Archive Euro 2000 News
Depressed Dutch could turn to van Gaal (Jun 30, 2000)
Louis van Gaal wants to take over the Dutch national team. . . . more . . .
Rijkaard quits heart broken Holland (Jun 30, 2000)
Holland saw coach Frank Rijkaard quit immediately after the death of their Euro 2000 dream in Amsterdam last night. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 semi final - Holland v Italy Preview (Jun 29, 2000)
Euro 2000 reaches another peak today as co hosts Holland try to thrill their Amsterdam fans with a place in the final against France. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 semi final - France v Portugal Preview (Jun 28, 2000)
A spectacular Euro 2000 looks set for new heights tonight as France meet Portugal in the first semi final in Brussels. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 semi finals - Italy: player by player (Jun 28, 2000)
Italy face a difficult Euro 2000 semi final on Thursday night in Amsterdam when they have to subdue the excellent form of Holland in front of their own fans but coach Dino Zoff has assembled a tough squad and here is a player guide to the men who will try to defy the odds and beat Holland. GOALKEEPERS FRANCESCO TOLDO Toldo is involved with club problems as the days pass towards the Euro finals and this is a worry for coach Zoff as Fiorentina man is now the number one choice for Italy after the broken hand injury for Gianluigi Buffon. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 semi finals - Holland: player by player (Jun 28, 2000)
Euro 2000 co hosts Holland are expected to continue their sensational quarter final form when they play Italy in the semis in Amsterdam tomorrow but several of their top stars have already failed to impress Italian opponents. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 semi finals - Portugal: player by player (Jun 27, 2000)
With the world waiting to see the next great show from Luis Figo at Euro 2000 here is a player analysis of the Portugal squad ahead of their semi final clash with France in Brussels tomorrow night. GOALKEEPERS VITOR BAIA The move to FC Barcelona went wrong after Baia criticised former coach Louis Van Gaal. . . . more . . .
Deschamps to quit French team after Euro 2000 (Jun 27, 2000)
France captain Didier Deschamps says he is to retire form the national team after Euro 2000. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 semi finals - France: player by player (Jun 27, 2000)
France are slight favourites as they head into tomorrow night's Euro 2000 semi final against Portugal. . . . more . . .
Panathinaikos want Sousa (Jun 27, 2000)
Panathinaikos want to sign Portugal star Paolo Sousa from Parma AC. . . . more . . .
France could lose Dugarry for semi final (Jun 26, 2000)
France look likely to be without midfielder Christophe Dugarry for their Euro 2000 semi final against Portugal on Wednesday night. . . . more . . .
Kluivert still tops Euro 2000 goal chart (Jun 26, 2000)
Patrick Kluivert remains at the top of the Euro 2000 scoring chart despite the loss of his record breaking four goal effort against Yugoslavia. . . . more . . .
Kluivert loses goal and Euro record (Jun 26, 2000)
Patrick Kluivert has lost one of his four goals against Yugoslavia yesterday that set a new Euro 2000 record. . . . more . . .
Juventus to sign Trezeguet for £22 million (Jun 25, 2000)
Juventus have reached agreement with French champions AS Monaco in their attempt to buy striker David Trezeguet on a £22 million fee for the player. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 quarter final - Holland v Yugoslavia Preview (Jun 25, 2000)
Euro 2000 co hosts Holland meet Yugoslavia in a Rotterdam quarter final that promises to be the best game of the second round so far. . . . more . . .
Italy rule Conte out of Euro 2000 (Jun 25, 2000)
Italy have ruled midfielder Antonio Conte out of their remaining Euro 2000 campaign after a horror tackle from Gheorghe Hagi in last night's quarter final. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 quarter final - France v Spain Preview (Jun 25, 2000)
World champions France have been in great form so far at the Euro finals but now they meet a Spain team who rescued themselves in a thrilling 4-3 to reach this stage. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 quarter final - Portugal v Turkey Preview (Jun 24, 2000)
After some of the best international football of recent times over the past two weeks Euro 2000 now reaches decisive matches with Portugal facing Turkey in the first of today's two quarter finals. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 quarter final - Italy v Romania Preview (Jun 24, 2000)
Italy coach Dino Zoff is to play the attack that all his squad looks built to showcase as his side faces Romania in the Euro 2000 quarter final in Brussels. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio to use Conceicao in Crespo talks (Jun 23, 2000)
SS Lazio are to add Portuguese star Sergio Conceicao to transfer talks with Parma AC in the hope of signing Argentine star Hernan Crespo. . . . more . . .
