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Andrews feels criticism of Ireland players and Trapattoni is harsh
19/06/2012 by Goal.com
The former West Brom midfielder is aggrieved by negative comments and stated he did not say anything to Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakιr after being sent off in the 2-0 loss to ItalyKeith Andrews has admitted it is difficult for the Republic of Ireland players to accept the criticism that has come their way following their dismal Euro 2012 campaign.Giovanni Trapattoni's side los... Full Story »
Casillas blames nerves as Spain struggle to overcome Croatia
19/06/2012 by Goal.com
Andrey The shot-stopper has acknowledged that the holders were not at their best on Monday night, but feels that the different nature of the knockout round will serve La Rojas wellSpain captain Iker Casillas has blamed nerves as the holders struggled to impose themselves in their final group game encounter against Croatia at Euro 2012.La Roja topped Group C following thei... Full Story »
The fact that we have not met fans' expectations is not our problem, says Arshavin
19/06/2012 by Goal.com
The skipper said that conversations with disheartened followers would not change the results, while a prominent football official hit out at the on-loan Zenit St Petersburg manRussia captain Andrey Arshavin has hit out at supporters, saying that their disappointment at the country's elimination Euro 2012 is not the players' concern.Arshavin spoke to Russian fans at the team'... Full Story »
Given: It is tough to take any positives from Euro 2012
19/06/2012 by Goal.com
Republic of Ireland keeper Shay Given has admitted that it is difficult to take any positives from his side's Euro 2012 campaign after they lost all three group games, including a 2-0 defeat to Italy in Poznan in their final match.Goals from Antonio Cassano and Mario Balotelli ensured that the Boys in Green would leave the competition pointless, while sending the Italian... Full Story »
Portugal have a national team called Cristiano Ronaldo, says Queiroz
19/06/2012 by Goal.com
The former Manchester United assistant coach says that the entire Seleccao are in trouble when the Real Madrid star cannot perform well for the national teamFormer Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz believes that the national side are over-dependent on star player Cristiano Ronaldo.two goals in what was his best performance to date at Euro 2012. And as Portugal prepare for thei... Full Story »
Spain 'suffered' against Croatia, admits Iniesta
19/06/2012 by Goal.com
Andres Iniesta admitted that Spain “suffered” during their 1-0 win over Croatia and was delighted to finish as Group C winners after “a tough and very difficult game”.Second-half substitutes Jesus Navas and Cesc Fabregas combined with the Barcelona man for the former to score the goal two minutes from time, and send Slaven Bilic's men out of the tournament.Iniesta concede... Full Story »
Everton made to wait in chase for Croatia star
19/06/2012 by Talksport.co.uk
Croatia hot-shot Mario Mandzukic has told Everton they will have to wait until the end of Euro 2012 before he sorts out his future.The striker currently has three goals and is joint top scorer at the tournament, with his performances alerting a string of clubs.Everton landed his team-mate Nikica Jelavic in January and the move paid off in some style, with the former Ranger... Full Story »
Italy 2 Republic of Ireland 0: Cassano and Balotelli send Azzurri into last eight
19/06/2012 by Dailymail
Too little, too late and just not good enough, the Republic of Ireland succumbed to the inevitable in Poznan on Monday night and crashed out of Euro 2012 after being outclassed by Italy.The damage already done by the humiliating defeats to Croatia and Spain, Giovanni Trapattoni’s deflated troops were unable to pull off the shock of the tournament to halt Italy’s progress t... Full Story »
Cole-fired England should be wary of hosts... and Rooney must start
19/06/2012 by Dailymail
Ashley Cole becomes England's most capped player at tournaments ever against Ukraine and we should applaud him for that. I remember in May 2000 when he made his Premier League debut for Arsenal, I went off to Euro 2000 thinking he was good enough for the England squad even though he had just started out. He now has all those caps, seven FA Cups, three League titles and ... Full Story »
Red-faced: Ireland suffer worst ever finals return as players prepare to quit
19/06/2012 by Dailymail
Giovanni Trapattoni maintained his commitment to fight on as manager of the Republic of Ireland as his team crashed out of Euro 2012 and failed to halt his own nation’s progress to the quarter-finals on Monday night.But the 73-year-old admitted that certain senior players are likely to quit the international scene after their humiliation on the big stage.On an emotional nigh... 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