Portugal
Air patrols for Euro 2004
Security for this summer’s soccer showpiece – the Euro 2004 finals in Portugal – is to include air patrols.
Nike & adidas target profitable 2004
Adidas says it is banking on a glorious summer of sport to boost its brand – while Nike is predicting a bumper profit, as the two sportswear giants reveal their latest financial positions.
Portugal sells a million
Organisers of this summer’s Euro 2004 soccer tournament say the event has already sold more than one million tickets – and that it is on course to be a big financial success.
Morocco gets backing
Morocco’s bid to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup has received a boost after Luiz Felipe Scolari, the man who led Brazil to their 2002 World Cup victory, publicly spoke out in support.
Euro 2004 gets tough
A range of security measures have been given government approval in Portugal, as authorities prepare for Euro 2004 this summer – among them tight restrictions on the use of tournament trade marks.
Euro 2004 range set for sale
The full range of official Euro 2004 merchandise will be launched across Europe and Asia next month as UEFA begins its countdown to the summer's big soccer event.
Euro 2004 ticket warning
Unsuspecting firms have fallen victim to bogus websites offering tickets and packages to this summer's Euro 2004 soccer tournament in Portugal - prompting organisers to issue a warning.
Wembley eyes 2007 final
The new Wembley Stadium could be hosting the 2007 Champions League final, after English soccer chiefs put the venue forward for consideration in a bid to establish the site as one of sport's major global venues.
UEFA president in cancer scare
UEFA president Lennart Johansson has confirmed speculation about his health by revealing he has undergone surgery for colon cancer.
ESPN Classic goes English
Archive sports network ESPN Classic Sport is branching out even further by rolling out a new English-language channel in over 50 European countries.
Valencia wins America’s Cup
The Spanish city of Valencia has been named as the venue for the 2007 America's Cup sailing competition.
BenQ rounds off 2004 deals
Technology firm BenQ has been named by UEFA as the official IT partner for next summer's Euro 2004 soccer championships in Portugal - the final sponsor to be attached to the property.
Welsh set for record breaker
Welsh soccer is set for its biggest ever pay-day tomorrow with a record-breaking crowd set to attend its Euro 2004 second leg showdown with Russia.
Prize money rise for Euro 2004
Soccer governing body UEFA has announced an increase in prize money for next year's Euro 2004 tournament in Portugal.
Beach soccer set for expansion
The European Pro Beach Soccer League (EPBSL) is set to expand in 2004 after organisers agreed to take on more clubs.
T-Mobile signs up for Euro 2004
Communications firm T-Mobile has become the eighth firm to sign up as a major sponsor for the UEFA 2004 European Football Championship, which takes place in Portugal next summer.
Octagon moves into Portugal
Octagon has announced the opening of a new office in Portugal, which will operate as part of its Spanish operations, Octagon Esedos.
UEFA boosts Euro organisers
UEFA president Lennart Johansson has praised organisers of next summer’s Euro 2004 tournament in Portugal.