SS Napoli target Moldovan and Galca (Jun 23, 2000)
SS Napoli are keen to sign Romanian striker Danu Viorel Moldovan. . . . more . . .
Benfica to buy van Hooijdonk (Jun 22, 2000)
Benfica are to sign Dutch international striker Pierre van Hooijdonk at the end of Euro 2000. . . . more . . .
Battered Ribbeck quits Germany job (Jun 21, 2000)
Germany coach Erich Ribbeck has quit after last night's humiliation by Portugal saw the European champions dumped out of Euro 2000. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 Group C - Spain v Yugoslavia Preview (Jun 21, 2000)
Spain face a difficult afternoon in Bruges against a resurgent Yugoslavia if they are reach the quarter finals at Euro 2000. . . . more . . .
Romanians rule Popescu out of Euro 2000 (Jun 21, 2000)
Romanian defender Gheorghe Popescu looks certain to miss the Euro 2000 quarter final clash with Italy on Saturday. . . . more . . .
Costinha plans Real Madrid move (Jun 21, 2000)
Real Madrid are to add AS Monaco star Constinha to their squad next year. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 Group C - Slovenia v Norway Preview (Jun 21, 2000)
Slovenia star Zlatko Zahovic has condemned opponents Norway for their ugly tactics as both sides prepare to play for a place in the Euro 2000 quarter finals in Arnhem this afternoon. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 Group D - Holland v France and Czech Republic v Denmark preview (Jun 21, 2000)
Sadly both Group D matches are meaningless as the first stage of Euro 2000 comes to an end and entertainment may be in short supply. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 Group A - Germany v Portugal Preview (Jun 20, 2000)
The European champions Germany are on the brink of elimination from Euro 2000 but they are set to face Portugal's second choice team in Rotterdam tonight. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 Group A - England v Romania Preview (Jun 20, 2000)
The England team bring to a close three days of deep significance for international football with their last Group A match against Romania in Charleroi. . . . more . . .
Turks throw Tugay out of Euro 2000 (Jun 20, 2000)
Turkey have thrown Glasgow Rangers midfielder Tugay out of their Euro 200 in a row about a substitution in last night's 2-0 win over Belgium in Brussels. . . . more . . .
Dutch worry over van der Sar injury (Jun 20, 2000)
Holland have a major injury worry over goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 Group B - Italy v Sweden Preview (Jun 19, 2000)
With Italy already qualified for the second stage at Euro 2000 coach Dino Zoff has promised no easy ride for the Sweden team at the Philips stadium in Eindhoven tonight. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 Group B - Belgium v Turkey Preview (Jun 18, 2000)
Euro 2000 co hosts Belgium meet Turkey in Brussels tonight knowing that victory will take them into the quarter finals. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 Group C - Spain v Slovenia Preview (Jun 18, 2000)
Spain have to answer their critics today with a performance that can keep them in contention at Euro 2000. . . . more . . .
Fiorentina eye Zenden bid (Jun 18, 2000)
Fiorentina want to sign Dutch international Boudewijn Zenden after Euro 2000. . . . more . . .
AC Milan want to sign Gronkjaer (Jun 18, 2000)
AC Milan hope to sign Danish forward Jesper Gronkjaer after Euro 2000 to fill the Italian club's need for a right winger. . . . more . . .
UEFA may throw England out of Euro 2000 after fan violence (Jun 18, 2000)
The England team faces expulsion from Euro 2000 if there is any more violence from its fans. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 Group C - Norway v Yugoslavia Preview (Jun 18, 2000)
Norway will reach the last eight at Euro 2000 if they can beat Yugoslavia in Liege tonight. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 Group A - Romania v Portugal Preview (Jun 17, 2000)
Romania face Portugal at Euro 20000 this afternoon hoping not to make the same mistakes as England. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 Group A - England v Germany Preview (Jun 17, 2000)
The biggest match of Euro 2000 so far pits two fading giants of the world game against each other in Group A as England and Germany renew a long standing rivalry, this time in Charleroi. . . . more . . .
