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Rehhagel says successful title defence would have been a miracle

Rehhagel says successful title defence would have been a miracleSalzburg, Austria  - Otto Rehhagel admitted Saturday that it would have taken a miracle for Greece to successfully defend the European Championship title they so sensationally won in Portugal four years ago.

"One time in 2004, there was a miracle," he said after his side's 1-0 defeat to Russia, which guaranteed Greece's elimination from Euro 2008.

"Such a thing happens maybe every 30 years. It doesn't happen every two weeks. That's why it's called a miracle."

Rehhagel refused to comment on whether he would continue on as Greek coach in the wake of his side's second defeat in succession.

"We have been eliminated but we have a (final Group D) game against Spain and we have a duty to apply ourselves to the this task," he said.

When asked about his future, Rehhagel merely laughed:

"You will write what you want," he said. "The Acropolis is 2,000 years old. In 200 years we will be all gone and it will still be here." (dpa)

Australia bat against India

Australia bat against IndiaAdelaide, Feb 12 - Australia won the toss and decided to bat in the fourth match of the tri-series against India here Sunday.

India rested Sachin Tendulkar while Australia Michael Hussey.  Read more »

Ex-Proteas opener Gibbs signs T20 deal with English county side Durham

Ex-Proteas opener Gibbs signs T20 deal with English county side DurhamLondon, Feb 11 : Former South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs has penned down a deal with English county cricket club Durham for the forthcoming domestic T20 competition, Friends Life T20.  Read more »

Force India driver Di Resta under pressure to perform

Force India driver Di Resta under pressure to performLondon, Feb 4 (ANI): Force India driver Paul Di Resta has confessed to being under pressure to perform during his second full year on the Formula One circuit.  Read more »

i1 Supercar Series put off by a year

i1 Supercar Series put off by a yearChennai, Feb 1 :The much-hyped and twice postponed inaugural i1 Supercar Series will now be held in 2013, according to a press release from the promoters, Machdar Motorsports.  Read more »