
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »Hot News
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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 |