June 30, 2008, 11:37 AM
GERMANY MOURNS DESERVED DEFEAT
Spain has been partying through the night after its football team won its first major title in 44 years by beating Germany 1-0 in the European Championship final on Sunday. German commentators admit the victory was thoroughly deserved. more...
June 28, 2008, 12:55 PM
THE EURO 2008 TALENT
Football is known as the beautiful game for a reason. It is a game played by young atheletes at the peak of physical fitness. At this year's Euro 2008 the best of Europe's soccer talent has made sure to show off their impressive torsos, whipping off their football shirts at every opportunity. more...
June 28, 2008, 11:31 AM
VIENNA STADIUM'S NAZI HISTORY
When over 50,000 roaring fans fill Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium Sunday to watch Germany take on Spain in the Euro 2008 final, chances are they won't be reflecting on the stadium's dark place in history. more...
June 28, 2008, 11:07 AM
SPAIN VS. GERMANY IN THE EURO 2008 FINALS
Germany insists it is the underdog ahead of Sunday night's Euro 2008 final against Spain. Which is odd since most Germans have long thought their team will win the tournament. Still, signs currently point to it being Spain's year. more...
June 26, 2008, 04:30 PM
FOOTBALL FOUL UP
For almost 20 minutes Thursday night, football fans across the world had nothing but blank screens to watch after a power outage in Vienna interrupted the Euro 2008 semifinal broadcast. UEFA may have to cough up some money -- but at least it's delivered the missing material. more...
June 26, 2008, 11:34 AM
AFTER 3-2 VICTORY FOR GERMANY
In the end it was the German team that won out over Turkey on Wednesday night in Basel. Members of Germany's Turkish community were disappointed but they still helped the German fans celebrate and plan to cheer on the team in the final on Sunday. more...
June 25, 2008, 05:03 PM
MORE AUDI THAN PORSCHE
Once again, the German national team has advanced to the latter stages of a major international tournament. But what makes the team so successful? It could be because they are so average. By Zeev Avrahami more...
June 25, 2008, 02:25 PM
THE TURKISH PRESS AHEAD OF THE SEMIFINAL
With Turkey and Germany set to meet in the Euro 2008 semifinals on Wednesday, the Turkish press is hopeful that friendship will prevail. Still, most hope that Turkey will "crush the tanks." By Daniel Steinvorth in Istanbul more...
June 25, 2008, 12:55 PM
2-1 FOR FRIENDSHIP
Turks in Germany insist it is just another football match. But with the two countries meeting in the Euro 2008 semifinals on Wednesday night, peace and friendship are at the top of everyone's wish list. By Charles Hawley in Berlin more...
June 24, 2008, 12:33 PM
A QUESTION OF INTEGRATION?
Two key players for Turkey's national team were born and raised in Germany. Now, one German politician is wondering aloud why they aren't on the German national team. Is it yet another sign of integration shortcomings? more...
