Category Archives: Euro 2012

Wayne Rooney’s match-winner against Ukraine seemed to temper a meaningful critical review of his return. Rusty with his first touch and flashing a footballing mind working quicker than his out-of-practice reflexes, the tournament debit showed he wasn’t far from being … Continue reading →

If you wanted a weekend of quality soccer, you’ve got it — with France against Spain today, and Italy versus England tomorrow. There is nothing better! When you get a chance, be sure to catch up on any of the … Continue reading →

England will face Italy on Sunday in Kiev. The winner will book a semi-final place against Germany, but if you’re Roy Hodgson, who is going to be in your starting line-up? You could argue that Hodgson hasn’t made a wrong … Continue reading →

I’ve supported England since 1980. In the 32 years since, England hasn’t won a major international trophy. I’ve never known what it’s like for The Three Lions to win silverware. But I have suffered the agony of defeat, watched plenty … Continue reading →

Germany vs Greece: 2:45pm ET TV schedule Buy Germany and Greece shirts On paper, this is the most one-sided quarter-final match of Euro 2012. But that’s before it kicks off. Once the referee blows the whistle to kick off this game, anything goes. Don’t underestimate … Continue reading →

England’s unbeaten run in Euro 2012 is one thing, but now German central defender Mats Hummels has described England as “Machines.” Let’s hope Germany and England can win their respective games this weekend, so we can see the man vs … Continue reading →

Portugal vs Czech Republic: 2:45pm ET TV schedule Buy Portugal and Czech Republic shirts Sixteen years ago, Czech Republic and Portugal met in the Quarterfinals of Euro ’96. Czech Republic emerged from that game with a 1-0 victory, courtesy of a Karel Poborsky goal. They … Continue reading →

Plenty of Euro 2012 news headlines today! Here goes: Joe Hart throws hat in ring for England penalty duty — The Guardian Italy’s Mario Balotelli told to keep his cool against England — The Guardian Greece’s Katsouranis believes in miracles … Continue reading →

Only eight teams remain in the Euro 2012 tournament, and we’re edging closer and closer to finding out who will be the champion of Europe. But now that the group phase is out of the way, who do you think … Continue reading →

ESPN’s Euro 2012 coverage continues to hit record-breaking numbers in the United States. Through the 24 matches in the group stage of Euro 2012, ESPN’s live English-language presentation is averaging 784,000 households and 1,002,000 viewers — up 79 percent and … Continue reading →

We American soccer fans know all about watching matches alone. On the west coast, we stumble through the cold pre-dawn darkness to our couches, desperate for coffee, slightly delirious, and droopy-eyed, just to catch the first broadcast match each Saturday. … Continue reading →

  Everybody hates us, but we don’t care should be the new motto for the England national team. It’s an apt one given the ridicule England has received from soccer snobs worldwide, particularly in England and the United States. Their … Continue reading →

The group stage of Euro 2012 is over, and it’s time to take a pause to see how everyone is doing on the pre-Euro 2012 predictions. If you remember, we asked you — the readers — to make your predictions … Continue reading →

We finally have a breather from the daily dose of football we’ve been enjoying since Euro 2012 kicked off. But the news doesn’t stop, so here are the latest Euro 2012 news headlines from the past 24 hours: Steven Gerrard … Continue reading →