Hits and misses as stars strut stuff in beautiful game

James Whelan recalls the footballing year that was and comes up with some glorious and gory memories.

Wed, 03 Jan, 2007 - 00:00

Greatest upset:

Greece’s victory in Euro 2004 when they beat hosts Portugal, twice, defending champions France and favourites Czech Republic to become European champions after starting the tournament as 80-1 outsiders.

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Courts Soccer Place: Brazil Place: Santiago de Compostela Person: James Whelan Person: Thierry Henry Person: Ronaldinho Person: Patrick Berger Person: Dario Silva Person: Nwankwo Kanu Person: Arnulfo Valentierra Person: Rene Higuita Person: Erik de Jesus Person: Cuauhtemoc Blanco Person: Jonas Person: Serginho Person: Silvio Luiz Person: Fernando Morientes Person: Vanderlei Luxemburgo Person: Mario Regueiro Event: Euro 2004 Event: World Cup Event: Premier League Event: UEFA Cup Event: Copa America semi-Event: Libertadores Cup quarter-final Event: Libertadores Cup Event: King’s Cup Event: Champions League Event: Primera Liga Organisation: Greece Organisation: Portugal Organisation: France Organisation: Czech Republic Organisation: Andorra Organisation: Macedonia Organisation: Taiwan Organisation: Arsenal Organisation: FIFA Organisation: Barcelona Organisation: Portsmouth Organisation: Charlton Athletic Organisation: Brondby Organisation: West Bromwich Albion Organisation: Middlesbrough Organisation: Once Caldas Organisation: Santos Organisation: Aucas Organisation: El Nacional Organisation: America Organisation: Mexico Organisation: Sao Caetano Organisation: Sao Paulo Organisation: Brazilian Football Confederation Organisation: CBF Organisation: Real Madrid Organisation: Real Zaragoza Organisation: Monaco Organisation: Atletico Organisation: Racing Santander Organisation: Celta Vigo

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