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EURO 2004


EURO 2004

Here we provide you with special and unique coverage of the EURO 2004 tournament and game including:

Also, visit our partners over at EA UK for all their latest news relating to the great game.

 


UEFA Euro 2004 - Official Information


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Features in Focus

Get your copy of UEFA Euro 2004™

Buy UEFA EURO 2004 todayWe give you the opportunity to order your copy of EA's latest football gaming experience, UEFA Euro 2004™.

Visit our Shop or order your preferred platform direct from below:


Get your Euro 2004 kits and merchandise here


Do you want to wear the kit and merchandise of your favourite team during Euro 2004?

Get your Euro 2004 kits with us from Kitbag.com

In partnership with Kitbag.com you can get all your favourite merchandise for your World Cup teams. Visit our great Euro 2004 Store now and be kitted up ready to watch the matches.

To encourage you all to support your country in style during the finals, please send us a photo of yourself in your countries kit/merchandise and we will publish the best photos here each day.

 

Vote for your Miss Euro 2004

The men folk may be doing battle on the field, but another contest rages on the other side of the white lines. Which football nation is represented by the most comely lady?

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Over at Rivals.net they present 16 luscious females, each of whom has a (very) tenuous link to football and ask: "just who has the hottest totty?"

Click on the pictures above and cast your votes now!

New Euro 2004 Ringtones and Backgrounds for your Mobile Phone

We are very pleased to be able to add a great new service to the website to help you fully enjoy the Euro 2004 tournament, Euro 2004 Ringtones and Backgrounds for your mobile phone.

Euro 2004 Polyphonic ringtones and colour backgrounds

Make sure you're supporting your national team during Euro 2004 by customising your phone with a great football ringtone and mobile wallpaper by visiting our brand new Euro 2004 - Polyphonic Ringtones and Colour Backgrounds page.

Coming soon we will be bringing you other great downloads for your mobile phone including games!

 


Wednesday, August 18, 2004

ULTIMA 2004 is here

Our great friend Shlomy and his excellent team over at our partners FIFA IL have released their hotly anticipated patch, ULTIMA 2004. This patch will replace all the 51 EURO 2004 national teams with 51 selected clubs from around the world creating the ULTIMA 2004 challenge.

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The patch features:

  • Home, away, GK & training kits for all the teams (full list of teams in the Patches Database)
  • Mini kits (menu kits) for all the teams
  • Authentic ultras flags for all the teams
  • Badges for all the teams
  • Some Chants
  • New screens
  • New turfs
  • ULTIMA pop-ups (by Ariel Santarelli)
  • ULTIMA scoreboard
  • New adboards
  • New cursor
  • Raptors' list update
  • Updated squads for all the teams, includes starting 11, kick takers & captains
  • & much much more...

Download this excellent patch direct from our Patches Database. Updates will also be added soon to further enhance this patch.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments


Saturday, July 31, 2004

2 great new Euro 2004 Utilities

The awesome Ariel Santarelli from our partners at Soccer Access continues to produce the best FIFA utilities around and today we have news of his 2 latest creations for Euro 2004; Cinematics Manager and Flag Raptor.

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Euro 2004 Cinematics Manager
You will be able to watch any cinematic you want with just one click. Select home and away teams, kits and stadium as well as resolution and windowed mode and launch any cinematic you want!

Flag Raptor for Euro 2004
You can import your own ingame flags for national teams with just one click. Remember that flags must be 128x64 and 24 bit bitmaps.

Go grab your copies of these excellent utilities direct from our Download Boutique. Soon they will be releasing their 2GAdboard Raptor for Euro 2004.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments


Friday, July 30, 2004

ULTIMA 2004 coming soon

Just to keep you up to date, the guys over at our partners FIFA IL are working full steam ahead on their ULTIMA 2004 mega patch.

