Category Archives: Euro 2012

Which goal was the best of the Euro 2012 group stage?

The Euro 2012 group stage is in the books, and Czech Republic, Greece, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Italy, England and France are the eight teams left standing prior to Thursday's opening match of the quarterfinals. Before looking ahead to the remaining … Continue reading »

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Wednesday Kickoff: Drogba heads to China, Blatter’s goal-line tweet & more

Didier Drogba's move to China is officially complete. The former Chelsea star signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Shanghai Shenhua, where he will be reunited with former strike partner Nicolas Anelka while playing under former Argentina coach Sergio Batista. "I have … Continue reading »

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Euro 2012: England wins group despite controversy, France advances despite loss

By JOHN BOSCHINI In the face of lowered expectations, England is excelling at Euro 2012. Wayne Rooney marked his return from suspension with a goal as England, with the help of a controversial refereeing decision, weathered a relentless Ukraine attack … Continue reading »

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Euro 2012: Matchday 12 (Group D)

The Euro 2012 group stage comes to an end Tuesday, with the final two places in the quarterfinals up for grabs. Three of the four teams in action Tuesday have a chance at qualifying for the knockout round, including co-host … Continue reading »

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Euro 2012 Ticker: Croatia fined for fan behavior, Germany faces charge & more

Croatia fans have cost their national team's federation €80,000. UEFA fined Croatia that amount "for the setting-off and throwing of fireworks, and the improper conduct of supporters (racist chants, racist symbols) at the UEFA EURO 2012 Group C match against Italy," … Continue reading »

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Should UEFA expand the Euro field?

Euro 2012 has been one of the more intense, entertaining international tournaments in recent memory, with each game carrying loads of significance and each group coming down to the final day of group play. Even with the 16-team format providing … Continue reading »

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Tuesday Kickoff: Italy hands out scandal bans, Herdling leaves Union and more

Italian soccer won't be suspended as a whole for two years, like Italian Premier Mario Monti suggested, and the sport as a whole in the country appears ready to move on from the latest match-fixing scandal. The Italian FA announced … Continue reading »

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Euro 2012: Spain, Italy advance to quarterfinals

By FRANCO PANIZO They suffered a few scares and needed a few clutch saves from Iker Casillas, but Spain eventually defeated Croatia en route to advancing to the Euro 2012 quarterfinals. Spain kept their dreams of repeating as European champions … Continue reading »

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Must-See Goal: Mario Balotelli

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Euro 2012: Match Day 11 (Group C)

Three teams vie for two quarterfinal places in Group C as defending champion Spain and second-place Croatia lead today's Euro action. The Croatians will be looking for at least a point againt the Spanish to secure their place in the … Continue reading »

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