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| June 27, 2008 | Friday | Jamadi-us-Sani 22, 1429 |
Robust Turks leave with heads held high
BASEL, June 26: Turkey won many fans at Euro 2008 and showed they can become a major force in world football thanks to their determination, skill and grace.
Coach Fatih Terim, who said he would probably quit following Wednesday’s agonising 3-2 defeat by Germany in the semi-final, deserves huge credit for the way he has handled himself.Injuries and suspensions tore the heart out of his team with goalkeeper Volkan Demirel banned for Wednesday and striker Nihat Kahveci ruled out alongside midfielder Emre Belozoglu.—Reuters
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