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This will be an awesome patch for your Euro 2004 game and you can find all the latest patch details by visiting our Patches Database.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments


Sunday, July 25, 2004

Babes 'n' Bikinis of Euro 2004

Babes 'n' Bikinis of Euro 2004FoxSports.com have got a very nice photo gallery of some Babes 'n' Bikinis of Euro 2004.

Click on the photo of the England babe on the right to see and appreciate this very nice feature(s)!

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments


Friday, July 23, 2004

Euro 2004 Utilities

Euro 2004 UtilitiesAs we were so busy at the site during Euro 2004 we are now catching up with other good things that went on in the FIFA scene during that time.

One person who continues to excel in the scene is Ariel over at Soccer Access and today we bring you all his utilities he has created for your Euro 2004 game including:

  • 2GBall Raptor
    includes 14 2GB Balls.
  • Kit Raptor
    import 2GK and 1GK Kits and it includes Dressing Room Cinema (to preview kits in game) and Mini Kits importer (allows you to import menu mini kits to the game).
  • TVB Raptor
    allows you to import 3D Transitions Logos (Badges) for teams and extra transitions.

Go grab your copies of these excellent utilities direct from our Download Boutique.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments


Friday, July 16, 2004

UEFA Euro 2004™ Kit Pack 2 for Andorra, Estonia and Poland

Get these great new kit packs direct from our Download BoutiqueWe continue to release Shahab Shaterian's excellent UEFA Euro 2004™ Kit Pack 2 until they have all been released. Today we have full kit packs for Andorra, Estonia and Poland.

The packs include:

  • Home kit;
  • Away kit; and
  • Goalkeeper kit

Get these great new kit packs direct from our Download Boutique.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments


Thursday, July 15, 2004

UEFA Euro 2004™ Kit Pack 2 for FYR Macedonia, Slovakia and Slovenia

Get these great new kit packs direct from our Download BoutiqueWe continue to release Shahab Shaterian's excellent UEFA Euro 2004™ Kit Pack 2 until they have all been released. Today we have full kit packs for FYR Macedonia, Slovakia and Slovenia.

The packs include:

  • Home kit;
  • Away kit; and
  • Goalkeeper kit

Get these great new kit packs direct from our Download Boutique.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments


Tuesday, July 13, 2004

UEFA Euro 2004™ Kit Pack 2 for Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Get these great new kit packs direct from our Download BoutiqueWe continue to release Shahab Shaterian's excellent UEFA Euro 2004™ Kit Pack 2 until they have all been released. Today we have full kit packs for England's nearest rivals Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The packs include:

  • Home kit;
  • Away kit;
  • Goalkeeper kit;
  • plus Wales have a 3rd kit!

Get these great new kit packs direct from our Download Boutique.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments


Saturday, July 10, 2004

UEFA Euro 2004™ Kit Pack 2 for Belgium, Russia and Switzerland

Get these great new kit packs direct from our Download BoutiqueWe continue to release Shahab Shaterian's excellent UEFA Euro 2004™ Kit Pack 2 until they have all been released. Today we have full kit packs for Belgium, Russia and Switzerland.

The packs include:

  • Home kit;
  • Away kit;
  • Goalkeeper kit;
  • and some have Training kits

Get these great new kit packs direct from our Download Boutique.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments


Thursday, July 8, 2004

Your Euro 2004 Heroes Kits

Get all the kits of your favourite Euro 2004 heroesWe are excited to be able to offer you the opportunity to get all the kits of your favourite Euro 2004 heroes with us here.

Click on the image to the right and you will be taken to the excellent Euro 2004 Heroes Store where you can get kits plus all sorts of other merchandise for your favourite players and teams.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments


Tuesday, July 6, 2004

UEFA Euro 2004™ Kit Pack 2 for Denmark, Lithuania and Sweden

Get these great new kit packs direct from our Download BoutiqueNow the tournament is complete, we continue to release Shahab Shaterian's excellent UEFA Euro 2004™ Kit Pack 2 until all kits have been released. Today we have full kit packs for Denmark, Lithuania and Sweden.

