Posts Tagged ‘Euro 2008’

Valencia wants to bring back Aragones

Luis AragonesThe new executive director of Valencia, Juan Villalonga, former chairman of Spanish telecom giant reportedly offered a two-year contract to Luis Aragones, breeder of champions of Europe in Spain and new coach of Fenerbahce.

Aragones, who signed there is a little over a week with Fenerbahce, may terminate his contract when it wants, without any compensation, ensures the sports daily Marca, which specifies that the current coach of Valencia, Unai Emery, who was appointed in late May , Would be dismissed.

Valencia, after a difficult season, finished 10th last championship of Spain, 34 points behind the winner, Real Madrid, but will play the UEFA Cup thanks to his victory Cup in Spain. The club had four coaches last season: the Spanish Quique Sanchez Flores, his compatriot Oscar Fernandez, Dutchman Ronald Koeman and Spanish Salvador Gonzales “Voro”.

Trezeguet: “It was up to me to leave”

David TrezeguetDavid Trezeguet has clarified the announcement of his international retirement, saying that once “the Federation (ed) decided to continue with (Raymond) Domenech (breeder), it was up to me to leave the team of France” Saturday at the end of the anniversary match of France-98.

“I for my part I made the decision that,” said Trezeguet at the end of the friendly match against a world selection (3-3). Federation (French football FFF) has decided to continue with Domenech was for me to leave the team in France “.

“It’s a pity for me, because I think I always level, and the desire to continue. But the possibility does not exist … This evening (Saturday) I wanted to do away with friends, I am very proud to have participated in all this. ”

His decision seems irrevocable, even if a trail badly eroded by the Blues in the qualifying at the World-2010, undermining the position of Domenech, maintenenu to his post on July 3 despite the failure of the Euro-2008.

“I do not expect three defeats of the team of France compared to Domenech,” he explained. I hope that the France team to go find his qualification and go as far as possible. Moi, on my side, message was clear, I decided to put an end to four difficult years in a personal capacity with the team of France “.

While Trezeguet is interviewed, Robert Pires other banned blue era Domenech, going behind to chantonnant: “Trezeguet team in France!”

The ovations that he had personally reserved the Stade de France, Trezeguet said he was “very touched” and spoke of “98 and 2000″, won the World then to the Euro.

“Not having been among the 23 (for Euro-2008) was very difficult for me,” he recalled. After the Federation took a decision that we must accept. It is a defeat for me, but life is like that. ”

“I have lived moments very strong team in France, major victories, I am very proud. Thanks to the public who adopted me, marci to France, a country which gave me a lot, even if I did not want to end up like that.

Sagnol has not yet decided

Willy SagnolThe international defender Willy Sagnol has not yet taken a decision on his future team in France after removing from the Blue Hen phase of the Euro-2008 football, he said on his website club, Bayern Munich.

“I have nothing decided yet,” said Sagnol who had indicated on June 18 after the defeat against Italy (2-0) “would take time to digest the elimination of the team of France to decide its future selection. ”

“The breeder told me that this would be a great pity that I stop,” said the right side, about Raymond Domenech in which he had lent its support before it is confirmed in office by the board Federal the French Football Federation.

Sagnol (58 selections) resumed training with Bayern Munich on Wednesday after a holiday in southern France, vacation during which he married.

“I am very happy to be back in training, for me, the euro is finally evacuated,” he insisted.

The French, Bayern Munich since 2000, aims to “find (its) level before” after a black 2007-08 season marked by a right knee injury, a double herniated disc and problems with Ottmar Hitzfeld, who left the champion Germany at the end of the season.

The new coach, Jürgen Klinsmann has not yet decided whom he will entrust the role of captain, vacant since the retirement of Oliver Kahn, but Sagnol, 31 years, is a candidate.

“I gladly wear the captain armband, but the coach who decides. When you play for eight years in a club, it’s normal to want to share its experience,” explained the French which was presented before its grave right knee injury as the natural successor to Kahn.

Iker Casillas, the Golden ball winner?

Iker CasillasThe goalkeeper of Real Madrid, Iker Casillas, who played a key role in the victory of Spain at Euro 2008, should win the Golden Ball, said Friday the legend of Spanish football Emilio Butragueno.

