Ireland Football Team Road To EURO 2012

Ireland Republic Football Team
Road To Euro 2012

Sport News 2012 - Ireland's only defeat was to the play-offs. In the round of this determination, they were able to silence host Estonia, although previously drew at home.

In qualifying, Ireland had to admit defeat on home turf at the hands of Russia, which is more in the upper level.

Before losing to Russia, Ireland initiated two qualifying matches to notch six points, namely the impressive win over Armenia and Andorra.

Two victories over Macedonia and one each a victory over Andorra and Armenia gave Ireland six points from ten games.

The only mistake done in this qualification is Ireland's defeat of Russia, a team in the FIFA ranking higher than them.

Ireland has two time series result when opponents Slovakia. Luckily, they can bring home one point from Russia in Moscow.

Ireland Republic Football Team Squad

The new Irish enlisting to qualify for the group stage in 1988, ie, when Jack Charlton led the team can perform in the finals in West Germany.

They were able to beat England, played a draw with the Soviet Union, and lost to the Netherlands. Ireland had become an important participant in the group round.

They must undergo a play-off with a face the Netherlands in 1996 and Turkey in 2000.

Ireland also failed in two qualification afterwards. However, thanks to the slick appearance, they were finally able to advance to the finals in 2012.

Robbie Keane Ireland Republic
Football Captain

The Italian who has won many titles that have faced public criticism often leveled Ireland.

There is a great regret that experienced 72-year-old man related tactical methods and selection of the squad.

However, there is an indisputable fact, Trapattoni has passed the Irish to a great tournament for the first time in a decade. Moreover, two years ago, they have failed in the play-offs for the 2010 World Cup due to Theirry Henry's handball that helped France win.

Trap seems less to get praise from connoisseurs of football since his playing style is more like applying a holding pattern, an aggressive midfielder, and the speed of the wing players.

Ireland is actually a reactive rather than proactive team. However, the evidence they qualify for the big competition that Trapattoni can stifle any criticism against him.

Irish players back numbered 10 it can donate a lot of goals for his country, when other players can not do. Keane could get into the ranks of important players on the international level, despite his club career precisely the opposite.

Keane have had a disappointing career at Inter and Liverpool. He was described as dichotomous players, between Keane and Keane for the country to the club. However, there are only two active players who can transcend international goal record Keane, ie Stern John and Miroslav Klose, and only Hakan Suker and Jon-Dahl Tomasson who has scored more goals than him in European Championship qualifying.

Keane is a player who remains alive, though still have to face to face with the last defender. He can wait in the penalty box to perform the initial reaction and then scored, opponents clubs from various levels.

31-year-old striker will not have many opportunities in international tournaments, but the Irish certainly will always miss him when he was retired.

Kevin Doyle , Ireland

Ireland has great players such as Liam Brady, Roy Keane or Paul McGrath who took part in tough matches.

Trapattoni's farm team known so nimble opponents that are difficult to spend rather than the collective power of individuals to serve their resistance.

To deal with tough opponents, the Irish are usually put high expectations on Shay Given to guarantee a strong defense.

35-year-old keeper conceded just twice in seven competitive international matches. Ireland's reputation as a team to survive can be seen at a high dependence on Given.

Aston Villa goalkeeper was a world-class goalkeeper. The main drawback in the race itself is on the balls. However, veteran goalkeeper who has 119 caps incised it is one of the best players of his generation.

Wigan midfielder's 21-year-old had been in two hearts, between Ireland, the land of his fathers, and Scotland, his homeland.

He was finally able to close any doubts related to its international service to undergo competitive debut for Ireland versus Macedonia in March 2010.

Shay Given , Ireland Goalkeeper

He still could be a lot to prove to Trapattoni, who had summoned him to a squad, but withdrew due to injury.

However, in the course according to Euro 2012, McCarthy has a lot of chances that he be eligible to show in the finals. He is a young player most likely berlatenta who enter into the final squad of 23 players. He has the passing of accurate, precise positioning, and high responsibility.

Ireland Republic Football Team Road To Euro 2012

Italy Football Team Road To EURO 2012

Italy National Football Team
Road To Euro 2012

Sport News 2012 - Italy escaped from qualifying Group C with achieving almost perfect; undefeated and obtain tickets when the game still remaining two.