The packs include:

  • Home kit;
  • Away kit; and
  • Goalkeeper kit(s)

Get these great new kit packs direct from our Download Boutique.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments

UEFA announces Euro 2004 All-Star squad

UEFA has released their 23-man Euro 2004 All-Star squad, comprised of the best players of the quadrennial tournament. Not surprisingly, champions Greece had the most inclusions on the team with five, followed by Portugal and England with four each.

Along with the squad, Theodoros Zagorakis of Greece was also named the Euro 2004 Player of the Tournament. Zagorakis captained his team all the way to the most shocking championship in European history.

The Euro 2004 All-Star Squad includes:

Goalkeepers   Czech Republic Greece  
    Petr Cech Antonios
Nikopolidis
 
Defenders England
England Greece Sweden
  Sol Campbell Ashley Cole Traianos Dellas Olof Mellberg
  Portugal Greece Italy  
  Ricardo Carvalho Yourkas Seitaridis Gianluca Zambrotta  
Midfielders Germany Portugal England Portugal
  Michael Ballack Luís Figo Frank Lampard Maniche
  Czech Republic Greece France  
  Pavel Nedved Theodoros Zagorakis Zinedine Zidane  
Forwards Czech Republic Greece Sweden Portugal
  Milan Baroš Angelos Charisteas Henrik Larsson Cristiano Ronaldo
  England Denmark Netherlands  
  Wayne Roonaldo Jon Dahl Tomasson Ruud van Nistelrooy  

Click on the team shirts above to download the excellent kits from our partners over at FifaX.net or click here to download all the kits for Euro 2004 in one pack.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments


Monday, July 5, 2004

Euro 2004 2GK Mega Kit Pack

Get these great new kit packs direct from our Download BoutiqueDuring UEFA Euro 2004™ before every match we have brought you the excellent kit packs from our partners over at FifaX.net.

To celebrate the end of the tournament we bring you their Euro 2004 2GK Mega Kit Pack which includes all 2GK home and away kits (.bmp files) for these teams:

  • All 16 teams at the finals plus Poland, Belgium, Ukraine, Turkey and Hungary
  • Some teams also have keeper, training and fantasy kits!
  • All kits should be installed with the 2GK Kit Raptor for EURO 2004!

Get this great new kit pack direct from our Download Boutique.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments

Vive o 2004! - Greece kings of Europe

Euro 2004 Final - Portugal 0 v 1 GreeceGreece pulled off arguably the biggest shock at a major football championship as a goal by Angelos Charisteas gave them victory at UEFA EURO 2004™. Having begun the tournament as 80-1 outsiders, the achievement of Otto Rehhagel's team of European journeymen is hard to put into perspective, but once again the belief they have shown in themselves throughout this amazing adventure was too strong for their opponents.

Portugal thus became the first host nation to lose a UEFA European Championship final and they will have to wait at least another two years to claim their first senior title. For the likes of Luís Figo and Rui Costa it was an agonising end to glittering international careers, but the Portuguese players can still look back with pride on the joy they have provided for their supporters over the past three weeks.

Final result: Portugal 0 v 1 Greece

Check out the full match report by clicking here and see the goals from the game in fantastic virtual reality by using the BBC's Virtual Replay system.

And that is it, UEFA EURO 2004™ has come and gone and now it is back to normal life again. We really hope you have enjoyed our coverage of the tournament and would appreciate your comments on how you have found the site over the course of the finals by clicking here.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments


Sunday, July 4, 2004

Vive o 2004 Celebration Day - Euro 2004 Superpatch

To celebrate the final of Euro 2004, Rimo and the guys over at our partners Fifamania have released their excellent Euro 2004 Superpatch.

