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- Pepe praises 'out of this world' Cristiano Ronaldo
- 23/06/2012 by Goal.com
Portugal defender Pepe has given a glowing tribute to international and club team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo after his goal booked the nation into the Euro 2012 semi-finals, while admitting that they faced a tough task to make it to the final. The Real Madrid star's header led the Portugal team past Czech Republic in Thursday's quarter-final, holding on to win 1-0. Their reward i... Full Story »- Italy have taken full advantage of weak refereeing
- 23/06/2012 by Dailymail
Italy's players seem to be enjoying the new, lighter approach from referees at this tournament. They appear to be using it to their advantage.Andy Townsend was right in Friday's Sportsmail to highlight the 'dark arts' tactics employed by the Azzurri, especially noticeable at set-pieces when they hold opponents and block runs.Foul play: Italy's Federico Balzaretti, left, with ... Full Story »- Fractured French back on the right path ahead of Spain clash, insists Blanc's No 2
- 23/06/2012 by Dailymail
With another French squad apparently on the verge of ruinous mutiny it appears Laurent Blanc's players will have to overcome their mistrust of each other as well as world champions Spain to reach the semi-finals. Just a week after declaring the dark days of Raymond Domenech's era over, a limp defeat against Sweden has catapulted the French back into crisis.On the verge o... Full Story »- Benzema: I wanted Spain in final
- 23/06/2012 by The Sun
KAR TROUBLE ... Karim Benzema was angry at display against SwedenKARIM BENZEMA insisted finishing behind England in Euro Group D has proved a “disaster” for France.Les Bleus’ 2-0 defeat to Sweden on Tuesday left them in second spot — which meant they had to face Spain in the quarter-finals instead of Italy.As the French prepare to take on the world and European champions i... Full Story »- Iker Casillas backs Spain to end 28-year jinx against France
- 23/06/2012 by The Sun
WE'LL FLOOR 'EM ... Iker Casillas insists Spain will not be grounded by France tonightIKER CASILLAS insists Spain are ready to end a 28-year hoodoo and beat France for the FIRST time in a competitive match tonight.Amazingly, the world and European champions have only beaten Les Bleus in friendlies — always losing when it really mattered.They have suffered heartache five times... Full Story »- Ian Ladyman's Euro 2012 diary: Ronaldo shows he's not so bad with special message
- 23/06/2012 by Dailymail
Cristiano Ronaldo's words into a TV camera after his winning goal on Thursday were reported in Spain as an attack on rival Lionel Messi. In fact, Ronaldo — a father to two-year-old Cristiano Jnr — said: 'Filho, e para ti' which means, 'Son, it’s for you.'Man of the moment: Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his winner against the Czech Republic on ThursdayLviv’s livI... Full Story »- Nani dreaming of a Euro 2012 final against England
- 23/06/2012 by The Sun
LIONS TAMER ... Nani wants to play EnglandNANI is dreaming of a Euro 2012 final showdown with England and his Premier League pals.Manchester United’s Portuguese winger insists his nation is on a roll after seeing off the Czech Republic in Thursday’s 1-0 win.Portugal await the winners of tonight’s quarter-final between Spain and France — but England are heading their way fro... Full Story »- Expanding the Euros to 24 teams WON'T weaken the tournament, insists 2012 chief
- 23/06/2012 by Dailymail
Expanding the European Championship to 24 teams won't spoil the tournament or dilute its quality but it will allow more major nations to take part, insists Euro 2012 director Martin Kallen.After a group stage that went down to the wire in Poland and Ukraine, with favourites Spain and Germany only squeezing through at the last minute, the worry is the expanded version in Franc... Full Story »- We must raise our game, Buffon warns Italy... after a bit of 'Carry On' buffoonery
- 23/06/2012 by Dailymail
With the gravitas he usually brings to his goalmouth, Gianluigi Buffon discussed the merits of England, Italy and the world's next generation of top goalkeepers, led by Joe Hart. Only when someone raised the idea that he might settle down in front of the TV screen with his goalkeeping colleagues to scrutinise video footage, did his authority slip.Goalkeepers' union: Buffo... Full Story »- Mario Balotelli suffers injury scare training with the Italian squad
- 23/06/2012 by The Sun
BACK TROUBLE ... Mario BalotelliMARIO BALOTELLI suffered an injury scare in training yesterday but WILL be fit to face England tomorrow.The Manchester City star, who hopes to start the Euro quarter-final clash for Italy in Kiev, suffered pain in his back as he left the pitch.Balotelli later insisted he was fine but defender Giorgio Chiellini is definitely out and midfielde... Full Story »
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The Top 3 Teams of Previous Tournaments
| Year | Winners | Runner-up | Third place |
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| 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 |