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June 30
- Below-par Xavi looking to peak for final
- Buffon: Prandelli's got best out of Balotelli
- Prandelli: Italy have quality to test Spain
- Blanc not renewing France contract
- UEFA wants goal technology decision delay
- Relaxed Platini hails 'fantastic' tournament
- Lafferty and Whittaker leave Rangers
- Del Bosque: Success down to youth academies
- Platini floats idea of multi-country Euro 2020
June 29
- Redknapp believes Modric will leave Spurs
- Prandelli hones in on Spain's 'weak points'
- Fabregas and Ramos unfazed by Balotelli
- Redknapp shocked by Beckham snub
- Germany have no plans for major overhaul
- Pinpoint passing
June 28
- Low: Germany let down by carelessness
- Prandelli: This is the beginning of the dream
- Adventurous Italy still built on solid defence
- German fans stunned into silence by Italy
- Balotelli double fires Italy into final
- Spain and Russia fined over fan racism
- Eto'o accused of tax evasion in Spain
- Redknapp's backroom staff depart Spurs
- Hamann: Youth started new era for Germany
- Barca agree to sign Alba from Valencia
- Beckham not selected in Britain squad
- No disgrace in defeat as Portugal head home
- Casillas: Success oasis amid economic crisis
- Master your control
- Romarinho equaliser gives Corinthians edge
- Del Bosque: Spain rode luck in shootout
- Miserly Spain still yet to hit top form
- Bento: Ronaldo would have taken fifth penalty
June 27
- Cool Fabregas makes the difference again
- Holders Spain beat Portugal on penalties
- Van Marwijk quits Dutch post after Euro flop
- Prandelli: No going back to Italy of old
- Gazzetta sorry over Balotelli King Kong cartoon
- Eusebio transferred to Portuguese hospital
- Schweinsteiger: Italy will be next barrier to fall
- Stopping Pirlo key for youthful Germany
- Riquelme's Boca stand in way of Corinthians
- Hodgson defends Rooney's England form
- Giroud: I chose Arsenal over Chelsea
- Ramires supports Chelsea defensive style
- UAE move a no-go for free agent Owen
- Ferdinand critical of Hodgson approach
June 26
- Corinthians Chelsea-esque in Libertadores
- Almeida to replace Postiga for Portugal
- Iniesta: Spain won't change style despite critics
- Pirlo dismisses Ballon d'Or claims
- Blokhin: Shevchenko a tough act to follow
- Arsenal signings may make Van Persie think
- Germany not out for revenge after '06 'trauma'
- Portugal progress boosts confidence at home
- Spain and Russia face UEFA racism charges
- Ivanovic urges Modric to make Blues move
- French striker Giroud joins Arsenal
- Casillas eyes 100th win in Portugal semi
June 25
- Russian FA chief resigns after Euro 2012 flop
- Police launch inquiry into alleged racist tweets
- UEFA dish out another punishment to Germany
- Rangers face exclusion from top flight
- Diamanti may have to wait for Italy chance
- Mancini calls for Premier League winter break
- Police investigate Whyte's Rangers takeover
- Prankster Pique delivering for Spain
- Germany focus on youth paying dividends
- Prandelli questions UEFA over match calendar
- Penalty shootout alternative divides opinion
- Undecided Shevchenko weighs up offers
- Germans determined to notch maiden Italy win
- Alonso: Spain won't change despite 'boring' tag
- Walcott: Euro 2012 has improved England
- Captain Gerrard committed to England cause
- Wilkins: Platini's five official plan rubbished
- Barton stripped of QPR captaincy
- Stubborn England gain grudging respect
- Pirlo's cheeky penalty sums up Italy's mood
- Nani proves perfect partner for Ronaldo
- Corinthians reserves notch first league win
- Prandelli: Balotelli composure a big plus
- Agony for England as penalty hoodoo goes on
June 24
- Hodgson hails England courage, Pirlo cool
- Arsenal win first Argentine league title
- England suffer yet more penalty pain
