merinews.com - 6/19/2008
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Italy has earned its place in the quarterfinals of the Euro 2008, after a 2-0 win over France. It was Italy's first win over France without the help of a penalty shootout in 30 years, the previous occasion being a 2-1 win in the 1978 World Cup..
France vs. Italy in 30 Pictures
mcalcio.com 6/19/2008 — Here are selected snapshots of Euro 2008’s France vs. Italy match two days ago. Since every self-respecting picture should include a caption, I have provided two for each. By hovering over the picture, the real (serious/boring) caption (as well as any photo credits) will pop up. Below the picture, a funnier (I hope) version of the same caption by me. Enjoy!
Euro 2008 Group Stage (A Look Back)
sportsyenta.blogspot.com 6/19/2008 — I promised more Euro coverage, so in addition to McD's ode to la France, here are some observations of the tournament so far...
EURO 2008 — Group of Death: 2 move on to Saturday, Sunday quarterfinals
mvn.com 6/20/2008 — (from MVN Soccer) SATURDAY - NETHERLANDS v RUSSIA | U.S. TV - ABC --- SUNDAY - SPAIN v ITALY | U.S. TV - ESPN --- (both matches kickoff @ 2:45 pm EDT) ---
Since I wrote a special preview feature here at MVN on the unusual circumstances of this quartet prior to their final group stage match, I want to give you the results, and look forward to the two survivors’ quarterfinals this weekend…
