BRIEFS • BRIEFS • BRIEFS
• Nein’ and ‘Non’ Germany’s embarrassing search for a new manager continues after latest candidate Arsene Wenger committed himself to Arsenal. Glenn Hoddle has had his application for the French
Sousa wins again
The winner of the 1999 and 2001 Clube Automóvel do Algarve race took yet another trophy home recently, at the Baja Serra race. Although at the beginning of the race
Algarve Open brings record windfall
It was recently revealed that the Portuguese Algarve Open 2003 made over eight million euros from the televised broadcasting of the event. The announcement was made by Amen Corner, from
Loulé showjumping update
The final of the Loulé showjumping championship will be held on July 18, at Horses Paradise in Almancil. Classes 1, 2 and 3 will commence at 9am with the trophy
Reffing it up
Some referees at the tournament had it easier than others – although the standard in general was very high. Swiss official, Urs Meier, who disallowed Sol Campbell’s ‘winner’ against Portugal,
Tournament ‘Oscars’
Best Referee: Urs Meier (Portugal v England) Best Goal : Maniche (Portugal v Holland) Best Match : Czech Republic v Holland Best Moment : Helder Postiga coming on and scoring
Club Med
Two of the smallest countries from the extreme corners of Europe showed the supposed ‘big boys’ how to play football with the heart and soul that has traditionally allowed the
PORTUGAL DID WIN!
FIFA President Sepp Blatter and former greats, such as Franz Beckenbauer, have joined UEFA’s Executive Director, Lars-Christer Olsson, in hailing Euro 2004 as the best tournament ever. Olsson said it
Wet week two
The rain continued, with occasional showers diluting the tears spent both on and off the court. England’s one remaining hope in the men’s competition, Tim Henman, seemed to be cruising
Portuguese support for Lance
Hot on the heels of Euro 2004, the Tour de France became the focus of sporting interest from last Saturday. Portuguese José Azevedo will be cast as the main supporting