Keep your eye on the ball
A stunning second-half performance that netted three goals saw Spain power past Russia in a Euro 2008 semi-final clash in Vienna to reach their first major final in 24 years. (27.06.2008)
Germany are in the final of Euro 2008 after a dramatic semi-final against Turkey in Basel. The lead changed hands twice in a nerve-wracking game, and it was left to Philipp Lahm to seal the win with an 89th minute goal. (25.06.2008)
Spain edged their way into the semi-finals of Euro 2008 with a 4-2 penalty shoot-out win Sunday over world champions Italy following a tense game that finished goalless after extra time in Vienna. (23.06.2008)
Dutchman Guus Hiddink led his young Russian team to a memorable 3-1 win in Basel on Saturday over his Dutch compatriots -- and into the semi-finals of Euro 2008. (22.06.2008)
Turkey defeated Croatia in a penalty shoot-out following a remarkable last few minutes of extra-time in Vienna Friday to reach the semi-finals of the European Championships and a meeting with record champions Germany. (21.06.2008)
Germany endured a tense finale in Basel but eventually came out as winners of the first quarter-final of Euro 2008, beating tournament high-flyers Portugal 3-2 in Basel with goals from Schweinsteiger, Klose and Ballack. (19.06.2008)
Any hopes Sweden had of making it to the Euro 2008 quarter-finals were quashed Wednesday by a powerful Russian side, the 2-0 winners of the Group D game played in Innsbruck. (19.06.2008)
World champions Italy on Tuesday, June 17, scraped into the Euro 2008 quarter-finals after beating 10-man France 2-0 in a Group C game in Zurich. The Dutch meanwhile crushed Romanian dreams. (18.06.2008)
Michael Ballack's rocket free-kick was enough to beat Austria and ensure qualification for Germany while sending the hosts out of the tournament. Germany coach Jogi Loew watched from the stands after being sent off. (16.06.2008)
Turkey progressed to the quarter-finals of Euro 2008 in the most incredible manner Sunday, coming from two goals down to win 3-2 against the Czech Republic while co-hosts Switzerland finally had something to smile about. (16.06.2008)
Defending champions Greece are out of Euro 2008 after losing 1-0 to Russia in Saturday's Group D match. The only goal of the game came in the 33rd minute after a terrible mix-up in the Greek defence. (15.06.2008)
David Villa scored in the second minute of stoppage time to give Spain a 2-1 victory over Sweden in Group D of Euro 2008. (14.06.2008)
The Netherlands beat France 4-1 in a thrilling encounter to secure their place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2008. The blues still have to secure a win after two games. (14.06.2008)
Gianluigi Buffon saved a penalty as Italy came from a goal down against Romania to salvage a 1-1 draw in a Group C match in Zurich and thus keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of Euro 2008. (13.06.2008)
With 15 seconds to go, Austria's eleventh hour penalty secured a draw with Poland on Thursday, reducing the likelihood Poland qualifies, but not completely ruling it out. (13.06.2008)
Germany were second best for most of their Group B clash with Croatia and paid the price for slack passing, lazy defending and uninspired attacks, losing 2-1 in a match which called their desire into question. (12.06.2008)
"We are out" and "Goodbye to Euro 2008" shouted the headlines in the Swiss newspapers after the host team's heartbreaking exit from Euro 2008 on Wednesday, June 11 after just four days into the tournament. (12.06.2008)
Mazy runs, perfectly executed passes, slick finishing and a willingness to get stuck in: Portugal showed they have many of the attributes needed to be European champions after beating a determined Czech Republic 3-1. (11.06.2008)
In a match that had viewers dozing off in front of their TV sets, the Swedes downed reigning European champions Greece, 2-0. The Greeks played their typical conservative game -- this time it didn't work. (11.06.2008)
Much-fancied Spain strolled past Russia in a scrappy encounter in Innsbruck, winning 4-1 through a David Villa hat-trick and a late header from substitute Cesc Fabregas. (10.06.2008)
In a stunning Euro 2008 upset, the Netherlands went on the attack to beat world champions Italy 3-0. It was the highlight of tournament to date and made up for the scoreless draw between France and Romania. (10.06.2008)
Polish-born forward Lukas Podolski ended Germany's 12-year wait for a European Championship win on Sunday, June 8 with two goals as his side's Euro 2008 campaign began with a 2-0 win over Poland. (08.06.2008)
Luka Modric's fourth minute penalty gave Croatia victory over Austria in Vienna Sunday, June 8 but Slaven Bilic's much-fancied side had to survive long periods of Austrian dominance before the win was theirs. (08.06.2008)
A Pepe goal just after the hour was enough to give Portugal a 2-0 victory over Turkey in their opening Euro 2008 game on the first day of the tournament. (08.06.2008)
A goal 19 minutes from time from substitute Vaclav Sverkos sealed a 1-0 win for the Czech Republic in the opening game of Euro 2008 against co-hosts Switzerland. (07.06.2008)
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Switzerland have beaten Germany in a free-scoring international friendly in Basel. Swiss Bundesliga stars did the damage as Joachim Löw conceded five goals for the first time in his Germany coaching career.
The Chinese Super League is hardly the most famous in world soccer but is starting to poach some of the game's top names. It's not just veterans seeking a windfall in their autumn years who are looking east.
Bayern Munich won 3-2 against the Netherlands in an awkwardly-timed and rare club-country friendly. The match saw a mixed response from fans for Bayern's Dutch winger Arjen Robben, after a crushing season's end.
The German soccer federation has turned down a request by Hertha Berlin for the replay of a match in which it lost its place in the Bundesliga. Hertha is appealing the decision.
