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EURO 2008 | 04.07.2008

Player Interviews

The 2008 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 2008, takes place in Austria and Switzerland from June 7 to June 29. DW-WORLD.DE caught up with some of the players from the 16 teams taking part to find out what the tournament means to them and their countries.

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DW-WORLD: Germany's Marcell Jansen: "We're Unified with Our Fans"

In the last in a series of interviews with top Euro 2008 players, DW-WORLD.DE spoke with young German defender Marcell Jansen about importance of the fans' support and the differences between the World and Euro Cups. (05.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Soccer Star Mladen Petric: "We Aren't Under Any Pressure"

In our ongoing series of interviews ahead of Euro 2008, DW-WORLD spoke to Croatian striker Mladen Petric, who is regarded as one of the squad's most dangerous players. His country is one of the insider favorites. (03.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Greece's Angelos Charisteas: "We Are Better Than in 2004"

As part of an ongoing series of interviews ahead of Euro 2008, Angelos Charisteas, the Greek forward of FC Nuremberg, told DW that his countrymen are better prepared to win in 2008 than they were four years ago. (02.06.2008)
DW-WORLD: Russia's Ivan Saenko: "Russia Isn't Looking Too Far Ahead"

In the latest of a series of interviews ahead of Euro 2008, Russia and FC Nuremberg striker Ivan Saenko talks about the key role Coach Guus Hiddink has played in Russian soccer and his own expectations for Euro 2008. (26.05.2008)
DW-WORLD: Austria's Martin Harnik: "Austria Wants to Be a Successful Host"

In the latest of a series of interviews ahead of Euro 2008, Austria and Werder Bremen striker Martin Harnik talks about playing Germany in Group B and whether his Bundesliga experience will be an advantage. (23.05.2008)
DW-WORLD: Soccer Star Tranquillo Barnetta: "Switzerland Hopes to Surprise"

In the first of a series of interviews ahead of Euro 2008, young Swiss midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta talks about Switzerland's passion for soccer and the hosts' prospects for the tournament. (21.05.2008)

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