Person: Angelos Charisteas

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Imagination could cure many Irish ills

Noel King may never get to tackle the Ireland job in a full-time capacity, and he may not have done himself too many favours with the manner he tackled that post-match interview with Tony O’Donoghue, but the interim manager did indirectly address an issue that has for too long been ignored at Irish international level in the process.

We need break from old routine

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South Korea secure first win of World Cup

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Greece pair overcome injuries

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Greeks hail historic victory

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Greece book South Africa berth

Lippi hands Rossi maiden Azzurri start for Greek test

ITALY coach Marcello Lippi will give former Manchester United starlet Giuseppe Rossi his first senior start in tonight’s international friendly against Greece in Athens.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2008

Van Bommel blasts devastating Dutch to victory

HOLLAND maintained their 100% record in World Cup qualifying group nine thanks to a 1-0 win over Norway in Oslo.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2008

Second-string Spain stretch unbeaten run

DANI GUIZA headed home a late winner as a second-string Spain side battled back from a goal down in Salzburg to leave deposed champions Greece without a point in Euro 2008.

Thu, 19 Jun, 2008

Heartbreak for Greece as Spain snatch win

Greece 1 Spain 2

Wed, 18 Jun, 2008

Champions bow out of Euro 2008

Greece 0 Russia 1

Sat, 14 Jun, 2008

Ibrahimovic desperate to face Greece

SWEDEN striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is desperate to play against European Championship holders Greece despite a lack of match-fitness following a knee injury.

Tue, 10 Jun, 2008

Aberdeen manager salutes troops

ABERDEEN boss Jimmy Calderwood paid tribute to his side after a Jamie Smith double fired the Dons into the last 32 of the UEFA Cup with a stunning 4-0 victory over Copenhagen last night.

Fri, 21 Dec, 2007

Super-sub Anichebe helps Everton to win

Nurnberg 0 Everton 2

Thu, 08 Nov, 2007

Bayern continue winning ways

A late goal from Bastian Schweinsteiger enabled Bayern Munich to stretch their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to six points with a 2-1 win at Bochum.

Sat, 20 Oct, 2007

Eduardo on target as Croatia march on

CROATIA squeezed past Israel 1-0 to consolidate their position at the top of England’s Group E and keep them on course for Euro 2008 qualification.

Mon, 15 Oct, 2007

Like father, like son as Smolarek secures shock Polish win over Portugal

TWO first-half goals from striker Ebi Smolarek gave Poland a shock 2-1 win over Group A favourites Portugal in Chorzow.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2006

France hit five past Faroes

France moved level on points with Euro 2008 qualifying Group B leaders Scotland, after a 5-0 trouncing of the Faroe Islands in Sochaux tonight.

Wed, 11 Oct, 2006

Last gasp Adriano earns Inter points in Milan cracker

AN INJURY time goal from Adriano gave Inter a dramatic 3-2 victory over Milan in the city derby at the San Siro last night.

Mon, 12 Dec, 2005

Trezeguet eyes Charles’ record

DAVID TREZEGUET is looking to pull level with the legendary John Charles in Juventus’ all-time scoring chart in tonight’s Champions League Group A clash against Bayern Munich at the Stadio Delle Alpi.

Wed, 02 Nov, 2005

Brazil go through but fail to samba

Brazil 2 Japan 2

Thu, 23 Jun, 2005

Champions League: Review

Both Milan clubs have 100% Champions League records after two rounds of this season’s competition.

Wed, 29 Sep, 2004

Zagorakis named player of tournament

UEFA have named Greece captain Theodoros Zagorakis as the player of Euro 2004.

Mon, 05 Jul, 2004

Figo considers his international future

Luis Figo has insisted he will take his time before deciding whether to retire from international football.

Mon, 05 Jul, 2004

Fairytale comes true for gritty Greeks

So miracles do happen, after all. The year of the underdog was taken to an incredible extreme as Greece completed one of the biggest upsets in international football to lift the Euro 2004 trophy.

