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Entries Tagged as 'Euro 2008'

Germany Wins; Will Face Portugal

June 17th, 2008 · No Comments

Germany edged by Austria today 1-0.  That will leave Portugal with a quarterfinals match-up against the team favored to win the entire UEFA Euro 2008 soccer championship.  The game will face an interesting match-up between Chelsea’s new coach, Scolari, and Chelsea / Germany midfielder Michael Ballack.  A surprising twist with the top two teams ready […]

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Luiz Felipe Scolari Headed to Chelsea

June 16th, 2008 · No Comments

As had been rumored, news began pouring out surrounding the move of coach of Portugal’s national team, Luiz Felipe Scolari’s move to Chelsea. As most of us expected, the primary difference keeping Scolari from signing with the National soccer squad again came down to money. Scolari also happened to mention that he did […]

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Hakan Yakin Dominated Portugal Soccer Squad

June 16th, 2008 · No Comments

In a soccer game that really didn’t mean a whole lot, Switzerland saved some face and Portugal … well … showed up.  Hakan Yakin netted two goals for the Swiss, in less than 13 minutes toward the end of the UEFA Euro 2008 match.  That said, Portugal did have their share of opportunities, thanks mostly […]

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