Poland needs a big victory against Croatia and a lot of help in tomorrow's other Group B match in Euro 2008 to keep alive its hopes of advancing to the quarterfinals at the European Championship.

Switzerland is out of contention at the European Soccer Championship Euro 2008 and faces Portugal in its final tournament match looking for a decent farewell.

Greece's four-year reign as European champion officially ended after a 1-0 loss to Russia eliminated the team from the tournament.

The second Group C game to be played this Friday evening was between the Netherlands and France in Berne's Wankdorf Stadium. The thrilling match ended in a 4-1 win for the Netherlands, taking them through to the championship's quarter finals.

Losers on the opening day four years ago, Portugal made a sure-footed start to UEFA EURO 2008 as second-half strikes from Pepe and substitute Raul Meireles secured all three points against Turkey at the Stade de Genève.

For the 13th time Europe's finest will battle it out for the right to lift the competition's Henri Delaunay trophy. The Euro 2008 UEFA Cup starts today.

Match officials are appointed for first 12 UEFA EURO 2008 soccer matches and Italian Roberto Rosetti to officiate opening match Switzerland – Czech Republic.

UEFA Euro 2008: Błaszczykowski injury damages Poland's Euro 2008 hopes

Brands launch huge advertising campaigns over Euro 2008 but around 41% of Europeans watching the tournament still can’t name sponsors

Russian soccer fans planning to support their team at Euro 2008 in Austria and Switzerland will be able to apply for a special 'Eurovisa,' an Austrian tourist board official said on Thursday.

Hello folks, and welcome to live minute-by-minute coverage of the Euro 2008 ball draw. As you know the final result for Euro 2008 ball draw is announced on Dec 2nd, 2007.