Serbia is expected to cause problems in the field, was troublesome Azzurri fans off the field when they were making a scene in Genoa. Serbia finally had to accept punishment 'defeated' three goals without reply.

An important game for Italy during qualification is when beat Estonia in Tallinn. This is the first game as coach Cesare Prandelli Azzuri. Italian left earlier, and the pursuit of a goal by Antonio Cassano and Leonardo Bonucci.

Italy did not experience a setback. They won six of seven games, and only once lost numbers when he was arrested in Belfast Northern Ireland - before it took place at Euro 2012 with a 1-0 home win over Slovenia. Giampaolo Pazzini became a hero in the game.

Italy National Football Team Road To Uero 2012

In the first five European Championships, Italy only once appeared in the final. That, too, when he became host in 1968.

As hosts, Italy little benefit. Azzurri qualified for the finals by defeating the Soviet Union through a coin toss (coin toss), after both teams played 120 minutes without a goal. In the final, Italy had to face Yugoslavia twice. The first game ended 1-1. Domenghini Angelo scored the equalizer.

Andrea Pirlo

In the second game, Italy is more fortunate. Luigi Riva and Pietro Anastasi scored two goals in the first round. Yugoslavia could not catch up.

Poor record in European Championship Italy should have ended in 2000, when they entered the final again. But David Trezeguet's golden goal blew through.

Cesare Prandelli knew when he received the opportunity to replace Marcello Lippi as Italy coach after the 2010 World Cup, he faces mammoth task. Italian football when it slumped to its lowest result was thrown from the first round of the 2010 World Cup South Africa.

After the defeat of the Ivory Coast in his first game, Prandelli began rejuvenation. He includes a number of young players, while trying to maintain some wise pahlahwan World Cup 2006 Germany.

Prandelli has a favorite player, but made the form as a determining factor in selection. He decided to call back Cassano, who proved to be the key to the restoration of confidence in the players and fans.

Gianluigi Buffon has everything to become a captain; brave, strong, reliable, and its inspiration. When the Italians need it, the veteran goalkeeper is always ready for the task.

Antonio Cassano

At the 2006 World Cup he made to withstand the incredible rescue Zinedine Zidane's header, before the French star was sent off. Two years later, at Euro 2008, Buffon hold Adrian Mutu penalty shot. He passed Italy to the knockout stage.

Buffon is the first choice replacement for Fabio Cannavaro, the captain of Italy after World Cup 2010.

Had raised concerns that often plagued the Buffon's injury be a problem for Italy. However, the concern was annihilated after Buffon appeared nine times in Serie A with Juvetnus Italy.

Max Allegri made some mistakes since taking over as coach of AC Milan, but let Andrea Pirlo leaving the San Siro with a status of free transfer at the end of the season starts to look like the most bizarre transfers in history.

Pirlo rediscover his best performance at Juventus, and became a key component of the Bianconeri rejuvenation project under coach Antonio Conte.

Gianluigi Buffon , Italy Goalkeeper

Pirlo in the midfield position Italy is in danger, after the disastrous 2010 World Cup. However, after the success at Euro 2012 qualifier, 34-year-old playmaker became one of the names on the core team Prandelli.

Prandelli said: "No players are able to create space and time like Pirlo.

Mario Balotelli perhaps the most controversial players at this time. As a result, people become easy to forget the extraordinary talent.

Suddenly, Balotelli becomes very important for Italy, following the catastrophic injuries suffered by Giuseppe Rossi and Antonio Cassano.

Stocky, Balotelli is an explosive striker, clever, and full of finesse, as shown in the derby against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Masi he was 21 years old, and believed to be a big player in the future. Euro 2012 may be the beginning of the tournament that justifies a lot of opinions about it.

Italy National Football Team Road To EURO 2012

Germany Football Team Road To Euro 2012

Germany National Football Team
Road To Euro 2012

Sport News 2012 - Germany tough in Euro 2012 qualifiers. Just look at the statistics of the record they can win tickets to qualify for the finals in Poland and Ukraine.

Germany won all their matches, and get more points than other teams that qualify in the European zone.