- Pereira: No room for error against 'deadly' Spain
- Spain physio: Preparation time will have impact
- Schweinsteiger and mole concern Germany
- Familiar foe Ronaldo awaiting Spain in semis
June 23
- Nasri in foul-mouthed rant at reporter
- Blanc: France plan ruined by early goal
- Del Bosque hails Alonso's team ethic
- Trezeguet fires River back in top flight
- Alonso double steers Spain into semis
- Gerrard: Hart can be key to England victory
- Balotelli: I'm a man, not Peter Pan
- Ricardo: Portugal eyeing another go v Germany
- 'Rolls Reus': Germany are top title contenders
- Cole out to end last-eight jinx with England
- Low fuming over mole in Germany camp
- Russia receive third UEFA fine for fans' antics
- No English fans arrested at tournament
June 22
- Low very happy despite missed chances
- Slick Germany crush Greek dreams again
- Low gamble pays off in Greek rout
- Santos: Greece throttled by Germany
- Kagawa passes medical to seal United move
- Buffon deputies enjoy rare spot of limelight
- Ramos: Familiar foe Benzema can hurt Spain
- Penalties loom large for Italy and England
- France count on clever Cabaye to hurt Spain
- Roy at centre of Anglo-Italian culture clash
- Baros retires as Rosicky mulls Czech future
- England take aim at 'big gun' curse
- Parker relishes landmark moment
- UEFA defends Euros expansion to 24 teams
- On-song Ronaldo helps Portugal gather steam
- Czechs see brighter future after surprise run
- Ashley Young: Outrun the opposition
- Ashley Young: Beat your man with this plan
- Tigre burn candle at both ends in Argentina
- Veron views boardroom career after retiring
- Boca hold La U to reach Libertadores final
- Bilek: Defence was Czechs' only option
June 21
- Showman Ronaldo delivers knockout blow
- Ronaldo heads Portugal into semis
- Santos: Smoking helps me think about tactics
- Arshavin apologises for Russia's early exit
- Laudrup admits he knew little of Swansea
- Italian media bemused by English antics
- Low wants killer touch v Greek survival artists
- Bonucci: Italy are stronger than England
- Italy full-backs prepared to suffer v England
- Hart: England success down to hard work
- Rangers have no plans to buy Bury
- Spain wary of Ribery threat for France
- Frustrated France attempt to defuse tension
- Bury dismiss 'Rangers takeover' reports
- England revive golden summer memories
- Americans tuning into Euros in record numbers
- Shanghai excited following Drogba capture
- Corinthians stand firm to reach Libertadores final
- Ashley Young: Improve your stability on the ball
- Ashley Young: Improve your balance
- Patient Germany planning to outrun Greeks
June 20
- Moutinho: I'd rather have Ronaldo than Messi
- Lille sign playmaker Martin from Sochaux
- Blanc: France slacked off after Ukraine win
- Italy's 'Gerrard' hopes to explode v England
- Collina admits mistake over Ukraine 'goal'
- UK government to boycott England match
- Spain and France hoping Abidal can attend
- Polish police find body of missing Irish fan
- 'Where's the euphoria?' moans Muller
- West Ham sign midfielder Diame from Wigan
- Leaky Sweden hampered by injuries
- Ukraine talent needs finishing touch up top
- Merkel to attend match against Greece
- Wilkins: Italian philosophy difficult for England
- Signs things may be changing for England
- Torres issues warning to quarter-final rivals
- Off-colour France unfazed about facing Spain
- Del Bosque: France a sterner test than England
- Drogba joins Anelka at Shanghai Shenhua
- Ashley Young: Stay strong in the challenge
- Ashley Young: Shoot harder
- Ronaldo next up for Gebre Selassie
- Shevchenko to retire from international football
- Hamren: Sweden are winners, despite exit
June 19
- Gerrard sees England finally achieving potential
- England build on defensive foundations
- Blokhin: Ukraine bow out with heads high
