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New Type of Gymnastics Delights Sofia

Sofia has been a host of the 5th World Tournament of esthetic group gymnastics, participating with a national team in this comparatively new sport. The esthetic group gymnastics is a blend between the rhythmic gymnastics and the acrobatics, but embroiled

Sports | June 26, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1107

French Press Deplores EURO Defeat

French press reports on Saturday have lamented over "the dismal end of the reign", the knock-down of national footballing heroes by rank outsiders Greece 1-0 in a quarter final match in Lisbon last night. "Greek Tragedy", "The Blues' pitiful exit" or sim

Sports | June 26, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 826

Olympic Torch Sheds Light on Britain

The Olympic torch has arrived in the United Kingdom for the first time in over fifty years.

Sports | June 26, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 830

Greek Sensation Knocks France Out of EURO 2004

Greece sent defending champion France out of Euro 2004 after a 1-0 victory at Lisbon's Jose Alvalade Stadium and in doing so causing one of the biggest upsets in the history of the European championships. The Greek footballers began the first half better

Sports | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1408

Greece Shocks France

Greece's Charisteas scored for 1-0 against France and shocked the entire team of the defending champions. Charisteas, who won the league and cup double with SV Werder Bremen last season, has now scored two goals in the tournament after finding the net in

Sports | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 882

France, Greece Still at Point Zero

Defending Euro champion France and the Balkans' football surprise Greece ended 0-0 the first half of the quarter-final match at Lisbon's Jose Alvalade Stadium. The French team was expected to dominate the game but the Greeks didn't give up that easily.

Sports | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 734

Europe Awaits Major France, Greece Clash

Reigning Euro champions France will go on tonight to defend its title in a quarter-final match against Greece at Lisbon's Jose Alvalade Stadium.

Sports | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 882

EURO 2004 "A Step Back for Bulgaria"

Bulgaria's national football team made a step back at the EURO 2004. Hristo Stoitchkov, Bulgaria's best footballer said that the national team didn't perform as good at EURO 2004 as it did at the qualifications.

Sports | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1168

Spanish Coach Leaves

Inaki Saez has resigned from his position as Spain coach after his team quit the European Championship being defeat by host Portugal. The news of his leaving has come just three days after insisting he would stay in place for the 2006 FIFA World Cup qual

Sports | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 788

French Brace for Sirtaki Tonight

The meeting of France and Greece at the Est?dio Jos? Alvalade on Friday evening looms as the match of the European Championship with the defending champions and favourites playing against the rank outsiders. Otto Rehhagel's marvels are expected to presen

Sports | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1200

Portugal Make It Ahead

With the sixth successful penalty strike made by Portuguese goalkeeper Ricardo, after saving the previous one from England, host Portugal edges ahead for the semi-finals of EURO 2004.

Sports | June 25, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 919

Portugal, England Scent Glory

The teams of Portugal and England prepare for their moment of destiny in Thursday's EURO 2004 quarterfinal at the Estadio da Luz. The precocious talent of England teenager Wayne Rooney is the biggest so far, obstacle standing in the way of a sensational

Sports | June 24, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 830

Voeller Quits after Czech Match

The coach of the German football team has stepped down after the EURO 2004 loss to the Czechs. The Germans lost the game 1-2, meaning they are unable to reach the next stage of the tournament.

Sports | June 24, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 674

Czechs Sneak Quarterfinal from Germany

The Czech Republic are through to the quarter-finals after beating Germany 2-1 in Group D to ensure the Dutch go through to face Sweden on Saturday as runners-up. Milan Baros turned up to make the day after scoring the victorious second goal in 77 minute

Sports | June 24, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 792

Make or Brake for the Dutch

The Netherlands are on their way to a quarter-final date with Sweden on Saturday as the concluding EURO 2004 Group D fixtures reached half-time.

Sports | June 23, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 691

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: 776

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: 706

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: 1064

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: 608

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: 911

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: 848
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