Euro 2012
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That’s history, now for the future
The Spanish players had not left the Olympic Stadium in Kiev before minds were being focused on winning the 2014 World Cup.
Spain reign as Italy crumble in Euro 2012 final
Spain have confirmed their status as one of the greatest teams in soccer history by overwhelming Italy 4-0 in the Euro 2012 final.
Euro semi win fails to lift Azzuri’s underdog spirits
Cesare Prandelli has scoffed at suggestions Italy would be favourites in the Euro 2012 final against Spain despite ousting Germany in the semifinals.
Spain reach Euro2012 final on penalties
Thousands of Spain fans gathered in Madrid to watch their Euro 2012 semifinal against Portugal, erupting in joy after their 4-2 penalty win.
Germany tries to dump baggage ahead of Italy semifinal
Coach Joachim Loew has told his team to forget past disappointments and focus on beating Italy in the Euro 2012 semifinal as Germany hunt a win.
Italy helps England extend record in hopelessness
The first penalty shootout at Euro 2012 has been settled by Italy, as England extended their hopeless record in soccer’s version of Russian roulette.
England polish penalties to ward off Spain pain
England will step up their penalty-taking practice as they enter the Euro 2012 knockout rounds desperate to atone for repeated failures in shoot-outs.
France reaches Euro 2012 quarterfinals despite 2-0 loss
France limped into the knockout round of Euro 2012 despite a 2-0 loss to Sweden, showing the team needs to improve to be true contenders.
Rooney’s return secures England in Euro 2012 quarterfinals
Wayne Rooney returned from a two-match ban to deliver a goal and give his team a 1-0 win over Ukraine and a spot in the Euro 2012 quarterfinals.
Uefa charges Germany over neo-Nazi banner
Uefa has charged the German football association after anti-discrimination monitors reported seeing a neo-Nazi banner at a Euro 2012 match.
Spain, Italy entrench dominance at Euro 2012
Spain and Italy confirmed their heavyweight reputations at Euro 2012, advancing to the quarterfinals after winning their final group matches.
Rooney’s return gives Hodgson a headache
England manager Roy Hodgson says he will definitely pick Wayne Rooney for his first match at Euro 2012 against Ukraine.
Portugal’s Ronaldo dedicates goals to son
Cristiano Ronaldo dedicated his goals to his baby son after claiming a brace in a 2-1 win over the Netherlands in Kharkiv at Euro 2012.
Greece to take on Germany in ultimate grudge match
Germany may be threatening Greece with a eurozone exit but the debt-stricken country has a chance for revenge by knocking its team out of Euro 2012.
Croatia charged as Uefa comes down on ongoing racism in Euro Cup
Uefa’s disciplinary panel has decided to action against Croatia’s Football Federation for racist chants by their fans against Italy.