- Goal-line technology too late for Ukraine
- France in need of 'hunting dog' Benzema
- Blanc: France not sharp enough v Sweden
- Ibra stunner condemns France to defeat
- Rooney header sends England through
- Berger admits Liverpool fears
- Croatian FA fined €80,000 over racist chants
- Del Bosque: Spain victims of their own success
- Greece have nothing to lose against Germany
- Low dodges politics surrounding Greece game
- Dutch players back under-fire Van Marwijk
- Ashley Young: Shoot with deadly accuracy
- Electric Navas steps up for Spain again
- Bilic bids farewell to Croatia's 'fiery madness'
- Instinctive Balotelli now the key for Italy
June 18
- Prandelli: Italy must maintain positive approach
- Platini: Expanded Euros will retain quality
- Casillas takes plaudits for saving Spain again
- Bilic: Luck was not on Croatia's side
- Trapattoni: Italy could go on to win tournament
- Del Bosque admits Spain had "poor day"
- Italy show mental strength and promise
- Navas sends Spain through, Croatia out
- Cassano and Balotelli send Italy through
- France keep eyes on prize for Sweden clash
- Rooney return gives Roy tough decision
- Elmander out as Sweden seek to end on high
- QPR sign Nelsen and Johnson on free transfers
- Shevchenko trains with Ukraine squad
- Pescara have two points deducted in scandal
- Ukrainian cleric dubs obsessed fans 'monkeys'
- Greece, feeling like a pinata, seek respect
- Portugal thriving without a playmaker
- Dutch set for row about where it went wrong
- Crisis-hit Rangers left off Scottish fixture list
- Not enough dynamite as Danes head home
- Germany: Best is yet to come against Greece
- Shevchenko "50/50" for England match
- Six sent off in Argentinos Juniors foul-fest
- France in dilemma over whether to win group
- Corinthians falter with minds on Libertadores
June 17
- Van Marwijk refuses to discuss future
- Olsen: Denmark going home with pride intact
- Low: Germany must improve against Greeks
- Bento hails Portugal team ethic, not Ronaldo
- Germany keep their cool to set record
- Prince Poldi marks 100th game with goal
- Ronaldo steers Portugal into quarters
- Bender leaves it late to defeat Denmark
- Prandelli tries to put everything in perspective
- Crisis-hit Spaniards look to boss Del Bosque
- Srna: Croatia's lions don't fear holders Spain
- Torres: Russia exit a 'wake-up call' for Spain
- Trapattoni refuses to take the biscuit
- Shevchenko doubtful for England game
- Bilic tells racist Croatia fans to stay away
- Anti-racism group: Make example of Croatia
- Agent: Vertonghen move to Tottenham still on
- Drogba promises 'interesting' move imminent
- Rooney: Relaxed England not lost in translation
- UEFA probes England fans' pitch invasion
- Russia head home to begin life after Advocaat
- France show you can win without a striker
- Shattered Poland reflect on another failure
- Greece must keep cool head for quarter-final
- Ibrahimovic even more motivated after exit
- Bilek proves he's right man for Czech job
- Italy must avoid falling into Irish trap
- Spain set for tougher test against Croatia
June 16
- Time up for Poland coach after Czech defeat
- Bilek: Patience paid off for Czechs
- Advocaat: "Brilliant" Russia not sharp enough
- Santos: Greece neutralised Russian threats
- Greece at their best with backs to the wall
- Poland coach mourns end of great adventure
- Karagounis sends Greece through
- Czech Republic oust Poland to pinch top spot
- Portugal to stick with tried and trusted
- Italy banish conspiracy theory thoughts
- Olsen: Germany won't underestimate Denmark
- Van Marwijk: Dutch left with one option - attack
- Low tells substitutes to accept bench duty
- Ireland coach Tardelli plotting Italian downfall
- Hamren accepts blame but hopes to stay
- France's latest generation coming of age
- Croatia face racism charge by UEFA
