Jun 30, 2008 -
Spain became European champions for the second time after Fernando Torres's first-half goal in Vienna proved enough to defeat Germany in the final of UEFA EURO 2008.
Spectators watch the closing ceremony prior to the final between Germany and Spain.
Performers take part in the closing ceremony prior to the final.
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May 24, 2008 -
Only two more weeks to go until Euro 2008 kicks off! :)
I think it might just be all the great memories from the 2006 World Cup flooding back, but I don't think I've ever been this excited about the European Championship before...
To get you all into the mood (;)), here's the song that seems to be destined to be this year's "54 74 90 2006" (i.e.
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Jun 12, 2008 -
I really liked Madchen's idea of introducing the Teams playing at the Euro 2008. Here is Portugal!
The Team
The Goalkeepers
1 Ricardo
22 Rui Patrício
The Defenders
2 Paulo Ferreira
3 Bruno Alves
4 Bosingwa
5 Fernando Meira
13 Miguel
14 Jorge Ribeiro
15 Pepe
16 Ricardo Carvalho
Midfielders
6 Raul Meireles
8 Petit
10 João Moutinho
18 Miguel Veloso
20 Deco
Forwards
7 Cristiano Ronaldo
9 Hugo Almeida
11 Simão
17 Ricardo Quaresma
19 Nani
21 Nuno Gomes
23 Hélder Postiga
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May 30, 2008 -
Ladies, I give you the German squad for Euro 2008:
The Goalkeepers:
1 Jens Lehmann (38, Arsenal)
12 Robert Enke (30, Hannover 96)
23 René Adler (23, Bayer Leverkusen)
The Defenders:
2 Marcell Jansen (22, FC Bayern München)
3 Arne Friedrich (29, Hertha BSC Berlin)
4 Clemens Fritz (27, Werder Bremen)
5 Heiko Westermann (24, FC Schalke 04)
16 Philipp Lahm (24, FC Bayern München)
17 Per Mertesacker (23, Werder Bremen)
21 Christoph Metzelder (27, Real Madrid)
The Midfielders:
6 Simon Rolfes (26, Bayer 04 Leverkusen)
7 Bastian Schweinsteiger (23, FC Bayern München)
8 Torsten Frings (31, Werder Bremen)
13 Michael Ballack (31, Chelsea F.C.)
14 Piotr Trochowski (24, Hamburger SV)
15 Thomas Hitzlsperger (26, VfB Stuttgart)
18 Tim Borowski (28, Werder Bremen)
19 David Odonkor (24, Betis Sevilla)
The Strikers:
9 Mario Gomez (22, VfB Stuttgart)
10 Oliver Neuville (35, Borussia Mönchengladbach)
11 Miroslav Klose (29, FC Bayern München)
20 Lukas Podolski (22, FC Bayern München)
22 Kevin Kuranyi (26, FC Schalke 04)
Lots more pictures in the GALLERY. :)
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Jul 12, 2008 -
Hi Everyone,
I've been quite busy with taking care of my dad right now. He tore his achilles tendon and had surgery last week. All is well though.
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Jun 29, 2008 -
Germany
Spain
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Jun 19, 2008 -
Italy
Goalkeepers
1 Gianluigi Buffon
14 Marco Amelia
17 Morgan De Sanctis
Defenders
2 Christian Panucci
3 Fabio Grosso
4 Giorgio Chiellini
5 Alessandro Gamberini
6 Andrea Barzagli
19 Gianluca Zambrotta
23 Marco Materazzi
Midfielders
8 Gennaro Gattuso
10 Daniele De Rossi
13 Massimo Ambrosini
16 Mauro Camoranesi
20 Simone Perrotta
21 Andrea Pirlo
22 Alberto Aquilani
Forwards
7 Alessandro Del Piero
9 Luca Toni
11 Antonio Di Natale
12 Marco Borriello
15 Fabio Quagliarella
18 Antonio Cassano
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Jun 19, 2008 -
Netherlands
Goalkeepers
1 Edwin van der Sar
13 Henk Timmer
16 Maarten Stekelenburg
Defenders
2 André Ooijer
3 John Heitinga
4 Joris Mathijsen
5 Giovanni van Bronckhorst
12 Mario Melchiot
14 Wilfred Bouma
15 Tim de Cler
21 Khalid Boulahrouz
Midfielders
6 Demy de Zeeuw
8 Orlando Engelaar
10 Wesley Sneijder
11 Arjen Robben
17 Nigel de Jong
20 Ibrahim Afellay
23 Rafael van der Vaart
Forwards
7 Robin van Persie
9 Ruud van Nistelrooy
18 Dirk Kuyt
19 Klaas Jan Huntelaar
22 Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink
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Jun 19, 2008 -
Spain
Goalkeepers
1 Iker Casillas
13 Andrés Palop
23 Pepe Reina
Defenders
2 Raúl Albiol
3 Fernando Navarro
4 Carlos Marchena
5 Carles Puyol
11 Joan Capdevila
15 Sergio Ramos
18 Álvaro Arbeloa
20 Juanito
Midfielders
6 Andrés Iniesta
8 Xavi Hernández
10 Cesc Fàbregas
12 Santi Cazorla
14 Xabi Alonso
19 Marcos Senna
22 Rubén de la Red
Forwards
7 David Villa
9 Fernando Torres
16 Sergio García
17 Daniel Güiza
21 David Silva
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Jun 12, 2008 -
Champions of Euro 2004! Now that was an unforgettable Summer because the Euro 2004 was won by a team which until then was considered an outrsider.Then the Olympics in Athens in Summer! So you see anything can happen in football...
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