European Championship Group A

Czech Republic News

October 14, 2009Czech Rep 0-0 Northern Ireland: Hosts Czech out
Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington had reasons to be cheerful as his side finished their World Cup qualifying campaign with a creditable draw at the Synot Tip Stadium.

October 13, 2009Czech tabloid offers reward for San Marino win
Czech newspaper Blesk has offered European minnows San Marino one million crowns (£36,100) to beat Slovenia in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier and help the Czech Republic go through to next year's tournament.

September 10, 2009Czech Republic 2-0 Poland: Miracle needed
aThe Czech Republic picked up a hollow victory as Slovenia's win over Slovakia left them needing a San Marino miracle on Wednesday to keep their World Cup dreams alive.

September 9, 2009Czech Republic 7-0 San Marino: Baros bags four
Milan Baros found the net four times as the Czech Republic dismantled 10-man San Marino in a one-sided World Cup qualifier in Uherske Hradiste.

Portugal News

November 18, 2009Bosnia-H'govina 0-1 Portugal: Meireles winner
Portugal qualified for next year's World Cup finals when they beat Bosnia 1-0 in the second leg of their playoff in Zenica on Wednesday.

Simao promises Portugal will attack
Experienced winger Simao Sabrosa insists Portugasl will be looking to win the second leg of their World Cup play-off with Bosnia and will not sit on their 1-0 advantage from the home leg.

November 17, 2009Simao: Portugal won't just sit back and defend


Portugal coach Queiroz shrugs off Ronaldo absence

Switzerland News

November 16, 2009Seferovic leads Swiss to U-17 World Cup title
Switzerland beat hosts and holders Nigeria 1-0 in Abuja's National Stadium to win the FIFA U-17 World Cup on sunday. Haris Seferovic's second-half header in the 63rd minute proved to be the winning goal.

October 14, 2009Switzerland 0-0 Israel: Draw seals Swiss place
Switzerland booked their place in next year's World Cup finals on Wednesday when they earned a 0-0 draw at home to Israel to finish top of qualifying Group Two.

September 10, 2009Luxembourg 0-3 Switzerland: Swiss close-in
Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos celebrated his Switzerland return on Saturday by heading two early goals which helped beat Luxembourg 3-0 and put his country on the brink of a World Cup place.

September 9, 2009Latvia 2-2 Switzerland: Swiss miss out in Riga
Switzerland passed up the chance to virtually assure their place at next year's World Cup when they picked up only a point against Latvia in Riga.

Turkey News

October 14, 2009Turkey 2-0 Armenia: Terim ends with a win
Goals from Halil Altintop and Servet Cetin earned Turkey a 2-0 victory against Armenia in their World Cup Group Five qualifier on Wednesday, small consolation after they failed to qualify for next year's finals.

October 11, 2009Turkey coach Terim resigns after Belgium loss
Turkey coach Fatih Terim will step down as manager after his team's 2-0 defeat away to Belgium on Saturday and their failure to qualify for the 2010 World Cup.

September 10, 2009Belgium 2-0 Turkey: Mpenza brace downs Turks
Two goals from striker Emile Mpenza gave new Belgium coach Dick Advocaat's side a 2-0 win over Turkey in a meaningless World Cup qualifier on Saturday.

September 9, 2009Bosnia 1-1 Turkey: Four-point lead intact
Bosnia-Herzegovina's dream of a first appearance at the World Cup finals received a huge boost with a home draw against Turkey.