- Albiol going well in Spanish sweepstake
- Bierhoff: Centre-forward role far from extinct
- France focusing on Sweden not mathematics
- Ukraine must repeat first-match magic to qualify
- Rooney return gives Roy selection poser
- Bierhoff warns Germany: Don't celebrate yet
- Stunned Swedes blame bad luck for early exit
- Centurion Podolski must improve in attack
- Handle with care as Holland meet Portugal
- France seal stormy victory over Ukraine
- England young guns come good for Hodgson
June 15
- Hodgson vindicated for faith in tradition
- Disappointed Hamren can't fault his players
- England fight back to see off Sweden
- Blokhin: Fans want to shoot when Ukraine lose
- Poland injury worries play on Smuda's mind
- Emotional Trapattoni facing Irish dilemma
- Santos: Greece ready for must-win game
- Rosicky faces pre-Poland fitness test
- Dzagoev tells Russians: Stay calm, behave
- Kuba reveals tragedy behind celebration
- McArthur hoping for Martinez stay
- Ljungberg: Arsenal must spend this summer
- Henry dispels Liverpool stadium myth
- Prandelli planning three or four changes
- Sion secure Gattuso signing
- Spain wary of Mandzukic and Modric
- Pervasive Ronaldo dominates Portugal camp
- Vilanova seeks defensive Barca signings
- Hargreaves ponders calling time on career
- Gomez relieved to get goal monkey off back
- Laudrup named new Swansea manager
- Agent: Gilardino will stay with Genoa
- Rodgers to give Cole Liverpool opportunity
- Conspiracy theories give Italy new nightmares
- Agent: Injury preventing Rossi move
- Drinks bet lands Ukraine PM in trouble
- McCarthy: Ireland set for one final fling
- Rodgers to honour Sigurdsson agreement
- Croatia must find way to get best out of Modric
- Hodgson to benefit from low expectations
- Italy console themselves with attacking intent
- Boca close in on 10th Libertadores final
- Smuda set to stick to his guns against Czechs
- Russia must live up to Advocaat billing
June 14
- Ireland players take blame and praise fans
- Del Bosque: Spain won't settle for Croatia draw
- Torres finally back on form at perfect time
- Torres strikes twice to eliminate Irish
- Tiring Italy let Croatia off the hook
- Mandzukic wins battle of Super Marios
- Bilic: Positive approach contained Italy
- Hodgson: Heart and commitment enough
- Blokhin not expecting France to flood forward
- Green buys Rangers and asks McCoist to stay
- Larsson banks on familiarity to beat England
- Papadopoulos dispels Man United rumour
- Blanc wary of red-hot Sheva in Donetsk oven
- Srna: Modric deserves to be at a big club
- Cattermole praises Black Cats boss O'Neill
- Menez reveals past Man United talks
- Polanski and Perquis return to training
- Mourinho: Spain still the team to beat
- Poland expecting 20,000 Russians in Warsaw
- Redknapp: Champions League not crux of exit
- Shanghai 'have good chance of signing Drogba'
- Martinez: Criticism of Spain approach fair
- Alves: I won't be leaving Barcelona
- Aquilani decision 'within the week'
- Sneijder: Dutch need to find missing style fast
- Denmark's luck runs out ahead of German test
- Rosicky and Cech on mend for Czechs
- Agent: No Barcelona Bale talks
- Ronaldo upstaged by Porto reserve striker
- Russia to appeal sanctions over fan trouble
- Germany eye top spot and 'home' advantage
- What your game can learn from... Hurdling
- Ashley Young's top training drill
- Corinthians edge Santos in semi-final opener
- Redknapp's stay at Spurs comes to end
June 13
- Schweinsteiger teaches Dutch a lesson
- Van Marwijk rues lack of Dutch courage
- Shane Long: Stay fit over the summer
- Low: Germany have opened door to last eight
- Gomez double helps Germany down Dutch
- Denmark boss Olsen laments horrible defeat
- Misfiring Ronaldo searching for spark
- Bento: Ronaldo "inefficient" at key moments
