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Rooney: No team will want to play England
20/06/2012 by Goal.com
Wayne Rooney has stated that England can go all the way at Euro 2012, and believes that teams will not want to play against them in the knockout stages.After coming back from a two-game suspension, the striker started the match and scored what turned out to be the winning goal as Roy Hodgson's men put in a somewhat shaky display against the co-hosts.And the Manchester Unite... Full Story »
Shevchenko announces international retirement
20/06/2012 by Goal.com
The 35-year-old has decided to play a farewell match before hanging up his boots, and believes that "anything can happen" as he backs England to win Euro 2012Ukraine captain Andriy Shevchenko has announced his retirement from international football, except for one "goodbye game".The 35-year-old has decided that now is the right time following his country's early exit from Eur... Full Story »
A message to Platini - abolish these useless fifth officials
20/06/2012 by Goal.com
"Why is it that you're seeing more goals scored in this tournament? I think you know the answer: five officials makes things easier," Michel Platini said yesterday. "With five, officials see everything. They don't make decisions without being fully aware," the Uefa president claimed.Allow this writer to correct you, Monsieur le President. In the last couple of days we hav... Full Story »
Erik Hamren proud despite Sweden's Euro 2012 exit
20/06/2012 by Goal.com
Sweden coach Erik Hamren was happy with his side's efforts during Euro 2012, despite having crashed out of the tournament at the group stage.And the former Rosenborg boss was particularly pleased with his rearguard after Blagult claimed an impressive 2-0 victory over France in their final group game."We performed badly in the first half against Ukraine, but we have been goo... Full Story »
Lloris laments failure to avoid Spain after lacklustre loss
20/06/2012 by Goal.com
The goalkeeper bemoaned squandering the chance to avoid the holders in the quarter-finals after Tuesday's loss and called for his side to show fight against La RojaHugo Lloris has lamented France’s inability to avoid Spain in the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 after losing 2-0 to Sweden.Two volleys from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Seb Larsson meant Les Bleus slipped behind England i... Full Story »
France's performances must improve, says Giroud
20/06/2012 by Goal.com
The Montpellier striker was pleased that the team have reached the quarter-finals, but he is certain there is a lot more to come from Laurent Blanc's side with Spain up nextFrance striker Olivier Giroud has claimed the squad know they must improve on their group stage performances if they are to get past the quarter-finals.Les Bleus managed to narrowly qualify from Group ... Full Story »
France forward Benzema: We should not kid ourselves; Spain will be favourites
20/06/2012 by Goal.com
France forward Karim Benzema freely admits that Spain will be overwhelming favourites to progress when the two sides meet in the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 on Saturday.Les Bleus had been tipped by many as potential winners, but such confidence in Laurent Blanc's team now looks horribly misplaced in light of Tuesday night's 2-0 defeat by the already-eliminated Sweden in thei... Full Story »
Bonkers Blokhin loses rag with journalist, asking him outside for a 'man talk' after Ukraine defeat
20/06/2012 by Dailymail
Ukraine coach Oleh Blokhin was involved in an amazing row with a local journalist after his side's 1-0 defeat to England in Donetsk.In his post-match press conference, Blokhin felt the questioning had become personal and suggested the journalist should 'come outside and have a man talk'.Then, when the conference had finished, Blokhin pointed to the journalist, and then to th... Full Story »
Croatia fined for racist abuse directed at Balotelli... but UEFA claim the crime merits less than Bendtner's pants punishment
20/06/2012 by Dailymail
UEFA has again courted controversy by fining Croatia £65,000 for racism - £15,000 less than the punishment dished out to Nicklas Bendtner for wearing some dodgy pants.European football's governing body has punished the Croatians after a section of their travelling supporters fans racially abused Italy forward Mario Balotelli in their Group C match.Abuse: Mario Balotelli wa... Full Story »
Ghost goal fury of Blokhin while Hodgson's happy to get rub of the green
20/06/2012 by Dailymail
Roy Hodgson and Steven Gerrard savoured England’s warm embrace with Lady Luck on a night of Ukrainian fury and Andy Carroll’s hairspray.Both Hodgson and Gerrard were happy to admit they were fortunate to beat the co-hosts here and set up a quarter-final against Italy after Ukraine were denied a goal which crossed the line. Wayne Rooney nodded England ahead, early in the secon... Full Story »
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    The Top 3 Teams of Previous Tournaments

    Year Winners Runner-up Third place
    2008SpainGermanyRussia / Turkey
    2004GreecePortugalNetherlands / Czech Republic
    2000FranceItalyNetherlands / Portugal
    1996GermanyCzech RepublicFrance / England
    1992DenmarkGermanyNetherlands / Sweden
    1988NetherlandsSoviet UnionItaly / West Germany
    1984FranceSpainDenmark / Portugal
    1980West GermanyBelgiumCzechoslovakia
    1976CzechoslovakiaWest GermanyNetherlands
    1972West GermanySoviet UnionBelgium
    1968ItalyYugoslaviaEngland
    1964SpainSoviet UnionHungary
    1960Soviet UnionYugoslaviaCzechoslovakia