
Denmark secured the first huge surprise of the European Championship with a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands on Saturday in Group B.And it was Michael Krohn-Dehli that provided the lethal finishing that the Dutch inexplicably lacked.Krohn-Dehli scored against the run of play when he picked up a loose ball close to the penalty area in the 24th minute, left two defender... Full Story »
Roy Hodgson has claimed he did not pick Rio Ferdinand for England's Euro 2012 squad because he does not think the experienced defender should be a substitute.There has been a furore over Ferdinand's continued exclusion from the squad, even after the initial snub, with the defender repeatedly ignored behind Phil Jagielka, Jordan Henderson and Martin Kelly.Hodgson says it woul... Full Story »
Jermain Defoe is back with the England camp after returning to Poland following the death of his father.The striker is now expected to start on the bench in the Group D opener against France on Monday.The news is a boost to boss Roy Hodgson, who is without suspended Wayne Rooney for the first two matches of the tournament.Look who's back: Jermain Defoe with England in Krako... Full Story »
Ashley Young says England are full of confidence heading into their Euro 2012 opener with France on Monday.New boss Roy Hodgson has begun his regime with 1-0 victories at Norway in Oslo and Belgium at Wembley, with Young scoring the decisive goal against the former.Listen up: Ashley Young leaves the England team hotel in Krakow on Saturday morningAnd the Manchester United sta... Full Story »
Bert van Marwijk: Says his Dutch side cannot be complacent despite beating the Danes beforeBert van Marwijk warned against complacency ahead of Holland's Group B opener with Denmark in Kharkiv.The Dutch beat the Danes 2-0 two years ago en route to the World Cup final and go into this clash as clear favourites.But, amid claims of monkey chants being directed at his player... Full Story »
Joachim Low: Knows Portugal pose a threat in what is considered a Group of DeathGermany will want to demonstrate why they are considered by some to be favourites to win Euro 2012 when they begin their Group B campaign against Portugal in Lviv on Saturday night.After getting their campaign under way, Joachim Low's team face Holland in their second group game, while Portuga... Full Story »
Basing their team around Bianconero has served the nation well in the past, so there is now a temptation to do likewise ahead of Sunday's Euro 2012 Group C opener against SpainJuventus are an incredibly divisive presence within Italian football. They are as loved as they are loathed, generating adulation and animosity in equal measure. The mere mention of their name neve... Full Story »
Carlo Ancelotti believes that Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is blessed to have both Andrea Pirlo and Thiago Motta as his midfield options.The former Chelsea manager worked with Pirlo during their time at AC Milan, and is currently coaching the Brazil-born midfielder at Paris Saint-Germain.The 52-year-old believes that the two players compliment one another well, and could prov... Full Story »
It is often remembered that Barcelona are 'more than a club'. The famous motto rings true for a side that is the symbol of Catalunya and, in recent times, the best team around. And in 2010, the Barca backbone saw Spain seal World Cup success in South Africa. With seven of Pep Guardiola's players starting the final and scoring all eight of the team's goals en route to th... Full Story »
The former Burnley defender, who is currently making a documentary on the subject, believes racist chanting in Poland and Ukraine will test the European football governing bodyThe chairman of the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), Clarke Carlisle, has urged Uefa to take tougher action against racism at Euro 2012.The European football governing body confirmed o... 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 |