Contenders to be top scorer at Euro 2000 (Jun 16, 2000)
The race to be top scorer at the European Championships has still to settle down with more than twenty players finding the net so far. . . . more . . .
Figo says he will stay at FC Barcelona (Jun 16, 2000)
Portugal star Luis Figo says he intends to stay at FC Barcelona after recent interest from SS Lazio and AC Milan. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 Group D - France v Czech Republic Preview (Jun 16, 2000)
World Cup holders France can seal a place in the last eight at Euro 2000 this afternoon in Bruges if they beat the Czech Republic. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 Group D - Holland v Denmark Preview (Jun 16, 2000)
Co hosts Holland are close to securing a place in the quarter finals of Euro 2000 and a good win over Denmark is needed to restore the reputation of Frank Rijkaard's team. . . . more . . .
Deisler in for Germany as Bierhoff misses Euro 2000 (Jun 16, 2000)
Germany have ruled captain Oliver Bierhoff out of Euro 2000 following a training injury. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 Group B - Sweden v Turkey Preview (Jun 15, 2000)
Sweden and Turkey will look for their first wins at Euro 2000 tonight when they meet in Eindhoven. . . . more . . .
New £150 million deal for Raul (Jun 15, 2000)
Spanish star Raul Gonzales has agreed a new contract with European champions Real Madrid that values the striker at $170 million. . . . more . . .
Konterman to replace injured Stam for Holland (Jun 15, 2000)
Glasgow Rangers transfer target Bert Kontermann is to play for Euro 2000 co hosts Holland in their next two matches. . . . more . . .
Bierhoff to miss Germany's Group A deciders (Jun 15, 2000)
Germany have ruled captain Oliver Bierhoff out of their remaining Group A matches at Euro 2000 with a calf strain. . . . more . . .
OM and Arsenal keen to sign Andersson (Jun 15, 2000)
Swedish striker Kennet Andersson has interest from Arsenal and Olimpique Marseille in a summer move. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 Group B - Belgium v Italy Preview (Jun 14, 2000)
The second round of Euro 2000 Group matches kicks off tonight as two winners from the weekend - co hosts Belgium and Italy - meet in Brussels. . . . more . . .
Fitness doubt for England captain Adams (Jun 14, 2000)
England defender Tony Adams looks set to miss his country's remaining two Group A matches at Euro 2000. . . . more . . .
AS Monaco start pre season training (Jun 14, 2000)
French champions AS Monaco have signed striker Xavier Gravelaine on a one year contract. . . . more . . .
Inter Toto Cup draw (Jun 14, 2000)
The new football season in Europe starts on June 17th with the first leg of the Inter Toto Cup. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 - Group C - Spain v Norway Preview (Jun 13, 2000)
For many Spain may prove to be the best squad at Euro 2000 but they face tough opposition in a good Norwegian team as Group C kicks of tonight in Rotterdam. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 - Group C - Slovenia v Yugoslavia Preview (Jun 13, 2000)
Slovenia debut in a major competition tonight in Euro 2000 Group C as coach Srecko Katanec leads a team of underdogs against the side he used to play for. . . . more . . .
Rui Costa rejects Fiorentina contract talks to focus on Portugal (Jun 13, 2000)
Portugal star Rui Costa has rejected contract talks with Fiorentina while he remains involved at Euro 2000 with Portugal. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 - Group A - England v Portugal Preview (Jun 12, 2000)
England take on Portugal in Eindhoven tonight as Group A in Euro 2000 concludes its first round of matches. . . . more . . .
Popescu gets new Galatasary deal (Jun 12, 2000)
New Galatasary coach Luis Fernandez has sealed a new contract with veteran defender Gheorghe Popescu. . . . more . . .
Fernandez wants Hagi to end his playing career (Jun 12, 2000)
New Galatasary coach Luis Fernandez is set to end the career of Gheorghe Hagi. . . . more . . .
Knavs to miss first Slovenia game in Euro 2000 (Jun 12, 2000)
Slovenia have ruled defender Aleksander Knavs out of their first match in Euro 2000. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 Group A - Germany v Romania Preview (Jun 12, 2000)
European champions Germany start their title defence tonight against Romania with the truth about coach Erich Ribbeck's team about to be revealed. . . . more . . .
