Poland's Coach Leo Beenhakker Refuse To Resign

Leo Beenhakker, Poland's coach refused to resign after Poland's dismal performance in Euro 2008. Poland is out of Euro 2008 after they were beaten by Croatia 1-0.

Beenhakker's contract with Poland has been extended to take him through to the end of 2010 World Cup qualifying but his side's poor performance in their first European Championship has led to speculation that he may resign.

"I signed the contract in November, which allows me to coach Poland in the next two years," said the 65-year-old, Leo Beenhakker, asked to comment on his future.

Euro 2008: Each Podolski's Goal Cost Poland 11.6 million USD

Polish economy was hit by 50 million zloty (23.3 million dollars) after the Poles got defeated by Germany 0-2 - the Dziennik reported. The paper reported that the work productivity went down by one-fifth on Monday, the day after the Euro 2008 loss.

Psychologists and labour production experts estimated that each Polish football fan spent at least 15 minutes discussing Sunday's match, and the frustration of defeat lowered productivity by at least 10 per cent.

Each of Lukas Podolski's two goals, they claimed, cost Poland 25 million zloty (11.6 million USD.)

Another 2 games to go for the Poles in Euro 2008, I don know how many millions of dollars will be wasted.

Euro 2008: Polish Captain Maciej Zurawski Ends His Euro 2008

Polish captain Maciej Zurawski is sure to miss the next two league games of Poland and worst is if the Poles qualify for the 2nd round, he could miss the whole Euro 2008. He got a thigh injury in Sunday's 0-2 defeat against the Germans.

Poland's tem doctor Jerzy Grzywocz said that Zurawski has strained quads and some bleeding so he may be unavailable for the rest of the tournament.

The 31 yearl old Zurawski is the third Pole to be sidelined due to injury after Jakub Blaszczykowski and reserve goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak. Mariusz Lewandowski also picked up an ankle knock against the Germans, but the team doctor siad that Mariusz will be ready for the next games in Euro 2008.

Euro 2008: Henrik Larsson in Swedish Squad But Sweden Loses

Lets give you some updates on the latest friendlies before Euro 2008.

The biggest upsest was Sweden. Sweden lost 0-1 to Ukraine. The only goal of the match was scored by Nazarenko in the 82nd minute. Henrik Larsson has been recalled in the Swedish squad at the gae of 36 after being persuaded to come out of his international retirement.

Netherlands defeated Wales 2-0. Robben and Welsey Sneijider scored for the Dutch in 35th and 53rd minute.

Poland drew with Denmark 1-1. Martin Vingaard of Denmark and Krzynowek of Poland were the scorers.

Another shocker was Greece drew with Armenia 0-0.