
France departed the European Championship finals with a whimper on the pitch and a foul-mouthed blast from Samir Nasri after a game in which they rarely challenged the might of Spain.Xabi Alonso celebrated his 100th cap with both goals to keep La Roja on course for footballing immortality — and it was all too much for Nasri, Manchester City’s title-winning midfielder who cam... Full Story »
Xabi Alonso celebrated his 100th international cap with both goals as Spain saw off France 2-0 to set up an Iberian derby against Portugal in the semi-finals of Euro 2012.Alonso's rare headed goal put Spain in control after 19 minutes and the former Liverpool midfielder wrapped up the victory with a last-minute penalty.France were distinctly off colour all night and barel... Full Story »
For a few delirious moments the underdog wagged its tail, unfurled its flag and danced with its chest bared. When Celtic’s Giorgios Samaras equalised here it seemed as if romance was to have its night, Gdansk might just be witness to one big fat Greek party after all.In one corner of the ground, those Greek supporters who had ventured from Athens, Thessalonika and, accordin... Full Story »
The French enforcer has said that his side are ready to beat the world and European champions but need to improve on their performances so far after losing to SwedenFrance midfielder Yann M'Vila has come out fighting ahead of their quarter-final clash again Spain on Saturday.Despite acknowledging that the reigning world and European Champions were favourites, the 21-year-ol... Full Story »
Ashley Cole believes he has "unfinished business" with England and is optimistic about his country’s chances of winning Euro 2012.The Chelsea full-back, who will win his 98th cap against Italy on Sunday, has won the FA Cup and Champions League already this season and he is now hoping to make it a third trophy this year with England."It is unfinished business," Cole told BB... Full Story »
Lionel Messi has stated that he would love to see Xavi, Andres Iniesta and the rest of his Barcelona team-mates once more crowned champions of Europe, as he throws his support behind Spain's bid to win Euro 2012. The reigning champions qualified top of Group C and unbeaten, following up a tight draw against Italy with wins over Croatia and Ireland. Spain now prepare for ... Full Story »
The Liverpool right-back has put past issues with the Three Lions boss behind him, and says that the England camp has 'always' been confident of successEngland defender Glen Johnson has said that he is happy to be playing under Roy Hodgson in the national team set-up, despite the pair not always having seen eye-to-eye during the manager's time at Liverpool.The 64-year-ol... 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 |