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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: 633

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: 663

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: 1245

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: 741

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: 757

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: 651

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: 1288

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: 2178

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: 915

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: 1315

Italy Pledges Triumph over Bulgaria

Italy's Alessandro Nesta has pledged that the team would score a smashing win over Bulgaria. The two teams are set for their Group B encounter, crucial for Italy.

Sports | June 22, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 849

EURO Outsiders Battle Soccer Giants

First halftimes in both Coimbra and Lisbon offered plenty of surprises as Croatia took the lead against England and Switzerland managed to tuck in an equalising goal to France. Switzerland keep their qualifying hopes alive with Johan Vonlanthen becoming

Sports | June 21, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 752

Tomb Raider Star Dumps Olympic Relay

Hollywood sex symbol Angelina Jolie will not carry the Olympic torch during one of the final stages of the relay because of a commitment to a movie.

Sports | June 21, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1711

Bulgarian Goes for EURO Sexiest Fan

A photo gallery of random lady fans pictured at Portuguese stadiums has made the latest beauty contest at EURO 2004. According to the interim "finals" published by German Stern daily, 31 devoted female supporters to their national teams compete for the "

Sports | June 21, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4684

Battered Pajin Back on Field

The Bulgarian football team's discredited back Predrag Pajin will play against Italy on Tuesday. Pajin missed last Friday's Danish match, after facing a wave of criticism after the June 14 0-5 to Sweden.

Sports | June 21, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1766

UEFA: Bulgaria Can Beat Italy

Bulgaria's footballers have a fair chance of winning over Italy, UEFA's official euro2004.com wrote on Monday.

Sports | June 21, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 998

Bulgarian Player Robbed in Portugal

A player of Bulgaria's football team has been robbed in Portugal, it emerged last weekend. Forward Zdravko Lazarov was robbed of the bag in which he kept his playing shoes.

Sports | June 21, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2008

Bulgaria - "Group C Doormats"

Prestigious UK newspaper The Observer forecasts that Italy will beat Bulgaria by three goals in their Tuesday clash to nudge the Danes out on goal difference. In what comes as an avalanche of criticism and derogatory remarks over Bulgaria's poor performa

Sports | June 21, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 984

Wimbledon Start for Bulgaria's Golden Racket

Bulgaria's best tennis player Magdalena Maleeva started her participation in the Wimbledon tennis championships with a victory on Monday. The WTA 23-seeded Maleeva won the game 6-1, 7-5 against Russia's Vera Douchevina at the first round of the British t

Sports | June 21, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1190

EURO 2004 Host, Greece Go Ahead

Portugal fought aggressively Spain till the very last whistle blow to keep its lead 1-0 after a goal by Nuno Gomes. The two teams completed the first half goalless in their final Group A match at capital's Jose Alvalade Stadium.

Sports | June 20, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1022

Greece Gasps at Russian Early Goals

One of surprises at this year's EURO Championship Greece has been stunned by Group A's outsider Russia with two quick goals at first halftime. The fastest goal in European Championship history gave Russia the lead against Greece.

Sports | June 20, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 828
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