
Spain will defend their European crown in Kiev this Sunday after coming through a penalty shootout to settle a dreadful game at the Donbass Arena on Wednesday night.After 120 minutes of turgid football had failed to produce a goal, Cesc Fabregas’ penalty struck the inside of the post and found the back of the net to seal the sudden death contest 4-2.Job done: Spain's player... Full Story »
Cesc Fabregas converted the decisive spot-kick as Spain reached the final of Euro 2012 after a penalty shoot-out victory over Portugal in Donetsk.The game had finished goalless after normal time and extra-time.Fabregas fired his shot in off the post to send Spain through 4-2 in the shoot-out after Bruno Alves had hit the bar for Portugal.Earlier, Cristiano Ronaldo had missed ... Full Story »
Cristiano Ronaldo: Will be hoping to continue his heroics against SpainPortugal will battle defending champions Spain for a spot in the Euro 2012 decider when they meet in the semi-finals at the Donbass Arena on Wednesday evening.Both teams enter the last-four clash on the back of three consecutive wins at the tournament, with Sunday's final clearly in sight.Vicente de... Full Story »
\Diego Maradona believes that Portugal have Cristiano Ronaldo to thank for their progress to the Euro 2012 semi-final, and the Real Madrid star deserves a monument in his honour in Lisbon.The 27-year-old had been widely accused of under-performing at international level in the past, but came to life in Ukraine and Poland, leading his side's charge to the last four with thre... Full Story »
Serie A side Genoa have conceded that Miguel Veloso could join Dynamo Kiev in the summer.The Portugal international, who is currently with the Seleccao at Euro 2012, has been linked with a move away from the Italian club for some time, and the Ukrainian giants have now moved to the front of the queue for his signature."It is true that the Ukrainian club are interested i... Full Story »
Alvaro Negredo has revealed that Spain have no set plan for nullifying Cristiano Ronaldo and are confident that Iker Casillas will be up to the task of keeping out whatever the Portugal forward fires his way in Wednesday's Euro 2012 semi-final showdown.La Roja are very familiar with the Seleccao's star player, given he plies his trade in La Liga with Real Madrid. However... Full Story »
The agent of Mario Balotelli believes that the Italy forward will silence his critics with a hat-trick in Thursday's Euro 2012 semi-final clash against Germany.The Manchester City striker has netted just once in the tournament so far, against Republic of Ireland, even though only Portugal attacker Cristiano Ronaldo has had more attempts on goal.However, the player'... Full Story »Hot News
| Rank | Team | W/D/L | Pts |
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The Top 3 Teams of Previous Tournaments
| Year | Winners | Runner-up | Third place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Spain | Germany | Russia / Turkey |
| 2004 | Greece | Portugal | Netherlands / Czech Republic |
| 2000 | France | Italy | Netherlands / Portugal |
| 1996 | Germany | Czech Republic | France / England |
| 1992 | Denmark | Germany | Netherlands / Sweden |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Soviet Union | Italy / West Germany |
| 1984 | France | Spain | Denmark / Portugal |
| 1980 | West Germany | Belgium | Czechoslovakia |
| 1976 | Czechoslovakia | West Germany | Netherlands |
| 1972 | West Germany | Soviet Union | Belgium |
| 1968 | Italy | Yugoslavia | England |
| 1964 | Spain | Soviet Union | Hungary |
| 1960 | Soviet Union | Yugoslavia | Czechoslovakia |