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Celtic Star Urged to Leave

Bulgaria legend Hristo Stoitchkov has told Stilian Petrov he must quit Celtic to further his career. The 23-year-old has become a mainstay in the Parkhead success story under Martin O'Neill.

Sports | June 14, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 882

Bulgaria's Best Striker Faces Old Friend in Lisbon

Bulgaria striker Dimitar Berbatov is looking forward to playing against his club colleague Teddy Lucic in his country's opening UEFA EURO 2004 match against Sweden. Berbatov, who scored five goals in six qualifying matches, said: "Teddy's a very good def

Sports | June 14, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 909

France Snatches Last-Minute Victory over England 2:1

France left England stunned after claiming an amazing victory in their opening game of EURO 2004. Zidane scored the equalizer for France in the 90th minute and shortly then secured his team's victory after hitting a penalty goal.

Sports | June 13, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1087

England vs France

France left England stunned after claiming an amazing victory in their opening game of Euro 2004. Zidane scored the equalizer for France in the 90th minute and shortly then secured his team's victory after hitting a penalty goal.

Sports | June 13, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1427

Switzerland, Croatia Hold to 0:0 Draw

Switzerland faced Croatia in the opening match of EURO 2004 Group B. Neither team managed to break the 0:0 draw during the two halves of the match, though the Croatians had more opportunities.

Sports | June 13, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1145

Sweden: Bulgarians' Play Pitiful

Sweden was quick to lash the defense and attack of their Bulgarian rivals before the start of the first game between the two teams in EURO 2004.

Sports | June 13, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3174

Portugal: Bulgaria Takes Point in Euro 2004

Bulgaria will garner no more than one point from its participation in EURO 2004, according to experts' forecasts in the host Portugal.

Sports | June 13, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 817

Sweden Sharpens Attack against Bulgaria

Sweden pins hopes for a favorable outcome in Monday's game against Bulgaria on the return of former Celtic striker Henrik Larsson. Larsson's late decision to come out of international retirement for the tournament has transformed the Swedes' prospects, i

Sports | June 13, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 755

Bulgarian Key Player Skips First Game

The Bulgarian team may have to start its participation in the EURO 2004 without one of its aces, the left-sided midfield player Martin Petrov. Petrov still feels pain after a muscle strain in his left leg.

Sports | June 13, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 664

Low Pay for Bulgaria's First EURO Rival

Sweden, Bulgaria's first rival in EURO 2004 tournament, will get the lowest bonus payments for victory in the EURO 2004 final. Each of the players will pocket no more than EUR 90,000 if the team triumphs in the finals at Luz stadium Lisbon on July 4, acc

Sports | June 13, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 807

Spain Defeats Russia 1:0 at Euro 2004

Spain snatched a deserved three points to join Greece at the top of the Group A table in EURO 2004 after overpowering Russia 1:0.

Sports | June 12, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 52035

Greece Scores Shock Victory over Host Portugal

Championship outsiders Greece won the first victory in EURO 2004, securing a lead of one goal against the hosts Portugal (2:1). Greece struck the first goal in the battle minutes after the 12th UEFA EURO 2004 tournament opened.

Sports | June 12, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1266

Portugal Welcomes True Football Festival

First held back in 1960, Saturday night saw the start of the 12th UEFA EURO 2004 tournament, recognized to be the Old continent's most significant football event. The spectacular gala day was meant to serve as a tribute to the Portuguese people and their

Sports | June 12, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 676

Chess Queen Heads for Libya Male Victory

After being crowned for World Women Chess Champion, Antoaneta Stefanova has turned a look to conquering male championships. She is set to leave for Libya and play a charity s?ance at the Male Tournament to take place in Tripoli on June 18.

Sports | June 11, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1953

UK Paper Predicts Bulgarian Football Flop

A British newspaper made a forecast for early exit of Bulgaria's football team at EURO 2004. According to the analysis, the team lacked enough experience, and hasn't had any international success since 1996.

Sports | June 11, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 798

Bulgarians Uneasy about Portugal Referee

Bulgarian football experts have expressed worry with the selection of English referee Mike Riley for the match with Sweden at EURO 2004. According to top football official Ivan Vutsov, Riley was used to a rougher playing style.

Sports | June 11, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 733

Indian Leg Takes over Olympic Torch Relay

The Olympic torch embarked on its relay Thursday through the Indian capital, with exultant crowds greeting torchbearers as they passed through historical landmarks.

Sports | June 10, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 795

Bulgarians Fit for Battle

Plamen Markov's Bulgaria squad have received a clean bill of health before their opening Group B game against Sweden in Lisbon next Monday.

Sports | June 10, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 628

Bulgarian Graces Screwed Up at Euro Championship

The three graceful Bulgarian hopefuls playing for the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Cup left Kiev amid raging jury scandal. Bulgarian team's head Maria Petrova, triple World Champion, took the decision after outrageous jury voting on the performances of E

Sports | June 9, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5800

Bulgaria with Another "EU Chapter Closed"

Bulgaria is already in Europe with the Soccer Chapter closed long ago. According to Bulgarian Football Union's Chief Ivan Slavkov, EU Enlargement Commissioner Gunter Verheugen ought to be aware of the country's fitness to be at the same height and qualit

Sports | June 9, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 833

Olympic Flame Runs on China Wall

The Olympic torch relay in the Chinese capital began on Wednesday as part of the Olympic flame's global voyage through the world's five continents ahead of the Athens Games in August. The torch was lit at the East Gate of the Great Hall of the People by

Sports | June 9, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 744
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