Also many changes made in the German squad, starting from the first game until the last game in the month Oktoer. However, neither Mario Gomez or Miroslav Klose who relied on the front line, or Bastian Schweinsteiger also Toni Kroos in the middle sector, the German national team remains consistently at the top level.

Germany became the most successful countries in the European Cup mat. Three championship trophy into evidence. The first success achieved in 1972 with Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Muller, Paul Breitner victory became a star at the time.

Germany National Football Team Squad

Success continued in 1980. In the final, a goal that brought the German Horst Hrbesch victory over Belgium in the final and carried off the prize. And subsequent success in 1996 with Olivier Bierhoff, who is now a director of the German team, be a determinant of team success.

Miroslav Klose

And this year, the ranks of young players, aiming for German success for the fourth time after the last time a championship 16 years ago.

Since taking over the baton from Juergen Klinsmann, Joachim Low noted that the success with his team drove to a new level, although until now there is no dedicated champion trophy.

Low German squad gathering in different ways. Squad was formed as a fast team with an attractive attacking capabilities, relying on determination and unyielding spirit of the German style. No more the impression of late summer car ala Panzer, who previously iconic German national team.

Mesut Ozil

Of the 75 games under Low, the German squad recorded 52 wins. Low even has the best winning percentage in the history of the German national team coach.


Getting the German national team captain is not an easy thing for Philipp Lahm. How not, not a few from outside the squad who are against it, especially Michael Ballack, the previous owner. Bayer Leverkusen midfielder was fiercely opposed to Lahm's not the right person to captain Germany.


But Lahm budge. He did not have to talk to rebut that presumption, but only by showing exceptional performance and be an example for other players by his attitude on the field. Currently, Lahm was able to answer that Low's decision to give him the German national team captain's armband true.

Since its entry into the main squad Low in 2009, Ozil immediately became an important part of the German team. The quality of his performance was steady at the top.

Bastian Schweinsteiger

European Cup qualifier in 2012, Ozil appeared in nine games and scored or give feedback on goal the creation of Germany more than 35 percent.

Ozil show creativity in play, which was never seen in the German national team in recent years. But the important thing is consistency.


Position Ozil in squad for Germany are not under threat, but the emergence of Mario Gotze own can be an alternative to escort the German midfield. The existence of separate Gotze also be guaranteed in the German midfield in the future.

Gotze called Lionel Messi his German, because of technical ability, speed and quality of the bait. Gotze also has the ability to complete as a midfielder, wing, like any good right-left.

Germany National Football Team Road To Euro 2012

Spain Football Team Road To Euro 2012

Spain National Football Team
Road To Euro 2012

Sport News 2012-Spain cruised into the finals of Euro 2012 with a 100 percent victory. The achievement was the fourth time throughout recorded history a team to qualify for the European Cup with a perfect record. Others, no French ever did in Euro 1992 and 2004 as well as performing the Czech Republic at Euro 2000.

Throughout his performance in qualifying, La Furia Roja's squad is almost never face serious obstacles to make it plunged into danger. Noted, there are six wins from eight games the group with nicks scored more than one goal.

The most serious threat only occurs when against Scotland at Hampden Park. When the Spanish 2-0. But the home team is able to equalize the score 2-2 before finally sealed victory with Fernando Llorente scored in the last ten minutes.

Spain National Football Team Squad

The only qualifiers that could make Vicente del Bosque's foster children were left behind when the fighting Republic CKO in Granada. But the Spanish managed to reverse the situation by replying to two goals.

Before 2008, Spain recorded as a team in international football is poor performance. The only international title of the European Cup he achieved in his own home when you defeat the Soviet Union 2-1 in the final game of 1964.

David Villa , Spanish Striker

But all that changed dramatically when it won Euro 2008 in Austria-Switzerland. Spain eventually became the most successful team in this tournament along with France. But both teams are still behind the Germans have ever lifting Henri Delaunay trophy three times.

Now, nicks other achievements were in front of the eye. Del Bosque's squad is likely to become the third team - after Germany and France - to be able to marry off his World Cup and European Cup which was waiting in front. In Poland and Ukraine later - the venue for joint Euro 2012 - Spain will seek to present as the first country to retain the European crown.

