 Nasri latest to join 'bad boys' crew
Samir Nasri's scene stealing departure from Euro 2012 added to the rich history of French footballers not doing things by halves when they want to express their disaffection with their lot. Read full article |
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 Schweinie ready to grit teeth for glory
Germany star Bastian Schweinsteiger admits he has injury worries ahead of Thursday's Euro 2012 semifinal against Italy as he looks to shake off a niggling ankle problem. Read full article |
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 Nani proves perfect partner for Ronaldo
Portugal's run to the Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinals has rightly been accompanied by appreciation of the talents of winger Cristiano Ronaldo technique and intuition have seen off the Netherlands and Czech Republic Read full article |
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 'Italy will play football against Germany’
Italy's national team coach Cesare Prandelli on Monday said his side rightfully deserved to have defeated England in a Uefa Euro 2012™ quarterfinal, and that the Azurri intend to play football against Germany Read full article |
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 Rooney backs bright England future
England's performance at Uefa Euro 2012™ bodes well for the future despite the agony of another losing penalty shoot-out, striker Wayne Rooney said as Italy set up a semifinal meeting with Germany. Read full article |
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 Pirlo recalls golden moment as Italy win
Italy needed penalties to eliminate England and reach the semifinals of Uefa Euro 2012™ on Sunday after the match finished goalless at the end of extra time but any other outcome would have been a travesty Read full article |
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 Justice done as fresher Italy prevail
The doom-mongers said Italy's Uefa Euro 2012™ quarterfinal with England had 0-0 and penalties written all over it and although that is what transpired, the Azzurri deservedly progressed Read full article |
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 Hodgson hails England courage, Pirlo cool
England coach Roy Hodgson praised his team's courage following their Uefa Euro 2012™ quarterfinal shootout defeat by Italy on Sunday. Read full article |
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 Prandelli hails Balotelli's composure
Cesare Prandelli praised Mario Balotelli's work rate and character and said Italy had tried to play football after they overcame a host of missed chances to beat England in a penalty shootout Read full article |
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 England pay penalty against Italy
England's penalty curse struck again on Sunday as Italy advanced to the semifinals of Uefa Euro 2012™ with victory in a shoot-out after a tense quarterfinal duel finished 0-0 following extra-time. Read full article |
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 Blanc slams Nasri for foul-mouthed rant
Samir Nasri's foul-mouthed rant at a reporter following France's lacklustre 2-0 defeat by Spain on Saturday was "very, very bad" for his image, coach Laurent Blanc has said. Read full article |
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 England or Italy to complete semis lineup
The final piece in the Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinal jigsaw will be put in place after England take on Italy in Ukraine's capital, with heavyweights Spain, Portugal and Germany already plotting their title assault. Read full article |
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 Alba worthy successor to Capdevila
Jordi Alba only made his debut last year for La Furia Roja - but the 23-year-old has come on leaps and bounds to show he is a worthy successor to Joan Capdevila. Read full article |
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 Lahm ready for a 'classic' semifinal
Germany captain Philipp Lahm has rated Italy as stronger opponents than England, but says he is just looking forward to a "classic" against either side in Thursday's Uefa Euro 2012™ semifinal. Read full article |
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 No room for error against Spain - Pereira
Portugal cannot afford to make any errors against Spain's World Cup-winning midfield regardless of whether they play with an out-and-out striker in the form of Fernando Torres, defender Joao Pereira said Read full article |
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 Spain looks at options for Portugal tie
Playing against defending champion Spain at Euro 2012 has got even harder. Portugal, at least, has had an extra 48 hours to try and figure out a way of countering Spain's different systems of play. Read full article |
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 'Tiki-Takanaccio' proves boringly effective
Midway through the second half of Spain's 2-0 Euro 2012 quarterfinal win over France, some of the Donetsk crowd gave their verdict on the game through the universal language of football fans - whistles and boos Read full article |
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 Lahm hopes for al fresco semifinal
Germany captain Philipp Lahm is hoping the Warsaw stadium roof will remain open for their Euro 2012 semifinal on Thursday to ensure cooler temperatures when they bid to book a spot in the final. Read full article |
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 Khedira and Oezil driving Germany
A goal from Cristiano Ronaldo, two from Xabi Alonso and a splendid volley from Sami Khedira has made it a quarterfinal festival for Real Madrid at Euro 2012 Read full article |
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 Schweini's ankle, mole worries Germany
A nagging ankle problem for Bastian Schweinsteiger and the continuing issue of a mole in the camp have cast a small shadow over Germany's preparations for their Euro 2012 semifinal in Warsaw on Thursday. Read full article |
