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Italy 1 Croatia 1: Mighty Mandzukic pounces to cancel out Pirlo's pearler
15/06/2012 by Dailymail
Two things were mentioned a lot in the build-up to this game. One was Italy’s failure to beat Croatia in the five previous meetings between the countries since Croatia’s independence in 1991.The other concerned who was the better playmaker, Andrea Pirlo or Luka Modric.Level pegging: Mario Mandzukic scores the equaliserAfter another intriguing Euro 2012 90 minutes, we are wher... Full Story »
Ireland 0 Spain 4: Trap's men sent packing by Torres as striker rediscovers goal touch
15/06/2012 by Dailymail
A torrid night in torrential rain and Fernando Torres arrived at Euro 2012 to send the Republic of Ireland home.Giovanni Trapattoni’s team became the first to crash out of the European Championships after world champions Spain crushed them and led them a merry dance in Gdansk.Once Torres had fired the Spaniards into a fourth-minute lead, Vicente del Bosque’s side were on thei... Full Story »
No joke, we can make a mockery of the Swedes
15/06/2012 by Dailymail
For this morning’s edition, Aftonbladet, the biggest selling daily newspaper in Scandinavia, has mocked up front pages of various British newspapers in the event of England’s certain defeat by Sweden.‘L0-5ERS,’ says Aftonbladet’s imitation Daily Mail, which seems a tad optimistic considering that only one match between the teams has been won by a margin of more than two goals... Full Story »
Hodgson calls for ruthless England
15/06/2012 by YAHOO Sport
Roy Hodgson urged England to show a ruthless attacking streak here Thursday as they prepared for their Group D meeting with perennial bogey team Sweden.England have never beaten Sweden in a competitive fixture but head into Friday's Euro 2012 game at the Olympic Stadium as favourites to take all three points following a 1-1 draw with France.But while England's defensiv... Full Story »
Torres repays faith as Spain send Irish home
15/06/2012 by YAHOO Sport
Two goals from the recalled Fernando Torres and one apiece from David Silva and Cesc Fabregas saw defending champions Spain thrash Ireland 4-0 in their Euro 2012 Group C match Thursday.The defeat means Ireland are the first team knocked out of the tournament, though, they can salvage some honour in their final game against Italy.Coach Vicente Del Bosque brought Torres in fo... Full Story »
Analysis: Mandzukic wins battle of Super Marios
15/06/2012 by YAHOO Sport
POZNAN (Reuters) - One Mario is announcing himself as one of Euro 2012's biggest handfuls while another Mario is proving more of a handful for his coach than opposing defenders. Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic scored with his first genuine chance after 72 minutes to give his side a 1-1 draw with Italy in their second Group C match on Thursday but more illustrious namesak... Full Story »
Italy held to 1-1 draw by Croatia in Group C
15/06/2012 by YAHOO Sport
POZNAN, Poland (AP) Italy sat back and paid for it Thursday in a 1-1 draw with Croatia at the European Championship.Andrea Pirlo gave Italy the lead with a curving free kick in the 39th minute but Mario Mandzukic was left unmarked to equalize in the 72nd.Italy had numerous other first-half chances from Mario Balotelli, Claudio Marchisio and Antonio Cassano, but the Azzurr... Full Story »
EURO 2012 LIVE: Italy vs. Croatia
15/06/2012 by YAHOO Sport
WARSAW, Poland (AP) Italy plays Croatia in Poznan, Poland in their second Group C match at the European Championship.Here is a running account of Thursday's action. All times are local to Poland.---1818: Penalty shout from Croatia but referee Webb gets this decision spot on. Jelavic falls over as he challenges for a cross with Chiellini but it was the Croatia striker who di... Full Story »
David Silva: I don't mind where I play for Spain
14/06/2012 by Goal.com
The Manchester City midfielder defended his national team's performance in the 1-1 draw with Italy, and stated that he has no preference as to where he plays on the pitchDavid Silva admits that he does not mind if he plays in midfield or up front for Spain at Euro 2012.Coach Vicente del Bosque received some criticism for starting the draw against Italy without a recognise... Full Story »
Dutch morale broken beyond repair as Van Marwijk's errors are punished
14/06/2012 by Goal.com
Judging by the comments from the Dutch players ahead of Wednesday's game against Germany, there could only be one outcome in Kharkiv; a comfortable win for Oranje.  Mark van Bommel, Rafael van der Vaart, Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder were all in agreement that Netherlands possessed more quality than their arch-rivals, and that they would prove this on the pitch in thei... 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