- UK ministers set to miss England's Euro 2012 quarter-final with Italy
- 21/06/2012 by Goal.com
A member of Parliament is expected to attend the semi-final in Warsaw, should the Three Lions get there, but made no comment on the scenario that sees them make the finalThe British government will continue their boycott of Euro 2012 by not sending any ministers to England‘s quarter-final against Italy in Kiev on Sunday.Members of Parliament have so far avoided the Thre... Full Story »- I wish I could be like Gerrard! Italy star De Rossi hails England skipper ahead of duel
- 21/06/2012 by Dailymail
Italy midfielder Daniele De Rossi has hailed Steven Gerrard as his 'idol' as he prepares to go toe to toe with the England captain in the European Championship quarter-finals.De Rossi revealed he dreamt of playing more like Gerrard, who has shone for the Three Lions during Euro 2012.Roma vice-captain De Rossi started the tournament in a three-man defence for Italy but reverte... Full Story »- Bet you're missing the Euros, Frank? Injured England star enjoys Royal Ascot as England march on without him
- 21/06/2012 by Dailymail
He may have suffered Euro 2012 agony when he was ruled out with injury.But Frank Lampard didn't look like a man yearning for football as he enjoyed a day out with Christine Bleakley at Royal Ascot.Missing anything? Frank Lampard and fiancee Christine Bleakley enjoyed a day at Ascot racesAs England's stars relaxed on their day off in Krakow after beating Ukraine to reach th... Full Story »- It's time you got serious, Mario! De Rossi tells Balotelli to grow up and fulfil his potential
- 21/06/2012 by Dailymail
Mario Balotelli has been told to grow up if he is to fulfil his potential as one of the great players of Euro 2012. The stark warning came from his Italy team-mate Daniele De Rossi, who is tipped to join Balotelli at Manchester City.Lightening the mood: Mario Balotelli lifts flagging spirits in trainingMoving the goalposts: Balotelli is set to start against England after hi... Full Story »- We'll stay on target! England are prepared for anything, insists Roy... even penalties
- 21/06/2012 by Dailymail
If there is a crumb of comfort, something that Roy Hodgson can use as a motivational tool over the next few days, the Italians are almost as bad at penalties as the English.England's manager might not put it quite like that and he might have to focus more on the 1994 World Cup final than the one that followed 12 years later but the Italians choke, the English choke. Four ou... Full Story »- Roy is spot on: Hodgson tells his men to get ready if Italy showdown goes to penalties
- 21/06/2012 by Dailymail
Roy Hodgson has called on his England players to cast off the burden of past failures and show the mental toughness to win at penalties.The England manager has promised his team will be fully prepared should Sunday’s European Championship quarter-final against Italy in Kiev go down to spot-kicks.‘We have practised already but we’ll take it even more seriously now,’ he said... Full Story »- Blokhin hits out at officials and confronts journalist after England defeat
- 20/06/2012 by Goal.com
The former forward claims the ball went 50 centimetres over the line when Marko Devic went through on goal and John Terry cleared, before challenging a member of the mediaUkraine coach Oleg Blokhin slammed the officiating during his team’s 1-0 defeat to England on Tuesday night, before confronting a journalist as tempers rose.England took the lead through Wayne Rooney soo... Full Story »- Rooney: No team will want to play England
- 20/06/2012 by Goal.com
Wayne Rooney has stated that England can go all the way at Euro 2012, and believes that teams will not want to play against them in the knockout stages.After coming back from a two-game suspension, the striker started the match and scored what turned out to be the winning goal as Roy Hodgson's men put in a somewhat shaky display against the co-hosts.And the Manchester Unite... Full Story »- Shevchenko announces international retirement
- 20/06/2012 by Goal.com
The 35-year-old has decided to play a farewell match before hanging up his boots, and believes that "anything can happen" as he backs England to win Euro 2012Ukraine captain Andriy Shevchenko has announced his retirement from international football, except for one "goodbye game".The 35-year-old has decided that now is the right time following his country's early exit from Eur... Full Story »- Bonkers Blokhin loses rag with journalist, asking him outside for a 'man talk' after Ukraine defeat
- 20/06/2012 by Dailymail
Ukraine coach Oleh Blokhin was involved in an amazing row with a local journalist after his side's 1-0 defeat to England in Donetsk.In his post-match press conference, Blokhin felt the questioning had become personal and suggested the journalist should 'come outside and have a man talk'.Then, when the conference had finished, Blokhin pointed to the journalist, and then to th... Full Story »
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