Sun, 04 Jul, 2004

Golden boot won't cheer up Baros

Czech Republic striker Milan Baros admitted last night that he was in no mood to savour his probable coronation as Euro 2004 top scorer as the Czechs were beaten by Greece in a sensational semi-final at the Estadio do Dragao.

Fri, 02 Jul, 2004

Greece bring back striker Vryzas

Striker Zisis Vryzas returned from suspension to bolster Greece’s starting line-up for the Euro 2004 semi-final with the Czech Republic at the Estadio do Dragao.

Thu, 01 Jul, 2004

Greek chief praises Bruckner

Greece coach Otto Rehhagel revealed he is a big fan of Czech Republic counterpart Karel Bruckner as his side prepares to tackle the new tournament favourites in tonight’s semi-final at the Estadio do Dragao.

Thu, 01 Jul, 2004

Euro 2004 digest

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Thu, 01 Jul, 2004

Striker back for Greece

Zisis Vryzas is expected to return to the Greece attack alongside Angelos Charisteas up front for tomorrow’s Euro 2004 semi-final with the Czech Republic at the Estadio do Dragao.

Wed, 30 Jun, 2004

Nikolaidis chasing chance of a lifetime

Greece striker Demis Nikolaidis believes the Euro 2004 surprise packages will seize their “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity and claim a place in the final by beating the Czech Republic tomorrow.

Wed, 30 Jun, 2004

Greece are underdogs with bite

Stelios Giannakopoulos insists Greece are relishing their role as Euro 2004 underdogs and believes they can cause their third upset of the tournament when they meet the Czech Republic for a place in the final of Euro 2004 at the Estadio do Dragao on Thursday.

Tue, 29 Jun, 2004

Vryzas boost for Greeks

Greece coach Otto Rehhagel is boosted ahead of the Euro 2004 semi-final with the Czech Republic by the return of Zisis Vryzas after he missed the quarter-final win over France through suspension.

Tue, 29 Jun, 2004

Determined Greeks book semi-final spot

France 0-1 Greece

Fri, 25 Jun, 2004

Greeks holding France at the break

France 0-0 Greece

Fri, 25 Jun, 2004

Vieira misses Greece game

Patrick Vieira failed a late fitness test for France’s Euro 2004 quarter-final with Greece at the Estadio Jose Alvalade with Olivier Dacourt getting his second start of the tournament in place of the injured Arsenal midfielder.

Fri, 25 Jun, 2004

Greeks excelling under Rehhagel regime

Otto Rehhagel’s blend of German discipline and Greek character is what has taken his side to the brink of qualification for the Euro 2004 quarter-finals.

Sat, 19 Jun, 2004

Greeks upset group favourites

Greece 1 Spain 1

Wed, 16 Jun, 2004

Host nation deflated after defeat

There was dismay in the Portuguese press on Sunday as the host nation digested the 2-1 defeat by Greece in the Euro 2004 tournament opener that has severely compromised their hopes of qualification for the knockout stages.

Sun, 13 Jun, 2004

Greeks plan party pooping behind closed doors

Greece are fully prepared to poop the party tomorrow when they provide the opposition to host nation Portugal in the opening match of Euro 2004.

Fri, 11 Jun, 2004

NI's losing streak continues

Greece 1 N Ireland 0

Sat, 11 Oct, 2003

No sunshine for McIlroy's boys at Windsor Park

Sammy McIlroy was left dejected tonight as Northern Ireland slumped to defeat after being reduced to nine men.

Thu, 03 Apr, 2003

Ireland and Greece scoreless

Irish pride may have taken a few knocks in recent weeks with two Euro 2004 qualifying defeats and the departure of Mick McCarthy as manager, but Don Givens’ makeshift team did a lot to lift spirits with their first-half display in this friendly international in Athens.

Wed, 20 Nov, 2002