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Greece(N) 1 : 0 Russia - Plucky Greece send Russia crashing out
17/06/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
Giorgos Karagounis and Greece rekindled the spirit of 2004 as they sealed an improbable quarter-final spot and dumped Russia out of the tournament.The shock champions of eight years ago turned Group A upside down in a remarkable final round of fixtures in Poland this evening.Karagounis' winner - on the night he equalled a national record by earning his 120th cap - cam... Full Story »
Euro: France's latest golden generation coming of age
17/06/2012 by YAHOO Sport
KIEV (Reuters) - France have given up hope of finding the new Zinedine Zidane but they can now rely on another golden generation as they try to win their first major title in 12 years at Euro 2012. Neither Yoann Gourcuff, Samir Nasri or anyone else for that matter has managed to step into Zizou's golden boots since the maestro retired after their 2006 World Cup fina... Full Story »
Italy need a goalscorer, says Ancelotti
17/06/2012 by YAHOO Sport
Italy will beat Ireland in their final Euro 2012 Group C match said two-time Champions League winning coach Carlo Ancelotti on Saturday but if they are to really be a contender they need to find a striker.The 53-year-old Paris Saint-Germain coach, a two-time European Cup winner as a player, told L'Equipe Italy coach Cesare Prandelli to his mind had got the strategy all wron... Full Story »
Euro: Germans won't underestimate us this time: Danes
17/06/2012 by YAHOO Sport
LVIV (Reuters) - Germany will not underestimate Denmark in their last Group B match the way they did in the 1992 European Championship final which the Danes won 2-0, Danish coach Morten Olsen said on Saturday. Denmark could qualify for the quarter-final with just a point from Sunday's game in Lviv but may well have to beat a German side who have won their first two Euro 201... Full Story »
Balotelli injures knee, doubtful for Ireland match
17/06/2012 by YAHOO Sport
KRAKOW, Poland (AP) Italy forward Mario Balotelli has injured his right knee in practice, and is questionable for the European Championship match with Ireland on Monday.The Italian soccer federation says the striker has ''a minor right knee problem.'' He'll be re-examined by a team doctor on Sunday.Balotelli has been the target of reported racial abuse in matches agains... Full Story »
ITV sparks deluge of complaints over thunderstorm shambles
16/06/2012 by Dailymail
ITV Sport came under fire for their coverage of the storm which caused a temporary suspension of Ukraine's game against France.The network received a deluge of complaints from angry viewers on social network sites after they failed to focus on the stunning scenes in Donetsk.Off you go: Referee Bjoern Kuipers, left, and players leave the pitchAlthough the thunderstorm an... Full Story »
Theo Walcott hails England’s strength in attack
16/06/2012 by Goal.com
Kiev: Theo Walcott has hailed England’s strength in attack following their victory over Sweden, and warns that Wayne Rooney’s return will further boost the Three Lions` firepower.After coming on as a substitute in the 61st minute, Walcott turned the game on its head with a half-volley from outside the area to bring the score to 2-2, before darting between two opposin... Full Story »
Trap - I deserve to stay .. Ireland coach hoping no senior players decide to retire
16/06/2012 by Sky Sport
Giovanni Trapattoni: Republic of Ireland coach intends to carry on after Euro 2012 disappointmentRepublic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni insists he has no plans to quit as a result of his side's poor showing at Euro 2012. The 73-year-old Italian has seen his side beaten by both Croatia and Spain in Poland to ensure Ireland will not qualify for the quarter-finals eve... Full Story »
Greece's man for the big occasion
16/06/2012 by UEFA.com
As Greece's Group A reckoning approaches, Vassiliki Papantonopoulou singles out the archetypal Greek soldier whose example can inspire them to victory against Russia.Twenty years ago, a lad of 15, wore the Greece national jersey for the first time as a member of the Under-17 team. He has gone on to play a total of 111 matches for the Greek under-age selections and 119 for th... Full Story »
Blanc buoyant after ending France's barren spell
16/06/2012 by UEFA.com
Laurent Blanc is delighted to have ended France's long wait for a win in a major tournament after beating Ukraine, while his counterpart Oleh Blokhin noted: "We still have one game left."Laurent Blanc is savouring France's first win in nine major international tournament  matches after his side beat co-hosts Ukraine 2-0  in Group D. Jérémy Ménez and Yohan Cabaye got the goal... Full Story »
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    The Top 3 Teams of Previous Tournaments

    Year Winners Runner-up Third place
    2008SpainGermanyRussia / Turkey
    2004GreecePortugalNetherlands / Czech Republic
    2000FranceItalyNetherlands / Portugal
    1996GermanyCzech RepublicFrance / England
    1992DenmarkGermanyNetherlands / Sweden
    1988NetherlandsSoviet UnionItaly / West Germany
    1984FranceSpainDenmark / Portugal
    1980West GermanyBelgiumCzechoslovakia
    1976CzechoslovakiaWest GermanyNetherlands
    1972West GermanySoviet UnionBelgium
    1968ItalyYugoslaviaEngland
    1964SpainSoviet UnionHungary
    1960Soviet UnionYugoslaviaCzechoslovakia