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 RTÉ.ie Sport - Zagorakis released by debt-ridden AEK
Greece captain Theodoros Zagorakis became a free agent today after being released by debt-ridden AEK Athens, the club said.
Zagorakis, player of the tournament at Euro 2004 after leading his country to a shock victory, settled for half the 660,000 euros owed to him, ending his four-year stay with the Athens club.
Midfielder Zagorakis, 32, is reportedly attracting interest from teams in France, Spain, Italy and Germany, with local media predicting a swansong at Serie A club Bologna.
www.rte.ie /sport/2004/0714/zagorakis.html   (182 words)

  
 Theodoros Zagorakis - Phantis
The captain of the Greek national side, Zagorakis made his debut just after the 1994 FIFA World Cup finals, a 5-1 win against the Faroe Islands on September 7.
Zagorakis led by example as Greece eclipsed Spain and Ukraine to top Group 6, playing all eight qualifiers and helping his side to six clean sheets in as many victories and an automatic passage to Portugal.
July 21, 2005: Theo Zagorakis, after terminating his contract with Bologna FC signed a two-year deal with PAOK worth approximately 450,000 euros in annual fees, as reports said.
wiki.phantis.com /index.php/Theodoros_Zagorakis   (532 words)

  
 Theodoros Zagorakis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
'''Theodoros Zagorakis''' (Greek: &920;&949;&972;&948;&969;&961;&959;&962; &918;&945;&947;&959;&961;&940;&954;&951;&962;; born October 27, 1971, in Kavala, Greece) is the captain of the Greece national football team that won the 2004 European Football Championship.
Zagorakis is currently Greece's all-time leader in caps, earning his 100th against Kazakhstan on November 17, 2004.
As trivial information, Zagorakis was featured on the cover of the Greek edition of FIFA 2000.
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 Theodoros Zagorakis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Theodoros Zagorakis (born October 17, 1971, in Kavala, Greece) is the captain of the Greece national football team that won the 2004 European Football Championship.
Zagorakis started his career with FC Kavala, but moved to PAOK Thessaloniki in 1992.
Zagorakis is currently Greece's joint all-time leader in capss with 95, although he has not scored an international goal.
www.aseannewsnetwork.com /articles/content/t/th/theodoros_zagorakis.html   (336 words)

  
 euro 2004 - Zagorakis named player of Euro 2004
Greece captain Theodoros Zagorakis has been named the player of Euro 2004, one day after Greece's shock 1-0 win over Portugal in the final.
A hard-working midfielder Zagorakis was also named man of the match for the final which completed a remarkable success for Greece, who had been 80-1 outsiders before the tournament.
Zagorakis will be presented with his trophy at a gala in Monaco on August 26.
www.abc.net.au /sport/content/200407/s1147454.htm   (501 words)

  
 Νέα σελίδα 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Greece captain Theodoros Zagorakis has been named as the JVC UEFA EURO 2004™ Player of the Tournament.
AEK Athens FC midfield player Zagorakis, 32, was an inspirational figure in Greece's astonishing march to the European title - an adventure which climaxed at last night's final, when coach Otto Rehhagel's team stunned the football world by beating hosts Portugal 1-0 at the Estádio da Luz.
Zagorakis led by example as Greece eclipsed Spain and Ukraine to top qualifying Group 6, playing all eight qualifiers and helping his side to six clean sheets in as many victories and an automatic passage to Portugal.
homepages.pathfinder.gr /gladiator7.al.pa/zagorakis.htm   (350 words)

  
 Zagorakis named top player - Greece Football Team News from Football.co.uk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
UEFA have named Greece captain Theodoros Zagorakis as Euro 2004's player of the tournament.
UEFA's technical study group confirmed Zagorakis' success on Monday with one of the committee, former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier saying: "He was captain, man of the match in the first game and in the last.
Zagorakis has won 92 caps for his country since making his international debut against the Faroe Islands in September 1994.
www.football.co.uk /greece/zagorakis_named_top_player_179077.shtml   (185 words)

  
 uefa.com - UEFA Champions League - Players - Zagorakis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
He elevated his game to a new level as he captained Greece to their shock UEFA EURO 2004™ success and was subsequently selected as the tournament's Most Valuable Player.
2004/05: A free agent at the end of his AEK contract, Zagorakis was not surprisingly in demand after his brilliant EURO 2004™ and he eventually decided to move to Italy and inked a two-year deal with Bologna FC.
Zagorakis became the first ever player to make 100 appearances for Greece in November 2004.
www.uefa.com /competitions/UCL/Players/Player=13929/index.html   (389 words)

  
 BakuSun   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
ATHENS — Midfielder Theodoros Zagorakis, who captained Greece to victory in the European Championship, became a free agent Wednesday after waiving debts from AEK Athens, the first division club said.
Zagorakis and his teammates have been showered with honors since returning from Euro 2004 in Portugal.
Zagorakis, 32, was named player of the tournament and Greece beat Portugal 1—0 in the final after ousting France and the Czech Republic in earlier rounds.
www.bakusun.az:8100 /cgi-bin/ayten/bakusun/show.cgi?code=6256   (481 words)

