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
A perfect match
Nike has some of the world’s biggest sports stars on its books, including footballer Wayne Rooney, basketball star Michael Jordan, tennis ace Andre Agassi and, of course, golf legend Tiger
Winners and losers
What a finish to the U.S. Open! At that level it makes no difference how you hit the ball. If you don’t hole the putts you can’t win. Mickelson played
Born on July 4
The biggest party that never was. Ronaldo’s chiselled features dissolved into a mask of pain as his tears mirrored those of a vanquished nation. Rank outsiders Greece stole the glory,
FRENCH GRAND PRIX
The 10th race of the season at Magny-Cours was somewhat overshadowed by the news that Max Mosley, President of the world governing body, FIA, has resigned. A long-running conflict with
THE QUARTER-FINALS – Denmark v Czech Republic
A second-minute free kick from Pavel Nedved apart, the first period of play consisted of a tactical midfield battle that rarely involved either keeper. There was no reason to expect
THE QUARTER-FINALS – France v Greece
Otto Rehhagel is already assured of immortality back in Greece before the 2004 European Championships have been completed and a seat on Mount Olympus is reserved. Qualification for the tournament
THE QUARTER-FINALS – England V Portugal
A lightning strike by a resurgent Michael Owen after only three minutes seemed set to open the floodgates for one of England’s greatest performances ever on foreign soil, until tragedy