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Ronaldo out to silence doubters
25/06/2012 by Sky Sport
Real Madrid sensation targets glory at Euro 2012 this summerCristiano Ronaldo: Portugal celebrates at the end of the quarter-final against Czech RepublicCristiano Ronaldo has vowed to ignore his critics and let his football do the talking.Portugal's talisman was criticised by the media in his homeland after below-par displays in the first two games of Euro 2012.Nevertheless... Full Story »
FFF and Blanc blast Nasri
25/06/2012 by Sky Sport
France midfielder in hot water following journalist bust-upSamir Nasri: Clashed with a reporter following France's quarter-final defeat to SpainThe French Football Federation (FFF) and national team coach Laurent Blanc have condemned Samir Nasri's foul-mouthed rant towards a journalist following France's elimination from Euro 2012.The Manchester City midfielder, who has take... Full Story »
Roy stays loyal: 'Don't destroy Cole and Young for misses,' he pleads
25/06/2012 by Dailymail
England’s penalty jinx returned to haunt their latest manager but Roy Hodgson fought to shield Ashley Young and Ashley Cole from any blame.Young hit the bar and Cole’s kick was saved by Gianluigi Buffon as Hodgson’s team lost 4-2 in the shootout to an Italy team that totally dominated a game which ended goalless after extra-time.‘I don’t think I could’ve asked for any more,... Full Story »
Gerrard 'heartbroken' after England crash out of ANOTHER major tournament on penalties
25/06/2012 by Dailymail
England captain Steven Gerrard admitted it was tough to take after a 'heartbreaking' exit from Euro 2012 following a penalty shoot-out defeat against Italy.England were beaten 4-2 on spot-kicks after their quarter-final clash in Kiev had finished goalless after extra-time.Devastated: Steven Gerrard (centre) scored a penalty but England still crashed outElation: Alessandr... Full Story »
Mario put a shift in! Prandelli praises Balotelli's work-rate in win over England
25/06/2012 by Dailymail
Cesare Prandelli heaped praise on striker Mario Balotelli's work rate and character in their nail-biting quarter-final victory over England on Sunday.'All the forwards did a very good job tonight. It was difficult to create chances but we put our heart in it,' the coach said after Italy secured a last four clash against Germany with a 4-2 win on spot-kicks following a 0-0 dra... Full Story »
England 0 Italy 0 (2-4 on pens): Cole and Young miss as Three Lions crash out on penalties AGAIN
25/06/2012 by Dailymail
Only the nasty statistic survives. Only that and the nagging sense of disappointment that follows whenever England lose in this manner to opposition of the quality of Italy.Going out on penalties is always painful and for Ashley Young and Ashley Cole, the two England players who missed on this occasion, the European Championship ends in crushing circumstances. It also onc... Full Story »
Italy hand England penalty heartbreak
25/06/2012 by espnstar
Italy eliminated England in the first penalty shootout of Euro 2012 after a 0-0 draw in regulation and extra time.After Mario Balotelli's talk of Peter Pan, the semi-finals of a major tournament are becoming the equivalent of Never Never Land for the Three Lions.Six times now they have lost in such fashion, the last four at this stage of the competition.It was the turn o... Full Story »
EURO 2012 LIVE: England vs. Italy
25/06/2012 by Sports.yahoo.com
WARSAW, Poland (AP) England and Italy are vying for the last semifinal berth at the European Championship - and the winner will play Germany. Follow all of the action and build-up here. All times are Polish.---1950: Italy forward Mario Balotelli returns to the starting lineup to face an unchanged England team. Balotelli is selected ahead of Antonio Di Natale. Defender Giorgi... Full Story »
England unchanged, Italy switch three
25/06/2012 by Sports.yahoo.com
England manager Roy Hodgson named an unchanged side here Sunday for his team's Euro 2012 quarter-final against Italy.Hodgson kept faith with the starting line-up from last Tuesday's 1-0 win over Ukraine as England aimed to reach the semi-finals of a major tournament for the first time in 16 years.England captain Steven Gerrard resumes his partnership with Scott Parker i... Full Story »
Spanish sport, diehard fans inspire tearful Alonso
25/06/2012 by Sports.yahoo.com
VALENCIA, Spain (Reuters) - Spain's Euro 2012 football campaign and the devoted support of fans despite the country's economic crisis, inspired Fernando Alonso to a thrilling European Grand Prix victory in Valencia on Sunday.After a disappointing qualification on Saturday left the Ferrari driver in 11th place on the grid, the two-time world champion pulled out all the stops a... 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