Del Bosque has become the most successful coach in the history of his debut with the national team. When he won his first 13 matches. He also has brought his country to record a new record, 15 consecutive wins, and coupled with the Brazilian who had to maintain the longest unbeaten in 33 matches. Brazil's record of never inscribed in the period 1993-1996.

In 18 combined qualifiers of the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012, Del Bosque has won all of them. While the defeats of the official competition occurred in 2009 Confederations Cup against the United States and surrender of Switzerland in the opening match of World Cup 2010.

Xavi Hernandez 

Then, from 50 his first game as coach of Spain, Del Bosque has pocketed 42 victories. Others, two draws and six defeats. Goals are successfully accounted for as much as 123 goals and conceded only 40 times.

Casillas has been inherited from the Spanish captain Raul who is still retained. He also became the first goalkeeper ever lifted the European Cup trophy as captain in 2008. Two years later in South Africa, he became one of three goalkeepers who became captain of a team that never won the World Cup.

In addition, Real Madrid goalkeeper has held the honor of being the player with most appearances for his country. He has surpassed the longest appearance of Andoni Zubizarreta appearance as much as 126 times. Then, Casillas also still made it through another record for a goalkeeper Zubizarreta la Furia Roja are able to maintain a record of the longest without conceding in the Spanish national team.

Barcelona midfielder was the inspiration of Spain. Vision remarkable play which is supported by the accuracy of the bait, ball control, and the ability to open a gap to rip the tight line of defense.

This playmaker previously only hailed as a phenomenal player at club level only. But everything changed when he brought his country at Euro 2008 champions. The record was becoming equipped with the election of Xavi as the Player of the tournament.

Iker Casillas , Spanish Goal Keeper

Since then, his name became one of the most consistent players on the gridiron. Achieving that continued maintenance until now. Evidence has shown with the three times he entered the list of Ballon d'Or. In 2008, he was perched in fifth, then moved up two rankings in 2009 and maintain the same position in 2010.

Barcelona youth player has pocketed his first cap with the senior national team in August 2011. It's debut just two months after helping Spain grabbed his U-21 European Championship. He also managed brought himself as a man of the match in the final match against Switzerland, it also established itself as the Player of the tournament.

Thiago plays a style similar to his mentor in Barcelona, ​​Xavi. Euro 2012 this will be an opportunity to show his talents in the eyes of world football enthusiast. In addition, the Euro 2012 will be her first appearance in an international tournament together with the senior team.

Spanish Football Team Road To Euro 2012

Denmark Football Team Road To Euro 2012

Denmark National Football Team
Road To Euro 2012

Sport News 2012 - Denmark started qualifying with ease when they beat Iceland at home, before finally defeated Portugal in Oporto.

But the team made by Morten Olsen was able to get up with a convincing, and won four wins from five matches next. In the last match, against Portugal Denmark.

Ahead of the match in Copenhagen that, Cristiano Ronaldo et al have superior goal difference from Denmark. The hosts started the match very well since the kick-off whistle is blown the referee, and finally sealed victory 2-1, thus ensuring a place in Poland and Ukraine.

Denmark has an impressive history in their participation in the European Cup. Small Scandinavian country was ranked fourth in 1964, and managed to get better results 20 years later when it defeated Spain on penalties in the semi-finals.

Denmark National Football Team Squad

The big surprise was then performed in the history of Danish blue continental tournament in 1992 when it defeated the Netherlands in the semi-finals thanks to the expertise of Peter Schmeichel under the rule. Denmark also lifted the trophy after beat Germany in the final.

Nicklas Bendtner , Denmark

However, success did not continue in the next administration. Nevertheless, Denmark again obtained good results in 2004 when it successfully advanced to the quarter-finals.


The former Denmark captain has appeared in 100 games for his country, and decided to retire in 1989. He is now dealing with Denmark, and has undergone its job for 11 years.

Under her care, Denmar escaped three times from five European Cup final implementation. However, the 62-year-old coach was severely criticized when it failed to get Denmark to the European Cup in 2008.

Dennis Rommedahl Denmark

Olsen answered the criticism by bringing Denmark to the 2010 World Cup finals, and now have the opportunity to carve a good result in Poland and Ukraine.

Liverpool defender was recently armband bearing the Danes when Olsen did not include Christian Poulsen in his squad against Norway in September.

