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Irina Shayk teases onlookers with a flash of midriff in curve-hugging orange trousers
18/06/2012 by Dailymail
Irina Shayk made the simple task of hailing a cab look like a photoshoot.The brunette beauty was seen stretching her arm out to order a taxi and looked effortless in orange trousers and a loose-fitting grey top.While the outfit was somewhat simple for a model of her calibre, she brought an air of sophistication with her extortionately priced handbag.The Hermes Birkin holdall... Full Story »
Bento talks up team effort rather than Ronaldo's solo display as Portugal reach last eight
18/06/2012 by Dailymail
Portugal coach Paulo Bento refused to focus on Cristiano Ronaldo's stunning performance as Holland were swept aside 2-1.A Euro 2012 quarter-final against the Czech Republic awaits in Warsaw on Thursday after Ronaldo scored in each half to send the Dutch home.The 27-year-old Real Madrid winger was irrepressible as he tormented Holland's defence throughout, ensuring Portuga... Full Story »
Portugal 2 Holland 1: Ronaldo finally joins Euro party to put Dutch out of their misery
18/06/2012 by Dailymail
Hello Cristiano Ronaldo, goodbye Holland: the Ego has landed at Euro 2012 and out crash ‘Egoland’.It is unlikely to provide Bert van Marwijk with any comfort but he was probably right all along and his attempt to cram so many creative forces into one team merely produced an invitation Ronaldo was unable to resist.Five days after misfiring against Denmark in Lviv, Portugal’... Full Story »
Portugal 2-1 Netherlands
18/06/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
Portugal entered the quarter finals of Euro 2012 after defeating Netherlands 2-1 courtesy of two goals from captain Cristiano Ronaldo.Ronaldo was irresistible throughout as he led his side to a last-eight appointment with the Czech Republic in Warsaw on Thursday.The 27-year-old responded to criticism of his form with a mesmerising display topped by a goal in each half t... Full Story »
Holland cling to hope as Portugal eye last eight
17/06/2012 by YAHOO Sport
The statistics do not make pleasant reading for the Netherlands, who must beat Portugal by two goals on Sunday and hope Germany overcome Denmark if they are to reach the Euro 2012 quarter-finals.No team has ever reached the knockout phase at a Euro after losing their first two matches, and statistical website Infostrada Sports estimates that Bert van Marwijk's side stand onl... Full Story »
Portugal v Holland preview - Dutch out to avoid early elimination in Kharkiv
17/06/2012 by Sky Sport
Bert van Marwijk: Holland must win to stand any chance of going throughPortugal will be hoping to make Holland the first high-profile casualty of Euro 2012 when they meet in the final round of fixtures in Group B.Sunday will see the so-called Group of Death put the final nails into the respective coffins of two disappointed nations.There is every chance that Holland will se... Full Story »
Robben blames 'big egos' for Netherlands' poor results at Euro 2012
17/06/2012 by Goal.com
Netherlands winger Arjen Robben has blamed the Oranje's poor results at Euro 2012 on the "big egos" in dressing room. he Dutch have no points coming into their final Group B game against Portugal and will need to win and hope that Joachim Low's side beat Denmark in order to progress.And the 28-year-old expressed his belief that unity is the key to success, insisting that th... Full Story »
Bento silent on Ronaldo criticism
17/06/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
Portugal boss Paulo Bento gave short shrift to questions that did not meet with his approval at a conference, especially anything that hinted at criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo.Despite being widely regarded as the best player in Europe, Ronaldo has flopped so far at Euro 2012 and there has been criticism of his workrate when goals have been conceded.Bento did not respon... Full Story »
Glum mood, long odds weigh on Dutch at Euro 2012
17/06/2012 by YAHOO Sport
The Netherlands is ready to gamble that it can beat Portugal by two goals and keep Cristiano Ronaldo quiet in the teams' last group match at the European Championship on Sunday.Needing a German victory over Denmark to have even a glimmer of hope of advancing, Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk says on the eve of the decisive Group B match that caution has little use at thi... Full Story »
Euro: Van Marwijk's Dutch left with one option - attack
17/06/2012 by YAHOO Sport
Netherlands must beat Portugal by two goals and hope old rivals Germany help them out with a victory over Denmark and that cold reality will be reflected in the Dutch tactics, coach Bert Van Marwijk said on Saturday. Defeats by Denmark and Germany have left the Dutch without a point but still with a chance to reach the last eight. "The biggest change for us is that it is abou... Full Story »
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