Countdown to EURO 2004 – 120 Days to Go!
FOCUS: GERMANY (Group D) In football terms, the 1954, 1974 and 1990 World Cup winners need little introduction. Germany also won the European Championships in 1972, 1980 and most recently
Ticket fiasco continues
Controversy continues to surround next week’s Portugal versus England friendly match. Around 2,000 football fans were left angry and disillusioned earlier this week when they were once again misinformed by
Other stadium proves a hit
Vila Real de Santo António’s stadium played host to 2,500 athletes last year, and bookings were up 7.8 per cent compared to 2002. The volume of bookings also led to
Noah set for return
Frenchman Yannick Noah is the first big name to confirm his participation in this year’s Grand Champions tennis tournament – the veterans’ competition that is played out every August at
Countdown to EURO 2004 – 127 days to go!
FOCUS: RUSSIA (Group A) The Russian Football Federation was formed in 1912 and its greatest moment came in 1960 when, under the guise of the USSR, the national team won
In the swing – Hi Ho Silver…
Remember the Lone Ranger? A ‘one off’, a rare breed, who was not easy to find. Certainly, when it comes to golf course rangers they seem to be a very
In the swing – Warner’s wise words
It is always interesting to see how many golfers line themselves incorrectly on the golf course and are amazed that their shots do not find their intended target. The aim
Football Friendly Fiasco – No tickets for Algarve fans
Long billed as the ‘real inauguration’ of the Algarve stadium, the England versus Portugal football friendly has been eagerly anticipated by England fans living and working in the region. But
Promotion hope for local rugby club
After a gruelling season, the Rugby Clube de Loulé senior male team is now in the final phase of the Division II national championship as leaders of their group. The
Cycling star will race
Five time Tour de France winner and superstar cyclist Lance Armstrong has confirmed his participation in the Tour de Algarve cycling event next month, in a major boost for the

