
Karim Benzema wants France to maintain their recent good form into Euro 2012.Laurent Blanc's side are unbeaten in their last 21 fixtures and comfortably beat Estonia 4-0 on Tuesday night, with the Real Madrid man netting a stunning first-half effort.Following the match, Benzema told reporters: "The most important thing is to have won. "I was feeling fit and fresh, like th... Full Story »
Sweden boss Erik Hamren has spoken of his delight at seeing his team defeat Serbia in their final warm-up fixture before Euro 2012.Goals from Ola Toivonen and Zlatan Ibrahimovic ensured the Swedes go to the championships in Poland and Ukraine on the back of two straight victories prior to facing co-hosts Ukraine on Monday evening, having previously beaten Iceland.Of th... Full Story »
Spain have been given a warm welcome by their Polish hosts after arriving at their Euro 2012 base in Gniewino.The defending champions touched down in Gdansk at 19:30CET on Tuesday and immediately embarked on the hour-long journey to the small village of approximately 1,500 inhabitants, which will be their home for at least a fortnight.Vicente Del Bosque's troops were greete... Full Story »
RED CERT ... Roy Hodgson says Joe Hart can be the bestROY HODGSON has challenged Joe Hart to be his Gordon Banks at Euro 2012.The Three Lions boss knows keeper Hart will have to be at his very best if injury-ravaged England are to have any chance of success in Poland and Ukraine.Hart, who is brimming with confidence after winning the Premier League title at Manchester City... Full Story »
Mario Balotelli will have both his family names on his Italy shirt at Euro 2012.UEFA's official tournament list shows that the 21-year-old forward has registered 'Barwuah Balotelli' as his shirt name.All in the name: Mario Balotelli prepares to fly to PolandBalotelli was born in Sicily as Mario Barwuah to parents of Ghanaian descent. His African heritage is now being stresse... Full Story »
Leading figures continue to condemn Roy Hodgson and the FA for their handling of the Rio Ferdinand-John Terry affair.Hodgson is coming under increasing pressure to explain his handling of the situation, with English football’s leading anti-racism organisation, Kick It Out, also considering a robust response that heavily criticises the England manager.The FA refused even t... Full Story »
Arsenal will not be rushed into making an announcement on captain Robin van Persie's future, chief executive Ivan Gazidis insists.Van Persie scored 37 times for the Gunners last season but he could leave the Emirates Stadium this summer if he fails to agree an extension to his current contract, which expires at the end of next season.Talks over Van Persie's contract ende... Full Story »
Lining up a putt on the golf course last week, Steven Gerrard suddenly stopped to share something that had happened earlier in the day.'You should have seen Joe Hart in training,' said England's captain. 'He just makes world class saves, jumps back to his feet and prepares for the next shot like nothing has happened. 'The rest of us are just looking at him, like what the hel... Full Story »
England's footballers could be among those putting their careers and their health at risk at the European Championship over what has been described as painkiller ‘abuse’ by FIFA’s chief medical officer.The British Journal of Sports Medicine has labelled it ‘potential disastrous practice’ but the Football Association refused to be drawn on the issue, even though the comment... Full Story »
Rio Ferdinand has pledged his support to England's Euro 2012 campaign despite the controversy that has surrounded the Manchester United defender's continued absence from the squad.Ferdinand's camp had reacted furiously to the former England captain again being overlooked following the enforced withdrawal of defender Gary Cahill, who suffered a fractured jaw during Saturday'... 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 |