This tenacious defender showed unyielding spirit in the squad for Denmark, but prolonged injury to make 26-year-old player missed the last two qualifiers, including when faced with an important match against Portugal.

Fans hope Agger Dynamite team can overcome his injury, and led his colleagues in the coming summer.

The veteran winger showed brilliant performance for Denmark in the last 12 months. He was Denmark's best player at the World Cup, and plays an important role in helping the team qualify for the Euro 2012 finals.

33-year-old became the team's top scorer during qualifying, and showed no signs of content to show its ability in Poland and Ukraine.

Men from Brondby has appeared in 113 games for his country, and now wants to add a collection of 21 goals already Presented.

Daniel Agger, Denmark Captain

Midfield maestro's 19-year-old has attracted the attention of some big teams in Europe, following a captivating performance with club and country.

The young playmaker showed sensational game when dealing with Portugal in the last match, so that Denmark won 2-1 in their big game during qualifying.

Eriksen continued to achieve success with Ajax, and shows a bright future to make a bigger step again next summer.

Denmark National Football Team Road To Euro 2012

Portugal Football Team Road To EURO 2012

Portugal National Football Team
Road To Uero 2012

Sport news 2012-Portugal started smoothly with no qualifications, lost five points from two games under coach Agostinho Oliveira. Oliveira replaces Carlos Queiroz is sanctioned. Paulo Bento and then came, and took the coaching chair. Bento's presence brings stability within the team.

The result Seleccao won five consecutive victories. However, Bento facing internal problems with the withdrawal of Ricardo Carvalho. As a result, Portugal defeat of Denmark in the last match, so it must undergo a play-off game.

In the round of this determination, Portugal back to meet Bosnia-Herzegovina. Such action to be repeated play-offs to 2010 World Cup finals. Having played a goalless draw in Zenica, Portugal finally get a ticket to Poland and Ukraine after winning 6-2.

Portugal National Football Team Squad

Portugal followed the first European Cup in 1960, and qualified for the quarter-finals after defeating East Germany. Portugal takes 24 years to return to the prestigious tournament in Europe. They look convincing, and managed to drive up to the semi-finals.

After the mid-1990s, Portugal began to exist as a participant finals. After penetrating the quarter-finals and semi-finals in 1996 and 2000, Seleccao experiencing suffocating drama when they swallow the defeat of Greece in the finals as hosts in 2004.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal

Four years later, they did not made it through to the quarter-finals after losing to Germany 3-2, which eventually became the runner-up tournaments.

Seleccao coach is an experience both for Paulo Bento at the level of coaching the senior team. Previously, Bento never deal with Sporting Lisbon from 2005 until 2009. 42-year-old coach, who has 35 caps with the national team as a midfielder, was a good debut as the architect of Portugal with a victory in five games in a row.

Bento a strong personality conflicts led to him with Ricardo Carvalho and Bosingwa. Both players said they decided retired from the national team. This situation raises doubts about its ability to stabilize the team. Nevertheless, 6-2 victory over Bosnia in the play-offs have raised the hopes of fans, he is an appropriate figure for Portugal.

Luis Nani , Portugal

Worn the armband Real Madrid star was when Carlos Queiroz was appointed as coach, and she underwent a fine job as skipper, even when the team was having a bad moment.

Entering the golden years as a footballer, Ronaldo may be practically as kemain icon in the finals. Speed, technique, and the strength of his right leg became a key element important for Portugal in the left sector.

If their performance at the club accompanied by success, not so in the national team. Many critics who say Ronaldo does not show the maximum quality in the national team.

Nevertheless, he showed his capacity in the second leg play-off against Bosnia. In the game, he shows his nationalism for the national team, and should become one of the players should watch the 2012 European Cup finals.

The winger takes longer to ensure himself a place in Portugal on a regular basis. Performance at Manchester United who continued to experience an increase could be seen with the national team. Nani is the second leading scorer in Seleccao during the Euro 2012 qualifier with a score five goals.

Helder Postiga , Portugal

Nani influence in Portugal was under the shadow of Ronaldo. But United's star has shown he is a key player, both when attacking and survive. After missing the 2010 World Cup, Nani eager to show his class in big tournaments, and European Cup finals in 2012 became an opportunity for the players.

