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Euro 2012

# euro-2012 - Saturday 30 June, 2012

Euro 2012: Buffon not ready to alter prediction

Miguel Delaney is in Kiev finding the Italian captain quite happy to let Spain carry a favourite’s burden.

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Football, flats and detached retinas: The week in numbers

How many people were murdered in Ireland last year? And how much Coke would you need to get drunk?

Spain v Italy: Del Bosque remaining coy on La Roja’s attacking intent

“We will play with three attackers, that’s for sure.” He’s not a man for giving stuff away, is Vicente del Bosque.

Euro 2012: Prandelli full of respect for defending champs

The Italian boss says, ‘Spain are not boring in any shape or form.’

Blanc turns down chance to stay on as France manager

L’Equipe report that the former Bordeaux boss will seek a new challenge, while Didier Deschamps could replace him.

‘UEFA award will be dedicated to James Nolan,’ says Delaney

The parents of the Ireland fan who tragically lost his life in Poland have agreed to accept it, the FAI have confirmed.

Del Bosque wary of ‘peculiar’ Balotelli

The Spanish boss admites he is an admirer of Italy’s in-form striker.

Ireland fans to receive ‘special award’ from UEFA

The European football governing body’s president Michel Platini plans to travel to Dublin to present the unusual accolade.

Platini: Euro 2020 could be hosted across all of Europe

So, we might get to host a major tournament after all?

Spain v Italy: 3 key battles that will decide the championship

Xavi, Pirlo, Iniesta, Balotelli. With this cast, there’s some pretty tasty match-ups on the cards in Kiev tomorrow night.

Prandelli: Italy not scared of champions

“We are not afraid of Spain,” he said. “We will try to find their weakest point and work on them.

# euro-2012 - Friday 29 June, 2012

Column: After years on the RTÉ football panel, why does Eamon Dunphy endure?

Dunphy biographer, Jared Browne, argues that there’s more to the pundit than scathing one-liners.

Italy midfield daunts Spanish coach Del Bosque

The veteran manager believes the team’s axis is Pirlo and Balotelli.

Done deal: Keith Andrews signs for Bolton

Meanwhile, it has also been confirmed that the player will be suspended for Ireland’s opening World Cup qualifier.

Proenca gets nod for second major final

The Portuguese referee also took charge of the Champions League showdown between Chelsea and Bayern Munich.

Lahm laments Germany’s costly back-four lapses

“This is very bitter. We made dumb errors and conceded our goals. It is bitter because our team have so much potential,” Lahm said.

Brazil bound: Loew will remain German coach through to World Cup

After six years within the national setup, Joachim Loew is under pressure to start delivering silverware.

The Morning Score: Friday

Let’s do this.

Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend

If that rain doesn’t stop, let’s build a fort and watch this lot together. Deal?

German soccer player’s model girlfriend was asked to not dress too sexy at the Euros

Sami Khedira’s team-mates weren’t happy, according to reports.

# euro-2012 - Thursday 28 June, 2012

Euro 2012 analysis: excellent Italy expose German flaws

Cesare Prandelli pulled off another tactical masterclass against a very disappointing German team

As it happened: Germany v Italy, Euro 2012 semi-final

Sunday dinner in Kiev with Spain was the prize for the winners of tonight’s second Euro 2012 semi-final. Here’s how it all went down on an exciting night in Warsaw.

Preview: all you need to know ahead of the Germany v Italy game tonight

It’s the Mannschaft versus the Azzurri with a place in the decider up for grabs. Something’s got to give, writes Miguel Delaney.

Cesare Prandelli hints at return to club football

The Italy manager comes up against Germany in the Euro 2012 semi-finals tonight.

Euro victory will boost all of Spain – Del Bosque

The Spain boss said that an unprecedented third successive trophy would show that the country was going in the right direction.

Gomez: I’m not out of Euro 2012 yet

“I know being on the bench wasn’t good for me, but I can still contribute significantly, and help us take the title.”

Ramos: I planned Panenka in advance of penalty shoot-out

The defender had blazed a penalty over the bar for Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final, so decided to take the Andrea Pirlo approach.

Germany v Italy — the 4 key battles that will decide the second semi-final

There’s just the small matter of this heavyweight clash tonight. Here’s where it’ll be won and lost.

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Germany v Italy: Five past meetings

The Azzurri have never been beaten by tonight’s opponents in a competitive fixture.

Euro 2012 analysis: Tired Spain live to fight another day

Suddenly, they’re on the verge of the greatest victory in international football history. writes Miguel Delaney in Poland.

# euro-2012 - Wednesday 27 June, 2012

Germany on the edge of glory, says Loew

The in-form Germans reckon they can beat Italy for the first time in a knock-out, writes Miguel Delaney in Poland.

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As it happened: Portugal v Spain, Euro 2012 semi-final

We went minute-by-minute Portugal and Spain pushed each other every step of the way.

RIP

UEFA deny rejecting Miki Roque minute silence request‎

The Real Betis defender lost his battle with pelvic cancer earlier this week, aged 23.

Preview: all you need to know ahead of Spain’s showdown with Portugal tonight

Can Ronaldo banish the criticisms for good by dominating this last-four clash in Ukraine?

Done deal: Mandzukic to sign for Bayern Munich

The news of the 26-year-old striker’s transfer was expected to be announced on Bayern’s website soon.

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The Ronaldo debate: Is he a good player or a great player?

Giles, Dunphy and Sadlier weigh in with their thoughts on Portugal’s talisman.

Euro e-mail from Warsaw: The party’s gone on without the Irish

Miguel Delaney returns to Gdansk to find a very different city to the one which hosted Ireland’s travelling supporters.

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Five past meetings between Spain and Portugal

Tonight’s Euro 2012 semi-final in Donetsk will be the 36th time the sides have faced off.