 'England can learn from German lesson'
Roy Hodgson believes England can learn from Germany's example as he seeks to rebuild the country's footballing fortunes after their disappointing Uefa Euro 2012™ exit. Read full article |
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 Custodio hopes Ronaldo will win Casillas duel
Portugal midfielder Custodio said on Monday he is keeping his fingers crossed Cristiano Ronaldo would come off better in his Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinal duel with Real Madrid teammate. Read full article |
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 Prandelli questions Uefa over match calendar
Italy's coach Cesare Prandelli is unhappy that an already physically strong Germany have had two extra days to prepare for Thursday's Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinal. Read full article |
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 Walesa tips Germany as Euro victor
Known for his uncanny political intuition, Lech Walesa – Poland's anti-communist legend – on Monday tipped a repeat of the European championship final four years ago. Read full article |
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 'Germans will beat Italy on present form'
Germany should logically beat Italy in Thursday's Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinal in Warsaw based on present form said midfielder Mesut Ozil on Monday. Read full article |
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 Shevchenko to decide future
Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko, who retired from international football following his country's exit from Uefa Euro 2012™, said on Monday he was weighing club offers from abroad Read full article |
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 Eusebio expected to leave hospital on Thursday
Former Portugal great Eusebio is expected to remain in a hospital in Poland until Thursday. Read full article |
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 Germans determined to notch win over Italy
Germany have no time for statistics or history lessons as they prepare to face Italy in the Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinals despite having failed to win against them in any of their seven previous world tournament. Read full article |
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 Polish sports minister regrets England exit
Poland's sports minister said on Monday she was disappointed by England's Uefa Euro 2012™ exit, as fans were unlikely to return to the country to learn first hand that pre-tournament claims about racism. Read full article |
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 Spain won't change despite 'boring' tag
Spain are not about to change the way they play because some believe their possession-based style makes them boring to watch, midfielder Xabi Alonso said on Monday. Read full article |
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 Llorente looks to pester Portuguese
David Villa, absent from the Euros through injury, might have won the plaudits for scoring the goal - but Fernando Llorente was instrumental in knocking Portugal out of the last World Cup for Spain. Read full article |
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 Gerrard committed to England cause
England captain Steven Gerrard is committed to leading his side towards the 2014 World Cup despite being devastated by yet another major tournament heartache at the European Championship Read full article |
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 Germany hopeful of Schweini recovery
Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger should be able to shake off a nagging ankle injury in time to play in the Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinal against Italy in Warsaw on Thursday. Read full article |
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 Striker dilemma a 'gift' for Loew - Klose
Veteran Miroslav Klose has said his rivalry with Mario Gomez for Germany's single striker berth is a "gift" rather than a selection headache for coach Joachim Loew. Read full article |
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 Euro semifinal referees appointed
Turkey's Cuneyt Cakir will referee the Euro 2012 semifinal between holders Spain and Portugal in Donetsk, Ukraine, on Wednesday Uefa announced on Monday. Read full article |
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 Portugal prepare Spain ambush
Having swept past France to reach the Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinals, Spain can expect a more exacting ordeal on Wednesday when they face a Portugal team who beat them 4-0 in their last meeting. Read full article |
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 Blanc's future on the menu for French media
As the dust settled on France's Uefa Euro 2012™ quarterfinal defeat at the hands of defending champions Spain, attention has turned to whether Laurent Blanc will remain as coach. Read full article |
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 Cheeky Pirlo penalty sums up Italy's mood
If Italy can replicate the coolness in front of goal shown by Andrea Pirlo when he dinked in his cheeky penalty against England, the Azzurri might have a chance of troubling Germany in Thursday's semifinal. Read full article |
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 Italy assessing injuries ahead of semis
While Italy is still celebrating its victory over England, the Azzurri have several injuries and lineup issues to worry about before facing Germany in the European Championship semifinals. Read full article |
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 Owen calls for coaching overhaul
Former England striker Michael Owen led calls for an overhaul of the country's coaching on Monday after another major tournament campaign ended in disappointment. Read full article |
