
France midfielder Yohan Cabaye is aiming to start his side’s Euro 2012 campaign on a positive note against England in their first group game.Cabaye was brought to England by Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew last summer and has impressed during his debut Premier League campaign, which has led to a more prominent role in the international setup.And he believes that th... Full Story »
Thomas Sorensen has insisted that his Denmark side will be looking to cause an upset at Euro 2012.The Stoke City goalkeeper has already met up with his international team-mates ahead of this summer’s tournament, as they prepare with games against Brazil and Australia over the coming weeks.But Sorensen knows the team still go in the competition as rank outsiders, with fello... Full Story »
Kevin Doyle: Claims it is not madness to think the Republic of Ireland can win Euro 2012Striker Kevin Doyle has revealed Giovanni Trapattoni has challenged Republic of Ireland's players to 'do a Greece' at Euro 2012.The odds are stacked against Trapattoni's team as they have been drawn in a group which also includes Spain, Italy and Croatia.But Doyle and his team-mates ar... Full Story »
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has called on Mario Balotelli to prove he can make the headlines for the right reasons after including him in his 23-man squad for Euro 2012.There were doubts over whether the striker would be selected for next month's tournament, following several incidents during the domestic season at Manchester City.However, while indicating that he's aware o... Full Story »
John O'Shea: Has been rested by Republic boss TrapattoniRepublic of Ireland defender John O'Shea did not train with the squad on Monday as he continues his recovery from an ankle problem.The Sunderland man has joined up with his team-mates in Malahide but did not work with them on the training pitch due to the ankle knock he picked up during his club's final game of the seaso... Full Story »
The 25-year-old was cut from the national squad for Euro 2008 and complete left out for World Cup 2010 by former coach Raymond Domenech.His move to the Tyneside followed a troubled spell at Marseille where he fell out with coach Didier Deschamps, but the Frenchman has highlighted his improvement and hopes it will improve his chances of being selected."I am more peaceful now,... Full Story »
Netherlands legend Edgar Davids believes that England could enjoy success under Roy Hodgson as long as he plans his team around new captain Steven Gerrard.Gerrard was announced as the skipper for next month’s tournament during the newly-appointed manager’s squad announcement last Wednesday.And the former Inter and Barcelona midfielder now believes that Gerrard will be key t... Full Story »
Fernando Torres: Has been called up to the Spain squad along with team-mate Juan MataChelsea duo Fernando Torres and Juan Mata have been added to the Spain squad for their Euro 2012 warm-up matches with Serbia and South Korea.The pair were initially left out of coach Vicente Del Bosque's 21-man squad along with players from Copa del Rey finalists Barcelona and Athletic Bilba... Full Story »
ROY FRONTS ... what Hodgson's men might be wearing this summerENGLAND’S football stars will be heading to Euro 2012 without UNDERWEAR.That is because the FA will supply all of Roy Hodgson’s squad with everything from pants to branded clothing.Norwich No 1 John Ruddy, called up by Hodgson, said: “I’ve been told to take boots, gloves, trainers, a few casual clothes an... Full Story »
Mario Balotelli’s hair-raising antics on and off the pitch have kept fans talking about him all season and the attention will continue this summer when the Manchester City striker travels to Euro 2012.The 21-year-old is in the Italy squad for their assault at the European Championships in Poland/Ukraine, and to prepare for the tournament, Balotelli appears to be on a missio... 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 |