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It includes:

  • big roster update
  • all kits (home, away and goalkeeper) for all 16 teams
  • special Holland patch inserted with faces (converted from FIFA 2004)
  • and fix to have the Oranges in the game

Grab your copy of this excellent patch direct from our Patches Database.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments

Vive o 2004 Celebration Day - Stage set for Europe's best

Today we celebrate what has been an excellent UEFA EURO 2004™ where having the best players has not been the recipe to success, but where a well organised team has shone through. This has been echoed especially by Czech Republic and today's finalists, Greece.

All the news we have today celebrates the final of this very successful tournament.

The final of UEFA EURO 2004™ may be missing some of Europe's finest players, but the two best teams of the tournament, and the two best coaches, will go head to head at the Estádio da Luz on Sunday to decide who will wear the crown of European champions for the next four years.

It has been a tournament of surprises, of wonderful goals, the odd controversy and glorious celebration: courtesy of the Portuguese and the Greeks, the partying has spread far beyond the continent's boundaries. The only pity is that supporters of these two fanatical footballing nations will not be able to celebrate together after the final as someone has to lose, penalties or not.

To celebrate the final we have the kits of the 2 teams for you to add to your game to enhance the excitement and realism of your copy of UEFA Euro 2004™.

Portugal Home Kit
Euro 2004 Kit Downloads
Greece Away Kit
Portugal
19:45 GMT
Greece

Click on the team shirts above to download the excellent kits from our partners over at FifaX.net.

Also, you can get the countries official kits and merchandise so you can be the best supporter for your country during the final. Visit our Euro 2004 Shop today and kit yourself up.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments


Friday, July 2, 2004

UEFA Euro 2004™ Kit Pack 2 for Czech Republic, Latvia and Turkey

Get these great new kit packs direct from our Download BoutiqueWe continue to release Shahab Shaterian's excellent UEFA Euro 2004™ Kit Pack 2 and today we have full kit packs for Czech Republic, Latvia and Turkey.

The packs include:

  • Home kit;
  • Away kit; and
  • Goalkeeper kit

Get these great new kit packs direct from our Download Boutique.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments

Vive o 2004! - Dellas delight stuns Czechs

Euro 2004 - Greece 1 v 0 Czech Republic (Silver Goal)Greece will play Portugal in the final of UEFA EURO 2004™ after Traianos Dellas' header in added time at the end of the first half of silver goal extra time knocked out the Czech Republic.

The goal that settled a dramatic and entertaining second semi-final in Porto eventually arrived in the 106th minute as Vassilios Tsiartis swung over a corner, and Dellas nipped in to steer in a header at the near post and send the Greeks and their fans into ecstasy, and a totally unexpected final appearance.

Final result: Greece 1 v 0 Czech Republic (Silver Goal)

Check out the full match report by clicking here and see the goals from the game in fantastic virtual reality by using the BBC's Virtual Replay system.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments


Thursday, July 1, 2004

UEFA Euro 2004™ Kit Pack 2 for Georgia, Serbia and Montenegro and the Ukraine

Get these great new kit packs direct from our Download BoutiqueWe continue to release Shahab Shaterian's excellent UEFA Euro 2004™ Kit Pack 2 and today we have full kit packs for some teams that did not make it all the way to the finals, i.e. Georgia, Serbia and Montenegro and the Ukraine.

The packs include:

  • Home kit;
  • Away kit; and
  • Goalkeeper kit

Get these great new kit packs direct from our Download Boutique.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments

Vive o 2004! - Czechs wise to Greek surprise

After arriving in Portugal without a win at a major championship, Greece are one game away from the UEFA EURO 2004™ showpiece, although they must first overcome the competition's form team, the Czech Republic, on Thursday night.

The Czechs come to the Estádio do Dragão in Porto with the supreme confidence that four straight wins brings. Squad morale is also high thanks to coach Karel Brückner's man-management skills. All but one player - third-choice goalkeeper Antonín Kinský - has been given a run-out at the finals. However, Greece will also feel positive, especially as they return to the stadium where they silenced hosts Portugal on the opening day.

