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
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,
Wonderful memories and future hopes
Football legend Sir Bobby Robson held his inaugural Celebrity Golf Classic at Vila Sol recently. Celebrities from sport and entertainment joined England’s best loved coach to play 18 holes in
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
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
Conquistadores! Portugal head for the final!
In a match that had been eagerly anticipated by the host nation since the dramatic last-gasp win against England, Wednesday night’s showdown had all the ingredients for a classic. The
FACTS, FIGURES AND FRIVOLITY
Foot in Mouth Disease Coleman’s heirs are having a field day in Portugal. Quite apart from the difficulties presented by pronouncing the names of little known Greek, Russian and Swiss