
Former French international Patrick Vieira believes the England team's biggest stumbling block is their lack of team spirit.An integral part of the French national side that lifted both the 1998 World Cup and 2000 European Championship title, Vieira knows a thing or two about succeeding at international level. After spending 10 years of his playing career in England, he ha... Full Story »
Ivica Olic: The Bayern Munich forward is an injury doubt for CroatiaCroatia striker Ivica Olic has emerged as an injury doubt for Euro 2012 after being hurt on Saturday against Norway in Oslo.The Bayern Munich man injured his right thigh and although he is optimistic at being ready for their opening game with Republic of Ireland next Sunday, team doctors have doubts.Olic wil... Full Story »
There were mixed feelings in the Danish camp after their 2-0 victory against Australia in Copenhagen on Saturday, with Nicklas Bendtner convinced "the sharpness will return".Daniel Agger was felled for Denmark's penalty against Australia which he convertedNicklas Bendtner agrees that there is room for improvement in Denmark's play, but if the nature of Saturday's 2-0 friendl... Full Story »
Iker Casillas celebrates his 12th anniversary as a Spanish international today but the goalkeeper will be looking forward, rather than back, as he strives for more European glory this summer.Iker Casillas (Spain)Besides being one of the all-time great footballers, Iker Casillas, like many goalkeepers, likes order and things done meticulously.As such he could barely hav... Full Story »
Robin Van Persie is grateful to his former Arsenal team-mate Thierry Henry for giving him some valuable advice before the European Championship. Van Persie was in red hot form for Arsenal last season, finishing as the Premier League's top scorer with 30 goals and playing a crucial part in helping the Gunners secure qualifications to next season's Champions League.The Dutchma... Full Story »
GO WITH DEFOE ... Spurs ace fires in a shot that just flies wideJERMAIN DEFOE is gearing up to make a massive impact at Euro 2012.The Spurs striker came off the bench to give an impressive second-half display and hit a post in Saturday’s win against Belgium.Defoe, 29, is considered by many pundits to be the “fourth choice” forward in Roy Hodgson’s squad for Poland an... Full Story »
Roy Hodgson delivered the ultimate snub to a furious Rio Ferdinand on Sunday when he selected a defender who has played just two minutes of international football ahead of him for Euro 2012.The England manager responded to the news that Gary Cahill had suffered a double fracture of the jaw in a collision with Joe Hart at Wembley on Saturday by calling Liverpool’s Martin Kell... Full Story »
Whatever Roy Hodgson might now have in mind for the French, and he says some kind of plan is forming, he must be bracing himself for yet more disruption between now and next Monday.Rio Ferdinand and John Terry has resurfaced as a major issue he rather hoped he had left behind and he must also be wondering where the next injury is coming from. Cynical shove: Dries Mertins ende... Full Story »
Dries Mertens,whose push on Gary Cahill has cost the England defender his place at Euro 2012, has apologised for his actions. The Belgium winger left Cahill with a broken jaw early in Saturday's friendly at Wembley, an injury which means the Chelsea man will not travel to Poland and Ukraine for the European Championships. Taking to Twitter to explain his actions, Mertens said... Full Story »
Alvaro Negredo is hoping to press his claims for a starting spot in Spain's Euro 2012 opener against Italy when they play their final warm-up match against China.With record scorer David Villa ruled out through injury and doubts about the form of Fernando Torres following a lack of goals for Chelsea last season, a berth in Spain's attack heading into the European Championship... 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 |