Camacho gets World Cup job with Spain (Jun 12, 2000)
Spain coach Jose Antonio Camacho has been handed the 2002 World Cup contract. . . . more . . .
Inter to sign Hakan Sukur (Jun 12, 2000)
Internazionale are to sign Turkish striker Hakan Sukur on a free transfer after Euro 2000. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 - Italy v Turkey Preview (Jun 11, 2000)
After the opening night ceremony Group B will get into a higher gear on the pitch with the meeting of Italy and Turkey in Arnhem. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 - Holland v Czech Republic Preview (Jun 11, 2000)
Europe expects to see the stars of the show at Euro 2000 when co hosts Holland start their campaign in Amsterdam against the Czech Republic. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 - France v Denmark Preview (Jun 11, 2000)
World Cup winners France kick off the hardest Group of all at Euro 2000 when they take on 1992 champions Denmark in Bruges. . . . more . . .
Injured Jeremies to miss Germany's first match (Jun 10, 2000)
Germany have ruled midfielder Jens Jeremies out of their first Euro 2000 qualifier against Romania on Monday with a knee injury. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid sign Robert Pires (Jun 10, 2000)
OM star Robert Pires is to join European champions Real Madrid next month. . . . more . . .
Group B - Belgium v Sweden Preview (Jun 10, 2000)
The European Championships open tonight in Brussels with co hosts Belgium facing Sweden in a meeting of two teams considered outsiders for the Henri Delauney trophy. . . . more . . .
Shearer fit to play for England (Jun 10, 2000)
England have passed captain Alan Shearer fit to play in Monday's opening Group A match against Romania. . . . more . . .
Euro 2000 Preview (Jun 09, 2000)
It is forty years since the first edition of the European Championship finals and now Holland and Belgium will co produce the biggest football event outside of the World Cup finals from this weekend. . . . more . . .
Colorado surgery for stricken Redknapp (Jun 09, 2000)
England and Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp has gone to the United States in a last ditch bid to save his footballing career. . . . more . . .
Denmark's Laursen set to take AS Roma offer (Jun 08, 2000)
Martin Laursen will decide by the weekend if he is to join AS Roma for next season. . . . more . . .
Germany say Matthaeus is fit to start Euro 2000 (Jun 08, 2000)
Germany have moved to calm fears over the fitness of 147-cap veteran Lothar Matthaeus with Euro 2000 squad doctors passing the 39 year old fit to face Romania on Monday night in the defending champions' first Group A match. . . . more . . .
Yugoslavia replace injured Kocic in Euro squad (Jun 08, 2000)
Yugoslavia have been given permission by UEFA to replace injured goalkeeper Aleksander Kocic. . . . more . . .
Overmars put back in training by Holland (Jun 08, 2000)
Holland international Marc Overmars has returned to training after a thigh injury. . . . more . . .
Fenerbahce keen to sign Izzet (Jun 08, 2000)
Fenerbahce want to sign Turkey midfielder Mustapha Izzet as the player decides on his future at Leicester City. . . . more . . .
England worry over Shearer knee scan (Jun 08, 2000)
England captain Alan Shearer has had a knee scan following a week of interrupted training with a knee injury. . . . more . . .
Chelsea track Southgate after transfer request (Jun 08, 2000)
Aston Villa captain Gareth Southgate wants to quit the Birmingham club after four years. . . . more . . .
Italy could lose injured Conte from Euro 2000 (Jun 03, 2000)
Italy have suffered an injury scare during a 1-0 defeat in Oslo against Norway. . . . more . . .
Shock for Italy as Buffon is ruled out of Euro 2000 (Jun 03, 2000)
Injury problems for Italy are mounting up with news from Oslo that star goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has broken his hand. . . . more . . .
SS Lazio to bid for Overmars (Jun 03, 2000)
SS Lazio want to add Marc Overmars to their squad this summer. . . . more . . .
Karembeu to take up Middlesbrough offer (Jun 02, 2000)
Real Madrid midfielder Christian Karembeu could be on his way to the English Premiership and Middlesbrough. . . . more . . .
Djorkaeff talks up move to Bayern Munich (Jun 02, 2000)
French international striker Youri Djorkaeff is in talks with Bayern Munich after telling the German media that he wanted to quit Kaiserslautern. . . . more . . .
