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Ireland vs Croatia preview - Croatia seek to dampen Irish enthusiasm
10/06/2012 by UEFA.com
While the Republic of Ireland are excited to be back on the big stage, Croatia hope their recent experience at this level will give them the perfect start to their UEFA EURO 2012 campaign.Giovanni Trapattoni oversees training at the Municipal Stadium Poznan on the eve of Ireland's first matchIt has been ten years since the Republic of Ireland's last major tournament and 2... Full Story »
Russia to face disciplinary proceedings for alleged racism and attack on stewards
10/06/2012 by Dailymail
Europe's football rulers have opened disciplinary proceedings against Russia over the behaviour of their fans during their Euro 2012 win against the Czech Republic.A large group of fans were caught on camera attacking stewards in a walkway at the stadium in the Polish city of Wroclaw.The footage showed one steward left in a heap on the ground after being attacked by severa... Full Story »
Will it be magic or mayhem? Balotelli on brink of major international tournament debut
10/06/2012 by Dailymail
Mario Balotelli is about to make his first start for Italy in a major tournament and the expectations could not be higher.No other player in Italy’s team has the combination of talent and physical prowess that Balotelli possesses, which could be just what the Azzurri need in their European Championship opener against Spain on Sunday.As Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon puts it... Full Story »
Young: I was racially abused when I was just 11, UEFA have got to clamp down on it
10/06/2012 by Dailymail
England star Ashley Young has revealed that he first suffered racial abuse on a football pitch when he was just 11 years old.The Manchester United winger, who has scored six goals in his last 10 appearances for his country, is about to embark on the most exciting chapter of his international career so far as a key man in England's attack at a major tournament.Shock: Ashle... Full Story »
If Chelsea can conquer Europe, England can too
10/06/2012 by The Sun
THUMB-THING SPECIAL ... Lampard is backing EnglandFRANK LAMPARD is urging England to conquer Europe the Chelsea way.Blues’ Champions League triumph came despite injuries, suspensions, a change of manager and the odds stacked against them.And, in a stunning Sun Euro exclusive, Lamps says: “England can do what Chelsea have done. There are a lot of similarities, after all — ne... Full Story »
Germany 1 Portugal 0: Gomez takes his time but eventually delivers to solve close battle
10/06/2012 by Dailymail
Mario Gomez, a figure of tortured dejection in the wake of Bayern Munich’s Champions League final defeat against Chelsea, rescued Germany as the second favourites edged past Portugal.The Bayern Munich striker was just about to be substituted after a less-than-vintage performance — individually and collectively — when he won the game for the three-time champions with a majesti... Full Story »
We will not let the nation down, insists Hodgson on eve of England's Euro kick-off
10/06/2012 by Dailymail
England manager Roy Hodgson is confident his squad are now ready for the challenge of their tough Euro 2012 opener against a highly rated France side and insists that he trusts in his players not to let him or the nation down.France go into Monday's match on a 21-game unbeaten run and hot favourites but Hodgson says that merely acts as additional inspiration for England.‘Th... Full Story »
Gomez's goal justified his selection ahead of tournament king Klose, says Low
10/06/2012 by Dailymail
Germany coach Joachim Low felt Mario Gomez's winning goal in their Euro 2012 victory over Portugal justified his decision to start with the Bayern Munich striker ahead of Miroslav Klose.Gomez scored a fine header as Low's side opened the Group B campaign with a 1-0 success in Lviv, joining Denmark at the top of the 'Group of Death' after the Danes' shock 1-0 triumph ove... Full Story »
Holland boss Van Marwijk defends Van Persie after striker fluffs his lines
10/06/2012 by Dailymail
Holland coach Bert van Marwijk refused to criticise Robin van Persie after the Arsenal captain missed a hatful of chances in the Oranje's shock 1-0 defeat against Denmark in their Euro 2012 opener in Kharkiv.Van Marwijk's highly-fancied side created 28 opportunities, hitting the post through Arjen Robben and having two penalty appeals turned down, but Michael Krohn-Dehl... Full Story »
Germany 1:0 Portugal
10/06/2012 by espnstar
Mario Gomez scored a magnificent header as Germany battled their way past Portugal to make a winning start to their Euro 2012 campaign with a 1-0 victory.Portugal's defensive obduracy had frustrated Germany for 72 minutes and Gomez was about to be substituted when he planted Sami Khedira's cross past goalkeeper Rui Patricio.Suddenly faced with chasing the game, instead o... 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