To celebrate this semi final we have the kits of the 2 teams for you to add to your game to enhance the excitement and realism of your copy of UEFA Euro 2004™.

Greece Home Kit
Euro 2004 Kit Downloads
Czech Republic Away Kit
Greece
19:45 GMT
Czech
Republic

Click on the team shirts above to download the excellent kits from our partners over at FifaX.net.

Also, you can get the countries official kits and merchandise so you can be the best supporter for your country during the finals. Visit our Euro 2004 Shop today and kit yourself up.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments

Vive o 2004! - Maniche has final say

Euro 2004 - Portugal 2 v 1 NetherlandsPortugal became the first host nation since France in 1984 to qualify for the final of the UEFA European Championship after a headed goal by Ronaldo and a stunning strike from Maniche saw off the challenge of the Netherlands despite Jorge Andrade's own goal.

Just as their opponents did 16 years ago, Portugal's feat was achieved after losing their opening match, but since that defeat by Greece Luiz Felipe Scolari's men have grown in stature and tonight, led by Luís Figo, inspired by Deco and anchored by a resolute defence they were worthy winners.

Final result: Portugal 2 v 1 Netherlands

Check out the full match report by clicking here and see the goals from the game in fantastic virtual reality by using the BBC's Virtual Replay system.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments


Wednesday, June 30, 2004

Vive o 2004! - Remedy at the ready in Lisbon

For one team it will be a severe case of déjà vu; for the other, a four-year-old wound will be healed when the two losing semi-finalists from EURO 2000™ come face to face on Wednesday night for a place in the final of UEFA EURO 2004™.

In a tournament that has generally rewarded the adventurous and punished the cautious, it is appropriate that Portugal and the Netherlands have reached this stage despite the initial misgivings of their respective coaches.

To celebrate this semi final we have the kits of the 2 teams for you to add to your game to enhance the excitement and realism of your copy of UEFA Euro 2004™.

Portugal Home Kit
Euro 2004 Kit Downloads
Netherlands Away Kit
Portugal
19:45 GMT
Netherlands

Click on the team shirts above to download the excellent kits from our partners over at FifaX.net.

Also, you can get the countries official kits and merchandise so you can be the best supporter for your country during the finals. Visit our Euro 2004 Shop today and kit yourself up.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments


Monday, June 28, 2004

UEFA Euro 2004™ Kit Pack 2 for Bulgaria, Cyprus and Hungary

Get these great new kit packs direct from our Download BoutiqueWe continue to release Shahab Shaterian's excellent UEFA Euro 2004™ Kit Pack 2 and today we have full kit packs for Bulgaria, Cyprus and Hungary.

The packs include:

  • Home kit;
  • Away kit; and
  • Goalkeeper kit

Get these great new kit packs direct from our Download Boutique.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments

Baroš brings down Danes

Euro 2004 - Czech Republic 3 v 0 DenmarkTwo second-half goals from Milan Baroš and a header from Jan Koller proved too much for Denmark and powered the Czech Republic into the semi-finals of UEFA EURO 2004™, where they will meet Greece on Thursday.

A scoreless and tense first half did not set the tone for the deluge of goals that followed, but Koller set the Czechs on their way four minutes into the second period when he rose unchallenged to head Karel Poborský's corner past Thomas Sørensen in the Danish goal.

Final result: Czech Republic 3 v 0 Denmark

Check out the full match report by clicking here and see the goals from the game in fantastic virtual reality by using the BBC's Virtual Replay system.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments


Sunday, June 27, 2004

UEFA Euro 2004™ Kit Pack 2 for Netherlands, Romania and Spain

Get these great new kit packs direct from our Download BoutiqueWe continue to release Shahab Shaterian's excellent UEFA Euro 2004™ Kit Pack 2 and today we have full kit packs for Netherlands, Romania and Spain.

