FFF strips Nasri, Menez, Ben Arfa & M’Vila of Euro 2012 bonuses

The French Football Federation (FFF) has decided against handing over unpaid Euro 2012 bonuses to disgraced quartet Samir Nasri, Jeremy Menez, Hatem Ben Arfa and Yann M’Vila.

All four players were taken to task over their behaviour in Poland and Ukraine, with Nasri and Menez receiving three and one-match bans respectively, and Ben Arfa and…

Platini: Euro 2012 was a resounding success

Uefa president Michel Platini has hailed Euro 2012 as a “resounding success” after the tournament came to an end on Sunday following Spain‘s 4-0 win over Italy in the final.

The former France international is of the opinion co-hosts Poland and Ukraine proved all their critics wrong, having expressed his pride with the way in which they organised the summer’s showpiece event.

“This…

Real Madrid at Euro 2012: Benzema the least impressive from the Madrid squad

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Euro 2012: Spain Vs Italy 2 – 0 (Live Match)

The final match of Euro 2012, Italy who were never seen as favourites are playing against current title holders Spain. The two teams played in the group matches with a 1 – 1 draw, with goals from Di natale and Cesc fabregas. Will Italy suprise Spain like they did the germans? Will Spain go on to win the Euro back to back?

Spain player to watch: Jordi Alba….

Fanview: Who will take the Euro 2012 crown – Spain or Italy?

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The excitement in the air is tangible. 23 days have fizzed past us since the start of Euro 2012. The tournament which is being held in Poland and Ukraine involved 16 teams out of which only 2 remain.  

On 1st July, 2012 all the spectators will hold their breath as…

Ronaldo did not need to win Euro 2012 to secure Ballon d’Or, says Bento

Portugal coach Paulo Bento has stated his belief that Cristiano Ronaldo is still the frontrunner in the race for the Ballon d’Or award despite the Seleccao‘s semi-final exit at Euro 2012.

The Portuguese bowed out of the tournament following defeat to Spain on penalties, ending the 27-year-old’s dream of securing his first international trophy.

However, Bento believes that Ronaldo’s stellar club form,…

Betting Special: Who can wrestle Euro 2012′s Golden Boot from Balotelli?

All good things must come to an end, and so it is with Euro 2012. The tournament has brought us some exceptional football, and is set to culminate in a fitting finale between Spain and Italy.

However, it’s not just the trophy at stake, as the tournament’s Golden Boot is still very much up for grabs.

As we stand, five players sit top of the…

Euro 2012: Germany are perennial chokers and five things we learnt from Day 21

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Germany are perennial chokers and they proved it again

A brilliant performance from Mario Balotelli drove Italy into the Euro 2012 final, after a 2-1 win over Germany at the National Stadium in Warsaw last night. Many football enthusiasts would believe it was a major upset for…

Euro 2012: Ronaldo should have taken his spot kick earlier and five things we learnt from Day 20

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Where was Ronaldo in the Penalty Shootout?

Portugal lost to Spain last night 4-2 on penalties (0-0 a.e.t) and the most glaring truth remains that Ronaldo did not take a penalty for Portugal, and many were left to wonder where was he when his team needed…

Euro 2012: England Vs Italy 0 – 0 (Live Match)

England take on Italy in the final q-final match.Italy could be without Thiago Motta, who is struggling with a tweaked hamstring and will most likely be replaced by Montolivo , and Bonucci in for Chiellini , England has no injury worries. Will Balotteli upset the three lions or will the three lions go on to win this match?

Possible starting XIsEngland: Hart, Johnson, Terry, Lescott, Cole, Milner, Gerrard, Parker, Young,…