Recent Posts Tagged With 'greece'

• The Best of the Decade in Soccer

  Posted on Sunday December 20th, 2009 at 21:45 in spain, Liverpool, England, greece, barcelona, manchester united, ac milan

  As the first decade of the new millennium reaches stoppage time, it's time to honor some of the stars and great moments from the past ten years. Here are some of my favorites:Best Team- 2008-09 FC Barcelona: Great sides are measured by championships,...

• World Cup 2010: Checking in on UEFA Qualifying

  Posted on Sunday May 31st, 2009 at 23:30 in spain, italy, Portugal, france, England, Germany, Holland, Ireland, greece, croatia, switzerland, russia

  With the club season over, the summer attention turns to qualifying for next year's World Cup. With most nations just past the halfway mark, the race for Europe's 13 slots in South Africa 2010 is taking shape. Nine group winners qualify automatically...

• UEFA Euro 2008: Day 12 Recap

  Posted on Wednesday June 18th, 2008 at 16:45 in spain, sweden, greece, russia, euro 2008

  Russia 2, Sweden 0Spain 2, Greece 1Yesterday I mentioned that the inclusion of Andrei Arshavin on Russia's roster was a gamble that could payoff against Sweden. The payoff proved to be a trip to the quarterfinals as Arshavin was the central figure in...

• UEFA Euro 2008: Day 12 Previews

  Posted on Tuesday June 17th, 2008 at 22:45 in spain, sweden, greece, russia, euro 2008

  Group play concludes as Russia and Sweden will meet to determine the final quarterfinalist. Defending champion Greece will look to avoid finishing dead last at this year's tournament as they face Spain.Russia vs. SwedenThe venue: Stadion Tivoli Neu,...

• UEFA Euro 2008: Day 8 Recap

  Posted on Saturday June 14th, 2008 at 19:15 in spain, sweden, greece, russia, euro 2008

  Spain 2, Sweden 1Russia 1, Greece 0David Villa was on the mark again for Spain, netting a stoppage time winner to give Spain a deserved 2-1 win over Sweden. Level at the break, Spain dominated the second half as the Swedes struggled to generate offe...

• UEFA Euro 2008: Day 8 Previews

  Posted on Friday June 13th, 2008 at 23:30 in spain, sweden, greece, russia, euro 2008

  The top spot in the first three groups has already been decided. Will the trend continue in Group D when Spain meet Sweden and Russia face Greece?Spain vs. SwedenThe venue: Stadion Tivoli Neu, Innsbruck, AustriaThe broadcast: ESPN2, 12:00 pm ETThe s...

• UEFA Euro 2008: Day 4 Recap

  Posted on Tuesday June 10th, 2008 at 18:00 in spain, sweden, greece, russia, euro 2008

  Spain 4, Russia 1Sweden 2, Greece 0Who better to reign in the rain than Spain? (Although said rain fell in the mountains of Innsbruck, not mostly on the plain.) A hat trick from David Villa got the Spaniards off to a strong start in a 4-1 over Russi...

• UEFA Euro 2008: Day 4 Previews

  Posted on Monday June 9th, 2008 at 21:00 in spain, sweden, greece, russia, euro 2008

  The first round of matches finishes up with Group D, featuring Spain against Russia and defending champion Greece versus Sweden.Spain vs. RussiaThe venue: Stadion Tivoli Neu, Innsbruck, AustriaThe broadcast: ESPN2, 12:00 pm ETThe storyline: Spain's c...

• UEFA Euro 2008: Greece Team Preview

  Posted on Sunday June 1st, 2008 at 07:00 in greece, euro 2008

  Less than a week to go until Euro 2008, and our previews wrap up with Group D, featuring defending champions Greece, Russia, Sweden and Spain.The squad: Greece's stunning Euro 2004 championship was all the more remarkable considering they had never w...