Poznan: Croatia coach Slaven Bilic could be forced to reshuffle his attack ahead of their Euro 2012 opener against Republic of Ireland as striker Ivica Olic is in doubt for the tournament due to injury. The departing Bayern Munich forward sustained a thigh problem in the friendly draw against Norway at the weekend, and it remains to be seen whether the Wolfsburg-bound player will be match fit in time for...
02:49 PM, Jun 04, 2012
London: Rio Ferdinand's representative says England coach Roy Hodgson has shown the defender a lack of respect by repeatedly ignoring him for the European Championship. After Gary Cahill was ruled out of Euro 2012 with a broken jaw, Hodgson selected Liverpool's Martin Kelly, who made his England debut in last week's win at Norway and has just 10 Premier League appearances for his club last term, while the experienced Ferdinand...
02:35 PM, Jun 04, 2012
Madrid: Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso feels that his side face a tough task to win Euro 2012 due to the high expectations, but insisted that they are determined to successfully defend their title. The title-holders are seen as the favourites to win this summer's tournament, but the Real Madrid star believes it will be very difficult to go all the way. "The expectations aren't just high, but they are soaring....
02:11 PM, Jun 04, 2012
Denmark are not novices when it comes to the Euros, and have some quality players in their ranks that leaves them in contention for the title. The Danes prefer a 4-3-3 formation and they play well with a lone striker in Nicklas Bendtner, supported by the talented midfielder Christian Eriksen. In 1992 Denmark clinched a shock victory over Germany to lift the European Championship, but after that they have only...
12:13 PM, Jun 04, 2012
Most of the media attention Ukraine has received in the lead-up to Euro 2012 has focused on the country's status as tournament co-hosts. Fears over the behaviour of supporters, threats of racism and there are still question marks over the security in the country. With less than four days left, Ukraine - ranked 50th in the FIFA World Rankings - will be making their first appearance at the European Championship....
12:01 PM, Jun 04, 2012
Four years ago, Spain made history at the Euros, finally ending 44 years of pain and misery as the perennial under-achievers of international football. Now they arrive at Euro 2012 as defending champions and World Cup winners, looking to become the first side to win three major international trophies in a row. It is no surprise that Spain are the favourites once again, with the core of the squad that...
11:49 AM, Jun 04, 2012
Seville: Spain midfielders Andres Iniesta and David Silva combined to score a late goal in a 1-0 victory over a stubborn China on Sunday in the team's last warm-up before defending their European Championship title. Iniesta jumped on a loose ball inside China's half and scurried into the area before passing to Silva for the 84th-minute winner that gave the World Cup champions their 25th straight victory at home. A...
09:12 AM, Jun 04, 2012
London: England's injury troubles deepened on Sunday when defender Gary Cahill was ruled out of the European Championship after fracturing his jaw in the final warm-up match against Belgium. The starting center back is the third England player in the last week to be ruled out of the tournament, following injuries to midfielders Frank Lampard and Gareth Barry ahead of the June 11 opener against France. But another central defender,...
08:37 PM, Jun 03, 2012
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
London: Roy Hodgson has revealed John Terry requires a scan on a minor hamstring injury sustained in England's 1-0 victory over Belgium. Terry saw his club-mate Gary Cahill leave the field following a collision with goalkeeper Joe Hart and had to leave the field himself on the 70th minute as a hamstring problem flared up. Hodgson told reporters at Wembley: "As far as John's concerned, he felt his hamstring a...
09:39 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
London: England completed their preparations for the start of Euro 2012 with a gritty but unconvincing 1-0 win over Belgium in their final warm-up match at Wembley. Danny Welbeck pushed his claim to start up front against France in Donetsk on June 11 as the Manchester United striker scored the only goal with a delightful finish in the 36th minute. Roy Hodgson will be pleased to have recorded a victory...
08:40 AM, Jun 03, 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
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