“The tradition is that one of the attackers earn this distinction. But Iker Casillas is a goalkeeper special, not only this year but on the whole of his career. It is decisive,” said the former striker and vice – President of Real Madrid on the website of the club.

“The fact is that it is champion of Europe, and the role he played in quarter-finals because he deserves more than anything else. His performances since his first day in selection have been spectacular. It must win the Golden Ball “, he added.

Casillas, 27 years, has collected only two goals during regulation time during Euro 2008, each phase of a hen.

The Spanish captain became a national hero after stopping two shots on goal in the quarter-finals, allowing Spain to beat Italy 4-2 in shots on goals after a 0-0 tie.

The Golden Ball is appointed by a panel of journalists and officials of the football during a vote organized by the magazine France Football since 1956.

The midfielder Brazilian Kaka AC Milan won the Golden Ball 2007, and the Russian Lev Yashin, Dynamo Moscow is the last goalkeeper to have won in 1963.

LIVE: Euro 2008 | Holland – Romania | Netherlands – Romania

LIVE Holland - RomaniaThe Group of Death. Anything can happen. Romania must win, or they will need at least a draw. Holland will fight for honor, so, it will be a close match. If Holland beat Romania with 2-0, and France – Italy will end with a draw, Romania will go to quarters. But if Holland win with 2-0 and France or Italy win, the other match winner will go to quarters. If Holland – Romania and France – Italy will end with a draw, Romania will go to quarters. What will be? Find out on SoccerZip.com LIVE!

Match: Holland – Romania | Netherlands – Romania
Type: Euro 2008 Group C match
Hour: 19:45 GMT

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LIVE: Euro 2008 | France – Italy

LIVE France - ItalyThe Group of Death. Anything can happen. These two teams must win, but probably will be a draw. If will be a draw, neither teams will not go to quarter-finals, if Romania lose with 1-0 (ori 2-0), draw with Holland or beat Holland. If France win, they will go to quarters, but if Romania will win in the Holland – Romania match, the romanians will go to quarters and will play against spain. Italy is in the same situation. What will be? Find out on SoccerZip.com LIVE!

Match: France – Italy
Type: Euro 2008 Group C match
Hour: 19:45 GMT

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LIVE: Euro 2008 | Austria – Germany

LIVE Euro 2008Germany needs a win to qualify to next round, but Austri will fight for the honor of the team. It will be a really iteresting match because Austria is a host team and will not back off. The key players of this match are Lucas Podolski (he is in great form) and Roland Linz. Who will win? Find out on SoccerZip.com LIVE!

Match: Austria – Germany
Type: Euro 2008 Gorup B match
Hour: 19:45 GMT

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LIVE: Euro 2008 | Poland – Croatia

LIVE Euro 2008Poland have a good chance to make the big surprise: eliminating the Germany! Croatia is now qualyfied and probably the winner of this game will be Poland. If Smolarek is in big form, they really can win this match. But, if Dario Simic is in great form it will be hard to stop him. Who will win? Find out on SoccerZip.com LIVE!

Match: Poland – Croatia
Type: Euro 2008 Gorup B match
Hour: 19:45 GMT

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Euro 2008 Result | Turkey – Czech Republic 3-2

Euro 2008 TurkeyLed the score, Turkey has registered two goals in the end game to beat the Czech Republic (3-2) and qualify for the quarter-finals of Euro 2008. Author of a doubled in the last minutes of the meeting, Kahveçi Nihat was the architect of this incredible turnaround situation.

TURKEY – CZECH REPUBLIC 3-2
Goals: Turan (75th) and Nihat (87th, 89th) for Turkey; Köller (34th) and Plasil (63rd) for the Czech Republic (more…)

Euro 2008 Result | Switzerland – Portugal 2-0

Euro 2008 SwitzerlandAlready eliminated, Switzerland has left the Euro 2008 on a good note by winning in front of Portugal (2-0) thanks to a doubling of Hakan Yakin. The Portuguese, who have been running their workforce, were already assured of quarterfinal contest finals and finish top of Group A.

SWITZERLAND – PORTUGAL: 2-0
Goals: Yakin (71st, 82nd, s.p.) (more…)