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Bulgarian Team Lands Home

Bulgaria's squad flew back to Sofia on Wednesday having lost all three group matches against Sweden, Denmark and Italy.

Sports | June 23, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 773

Stoitchkov Fancies France

Bulgaria's Golden Shoe Hristo Stoitchkov fancies holders France to retain their European crown at this year's European Championship.

Sports | June 23, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 703

Teen Titans ahead of EURO Clash

England is obsessed by his thrilling teenage talent, Wayne Rooney, the youngest goal scorer at this year's European Championship. The burden of expectation on his shoulders is almost unbearable, sportinglife.

Sports | June 23, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1062

Romantic Reward for Proud Czechs

Czech footballers will be allowed to spend time with their wives and girlfriends, for the first time during EURO 2004. The move comes as a reward for their victorious play in matches so far.

Sports | June 23, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 604

Bulgarian Football Team Flies Home

All members of Bulgaria's national football team and technical staff are expected to touch down at Sofia Airport tonight on a Hemus Air carrier charter flight from Portugal. The Bulgarian Football Union has rejected initial plans to reschedule the touch-

Sports | June 23, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 909

Italy's Coach Trapattoni Quits

Giovanni Trapattoni has resigned as coach of Italy's football team after it was eliminated from EURO 2004 tournament Tuesday evening.

Sports | June 23, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 842

Sweden, Denmark at Euro 2003 Quarter Finals

Sweden and Denmark reached the quarterfinals of Euro 2004.

Sports | June 23, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 710

Bulgaria, Italy Wave Goodbye to Euro 2004

Italy suffer the heartbreak of elimination from the tournament despite beating Bulgaria 2-1 in the final game of the Group C at Euro 2004. The Bulgarians took the lead in the end of the first half when Martin Petrov scored from the penalty spot after aft

Sports | June 22, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3082

Denmark Once Again Takes the Lead

Denmark's Tomasson managed to put the ball into the Swedish net for the second time and to make the score 2-1 for his country. A Danish corner was cleared but the ball was put back into the box for Tomasson to beat Isaksson from close range and restore D

Sports | June 22, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 609

Larsson Scored for 1-1 with Denmark

Sweden's Larsoon scored from the penalty spot for 1-1 against Denmark. The Swedish striker scored his third goal of the tournament after having been brought down by S?rensen.

Sports | June 22, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 671

Italy Scores for a 1-1 Draw with Bulgaria

Italy's team managed to score for 1-1 against Bulgaria. Perrotta scored just three minutes after the second half of the game began.

Sports | June 22, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 663

Denmark One Goal Ahead of Sweden

The Danish team took the lead against Sweden in the other match of the Group C at the Euro 2004 in Porto. Swedes were stunned as in the 28th minute of the first half of the gameTomasson lets fly from 20 yards out and the ball arcs over Isaksson and into

Sports | June 22, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 630

Bulgaria Takes the Lead against Italy

Bulgaria scored for 1-0 to take the lead against Italy. Bulgaria's striker Martin Petrov scored from the penalty spot after a fault in the Italian box.

Sports | June 22, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 658

Bulgaria Determines Italy's Euro 2004 Fate

Italy is very close to an early exit from Euro 2004 as they prepare face Bulgaria in their final Group C match tonight.

Sports | June 22, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1241

Scandinavian Derby in Porto

Sweden and Denmark have promised to attack in their final Group C game at the Est?dio do Bessa S?culo XXI in Porto, even though a draw could be enough to see both through to the last eight. Sweden that lead the group ahead of Denmark on goal difference,

Sports | June 22, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 738

Olympic Torch Runs on Old Continent

The worldwide Athens Olympic Torch Relay is spending its final two weeks on a 19-city journey across Europe.

Sports | June 22, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 754

Petrov Nervous before Italian Match

Stilian Petrov, the suspended captain of Bulgaria's footballers, confessed he was feeling nervous as the team is set to encounter Italy. This will be the Bulgarians' last EURO 2004 match, with two losses already and not a single goal.

Sports | June 22, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 649

Males Frown at World Chess Queen

Chess World Champion Antoaneta Stefanova who was set to try males at charity s?ances of Libya's Tournament was not allowed to play in Tripoli. She arrived in Libyan capital upon the invitation of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) as part of her C

Sports | June 22, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1286

Vieri May Skip Bulgarian Match

Centerforward Christian Vieri may miss Italy's final Euro 2004 Group C match against Bulgaria due to a left knee injury.

Sports | June 22, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2166

Deb Bojinov: Italy Will Miss Totti

Prior to his possible debut with the Bulgarian national team, young forward Valeri Bojinov said rival Italy would miss suspended Francesco Totti. Bojinov, 18, is likely to face the "Squadra Azzura" as back-up to striker Dimitar Berbatov.

Sports | June 22, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 914

English Football Fan Stabbed to Death

An English football fan has been stabbed to death in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The 27-year-old English man was killed in the Rossio square at around 4 a.

Sports | June 22, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1312
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