- Last-gasp Varela goal rescues Portugal
- Alonso has fond memories of Irish experience
- Prandelli: Croatia well primed to test Italy
- Trapattoni: Irish players like it wet too
- Vilanova agrees deal to coach Barca to 2014
- Keane happy to go it alone against Spain
- Di Matteo confirmed as Chelsea boss
- Boss Pulis backs Stoke youngster Cuvelier
- UEFA to dock Russia six points if more trouble
- Olsson focused on Sweden not Spurs
- England expect more open game with Sweden
- UEFA condemns Warsaw violence
- Agent: Kalou would consider Liverpool move
- Hoddle: Hodgson's experience is vital
- Agent: No Sunderland approach for Cuellar
- Fabregas struggling with prankster Pique
- Dutch FA: Van Marwijk's job not at stake
- Hamann highlights Germany midfield strength
- Unyielding Smuda silences Poland doubters
- Alarm bells ringing for sleepy Greeks
- Jol backs Robben to come good for Dutch
- Poland call for sanctions after Warsaw clashes
- Agent: Vidic to remain with Man United
- Rosicky and Cech to have scans on injuries
- Kagawa eyes central role at Old Trafford
- Wayne Routledge: How to beat a hatchet man
- Phil Jones: How to be the new guy
- Ashley Young's step by step gym guide: Improve your speed
- Misfiring Spain face Irish puzzle
- Prandelli ponders splitting up front duo
June 12
- Advocaat: Russia best team at Euro 2012
- Blaszczykowski: Poles have steel to progress
- Win or it's Czech mate for co-hosts Poland
- Russia and Poland fans clash in Warsaw
- Defender Milito to retire at end of season
- Kuba corker earns Poland another draw
- Rosicky doubtful for Poland decider
- Sleepy Greeks pay price for slow start
- Quickfire Czechs get revenge on Greece
- Olsen: Danes mature enough to do better
- Cassano says sorry over gay comments
- Portugal unconcerned by Danish bogeymen
- O'Shea relishing Spain onslaught
- Busquets bristles over Spain pitch excuse
- Rangers face ban after taxman rejects deal
- Blokhin: Ukraine must keep their heads
- Kallstrom: Sweden must beat England
- UEFA to investigate racist chanting
- Blanc wants France to show big improvement
- Sweden defence still a headache for Hamren
- Bigger is better
- Mikel Arteta: Pass your opponents off the park
- England build foundations for work in progress
- Over-cautious France left waiting for victory
- Germany wary of second-game glitches
- Denmark primed to subdue Ronaldo again
June 11
- Shevchenko seizes his moment for Ukraine
- Patience with Nasri pays off for Blanc
- Sparkling Shevchenko gets Ukraine rocking
- England satisfied with solid foundation
- England show signs of Hodgson's impact
- Trapattoni gets defensive over attackers
- England thwart France in Donetsk
- Czech Mozart Rosicky not joining chorus
- Smuda: No worries over Poland fitness
- Greece cannot afford another slow start
- Prandelli mulls changes despite bright start
- Portugal's problem is uncooperative ball
- The big match: Coffee vs Tea
- Gomez eager to make his mark at last
- Warsaw calls for calm over Russian march
- Influence the ref
- Ashley Young: Faster from the first minute
- Fans could fall foul of currency faux pas
- Lampard: Lack of expectancy can aid England
- Low: Coaches no idiots so expect surprises
- British police wary of fake England fans
- 'Jumping' Mandzukic off to flying start
- Trapattoni tells Ireland to keep the faith
- Italy defy expectations to lift spirits
- Del Bosque: Spain may forego striker again
- Polish FA hits back at Spain pitch complaints
- Montella named new Fiorentina manager
- Uruguay beat Peru after controversial goal
- Greeks and Czechs face defensive woes
- Tensions high ahead of Poland v Russia
- Tigre enjoy double victory at San Lorenzo
June 10
- Croatia punish sloppy Irish in Poznan
- Spain escape with point after Italian job
- Spain slam 'dry' pitch after Italy draw
- Spain's no striker policy backfires