  
 Greece Soccer Team - EURO 2004 Champions - Theodoros Zagorakis - by La Cancha-News On World Cup 2006 - "World's ...
A classic midfield player, Theodoros Zagorakis is highly influential when his team have possession and is also excellent in closing the opposition down and preventing them from dictating the play.
After beginning his career with FC Kavala - for whom he scored six goals in 114 league matches - Zagorakis moved to FC PAOK Thessaloniki during the 1992/93 season.
Zagorakis is the most capped current Greek international, having appeared over 80 times.
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 Guardian Unlimited Football | Breaking News | Zagorakis to retire after next two Euro qualifiers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
ATHENS, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Greece captain Theodoros Zagorakis, who led his team to European Championship victory in 2004, said on Thursday he would quit after the next two Euro qualifiers against Norway and Bosnia.
Zagorakis, who started his international career only three months after Greece's dismal showing at the 1994 World Cup, enjoyed his biggest triumph when he captained his country to the biggest upset in soccer history in Portugal two years ago.
Zagorakis is expected to start against Norway in front of a a sell-out 33,000 crowd in the Karaiskaki stadium in his last home match.
football.guardian.co.uk /breakingnews/feedstory/0,,-6128018,00.html   (304 words)

  
 Ukrainian Soccer News ::: Feverish ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Euro 2004 man of the tournament Theo Zagorakis inspired Greece to a crucial 2-1 victory in their 2006 World Cup qualifiers Group 2 match with Denmark.
The Greek skipper played with a fever but his 25th minute goal - his first in 101 internationals - and a penalty by Angelos Basinas in the 32nd minute gave them a 2-0 lead before Danish winger Dennis Rommedahl in injury-time of the first-half was their sole response.
Zagorakis, who earned a move to Serie A outfit Bologna on the back of his Euro 2004 performances, netted with a low and curving free kick that broke through the Danish wall and the ball crept in just inside the right hand post past motionless goalie Thomas Sorensen.
www.ukrainiansoccer.net /news/news_article.asp?offset=340&ID=19776   (402 words)

  
 Theodoros Zagorakis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A gritty but stylish defensive midfielder, Zagorakis started his career with FC Kavala, but moved to PAOK Thessaloniki in 1992.
When Zagorakis landed at Makedonia Airport in Thessaloniki, 5000 PAOK supporters were there to welcome him back.
In October 5th 2006, Zagorakis announced his international retirement, after fourteen years full playing years as the Greek National Team Leader, being the most capped Greek International Player (Second is Stratos Apostolakis with 98 caps).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Theodoros_Zagorakis   (540 words)

  
 ATL World Cup Soccer. All the top world soccer news daily. News from international soccer. World Cup 2006, Euro 2004, ...
Greece captain Theodoros Zagorakis has been named as the player of Euro 2004 after leading the rank outsiders to victory in the final over Portugal.
The AEK Athens midfielder was a commanding figure as a team that had never before won a match at a major international finals before beating Portugal in the opening match and went on to silence the host nation with a 1-0 win in Sunday's final.
Zagorakis, 32, led by example as Greece edged out Spain and Ukraine to top their qualifying group for the tournament, playing all eight qualifiers and helping his side to six clean sheets in six victories.
www.wldcup.com /news/2004Jul/20040705_25178_world_soccer.html   (293 words)

  
 Football - Zagorakis released by AEK Athens - Eurosport
Greece captain Theodoros Zagorakis became a free agent on Wednesday after being released by debt-ridden AEK Athens, the club said.
Midfielder Zagorakis, 32, is reportedly attracting interest from teams in France, Spain, Italy and Germany, with local media predicting a swansong at newly promoted Serie A club Bologna.
Greece captain Theodoros Zagorakis became a free agent on Wednesday...
www.eurosport.com /football/euro/2004/sport_sto613431.shtml   (452 words)

  
 uefa.com - Football Europe - News & Features - News Specific   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Greece captain Theodoros Zagorakis has signed a two-year contract with Italian side Bologna FC, who have also acquired the services of Fabio Petruzzi and Federico Giunti.
The 32-year-old Zagorakis became a free agent earlier this week after being released by AEK Athens FC, following a four-year spell at the club.
Zagorakis, who has been capped 94 times by his country, has previously played abroad in England, spending two-and-a-half years with Leicester City FC before moving to AEK in summer 2000.
www.uefa.com /footballeurope/news/Kind=2/newsId=208085.html   (303 words)

  
 sport.iafrica.com | today Greek skipper Zagorakis off to Bologna
Greek captain and Euro 2004 player of the tournament Theodoros Zagorakis is set to join Serie A outfit Bologna, AEK Athens officials said on Tuesday.
Zagorakis was named as the player of Euro 2004 after leading the rank outsiders — Greece had never won a match at a major international finals — to a 1-0 victory in the final over Portugal.
The 32-year-old, who made his Greek debut in 1994 and has gone on to win a record 94 caps, led by example as Greece edged out Spain and Ukraine to top their qualifying group for the tournament, playing all eight qualifiers and helping his side to six clean sheets in six victories.
sport.iafrica.com /news/333397.htm   (302 words)

