Euro-Serious contenders lining up for shot at title (Reuters)

 
The emergence of Netherlands and Spain as title contenders, superb displays by Portugal and Croatia and a scrap for survival by world champions Italy were among the highlights of the opening phase of Euro 2008. [link]

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June 18 --- EPL Talk: Now that the final eight have made it through to the quarter-finals of Euro 2008, let us know who you think will win it.
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Spain made it three wins out of three at Euro 2008 as Greece bowed out of the tournament with defeat in Salzburg. Defending champions Greece took the lead when Angelos Charisteas headed home a Giorgios Karagounis free-kick. Spain levelled when Ruben De la Red thundered a shot in off the underside of the crossbar. And the Spanish kept up their 100% record when Daniel Guiza headed in a ...
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Edgar Davids to LA Galaxy

Edgar Davids has been training with the Galaxy over the past couple days while on vacation in Los Angeles during the offseason. Davids is a personal friend of Galaxy manager Ruud Gullit, and has 74 caps for the Netherlands. The 35 year old midfielder’s contract was not renewed by Ajax and is said to be searching for a club.
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Portugal Vs Germany Live Streaming - Euro 2008 Quarter Final

Germany have big injury concerns with Torsten Frings and Lukas Podolski who is Germany's top goalscorer almost certain to miss out against Portugal. Frings has fractured ribs and Podolski has a calf injury. Portugal will be confident of progressing further in Euro 2008 and they may even go all the way this year but they will have to get past Germany first.
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It’s Quarterfinals Time at Euro ‘08

Sadly, we have to note that none of the matches from here on out will feature our new favorite Scot, Andy Gray, on color commentary; Derek Rae and the old leprechaun Tommy Smyth will be calling the rest of the games. I presume Gray will be in the ...
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