Russia are all set to pull a few surprises in Euro 2012. Dutchman Dick Advocaat is the coach of the side. He is highly rated in the world of football, known as an astute strategist. His CV is quite impressive, having led Netherlands to the quarter-finals and semi-finals in the 1994 World Cup and Euro 2004 respectively. The Russians have an envious record in the tournament's history. They won the...
11:46 AM, Jun 03, 2012
If there was ever a list of 'What Not To Do Before A Major Tournament', Italy seem to have covered most of it. Heading into Euro 2012, the team " already hit by injuries " has suffered a loss of form that has seen them lose three consecutive games for the first time since 1983, with another warm-up being cancelled due to an earthquake in northern Italy. This even as...
11:35 AM, Jun 03, 2012
Their squad may lack in quality and depth as compared to their more formidable group opponents, but Croatia will certainly not be short of motivation at Euro 2012. The tournament will be the last for the coach Slaven Bilic, who has agreed to take over at Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow following the European Championship. With the popular Bilic having overseen one of the most successful periods for the national team...
11:34 AM, Jun 03, 2012
Barcelona: Valencia are determined not to back down on their stance over Jordi Alba after informing Barcelona that they will not budge on their demands of 15 million (12.1m) for the left-back, according to Mundo Deportivo. It had been claimed that Tottenham ace Gareth Bale topped the Blaugrana's wishlist for a new left-sided player, but his 45m (36.4m) price has forced the Catalans into looking elsewhere for an alternative. Alba's...
09:28 AM, Jun 03, 2012
London: England defender Gary Cahill had an X-ray on his jaw at Wembley Stadium after sustaining an injury in the first half of the Three Lions' Euro 2012 warm-up match against Belgium, raising doubts over his participation in the tournament. The Chelsea defender was replaced by Joleon Lescott after colliding heavily with team-mate Joe Hart following a push from Belgium's Dries Mertens in the 17th minute. Cahill was substituted immediately...
08:48 AM, Jun 03, 2012
Manchester: Manchester United winger Nani has hinted that he may consider offers to leave the club after it emerged that contract talks have stalled with the Premier League runners-up. The Portuguese star signed for the club from Sporting Lisbon in 2007 and penned a new deal only two years ago, which still has an additional two years to run. Discussions regarding a new contract appear to have hit deadlock and...
02:26 PM, Jun 02, 2012
The Hague: Portugal had difficulties while qualifying for Euro 2012, but will nevertheless start the forthcoming tournament in Ukraine and Poland with high expectations, thanks to Real Madrid's ace Cristiano Ronaldo. The 27-year-old forward enjoyed a terrific season with Real Madrid, leading the Spanish giants to the La Liga title. He even improved on his personal record of 40 goals of the 2010/2011 season by netting 46 times in the...
02:14 PM, Jun 02, 2012
Portugal are unfortunate enough to find themselves in the Euro 2012 'Group of Death' and the odds are stacked up against the 2004 runners-up as they will have to face Germany and Netherlands who are seen as the clear favourites to go through to the next round. Portugal are known for their free-flowing and attacking football, but they are highly dependent on Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani. The two wingers have...
12:11 PM, Jun 02, 2012
Having missed out on the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Sweden will be eyeing to make amends in this year's European Championships. They have made it to the finals after finishing as best runners-up in the qualification campaign. Needing a win against the Netherlands to qualify, Sweden produced the goods, a 3-2 victory at home, against a team that won every match of their group till that point. It's...
12:07 PM, Jun 02, 2012
Once again the Netherlands go into a tournament with a reputation as one of the red-hot favourites. Over the years, they have been one of the best sides in the world, be it at the Euros or the World Cup. The 2010 World Cup runners-up have got some quality players in their ranks but the question is whether they have enough fire in their belly to go all the way?...
12:01 PM, Jun 02, 2012
Zurich: Italy's troubles mounted as they produced some slapstick defending in a 3-0 defeat by fellow Euro 2012 finalists Russia on Friday in their only warm-up match for the tournament. The game at the Letzigrund in Zurich was played against the backdrop of a match-fixing scandal back home that prompted Italy coach Cesare Prandelli to say he would not mind his side pulling out of the European Championship if it...
08:46 AM, Jun 02, 2012
Liverpool: Brendan Rodgers has been unveiled as the new Liverpool manager. The former Swansea City man replaces Kenny Dalglish, who was sacked after a disappointing eight-place finish in the Premier League, despite reaching the FA Cup and League Cup finals, winning the latter. Rodgers comes to Anfield with only four years of managerial experience, after, in addition to the Welsh side, stints at Watford and Reading. The 39-year-old received much...
02:48 PM, Jun 01, 2012
Munich: Joachim Low has insisted that Germany still have to improve in the wake of their 2-0 friendly win over Israel on Thursday. The national team coach was generally pleased with his side's performance after they had lost their previous match 5-3 against Switzerland, but he was adamant that they need to be better if they are to have success this summer. "It was a pretty decent final test, this...
02:11 PM, Jun 01, 2012
The coaching staff of the Champions League winners is in New Delhi to train young Indian footballers and coaches. ...
11:39 AM, Jun 01, 2012
Barcelona: Barcelona striker David Villa has played down his absence from the Spain national team at Euro 2012. The 30-year-old striker ruled himself out of selection for the finals in Poland and Ukraine as he is still nursing a fractured tibia sustained at the Club World Cup in December. His unavailability has been described by Spain coach Vicente del Bosque as a heavy blow, but Villa thinks that La Roja...
10:33 AM, Jun 01, 2012
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