 2008 crown with a 1-0 win over Germany in Vienna this morning. [MORE]
Calf strain leaves Ballack doubtful for Euro final
Germany captain Michael Ballack has been rated as doubtful on the eve of Euro 2008 final against Spain after straining his right calf in training.[MORE]
Spain look to conquer inner demons in Euro final
Spain will head into Sunday's Euro 2008 final against Germany confident they have overcome the mental fragility that has so often dogged them in the past.[MORE]
Villa almost certain to miss Euro final
Euro 2008's leading scorer David Villa of Spain will almost certainly miss Monday morning's (Australian time) final against Germany even though he has only sustained a minor tear to his right thigh muscle.[MORE]
Lippi returns for Italy as Donadoni axed
Italy's World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi has returned to the post following the sacking of Roberto Donadoni, the Italian Football Federation announced overnight.[MORE]
Spanish coach pessimistic on Villa
Star striker and tournament top-scorer David Villa could miss Sunday's Euro 2008 final against Germany after pulling a leg muscle in this morning's 3-0 win over Russia, Spanish coach Luis Aragones said.[MORE]
Spain rolls Russia en route to Euro final
Spain scored a convincing 3-0 win over Russia this morning to set up a blockbuster Euro 2008 final with Germany.[MORE]
German vandals 'attack kebab shops' after Euro loss
German police said vandals had attacked two Turkish kebab shops in the eastern city of Dresden shortly after Germany's Euro 2008 victory over Turkey, injuring several people.[MORE]
Turkish fans lament Euro defeat
Members of Sydney's Turkish community gathered at Auburn in the city's south-west this morning to watch Turkey play Germany in the European soccer championship semi-final.[MORE]
Last-gasp Germany through to Euro final
Germany scored a late goal to escape with a 3-2 defeat of comeback king Turkey in their Euro 2008 semi-final in Basel.[MORE]
Russian success catches Hiddink off-guard
Russia's coach Guus Hiddink says his team's success at Euro 2008 took him by surprise, telling his players to enjoy themselves in the semi-final against Spain because whatever the result it would make them better players. [MORE]
Turkey's goalkeeper poised for utility role
Turkey is so decimated by injury and suspension ahead of the semi-final against Germany, reserve goalkeeper Tolga Zengin may be employed as an outfield player, according to coach Fatih Terim.[MORE]
Spain through to Euro semi-finals
Spain have beaten Italy 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a highly tactical Euro 2008 clash this morning (Australian time) to set them up with a semi-final against Russia.[MORE]
Austrian turns himself in after shooting at Turkish soccer fans
A 22-year-old Austrian man who has admitted to shooting at a group of Turks celebrating after a Euro 2008 match has turned himself in, police in the western Austrian town of Bregenz say.[MORE]
Hiddink masterminds Dutch downfall
Guus Hiddink has led Russia into the Euro 2008 semi-finals after masterminding a 3-1 win over his native Netherlands.[MORE]
Turkey advances via shoot-out thriller
Turkey has scored a miraculous 3-1 penalty shoot-out win over Croatia to set up a semi-final meeting with Germany.[MORE]
Swiss railways change colour as Dutch soccer fans get confused
Switzerland's national railway has told its workers to stop using their normal orange reflective vests after confused Dutch soccer fans started following them on to the tracks.[MORE]
Germany charges into Euro semis
Three-time European champions Germany defeated Portugal 3-2 in their Euro 2008 quarter-final in Basel overnight. [MORE]
Second string Spain dispose of Greece
A second string Spain side came from a goal down to defeat 2004 champions Greece 2-1 in their final game in Group D at the European Championship this morning (Australian time).[MORE]
Magician Hiddink leads Russia into final eight
Guus Hiddink has guided Russia to the quarters of Euro 2008 after a 2-1 victory over Sweden.[MORE]
