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Lloris on how Blanc rebuilt France
24/05/2012 by UEFA.com
After the disappointment of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, France looked to rebuild their national team. The man charged with that responsibility, Laurent Blanc, successfully led them to first place in UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying Group D as well as friendly wins against Germany, Brazil and England. They are now preparing to face England, Ukraine and Sweden in the final... Full Story »
Barry - Germany crushed us but winning trophies has built me up again
24/05/2012 by Dailymail
Gareth Barry starts at the bitter end. Bloemfontein, June 27, 2010: England 1 Germany 4. ‘You wait so long to play in a World Cup and then you’re destroyed by your fiercest rivals,’ said Barry. ‘Walking off that pitch is the lowest part of my career. It took a long time to get over that.’Anyone who thought Barry might never reappear at the very top level after Mesut Ozi... Full Story »
Headache for Hodgson as Welbeck continues to struggle with ankle injury
24/05/2012 by Dailymail
Roy Hodgson's first day in charge of his new England players ended with a major selection headache over his strikers.Hodgson has to identify the forward who starts instead of the suspended Wayne Rooney for the first two games at this summer’s European Championship.But Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck, the favourite to line up against France and Sweden in Ukraine, i... Full Story »
Boredom of not playing at the start of Euro 2012 will test Rooney, says Keane
24/05/2012 by Dailymail
Roy Keane fears Wayne Rooney’s chances of starring at Euro 2012 could be blighted by boredom.The striker is banned for England’s first two matches, against France and Sweden, and Keane does not expect him to be involved in either of the warm-up friendlies against Norway on Saturday or Belgium a week later.Free time: Wayne Rooney enjoyed a break in Las Vegas this week - but Ro... Full Story »
Euro-bound Ronaldo targets Messi - Star winger believes Portugal can shock Holland and Germany
23/05/2012 by Sky Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo: Real Madrid star aiming to add Portugal glory to his impressive CVCristiano Ronaldo believes Euro 2012 success with Portugal could help him pip Lionel Messi to be crowned as the world's best player.The Real Madrid star helped the Bernabeu giants end Barcelona's three-year stranglehold on the Primera Liga with a stunning 46 goals in just 38 league matches.H... Full Story »
Martin Kelly to join England squad for Norway game
23/05/2012 by Goal.com
Liverpool right-back Martin Kelly is set to join up with the England squad for their friendly against Norway on Saturday.The 22-year-old will link up with the squad but will not remain with them beyond the weekend, and will return to Liverpool following the friendly.Kelly has earned some good reviews for his performances in a largely indifferent campaign for the Anfield club... Full Story »
Barcelona confirm Villa will not play for Spain at Euro 2012
23/05/2012 by Goal.com
Barcelona have confirmed that David Villa will not be going to Euro 2012 with Spain after losing his battle for fitness following a broken leg.The striker's inclusion in Vicente del Bosque's final 23-man squad has been in doubt since he fractured his tibia during the Blaugrana's Club World Cup semi-final win over Al-Sadd in December.However, the former Valencia man ha... Full Story »
Borini & Destro are ready for Euro 2012, says Ferrara
23/05/2012 by Goal.com
Italy Under-21 coach Ciro Ferrara believes Fabio Borini and Mattia Destro are ready for Euro 2012 after being selected in Cesare Prandelli's provisional 32-man squad.Both forwards have been named in the Azzurri's original list of players which will be cut down to 23 on May 29.Destro and Borini have both appeared regularly in Ferrara's U-21 squads and the former Juventus bos... Full Story »
Hodgson issues call up for Liverpool defender Kelly as cover
23/05/2012 by Dailymail
Martin Kelly has been called into the England squad for Saturday’s friendly in Norway.The Liverpool full back will join up with the rest of the players in Manchester on Wednesday and then travel with the squad to Oslo on Friday.Join us: Martin Kelly will link up with the England squadManager Roy Hodgson has given Chelsea’s Champions League players and Wayne Rooney this wee... Full Story »
Spain must defend title without talisman Villa as Barca striker loses fitness battle
23/05/2012 by Dailymail
Spain will defend their European Championship crown without striker David Villa.The Barcelona forward has failed to prove his fitness to coach Vicente del Bosque after fracturing his tibia while in action for the Catalan side at the World Club Challenge in Japan in December.Del Bosque had promised to give the 30-year-old until the last moment to get himself ready but, with hi... 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