
Portugal and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is sure his country can compete with an in-form Germany team in their Euro 2012 opener in L'viv on Saturday.After an embarrassing 3-1 loss to Turkey last week, Portugal are eager to hit form against die Mannschaft, who are fresh off the back of a comfortable 2-0 win over Israel.Ronaldo is hoping for a penalty in tomorrow’... Full Story »
The England goalkeeper is hoping the Three Lions can make a good start to Euro 2012 against Laurent Blanc's men and is looking forward to playing a key role for his countryEngland goalkeeper Joe Hart believes a good start to Euro 2012 against France on Monday could set his side up for a successful tournament.The Three Lions come into the European Championships with lo... Full Story »
Czech Republic winger Vaclav Pilar has claimed his side were not prepared enough going into their 4-1 Euro 2012 loss to Russia on Friday evening.The Russians raced into a 2-0 half-time lead through Alan Dzagoev and Roman Shirokov before Pilar's strike early in the second half looked to have given his side a chance.However, a second from Dzagoev and a fine finish fro... Full Story »
Alan Dzagoev has intimated that Czech Republic's fans made for a tough match, even though Russia eventually went on to record a 4-1 victory in their opening match of Euro 2012.The 21-year-old played a crucial part in Friday's victory by opening the scoring early on and sealing the win for Dick Advocaat's troops with only 10 minutes remaining.Despite playing in Wroclaw, a larg... Full Story »
He was bitterly disappointed to be left out of the England squad for the Euro 2012 Championship, but Rio Ferdinand appears to be more than making up for it.The footballer was pictured soaking up the sun during a holiday in Cyprus this week, as his teammates were departing for Krakow.While the team are working hard in training camp, the 33-year-old was spotted reclinin... Full Story »
Avraam Papadopoulos is returning home after suffering knee ligament damage in Greece's opener with PolandAvraam Papadopoulos will miss the rest of UEFA EURO 2012 after suffering ligament damage in his left knee during Greece's tournament opener against co-hosts Poland.The injury occurred 37 minutes into the 1-1 draw and the Olympiacos FC defender was replaced by his namesak... Full Story »
Poland striker and Euro 2012 opener hero Robert Lewandowski is off to Manchester United, according to Polish coach Franciszek Smuda. Lewandowski was part of the Bundesliga winning Borussia Dortmund side, and scored 22 goals in 34 appearances last season.Lewandowski scored the opening goal of the Euro 2012 tournament against Greece today and would certainly be under the scanne... Full Story »
Give me an E. Give me an N. Give me a G. Actually, just give me a whole load of Es, because the only way I’m going to carry on with this England cheerleader nonsense is if I’m on mind-bending drugs.There’s no need for the pom poms this time. It seems the majority of people in this country have finally accepted that we need to treat the national team in a truly English fashion... Full Story »
EDIN BACK ... Dzeko could be set for Germany returnBAYERN MUNICH will table a £20million bid to take Edin Dzeko back to Germany.nd Manchester City reckon that could prove the ace up their sleeve which sees Thomas Muller move in the opposite direction.SunSport revealed last month that the Premier League champions would listen to offers for Dzeko, who cost them £27m fro... Full Story »
WEL HAPPY ... Danny Welbeck is favourite to partner Ashley YoungDANNY WELBECK is set to get the nod ahead of Andy Carroll for England’s Euro 2012 opener against France.Manchester United’s Welbeck has impressed Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson in training.And he is likely to partner United pal Ashley Young up front for Monday’s crunch game in Donetsk.Seven England players went t... 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 |