June 15th, 2008 
Marian GROUP A
Scolari: his departure to Chelsea has no influence
The breeder of Portugal Luiz Felipe Scolari has denied Saturday that the announcement of his imminent departure to Chelsea in the open tournament, could have an influence on his team. Scolari said that his decision had been taken for financial reasons. “My decision is partly due to the fact that the Portuguese federation does not offered me enough money. I have 59 years and I do not want to work as a coach up to 70 years,” Scolari admitted, explaining that had done everything to try to reach an agreement with the Portuguese federation. (more…)
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After two games in group C, Raymond Domenech has not yet found the key problems of the Bleus. The breeder of the team of France is not happy in his choice. The match of the Netherlands (1-4) gave further evidence. 
Beaten by Russia (0-1) for his second match of the competition, Greece is already eliminated from Euro 2008. With two defeats in the first two matches, defending champion falls under high and will go home head low. The Russians will play themselves, their place in the quarter against Sweden. 
With a penalty of Vastic in the judgments game of the second period, Austria snatched the draw (1-1) against Poland, during the 2nd day of Group B. This result gives the Croatia’s ticket for quarter-finals and assured finishing the first place of its chicken. 
After holding the pill high in Portugal during the three quarters of the match, the Czech Republic (Group B) lost 3-1. Portugal is qualified for the quarter-finals. 
In this group C where defeat is prohibited, Italy, World Champion title, falling entry. Faced with the sparkling team from the Netherlands, Italians bow 3 to 0. Even if the first goal of the match, signed Ruud Van Nistelrooy, is tainted by an offside, the Dutch were the best on the field. 
The match which will follow after Austria – Croatia is Germany – Poland. Germany starts as favorite, but the players of Poland are massive and can be dangerous. Who will win? Find out on SoccerZip.com LIVE!
Portugal has imposed face Turkey (2-0), Saturday in Geneva, thanks to goals by Pepe, the defender of Real Madrid, and Raul Meireles. A match that launches clean as it should be one of the favourites for the title in the competition. The Portuguese took the lead in Group A before the Czechs, authors of a hold up face Switzerland (1-0).
Czech Republic won the opening match of Euro with Switzerland (1-0) and seizes the head of Group A. The sole purpose of the meeting is signed early Vaclav Sverkos, took over Thursday for what was his first selection. A stroke of the dice Czech breeder, accompanied by a twist of fate: the goal is reached on a monumental error of replacement of defence Switzerland. As a misfortune never comes alone, the Swiss team also lost its striker Alexander Frei on injury. At 20h45, follow Portugal-Turkey live full.
Often disappointing, Spain will once again among the favourites for the Euro. Will she finally meet the expectations raised by a generation led by Fernando Torres? It is necessary if the “Roja” wants to reconnect with a success that the leaks since 1964. 