- Blokhin: Young Ukraine like a good horse
- Prandelli happy with draw after Spain surprise
- Cool Hamren Sweden's daydream believer
- Blanc still playing down French chances
- Hodgson: Players must show club form
- Russia urges fans to behave at Euro 2012
- Messi breaks down barriers with Argentina
- Figo: Give Ronaldo more chances
- Dutch may turn to Huntelaar for goals
- Confident Germany plan Dutch offensive
- Ronaldinho helps new team Mineiro go top
- Ukraine aim for different approach v Sweden
- Draw pegs Boca back in Argentine title race
- Eriksen: It's up to us to prove people wrong
June 9
- Low: Dutch upset rattled German nerves
- Defiant Portugal rue their bad luck
- Hodgson arrives at career summit
- UEFA to open Warsaw stadium roof
- Olsen rages in defence of winner Krohn-Dehli
- Gomez finally shines on the big stage
- Messi hat-trick helps Argentina beat Brazil
- Gomez header seals Germany victory
- Iniesta looking ominously good for Spain
- Poland coach tells critics: I'll do it my way
- Trapattoni in full flow before Croatia clash
- Profligate Dutch punished by Denmark
- Buffon calls on Italy to restore pride
- African champions Zambia back on song
- Young happy to be England's quiet joker
- Elmander fit and ready to face Ukraine
- Blokhin: Ukraine cannot shoot or tackle
- Premier League's French contingent wary
- Smuda criticised for lack of Poland substitutes
- Russia stay grounded after flying start
- Ferdinand fears England career may be over
- Spain at last hold upper hand against Italy
- Ireland look to take leaf out of Chelsea's book
June 8
- Advocaat: Slick Russia best when fresh
- Santos: Greece can overcome defensive blows
- Smuda: Pressure to perform affected Poland
- Impressive Russia crush Czech Republic
- Greece play role of party-poopers again
- England players pay long visit to Auschwitz
- Two see red as Poland held by Greece
- Low: Ozil should score more goals
- Chelsea: Council stadium offer "nothing new"
- Martin pens fresh Norwich contract
- Council offers Chelsea stadium expansion talks
- Title-winner Nasri fires second dig at Arsenal
- Pique: Alba destined for greatness
- Flick says sorry for steel helmet faux pas
- Ukraine faces boycott over Tymoshenko
- Dortmund's Hummels rejects mystery club
- Defoe expected back with England
- Dembele happy to remain with Fulham
- Smuda: Lewandowski off to Man United
- Nedved insistent Juventus will spend
- Xavi dismisses Mourinho achievements
- Kranjcar: Croatia have learned from 08 trauma
- Kranjcar laments 'disappointing' Spurs spell
- Smuda will tolerate bunga bunga, not booze
- Agent: Gattuso keen on Rangers return
- Van der Vaart admits Serie A attraction
- Clarke appointed West Brom manager
- Dutch opt against complaint over racist chants
- Mertesacker fit after brief injury scare
- Van Marwijk: Denmark opener "most important"
June 7
- Yanukovich tells Ukrainians to be hospitable
- Greece keep chances of repeat win in check
- Swedes prepare in luxury for hard road ahead
- Warsaw will not oppose march by Russian fans
- Chile hit by discipline problems again
- Portugal chief defends expensive base
- New Norwich boss Hughton hoping to keep Holt
- Rodgers thanks Swansea staff and supporters
- Blaszczykowski issues Poland rallying cry
- England's new mood breeds confidence
- Zambia in crisis ahead of World Cup qualifiers
- No golden generation on horizon for Czechs
- Lahm quashes Real Madrid rumours
- Whelan tips Moses to become a top star
- Hughton appointed Norwich manager
- Hamren: Sweden will not sit back and defend
- Motta: Italy prepared to play ugly to beat Spain
- Mata waiting in wings for holders Spain
- Pogrebnyak open to Premier League stay
- Lahm to play at left-back against Portugal
- Pepe and Stellini probed in match-fixing trial
- Scout Carr extends Newcastle stay