A natural left winger. Become a central defender Fabio Coentrao duet with Angel di Maria, who is now a fellow at Real Madrid. Coentrao attacking instincts to make the wing when he was placed as strengthening Benfica.

Coentrao capabilities make it into the figure of the modern defender. He's good at last, and able to assist the attack with speed and cross feed. After an impressive performance at Benfica, the World Cup in South Africa began to record his name on the international scene, and shows itself as a world-class players.

The lack of players with qualities like those of himself in that position, Portugal will hang up on Real Madrid's players to continue to shine in Poland and Ukraine.

Portugal Football Team Road To Euro 2012

Czech Republic Football Team Road To EURO 2012

Czech Republic Football Team
Road To EuRO 2012

Sport News 2012 - After making a bad start, Michel Bilek squad can qualify for the finals of Euro 2012 via the playoffs. Convincing victory in the first leg and Petr Cech's performances in the second leg against Montenegro, which in turn ensures the Czech Republic qualify for the finals.

However, the escape of the Czech Republic entered the playoff zone tinged controversy. In the game against Scotland, the Czech Republic have benefited through penalty decision given for Jan Rezek after Danny Wilson violated. Rezek eventually revealed that he accidentally dropped when Wilson did a minimalist touch to it.


Czech Republic has always taken part in the tournament four years in the Blue Continent. Even since becoming an independent state for the first time after the split with Slovakia, the Czech Republic almost became champion in 1996. After beat Italy, Portugal and France, the Czech Republic breezed into the finals before it was toppled Germany at Wembley.

Czech Republic National Football Team Squad

Czech Republic could avenge the 2004 European Cup with Germany defeated and penetrate the big four, but eventually eliminated. At Euro 2008, the Czech Republic failed to penetrate into the knockout round.

Michal Kadlec 

The new 44-year-old, can Bilek heavy duty by raising expectations after the Czech Republic failed to penetrate the 2010 World Cup finals. Not a few who question the quality because international experience Bilek only with the national team U-19 Czech Republic.

But the former coach of Sparta Prague, who was appointed to replace Ivan Hasek in October 2009, helping his team can rise up to take part in the tournament Poland and Ukraine, proving he is not afraid to face the challenges before him.

Experienced midfielder was a mainstay of the Czech Republic since melakoni his international debut in 2000. Rosicky had missed out on Euro 2008 through injury and missed most of 2010 World Cup qualifiers.

Rosicky is also no longer able to show his best when he was with Arsenal because many bandaged injuries in the 2008/09 season, although still a core player in the national team, by making six assists, 15 goals from his team in Euro 2012 qualifiers.

Milan Baros

Being one of Europe's finest goalkeepers at the moment. While appearing at Euro 2004, in the semi-finals, Petr Cech made a number of rescue important to place his name in the composition of the best teams in the tournament.

But in episode for Euro 2008, their luck turned Petr Cech. Goals from Nihat to force the Czech Republic knocked out in the group phase, and Cech had a big hand for the creation of these goals. Chelsea's goalkeeper was considering retirement after the game.

Czech Republic has always led to talented young stars. Tomas Necid Otherwise, there is also Tomas Pekhart, printer record for scoring in the UEFA European Under-21. Former Tottenham Hotspur forward it had a bright future in European football.

Petr Cech , Czech Republic Goal Keeper

Together Nurnberg, Pekhart appear sensational and performance continues with the national team U-21 Czech Republic at Euro 2011. He also played well in two playoff games to face Montenegro.

Czech Republic Road To EURO 2012

Greece Football Team Road To EURO 2012

Greece National Football Team
 Road To EURO 2012

Sport News 2012-In the group that could be considered the easiest in the Euro 2012 qualifiers, Greece managed to improve performance pascahasil disappointing 1-1 draw at home to counter Georgia, in order to carve out the opening games undefeated record throughout the campaign and conquering Croatia to snatch the top position.

With first place is still open for grabs in the remaining last two games, 2-0 win over Croatia, which had marred antarsuporter unrest, making fleet Fernando Santos care automatically qualify for the leading favorites to Euro 2012 as group winners, and striker Angelos Charisteas scored late in the final games versus Georgia finally ensure a ticket to Greece.

