Greece and Portugal meet in Euro final rematch

Dusseldorf (dpa) - Holders Greece will meet fancied Portugal in Germany for a rematch of the Euro 2004 final which is a big test ahead of the 2008 edition.

Local organisers said that on Thursday that the friendly will take place in Dusseldorf on March 26. Greece beat then hosts Portugal 1-0 in the Euro 2004 final. Euro 2008 is played June 7-29 in Austria and Switzerland.

Portugal also had a warm-up match in Dusseldorf ahead of the 2006 World Cup, beating Saudi Arabia 3-0.

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Greece and Portugal meet in Euro final rematch

Dusseldorf (dpa) - Holders Greece will meet fancied Portugal in Germany for a rematch of the Euro 2004 final which is a big test ahead of the 2008 edition.

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