
 The former Real Madrid forward and European Championship winner with La Roja has dismissed criticism of Vicente del Bosque's tactics in Poland & UkraineSpain remain the favourites to win Euro 2012 with Vicente del Bosque at the helm, according to Real Madrid legend Amancio Amaro.The 61-year-old tactician has been questioned over his decision to exclude the likes of Fernand... Full Story »
The former Real Madrid forward and European Championship winner with La Roja has dismissed criticism of Vicente del Bosque's tactics in Poland & UkraineSpain remain the favourites to win Euro 2012 with Vicente del Bosque at the helm, according to Real Madrid legend Amancio Amaro.The 61-year-old tactician has been questioned over his decision to exclude the likes of Fernand... Full Story » The Inter playmaker was left disappointed by his nation's early exit from the tournament, and pointed the finger of blame firmly at themselvesWesley Sneijder has been critical of the dismal efforts of his Netherlands compatriots at Euro 2012, suggesting that an overhaul of the squad is a necessity failing to pick up a point in Poland and Ukraine.The Oranje entered th... Full Story »
The Inter playmaker was left disappointed by his nation's early exit from the tournament, and pointed the finger of blame firmly at themselvesWesley Sneijder has been critical of the dismal efforts of his Netherlands compatriots at Euro 2012, suggesting that an overhaul of the squad is a necessity failing to pick up a point in Poland and Ukraine.The Oranje entered th... Full Story » The Real Madrid star came under fire after his lacklustre displays against Germany and Denmark but he stepped up to the mark when the Seleccao needed him most, against NetherlandsJoao Moutinho has revealed that he and his Portugal team-mates feel blessed to have a "complete" a player as Cristiano Ronaldo within their ranks.The Real Madrid attacker came in for some stingin... Full Story »
The Real Madrid star came under fire after his lacklustre displays against Germany and Denmark but he stepped up to the mark when the Seleccao needed him most, against NetherlandsJoao Moutinho has revealed that he and his Portugal team-mates feel blessed to have a "complete" a player as Cristiano Ronaldo within their ranks.The Real Madrid attacker came in for some stingin... Full Story » Samir Nasri can appreciate why there has been such a negative reaction to France's 2-0 defeat by Sweden on Tuesday night but argues that it should not be forgotten that Laurent Blanc's men still managed to realise their "goal" of qualifying for the knockout stages.Les Bleus had been hoping to progress as winners of Group D, and thus avoid a quarter-final clash with defendin... Full Story »
Samir Nasri can appreciate why there has been such a negative reaction to France's 2-0 defeat by Sweden on Tuesday night but argues that it should not be forgotten that Laurent Blanc's men still managed to realise their "goal" of qualifying for the knockout stages.Les Bleus had been hoping to progress as winners of Group D, and thus avoid a quarter-final clash with defendin... Full Story » A member of Parliament is expected to attend the semi-final in Warsaw, should the Three Lions get there, but made no comment on the scenario that sees them make the finalThe British government will continue their boycott of Euro 2012 by not sending any ministers to England‘s quarter-final against Italy in Kiev on Sunday.Members of Parliament have so far avoided the Thre... Full Story »
A member of Parliament is expected to attend the semi-final in Warsaw, should the Three Lions get there, but made no comment on the scenario that sees them make the finalThe British government will continue their boycott of Euro 2012 by not sending any ministers to England‘s quarter-final against Italy in Kiev on Sunday.Members of Parliament have so far avoided the Thre... Full Story » The coach pledged that his side will learn from the errors committed on the first day of the tournament, otherwise they will be punished by Ronaldo and Co. on ThursdayCzech Republic manager Michal Bilek has warned his players not to make the same mistakes they did in their Group A opener with Russia, otherwise they will be well beaten by a Portugal team with an embarrassmen... Full Story »
The coach pledged that his side will learn from the errors committed on the first day of the tournament, otherwise they will be punished by Ronaldo and Co. on ThursdayCzech Republic manager Michal Bilek has warned his players not to make the same mistakes they did in their Group A opener with Russia, otherwise they will be well beaten by a Portugal team with an embarrassmen... Full Story » The attacker believes the Azzurri are harder to play against due to their more defensive nature, while pointing out that the holders often struggle against Les BleusFrance midfielder Samir Nasri has dismissed suggestions that Spain are favourites for Euro 2012, claiming he would rather play against Vicente del Bosque’s team than Italy.Following a far from convincing showing i... Full Story »
The attacker believes the Azzurri are harder to play against due to their more defensive nature, while pointing out that the holders often struggle against Les BleusFrance midfielder Samir Nasri has dismissed suggestions that Spain are favourites for Euro 2012, claiming he would rather play against Vicente del Bosque’s team than Italy.Following a far from convincing showing i... Full Story » Robbie Keane will lead the line against world champions Spain on Thursday night after pleading with Giovanni Trapattoni not to drop him.The Republic of Ireland manager is ready to ditch his rigid 4-4-2 system in Gdansk to counter the Spanish threat following Ireland’s opening defeat to Croatia and he may spring a surprise by starting Simon Cox as the fifth midfielder... Full Story »
Robbie Keane will lead the line against world champions Spain on Thursday night after pleading with Giovanni Trapattoni not to drop him.The Republic of Ireland manager is ready to ditch his rigid 4-4-2 system in Gdansk to counter the Spanish threat following Ireland’s opening defeat to Croatia and he may spring a surprise by starting Simon Cox as the fifth midfielder... Full Story » CRITICS ... Cristiano RonaldoTOMAS ROSICKY has taunted Cristiano Ronaldo claiming: You don’t defend.The quarter-finals get under way tonight with Portugal facing the Czech Republic in a clash of styles.Superstar Ronaldo’s talent overshadows the tie and, as usual, the Portuguese pin-up divides opinion.Ronaldo’s team-mates claim he is unrivalled on a pitch while his critic... Full Story »
CRITICS ... Cristiano RonaldoTOMAS ROSICKY has taunted Cristiano Ronaldo claiming: You don’t defend.The quarter-finals get under way tonight with Portugal facing the Czech Republic in a clash of styles.Superstar Ronaldo’s talent overshadows the tie and, as usual, the Portuguese pin-up divides opinion.Ronaldo’s team-mates claim he is unrivalled on a pitch while his critic... Full Story » He may have suffered Euro 2012 agony when he was ruled out with injury.But Frank Lampard didn't look like a man yearning for football as he enjoyed a day out with Christine Bleakley at Royal Ascot.Missing anything? Frank Lampard and fiancee Christine Bleakley enjoyed a day at Ascot racesAs England's stars relaxed on their day off in Krakow after beating Ukraine to reach th... Full Story »
He may have suffered Euro 2012 agony when he was ruled out with injury.But Frank Lampard didn't look like a man yearning for football as he enjoyed a day out with Christine Bleakley at Royal Ascot.Missing anything? Frank Lampard and fiancee Christine Bleakley enjoyed a day at Ascot racesAs England's stars relaxed on their day off in Krakow after beating Ukraine to reach th... 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 |