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Preview: Switzerland - Portugal
Switzerland and Portugal might have little left to play for in their final group match, but both teams will be motivated to show a good performance on Sunday.
Preview: Turkey - Czech Republic
Europe is up for a true thriller when Turkey face the Czech Republic in their final group A match on Sunday.
Minute by Minute: Sweden - Spain
It's the second day of action in Group D at Euro 2008 as Sweden and Spain look to be the first side in to six points. SoccerWay keeps you up to date.
Domenech tries to explain away Benzema controversy
France coach Raymond Domenech moved on Saturday to try and diffuse the controversy surrounding his refusal to send France player of the year Karim Benzema on during the 4-1 humiliation by Holland in their Euro 2008 Group C clash.
Bilic promises to play it straight against Poland
Croatia will not take it easy against Poland in their final Euro 2008 Group B match Croat coach Slaven Bilic promised on Saturday.
Swiss plan farewell present for popular boss
Switzerland´s players are determined to get a result against Portugal on Sunday as a farewell present to departing coach Jakob ´Kobi´ Kuhn, midfielder Gokhan Inler revealed.
Former French coach Jacquet hails Spanish
Former French coach Aime Jacquet, who led Les Bleus to the 1998 World Cup, told AFP on Saturday he made Spain his favourites for Euro 2008 as his countrymen in contrast labour to survive.
Henry takes inspiration from Gunners at ´weird´ Euro
Thierry Henry was trying to look for the positives here on Saturday after Holland had pushed France halfway through the Euro 2008 door marked exit.
Germany won´t go home early, insists Frings
Midfielder Torsten Frings insists Germany will beat Austria on Monday to make the Euro 2008 quarter-finals and ensure there is no repeat of previous early exits from the last two European Championships.
Vieira poised to help beleaguered France
France´s faint hopes of making it to the Euro 2008 quarter-finals were boosted here on Saturday with an upbeat assessment on the well being of captain Patrick Vieira.
Galasek the modest Czech hero
Tomas Galasek may not be as glamorous a figure as Pavel Nedved, Karel Poborsky and Milan Baros but it is in a large part down to him that the Czech Republic has enjoyed a successful past six years under coach Karel Bruckner.
Quick Report: Sweden 1-2 Spain
David Villa notched his fourth goal in as many games in second-half stoppage time to give Spain a dramatic 2-1 victory over Sweden in Euro 2008 Group D on Saturday.
Last gasp Villa downs Sweden in Euro action
David Villa scored a dramatic injury time winner as Spain defeated Sweden 2-1 in Euro 2008 Group B here on Saturday to all but book their place in the quarter-finals.
Minute by Minute: Greece - Russia
Day 8 of Euro 2008 continues with the Group C clash between Greece and Russia. SoccerWay keeps you up to date on the most important events.
We haven´t practised penalties, boasts Turkey boss Terim
Turkey coach Fatih Terim says his side have not practised taking penalties even though Sunday night´s winner-takes-all clash against the Czech Republic could be decided by a historic shoot-out.
Donadoni has faith in van Basten
Italy coach Roberto Donadoni swatted away suggestions on Saturday that Holland would allow Romania an easy ride in their final Euro 2008 Group C clash and thereby ensure neither the world champions or 2006 World Cup finalists France can progress.
Czechs check on penalty-takers for historic clash
Czech Republic captain Tomas Ujfalusi insisted his side will win Sunday´s crucial Euro 2008 clash against Turkey whether that will be over the 90 minutes or through an historic penalty shoot-out.
Scolari counts Chelsea cash but keeps eyes on Euro prize
Luiz Felipe Scolari insisted on Saturday that his move to Chelsea, which he admitted was partly for financial gain, would not distract him or his Portugal squad from their bid to win Euro 2008.
Last gasp Villa downs ´bitter´ Sweden in Euro 2008 action
David Villa scored a dramatic injury time winner as Spain defeated Sweden 2-1 in Euro 2008 Group D here on Saturday to all but book their place in the quarter-finals.
Ooijer puts his hands up about Henry penalty incident
Dutch defender Andre Ooijer conceded on Saturday that he had deliberately handballed a shot from Thierry Henry in their Euro 2008 Group C clash with France on Friday.