The packs include:

  • Home kit;
  • Away kit;
  • Goalkeeper kit(s); and
  • Training kit (some teams)

Get these great new kit packs direct from our Download Boutique.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments

Vive o 2004! - Danes alive to Czech threat

Denmark will decide on the fitness of striker Ebbe Sand at the last possible minute as Morten Olsen's side prepare to face the Czech Republic in the UEFA EURO 2004™ quarter-finals, with a place in the last four against Greece at stake.

The Czechs will be hoping to extend their winning sequence to nine matches in the competition stretching back to the qualifying round. In that sequence, the Czechs have scored two or more goals in every game, and have come from behind on five occasions. With no injury concerns, coach Karel Brückner will restore his star players to the starting lineup having rested them for the final group game against Germany as the Czechs had already secured first place.

To celebrate this quarter final we have the kits of the 2 teams for you to add to your game to enhance the excitement and realism of your copy of UEFA Euro 2004™.

Czech Republic Away Kit
Euro 2004 Kit Downloads
Denmark Home Kit (not yet available)
Czech
Republic
19:45 GMT
Denmark

Click on the team shirts above to download the excellent kits from our partners over at FifaX.net.

Also, you can get the countries official kits and merchandise so you can be the best supporter for your country during the finals. Visit our Euro 2004 Shop today and kit yourself up.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments

Dutch delight in shoot-out

Euro 2004 - Sweden 0 v 0 Netherlands (Netherlands won 5 v 4 on penalties)After a dramatic penalty shoot-out, the Netherlands advanced to a UEFA EURO 2004™ semi-final against Portugal following 120 minutes of goalless stalemate in Faro-Loulé.

A desperately tight, fiercely contested encounter had seen both teams foiled by the woodwork before misses from Sweden's Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Olof Mellberg proved decisive in the shoot-out, with Arjen Robben nervelessly converting the winning spot-kick.

Final result: Sweden 0 v 0 Netherlands (Netherlands won 5 v 4 on penalties)

Check out the full match report by clicking here and see the goals from the game in fantastic virtual reality by using the BBC's Virtual Replay system.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments


Saturday, June 26, 2004

Vive o 2004! - Strikers to shine on Algarve

Sweden and the Netherlands could give us a scintillating quarter-final when they meet at the Estádio Algarve in Faro-Loulé today. Each team's defenders face an evening on red alert as some of the more potent striking talents at UEFA EURO 2004™ go head-to-head.

Both sides have already given notice of their abundant attacking promise in Portugal, and no one can call the result with confidence. In any event, it would be something of a surprise if we were to see a contest with a paucity of goals. Sweden come to the quarter-finals having been one of the most effective all-round teams in the group stages.

To celebrate we have the kits of the 2 teams for you to add to your game to enhance the excitement and realism of your copy of UEFA Euro 2004™.

Sweden Home Kit
Euro 2004 Kit Downloads
Netherlands Away Kit
Sweden
19:45 GMT
Netherlands

Click on the team shirts above to download the excellent kits from our partners over at FifaX.net.

Also, you can get the countries official kits and merchandise so you can be the best supporter for your country during the finals. Visit our Euro 2004 Shop today and kit yourself up.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments

Slick Greece shock holders

Euro 2004 - France 0 v 1 GreeceGreece pulled off the biggest shock of UEFA EURO 2004™ here tonight when they beat France for the first time in their history to reach the semi-finals where they will meet the Czech Republic or Denmark.

A goal after 65 minutes by Angelos Charisteas sent the defending champions crashing out of the competition along with fellow former winners Italy, Germany and Spain. France, with Thierry Henry struggling to reproduce his best form and Patrick Vieira out injured, were heavily reliant on the skills of Zinedine Zidane, but for once the great man was unable to inspire his team-mates sufficiently.

Final result: France 0 v 1 Greece

Check out the full match report by clicking here and see the goals from the game in fantastic virtual reality by using the BBC's Virtual Replay system.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments


Friday, June 25, 2004

Vive o 2004! - Greeks planting seeds of doubt

If the eight quarter-finalists had been subject to Wimbledon-style seedings, the meeting of France and Greece at the Estadio José Avalade on Friday evening would be first seeds versus eighth, the defending champions and favourites against the rank outsiders.