- Verratti agent calls for calm over 'new Pirlo'
- Lambert free to move for Norwich stars
- Preciado dies of heart attack aged 54
- Czechs and Russia have points to prove
- Polish foreign legion takes aim at Greece
June 6
- Greece want to spread joy amid debt crisis
- Chiellini: Italy of old have not "disappeared"
- Hazard: I joined Chelsea to win things
- Platini tells players: let referees handle racism
- Rodgers lays down letter of law at Liverpool
- Agent: No Inter bid for Bayern's Muller
- Italy and Netherlands squads visit Auschwitz
- Tevez reveals Boca Juniors dream
- Aston Villa role an ‘honour’ for Lambert
- Neuer: Germany have more depth than in 2010
- Given expected to be fit for Ireland opener
- Cabaye unfazed about Man United interest
- Absence of Villa and Puyol hangs over Spain
- Ramires hopeful Blues will seal deal for Hulk
- Ukraine players recovering from mystery bug
- Wilmots named new Belgium coach
- Ronaldo hoping for long-term Madrid stay
- Agent: Vertonghen close to Spurs switch
- Sochaux midfielder Martin coy on Lille deal
- Spain target unique treble at Euro 2012
June 5
- Ten Ukraine players ill with stomach upset
- Benzema brace fires France past Estonia
- Sweden beat Serbia in final Euro warm-up
- Redknapp urges Spurs to sort out his future
- Italy mull De Rossi in three-man defence
- Protestors play political football in fan zone
- Poles seek to quell row over French-born duo
- Evergreen Klose still hungry for goals
- Fabregas back in training for Spain
- Man United agree terms for Kagawa
- South Africa sack Mosimane after slow start
- Enigmatic Ibra still proving puzzle for Sweden
- Time running out for Gerrard to deliver
- Shevchenko: Don't count Ukraine out
- Keane looking to make up for lost time
- Arshavin hoping to rediscover old form
- Unassuming Advocaat hoping to outdo Hiddink
- Santos undaunted by Greece ghosts of 2004
- Poland look to Lewandowski for spark
June 4
- Ireland outplayed in Hungary stalemate
- Ronaldinho signs short-term deal with Mineiro
- Mauri released from jail in match-fixing probe
- Hazard: Cole advised me to join Chelsea
- Zeman completes return to Roma
- Coach Lavagne finally given Cameroon contract
- Di Matteo: I could have been a butcher
- Barzagli and Balotelli injuries add to Italy woes
- Dutch arrive eager to shed 'dirty' tag
- Hodgson under fire after ignoring Rio
- Mexico end Brazil's 10-match unbeaten run
June 3
- Iniesta inspires Spain to success against China
- Celta back in La Liga after five-year absence
- Cahill ruled out of Euros with fractured jaw
- Messi sends Argentina to summit in qualifying
June 2
- Drogba scores as Ivory Coast win opener
- Ronaldo misses penalty as Turkey beat Portugal
- Dominant Dutch hit Northern Ireland for six
- Injuries mar England win over Belgium
- Denmark beat Australia in final friendly
- Del Bosque: Fabregas could make Italy opener
- Lambert leaves Norwich for Villa
- Petkovic named new Lazio coach
June 1
- Italy troubles mount with defeat to Russia
- Czechs beaten by Hungary in final warm-up
- Sneijder: Euros more difficult than World Cup
- Fabregas scan shows positive results
- Rodgers comes out fighting for battles ahead
- Bendtner: Denmark goal burden no problem
- Out-of-contract King keen to stay with Spurs
- German players visit Auschwitz ahead of Euros
- Points deductions recommended for Italy clubs
- Hart: I’m nowhere near being England great
- Jelavic: England will fail as they always do
- Hodgson: Parker fit for England friendly
- Mertesacker: No winter break hurts England
- Welbeck: I can fill Rooney's boots
- Long: Underdogs Ireland have nothing to lose
- Prandelli: Italy would quit Euros if asked
- Xavi: England have what it takes to win Euros
- Rodgers unveiled as new Liverpool boss
- Bellamy warns Rodgers of tough task ahead
- Argentina look to pull clear in qualifiers