  
 uefa.com - Football Europe - News & Features - News Specific   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Zagorakis agreed the termination of his contract with his international team-mate, and AEK major shareholder, Themistoklis Nikolaidis.
"Theodoros Zagorakis wore AEK Athens's jersey for the first time on 10 July 2000," read a statement released by the club.
"Zagorakis could have taken his money and been released from his contract," the statement continued.
www.uefa.com /footballeurope/news/Kind=2/newsId=207407.html   (371 words)

  
 SI.com - Soccer - Greek national-team captain Zagorakis plans to quit - Thursday September 7, 2006 5:39PM
ATHENS, Greece (Reuters) -- Greece captain and most-capped player Theodoros Zagorakis is to retire from international soccer, the head of the Greek Football Federation Vassilis Gagatsis said on Thursday.
Zagorakis, who will continue to play club soccer for PAOK at least until the end of this season, made his debut for Greece 12 years ago.
Zagorakis, who has also played for English club Leicester City, AEK Athens and Bologna in Italy, is expected to make a farewell appearance with Greece in their Euro 2008 qualifier against Norway in Athens next month.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2006/soccer/09/07/bc.sport.soccer.greece.zagorakis   (298 words)

  
 Khaleej Times Online - Zagorakis named Player of the Tournament
LISBON - Greek captain Theodoros Zagorakis was yesterday announced as the Euro Player of the Tournament at a Press conference held in Lisbon.
Zagorakis was elected by the Uefa technical study group, which consists of coaches and technical experts.
The eight members of the group each had one vote, while the ninth was given to football fans, who had an opportunity to cast their votes on the tournament web site.
www.khaleejtimes.com /DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/sports/2004/July/sports_July92.xml§ion=sports   (387 words)

  
 CBC Sports Online: Euro 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Greece captain Theodoros Zagorakis was named most valuable player of Euro 2004 on Monday, one day after his team completed a stunning championship run.
Theodoros Zagorakis raises the championship trophy after Greece beat Portugal 1-0 in the Euro 2004 final on Sunday.
Zagorakis was joined by teammates Antonios Nikopolidis (goalkeeper), defenders Traianos Dellas and Georgios Seitaridis and foward Angelos Charisteas on the 23-player tournament select team.
www.cbc.ca /cgi-bin/templates/specialSportView.cgi?/news/2004/07/05/Sports/euro-mvp040705   (268 words)

  
 CNN.com - Zagorakis confirms quit intention - Oct 5, 2006
The 34-year-old, who has a record 118 caps for his country, including 66 as captain, has repeatedly hinted he was ready to end his 12-year career after the game against Group C leaders Norway at the weekend.
Zagorakis, who started his international career only three months after Greece's dismal showing at the 1994 World Cup, enjoyed his biggest triumph when he captained his country to the biggest upset in football history in Portugal two years ago.
Zagorakis will end his international career after Greece's next two qualifying matches.
edition.cnn.com /2006/SPORT/football/10/05/greece.zagorakis/index.html   (354 words)

  
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Bologna, Italy (Sports Network) - Euro 2004 Player of the Tournament Theodoros Zagorakis of Greece signed a two-year deal with Serie A side Bologna on Friday, just days after he severed ties with Greek club AEK Athens.
Zagorakis became a free agent after AEK Athens was forced to release him from his contract due to financial troubles.
Zagorakis' services were highly coveted by teams all throughout Europe.
cbs.sportsline.com /print/soccer/story/7501740   (226 words)

  
 Zagorakis voted player of Euro 2004 -DAWN - Sport; 06 July, 2004
LISBON, July 5: Greece captain Theodoros Zagorakis was named the player of Euro 2004 on Monday, the day after Greece's shock 1-0 win over Portugal in the final.
Zagorakis will be presented with his trophy at a gala in Monaco on Aug 26.
Greek centre-half Traianos Dellas and right-back Georgios Seitaridis featured among the seven defenders while Zagorakis was in midfield and Sunday's goalscorer Angelos Charisteas was one of the forwards.
www.dawn.com /2004/07/06/spt10.htm   (322 words)

  
 The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Sport
Greece captain Theodoros Zagorakis was named the player of Euro 2004 today, the day after Greece’s shock 1-0 win over Portugal in the final.
Greece captain Theodoros Zagorakis hugs the trophy during the prize distribution ceremony in Lisbon on Sunday.
In the first instance, holders France saw their crown crash to the floor after Theodoros Zagorakis’ cross eluded everyone for Angelos Charisteas to head firmly past Fabien Barthez midway through the second half.
www.tribuneindia.com /2004/20040706/sports.htm   (4913 words)

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