But Greece, enjoying the adventure of their footballing lives, have been here before: just under two weeks ago, in fact, when they faced the hosts, Portugal, in the opening game of the tournament and were given very little chance by most experts. On that occasion of course they not only won, but won well. So what price a first-ever win for Greece over France and the adventure continuing into next week?

To celebrate we have the kits of the 2 teams for you to add to your game to enhance the excitement and realism of your copy of UEFA Euro 2004™.

France Home Kit
Euro 2004 Kit Downloads
Greece Away Kit
France
19:45 GMT
Greece

Click on the team shirts above to download the excellent kits from our partners over at FifaX.net.

Also, you can get the countries official kits and merchandise so you can be the best supporter for your country during the finals. Visit our Euro 2004 Shop today and kit yourself up.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments

Hosts hold their nerve

Euro 2004 - Portugal 2 v 2 England (Portugal won 6 v 5 on penalties)Portugal eventually overcame England on penalties to advance to the last four of UEFA EURO 2004™ after an enthralling quarter-final at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, with misses from David Beckham and Darius Vassell proving decisive in the shoot-out and Portuguese goalkeeper Ricardo nervelessly converting the winning spot-kick.

Michael Owen's improvised finish put England ahead after just three minutes. But, after almost relentless pressure, Portugal finally leveled in the 83rd minute when Hélder Postiga headed in Simão Sabrosa's cross. Then it was the turn of Portugal's third substitute Rui Costa, who beat David James with a sumptuous strike from 25 metres in the 110th minute. England were briefly down but not out and Frank Lampard sent the match to penalties when he got on the end of John Terry's knockdown after 115 minutes.

Final result: Portugal 2 v 2 England (Portugal won 6 v 5 on penalties)

Check out the full match report by clicking here and see the goals from the game in fantastic virtual reality by using the BBC's Virtual Replay system.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments


Thursday, June 24, 2004

UEFA Euro 2004™ Kit Pack 2 for Croatia, Greece and Portugal

Get these great new kit packs direct from our Download BoutiqueWe continue to release Shahab Shaterian's excellent UEFA Euro 2004™ Kit Pack 2 and today we have full kit packs for Croatia, Greece and Portugal.

The packs include:

  • Home kit
  • Away kit
  • Goalkeeper kit(s)
  • Training kit (some teams)

Get these great new kit packs direct from our Download Boutique.

News Reporter: Dave - Click here to post/view comments

ULTIMA 2004 Clubs List

As the guys over at our partner site FIFA IL keep on working on their ultimate worldwide mega patch, the ULTIMA 2004 for your UEFA Euro 2004™ game, they have announced the full list of clubs which will be featured in the patch.

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Teams included:

  • Argentina
    • Boca Juniors, River Plate
  • Brazil
    • Sao Paolo, Santos
  • England
    • Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool
  • France
    • Monaco, Lyon, Marseille
  • Germany
    • Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Werder Bremen
  • Greece
    • Panathinaikos, Olympiacos
  • Holland
    • Ajax Amsterdam, PSV Eindhoven
  • Israel
    • Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Tel-Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem
  • Italy
    • AC Milan, Juventus, AS Roma, Inter Milan
  • Mexico
    • America de Mexico, Chivas Guadalajara
  • Portugal
    • Porto, Benfica
  • Scotland
    • Celtic, Rangers
  • Spain
    • Real Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Deportivo La Coruna
  • Turkey
    • Fenerbahce, Galatasaray
  • Uruguay
    • Penarol, Nacional
  • Others
    • Bolivar - Bolivia, Colo Colo - Chile, America de Cali - Columbia, Olimpia - Paraguay, D.C. United - USA, Deportivo Tachira - Venezuela, Cienciano - Peru, Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma - Korea, Enyimba International FC - Nigeria, Partizan Belgrad - Yuguolavia, Al-Ahly - Egypt

You can take a look at the images above which include all the club badges in the upcoming ULTIMA 2004 patch. Full details as always in our Patches Database.

