Eyefootball: Euro 2008 News

Fabregas the best of Euro 2008

2008-06-29 05:46:39

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes that Cesc Fabregas has been the best player so far in the Euro 2008 tournament. Spain are now preparing for a final day showdown with Germany.

Frings ready for Spain

2008-06-28 10:30:07

Germany and Werder Bremen midfielder Torsten Frings has declared himself fit for the Euro 2008 final with Spain on Sunday.

Germany show strength of mind

2008-06-27 05:20:42

Germany coach Joachim Loew has a lot of work to do heading into Sunday’s Euro 2008 final but he can be confident that if all else fails the team’s physical and mental strength can still get them out of trouble.

Turkey leave with heads held high

2008-06-27 05:05:44

Turkey won many hearts at Euro 2008 and showed they can become a major force in world soccer thanks to their determination, skill and grace.

Arshavin lapping up the limelight

2008-06-26 11:36:21

Andrei Arshavin’s two virtuoso performances for Russia have stamped the slight forward as the player of Euro 2008 ahead of the likes of Ronaldo and Sneijder.

We will not roll over again: Guus

2008-06-26 05:25:00

Russia might as well not bother showing up for their Euro 2008 semifinal clash against Spain if they play anything like they did in their group stage hammering by the Spanish, coach Guus Hiddink said on Tuesday.

‘Move on, Andrei’

2008-06-25 11:25:27

Russia coach Guus Hiddink believes his star striker Andrei Arshavin should play in a top European league after Euro 2008. Arshavin, 27, helped, Zenit St Petersburg to win the UEFA cup last season and has excelled against Sweden and the Netherlands after missing the first two games of the tournament through suspension.

Totti and Nesta To Return?

2008-06-24 17:00:02

According to the respected Italian sports daily Corriere Dello Sport, Francesco Totti and Alessandro Nesta could well return from international retirement.

UEFA dismisses Turkey appeal

2008-06-24 02:36:24

Do not get surprised if you see a Turkish striker wearing goal keeper gloves in the next match! Uefa dismissed Turkey's appeal to call up replacements for the injury and suspension ridden squad, a cruel blow to the Turkish hopes of reaching the final of Euro 2008.

"I will give my life" - Lehmann

2008-06-24 02:33:23

German goal keeper Jens Lehmann declared that he will give his life to win the European Championship. Germany is inching to reach their sixth time in the Euro final, the semi-final match against a "limping" Turkey might be an easy walk.

Del Piero hints at retirement

2008-06-23 08:12:53

Italian international striker Alessandro del Piero has admitted that he is pondering international retirement after the Azzurri were knocked out from the last 8 stage by Spain in Euro 2008 on Sunday night.

Donadoni proud of Italy

2008-06-23 04:02:23

Italy coach Roberto Donadoni has been proud of the way his players represented their country at Euro 2008, despite their early exit to the hands of Spain on penalties.

Wenger praises Russians

2008-06-23 04:01:02

Arsene Wenger has admitted that he is impressed by the performances of several of the Russia international players at Euro 2008.

Kazim Richards wary of Germany

2008-06-23 03:26:13

Colin Kazim Richards is wary of the threat that Germany bring ahead of Turkey's Euro 2008 semi-final battle with the Deutsch giants. The Fenerbahce striker is not going to let history get the better of the Turks.

Casillas considers Italy favourites

2008-06-21 12:40:50

Spain goalkeeper and custodian Iker Casillas has turned the pressure on Italy ahead of the two nation's titan clash in the fourth and final quarter-finals of the UEFA Euro 2008 on Sunday.

Effenberg Writes Off Spain

2008-06-21 12:28:33

Former German and Bayern Munich international striker Stefen Effenberg is blatantly critical about Spain's prospects of a win over Italy in the last 8 of the UEFA Euro 2008 on Sunday.

Battle Of Basel

2008-06-21 06:24:52

Netherlands lit up the group stages but Russia were not far behind with their classy win over Sweden and the two teams now face a battle in Basel on Saturday to decide who reaches the semifinals.

Bilic saddened by defeat

2008-06-21 04:49:09

Croatia boss Slaven Bilic has admitted he was gutted to be knocked out of Euro 2008, but was gracious in defeat to Turkey as the Croats went out on penalties to Turkey.

Croats aim to stop wounded Turks

2008-06-20 12:51:13

Semi finals in sight It is time to stop talking about Croatia as the dark horses of Euro 2008 and instead recognize that they are in Friday’s quarter-final against Turkey on merit and fully capable of going all the way in the tournament.

Xavi ready for Italy test

2008-06-20 03:41:56

Barcelona midfielder Xavi is looking ahead to Spain's crucial Euro 2008 challenge against Italy. Xavi is wary of the fact that Italy by Spain have not been beaten for a very long time, but the midfielder is confident they can get the result they need.