  EURO 2004 will go down as the one that we saw the shattering of "myths" in European football scene. Truth had prevailed and come forth. Myth #1 : Spain Spain was also considered a force to be reckoned with but Euro 2004 showed it is just another participating country.
Such was the sorry state of Spanish football that they can't make it past the first round. Myth #2 : England What do Erikson and loud hailers have in common? They amplify. England is just an average team with a few celebrity footballers. The only reason why England have such a huge following worldwide was because Britain or England colonised almost half of the known world during the glorious days of the Great Britain Empire. Imperialism and colonial brainwash. I'm sorry for all who still live in 1966, time to move on. It's 2004. Myth #3 : Germany Let's face the fact. The "Golden Era" of German football had passed by.
It's time for some restructuring and reconstruction. Will we see a "Third Reich" ? Myth #4 : France Who says they are invincible? Talents alone does not subsitute hardwork and teamwork. Like I had always said, they peaked too fast and too soon. Myth #5 : Italy I hate to say this but I have to say it. If Italy continue the way it is, it is going to be another England. loudmouth. What's lacking is a real quality striker and a coach who's not afraid to bench some reputable stars.
Myth #6 : Czech Who says you can't do it with old men? Czech does it. They made it to the semis. They may have a few old men in the team but the cohesion and teamwork tells. Myth #7 : Greece How appropriate that Greece chose EURO 2004 to make a statement in the football arena. 2004 is the year they are hosting the Olympics Games. Once again, they shown underdogs do WIN! All the best, Greece! 
