Austria News
Domenech calls on new guard for Austria
September, 4 2008A new-look team will be aiming to restore France's faith in coach Raymond Domenech when the Euro 2008 underachievers begin their World Cup qualifying campaign against Austria on Saturday.
Article | ConversationBruckner overlooks Janko for Austria squad
August, 12 2008Austria coach Karel Bruckner has named his first squad since taking over from Josef Hickersberger last month.
Article | ConversationBruckner announced as coach of Austria
July, 25 2008Former Czech Republic boss Karel Bruckner has been appointed as the new coach of Austria. The 68-year-old stood down from his post with Czech Republic after Euro 2008 and has since been replaced by Petr Rada.
Article | ConversationSwiss, Austrian football bank on Euros boom
June, 29 2008Austrian and Swiss football officials said on Sunday they were confident that Euro 2008 would bring a long-term boost to local interest in the sport despite the early exit of both co-host teams.
Article | ConversationHickersberger: Failure forced by exit
June, 24 2008Josef Hickersberger has admitted failure to qualify for the knock-out stages of Euro 2008 persuaded him to step down as Austria coach.
Article | ConversationHickersberger quits as Austria coach - Report
June, 23 2008Josef Hickersberger is quitting as coach of the Austrian national team, he said on Monday.
Article | ConversationNear miss for helicopters close to Austrian fan zone
June, 18 2008Two helicopters nearly collided in the vicinity of a public viewing zone in the western Austrian town of Bregenz, only minutes before kick-off on Monday's match between Austria and Germany, authorities said on Wednesday.
Article | ConversationAustrian heads held high despite failure to win
June, 17 2008Euro 2008 co-hosts Austria exited the tournament having failed to win a match or score a goal from open play although their plucky spirit pleased the home fans whose expectations had always been realistic.
Article | ConversationVienna expects 200,000 fans for Germany clash
June, 16 2008Police in Vienna said they are expecting 200,000 fans to descend on the capital for Austria's much-anticipated Euro 2008 Group B match with Germany on Monday.
Article | ConversationNo 'pant wetting' for Austria, says Hickersberger
June, 16 2008Austria coach Josef Hickersberger believes Germany are there for the taking in Vienna tonight as the co-hosts look to knock the pre-tournament favourites out of Euro 2008.
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