
A small parish in Portugal is auctioning a signed clay statue of Cristiano Ronaldo to raise funds for the construction of a new church.According to EFE, the sculpture is approximately 30 inches high, weighs just over a kilo and was signed by the Real Madrid attacker while he was staying in the small town of Obidos with the Seleccao last May.The bidding will begin at €100 bu... Full Story »
Having nearly reached breaking point, France team reporter Matt Spiro has been re-energised; he is sure Les Bleus can also bounce back thanks to some therapy of their own.Three weeks away from home is a long time. Three weeks in a Donetsk hotel room, eating the same food at the same places and working with the same people is a very long time. Three weeks of disjointe... Full Story »
Nani said Portugal's quality and desire won through in the end against the Czech Republic, allowing him and João Moutinho to really start dreaming of UEFA EURO 2012 glory.João Moutinho and Nani are already looking ahead to a UEFA EURO 2012 semi-final against either Spain or France next Wednesday in Donetsk after Cristiano Ronaldo's 79th-minute header earned Portugal victor... Full Story »
A behind-the-scenes film about Spain's triumphs over the past four years has given team reporter Graham Hunter renewed respect for what Vicente del Bosque's team are doing.Every tournament win is a jigsaw of a million pieces. You see the football but not the team talks, the bandages, the pairs of boots, the mounds of strips, shorts, waterproofs, socks, the audio visual aids... Full Story »
Big Brother 10 winner Sophie Reade has revealed she turned to drugs after being dumped by footballer Mario Balotelli, and has now been diagnosed as clinically depressed.The 23-year-old model was brokenhearted after the Manchester City striker cheated on her with her best friend Faye-Evette Betts.Sophie has now revealed, via Twitter, she is getting professional help to help he... Full Story »
READY TO ROOL ... Wayne is eyeing semi-final spotWAYNE ROONEY is convinced England can carry off their own Italian Job on Sunday.The Manchester United striker is on a high after scoring the winner against Ukraine.Now he wants to steer England to the Euro 2012 semis and then final glory.He said: “It’s important that we believe in ourselves. We’ve a great group of players an... Full Story »
Hodgson orders Roo & Co: Sing anthem before gamesEuro vision ... both England's Wayne Rooney and John Terry belt out the wordsBOSS Roy Hodgson has ordered Wayne Rooney and the rest of his England aces to sing the national anthem before all Euro 2012 games.Hodgson, 64, urged them to belt out God Save the Queen to show the country that they are proudly flying the flag.H... Full Story »
Gary Neville has admitted he struggles to keep his emotions in check in his new role as a coach with England. The former Manchester United full-back is working alongside manager Roy Hodgson at Euro 2012. 'I was quite passionate on the pitch, but on the bench, I can't control myself,' Neville, who won 85 caps for England, told FATV.Pure delight: Neville admits he has bee... Full Story »
Roy Hodgson asked England's players to sing the National Anthem in unison in one of his first initiatives as manager. Sportsmail understands the issue had been raised by the managing director of Club England, Adrian Bevington.Brothers in arms: England's Wayne Rooney and John Terry sing national anthem before match against Ukraine But it was Hodgson who called his player... Full Story »
Mario Balotelli's efforts to lie low appear to have failed as he continues to dominate the Italian angle of the showdown with England. Balotelli was subdued as the Azzurri trained in Krakow on Thursday, but everyone was talking about the Manchester City striker and whether he should be recalled to Cesare Prandelli's team. City boss Roberto Mancini is keen to see hi... Full Story »Hot News
| Rank | Team | W/D/L | Pts |
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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 |