ARTICLES RELATING TO
EURO 2012
Fernando Torres looks set to become the latest Spain player to make 100 international appearances when the European champions warm up.
Italy forward Mario Balotelli scored two superb first-half goals to steer his team to a 2-1 victory over favourites Germany on Thursday and into the Euro 2012 final where they will meet holders Spain.
Cesc Fabregas struck the winning spot kick as holders Spain beat Portugal 4-2 on penalties after their Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinal ended goalless.
Former England coach Fabio Capello refused to let his row with England striker Wayne Rooney die a death.
UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish and Russian football federations for racist behaviour and racist chants by fans at Euro 2012.
Having swept past France to reach the Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinals, Spain can expect a more exacting ordeal on Wednesday when they face Portugal.
Spain captain Iker Casillas can become the first player to notch up 100 victories in international football if his team beat Portugal in Wednesday's semifinal.
Portugal's run to the Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinals has rightly been accompanied by appreciation of the talents of winger Cristiano Ronaldo.
Czech forward Milan Baros has retired from the national team after Thursday's 1-0 quarterfinal elimination against Portugal at Uefa Euro 2012™.
Portugal fans and neutrals hoping for a splash edition of the Cristiano Ronaldo roadshow had their appetite satisfied.
Czech Republic coach Michal Bilek says his team must stop Cristiano Ronaldo running at them or he will be "impossible" to stop.
England and France took the last places in a heavyweight final eight at Uefa Euro 2012™ with Ukraine joining co-hosts Poland on the sidelines after a 1-0 loss.
Defending champions Spain beat Croatia 1-0, ending Balkan dreams of a Euro 2012 knock-out berth, as Italy ran out 2-0 winners against the Ireland.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored both goals as Portugal deservedly beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Sunday to reach the quarterfinals of Uefa Euro 2012™.
England will not win Euro 2012 based on their performance in the opening 1-1 draw with France said Euro winning defender Marcel Desailly.
