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Nani defends Cristiano Ronaldo: Everyone misses chances
14/06/2012 by Goal.com
Portugal winger Nani has paid tribute to the aggression and determination of his side after they scored a last-gasp winner to see off Denmark in their second match in Group B.Paulo Bento’s team took an early lead through Pepe’s close-range header and doubled their advantage soon after when Helder Postiga converted a chance at the near post.A double from Nicklas Bendtner looke... Full Story »
Balotelli is not a burden on Italy, insists Pirlo
14/06/2012 by Goal.com
Andrea Pirlo has dismissed the suggestion that Mario Balotelli is a burden on his Italy team-mates, insisting that the enigmatic striker has an important role to play in the country's Euro 2012 campaign.Balotelli came in for some criticism for his performance against Spain on Sunday in which he was guilty of wasting a clear cut chance on goal after robbing Gerard Pique o... Full Story »
Lahm hails 'world class' Gomez as Germany edge closer to qualification
14/06/2012 by Goal.com
The full-back praised his country's two-goal hero after the Bayern Munich striker inspired his side to a win over the Netherlands that put them on the verge of progressionPhilipp Lahm has hailed Mario Gomez as "world class" after the striker hit a double against the Netherlands to put Germany on the brink of qualification for the Euro 2012 knockout stages.Two first-half goal... Full Story »
'Dream' double of little comfort to Bendtner after loss to Portugal
14/06/2012 by Goal.com
The Arsenal-owned forward scored two headers against the Seleccao but his efforts ultimately proved in vain, with Silvestre Varela netting a late winner for the IberiansDenmark forward Nicklas Bendtner admitted that his dream had turned into a nightmare after Portugal struck late in Wednesday's dramatic Euro 2012 Group B clash in Lviv to render the two goals he had score... Full Story »
Low: Schweinsteiger's influence is growing
14/06/2012 by Goal.com
The Germany coach believes that the midfielder is "getting better with every game" after the 2008 finalists beat the Netherlands to take another step towards the quarter-finalsGermany coach Joachim Low has acclaimed the growing influence of midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger after his side's 2-1 win over the Netherlands.Schweinsteiger was the creator of both of Mario Gomez'... Full Story »
Svensson accuses England of disrespecting Sweden
14/06/2012 by Goal.com
The former Southampton midfielder insists the Three Lions have consistently underestimated his nation and has warned against doing the same ahead of their Euro 2012 encounterAnders Svensson has accused England of disrespecting Sweden ahead of the clash between the two teams at Euro 2012.England have beaten Sweden just once in 43 years, and Svensson believes that the Thre... Full Story »
Republic of Ireland can do more than just defend, insists Del Bosque
14/06/2012 by Goal.com
The Boys in Green are well known as difficult to break down but the Spain coach had pointed out that Giovanni Trapattoni has plenty of attacking talent at his disposalSpain coach Vicente del Bosque has dismissed the suggestion that the Republic of Ireland are incapable of hurting his side in an attacking capacity in Thursday's Group C clash in Gdansk.Many pundits believe tha... Full Story »
Ian Ladyman's Euro diary: Red army protects Russians in Warsaw hotel
14/06/2012 by Dailymail
The Russian team staying in Warsaw’s Radisson Blu hotel were protected by armed guards with full military gear on each floor after Tuesday’s draw with Poland. On Wednesday, UEFA condemned violence between fans of the two teams that marred the occasion.Gun show: Heavily armed Polish policeRoom with a viewThe BBC may have kept their TV presenters back in Salford to save cash bu... Full Story »
Henderson says he's ready for a first team place if Gerrard and Parker can't take the strain
14/06/2012 by Dailymail
Jordan Henderson has declared himself ready to be thrust into the thick of England's European Championship campaign if Roy Hodgson's worst fears about his central midfield are realised.Hodgson admitted on Monday he was not certain Steven Gerrard and Scott Parker could continue to play every four days in Poland and Ukraine.That could see Henderson thrown in at the deep end i... Full Story »
We want goals! Hodgson hopes to see England become more creative
14/06/2012 by Dailymail
Roy Hodgson has told England’s players he wants to see more ambition and aggression against Sweden on Friday night.The England manager was delighted with their disciplined, defensive display against France on Monday but has addressed his squad and told them he wants to see a more fluent attacking performance. As Danny Welbeck said on Wednesday: ‘As a team we want to ge... 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