Euro 2008

Euro 2008 reaps UEFA neat profit

Jul 30th, 2008 :: Euro 2008

Euro 2008 generated a net profit of 250 million euros for UEFA.



Storm disrupts semi-final telecast

Jun 26th, 2008 :: Euro 2008

A thunderstorm that cut power supplies interrupted coverage for millions of television viewers watching Germany’s thrilling 3-2 semi-final win over Turkey at Euro 2008 on Wednesday.



Fans arrested after violence

Jun 9th, 2008 :: Euro 2008

Uefa has confirmed that 157 people were arrested after violence flared before, during, and after Germany’s Euro 2008 victory against Poland yesterday.



German fans detained in Austria

Jun 8th, 2008 :: Euro 2008

Clashes between German and Polish fans led to 17 arrests in the Austrian city of Klagenfurt on Saturday.



Uefa confident of spotting suspicious betting

Jun 6th, 2008 :: Euro 2008

Uefa will bring into force an early-warning system aimed at uncovering match-fixing in the Euro tournament.



No indication of terror threat at Euro 2008

Jun 3rd, 2008 :: Euro 2008

Austrian security forces have seen no indications there might be a large-scale attack at Euro 2008.