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Vive o 2004! - Hosts' biggest test yet

Today we enter the Quarter Final stage of the tournament. 8 teams are still here and 8 teams have now flown home.

Portugal face England in the first UEFA EURO 2004™ quarter-final at the Estádio da Luz with both teams burdened by huge expectation.

Portugal, fresh from victory over Spain, carry the fervent hopes of the host nation, while in England confidence levels have rocketed after the dazzling displays of tournament top scorer Wayne Rooney.

The match comes four years after Portugal's dramatic 3-2 win against England at UEFA EURO 2000™, and just two years after Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari ended the English 2002 FIFA World Cup bid during his time in charge of Brazil. The meeting of Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, the tournament's brightest young stars so far, adds further spice to the mix.

To celebrate we have the kits of the 2 teams for you to add to your game to enhance the excitement and realism of your copy of UEFA Euro 2004™.

Portugal Home Kit
Euro 2004 Kit Downloads
England Home Kit
Portugal
19:45 GMT
England

Click on the team shirts above to download the excellent kits from our partners over at FifaX.net.

Also, you can get all your countries official kits and merchandise so you can be the best supporter for your country during the finals. Visit our Euro 2004 Shop today and kit yourself up.

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Dutch stroll through

Euro 2004 - Netherlands 3 v 0 LatviaThe Netherlands claimed their place in the quarter-finals, as a comfortable win against Latvia was combined with a German defeat by the Czech Republic.

Ruud van Nistelrooij scored twice and Roy Makaay added a third six minutes from time, by which time the Czechs were beating Germany. The Netherlands finish second in Group D, two points ahead of Germany, and meet Sweden on Saturday. Latvia's debut ends with a single point.

Final result: Netherlands 3 v 0 Latvia

Check out the full match report by clicking here and see the goals from the game in fantastic virtual reality by using the BBC's Virtual Replay system.

Group D is complete and finishes like this:

Group D

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Baroš ends German hopes

Euro 2004 - Germany 1 v 2 Czech RepublicGermany crashed out of UEFA EURO 2004™ after losing to an under-strength Czech Republic side. The Czechs, who maintained their 100 per cent record - including in qualification - came from behind with goals from Marek Heinz and Milan Baroš.

Michael Ballack had opened the scoring on 21 minutes to steady the nerves of a German side needing victory to be sure of a place in the last eight, but Heinz equalised with a superb free-kick and when Baroš added a second after sustained second-half pressure from Germany, the hopes of Rudi Völler's side had ended.

Having already secured top spot in Group D, the Czech Republic rested several players with Sunday's quarter-final against Denmark in mind. In total there were nine changes from the team that beat the Netherlands, with Marek Heinz and Vratislav Lokvenc paired in attack, and midfield trio Stepán Vachoušek, Jaroslav Plašil and Roman Týce all handed the chance to shine.

Final result: Germany 1 v 2 Czech Republic

Check out the full match report by clicking here and see the goals from the game in fantastic virtual reality by using the BBC's Virtual Replay system.

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Wednesday, June 23, 2004

Vive o 2004! - Teams in action today - Group D

Today we reach the climax for Group D and for the group stages so to celebrate this we have the kits for you to add to your game to enhance the excitement and realism of your copy of UEFA Euro 2004™.

The teams in action today are:

Netherlands Home Kit
Euro 2004 Kit Downloads
Latvia Away Kit
Netherlands
19:45 GMT
Latvia
     
Germany Home Kit (not yet available)
Euro 2004 Kit Downloads
Czech Republic Home Kit
Germany
19:45 GMT
Czech
Republic

Click on the team shirts above to download the excellent kits from our partners over at FifaX.net.

Also, you can get all your countries official kits and