
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has announced that Abou Diaby will not be available for this summer's European Championships due to injury.The injury-plagued France international has missed the majority of the campaign due to ankle and hamstring problems yet appeared to be fit heading into the summer.However, the former Auxerre man picked up a calf strain in Arsenal's 1-1 dra... Full Story »
Spain boss Vicente del Bosque is willing to give David Villa until the last minute to prove his fitness ahead of Euro 2012, but acknowledged that selecting the Barcelona forward could upset some other members of the squad.Villa has been out of action since breaking his tibia during the Club World Cup in December but is nearing a return to competitive action and, on Friday, Pe... Full Story »
Pedro: Barcelona attacker wants to be included in Spain's squad for the European ChampionshipBarcelona attacker Pedro is hoping to force his way back into Spain's squad for Euro 2012 after admitting he has experienced an inconsistent season.Pedro started Spain's 2010 World Cup final victory over the Netherlands, but he was left out of Vicente del Bosque's last squad for th... Full Story »
QPR manager Mark Hughes believes the Football Association's decision to appoint Roy Hodgson as England boss in the midst of the relegation run-in could see his side get relegated.The 64-year-old was named as Fabio Capello's successor on Tuesday, but will remain in charge of West Brom for the final two games of the Premier League season.The Baggies' first match since the new... Full Story »
John Terry has told Roy Hodgson he has no problems if he is picked to play alongside Rio Ferdinand at Euro 2012.New England boss Hodgson plans to speak to both his experienced central defenders to try to solve any issues between them before picking his first squad later this month.Terry is still facing charges later in the summer over an alleged racial insult aimed at Rio’... Full Story »
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is confident ahead of this summer's European Championship claiming his side are travelling to Euro 2012 with the sole intention of winning the tournament.The Azzurri have been drawn in a tricky group alongside reigning World and European champions Spain, dark horses Croatia and a well-organised Republic of Ireland side.However despite a difficul... Full Story »
Former England defender Martin Keown believes Rio Ferdinand should retire from international football instead of pursuing one last shot at glory at Euro 2012 this summer. Ferdinand, 33, has enjoyed an outstanding season with Manchester United despite Sir Alex Ferguson admitting the veteran centre-back has lost a yard of pace and needs to manage his well-documented bac... Full Story »
RICH PICKINGS ... Hodgson celebrates new job and taking 3 Lions jobROY HODGSON has burst on to the list of football’s richest managers — but is still behind Harry Redknapp in the rankings.New England boss Hodgson is a newcomer on the Sunday Times’ Sport Rich List after landing the top job with the FA earlier this week ahead of fan-favourite Redknapp.The 64-year-old former Wes... Full Story »
Fabio Capello has warned his successor Roy Hodgson that he does not have enough time to turn England into Euro 2012 winners next month. Hodgson was appointed as manager by the FA this week, just five weeks before the tournament starts on June 8.Capello, who resigned as boss in February, said: 'It's not a normal job. It's difficult to create something in a short space of time... Full Story »
UEFA has issued guidelines for UEFA EURO 2012 officials, including protection of players and the game's image, punishment for mobbing referees and for incidents of mass confrontation.UEFA has issued the UEFA EURO 2012 referees a series of guidelines to be followed this summer and reiterated its confidence in the officials' abilities to produce top-class performances in Polan... Full Story »Hot News
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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 |