Only qualify once for the finals before Euro 2004, Greece, which has made tremendous buffeting with the beat France in the quarter-finals, becoming the public stunning the football world by defeating tournament host these editions, Portugal, 1-0 in the final in Lisbon at once scored one of the biggest surprises in the history of the competition.

Greece National Football Team Squad

Even so, successful in 2004 it was the only performance in which the Greek Euro capable of driving past the group phase. The bad following a campaign in 2008 in Austria and Switzerland were worth forgotten. As defending champion Greece at that time was Otto Rehhagel diarsiteki Group D with nirpoin end and could only scored one goal. They always putty in three preliminary matches against Sweden, Russia, and Spain.

Angelos Charisteas, greece Striker

Although burdened with a heavy duty as the successor Rehhagel, coach of the Euro 2004 title giver who resigned the post-World Cup 2010, Santos was in fact able to record an impressive record in his first job guard a national team. He brought Greece unbeaten in 17 matches prior to the beginning of his leadership overpowered Romania 3-1 in mid-month trial.

Unlike his predecessors, Rehhagel, the Portuguese interpreter experienced this tactic, which could dramatically raise the Greek Super League club, PAOK, from adversity before handling the national team, showed that he was not afraid to call the young players. Santos even give an international debut to Stefanos Kapino, Panathinaikos goalkeeper who was just 17 years old!

Always appear in all matches in the round of qualifying, the veteran midfielder who has great memories of this Euro 2004 - scored the opening tournament when facing Portugal - certainly would be one major mainstay of Greece at Euro 2012.

Giorgos Karagounis, Greece Captain

In the midst of the difficulties of regular personnel in recent years, including the hero at Euro 2004, Charisteas, maintaining a place since the departure of Rehhagel, Greece's second most stamp collectors this would remain a key figure alias Galanolefki national team (Blue-White) under the direction of Santos, which also worked with during the Karagounis Panathinaikos and Benfica.

Torosidis has attracted attention since a number of top European clubs won the first-team member status at Olympiakos and the Greek national team, with AS Roma, Liverpool and Bayern Munich are often touted as a serious sight in a few years back.

Although transfers to abroad are still not realized, the right-back winning Player of Greece 2010 has made history for his country. He scored a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the World Cup in South Africa, the victory of Greece in the international premiere terakbar football's universal.

Panathinaikos playmaker has been pushed as a youngster most prominent in Greece since the 2010 World Cup. Although only made two appearances as substitute in the tournament, Ninis actually potentially play a larger role if it were not for defensive force that is applied Rehhagel.

Giannis Fetfatzidis

Youth 21 years who had been linked with Manchester United are believed to bring the terror of midfield for Greek opponents in Euro 2012, although it is still struggling to recover from a cruciate knee ligament injury when membekapnya against Israel in September last, where he scored a single goal victory Galanolefki.

Greece National Football Team Road To Euro 2012

France Football Team Road To Euro 2012

The France National Football Team Road To Euro 2012

Sport News 2012 - Not an easy task for France to escape the Euro 2012 qualifiers. After poor performances in the World Cup, they suffered a shock defeat of Belarus at home, though later proved to be their only defeat in qualifying.

Les Bleus turning point occurred in Bosnia-Herzegovina when it managed to beat the host 2-0. Due to a series of unsatisfactory results, also marked the final appearance when faced with forces that determine Safet Susic tickets to Poland and Ukraine next year.

Bosnia's Edin Dzeko took the lead first, but by overcoming the obstacles they face injuries, France is able to equalize through a penalty Samir Nasri.

France twice won the Euro despite their overall record was not exactly scintillating.

France National Football Team Squad

Led by Michel Platini in 1984, the French success at home without ever advanced to the finals the previous tournament. Achieved a similar achievement 16 years ago by defeating Italy dramatically.

Karim Benzema , France Striker

Since then, France was defeated Greece in the quarter-finals of Euro 2004 before it was tragically knocked out four years later than the hard group occupied the Netherlands and Italy.

Appointed as successor to Raymond Domenech gait which failed miserably, Laurent Blanc was assigned to lead the French to rise from the failure of the 2010 World Cup squad that divide.

Blanc spelled out a green coaching career with two years experience dealing with Girondins Bordeaux. However, in his debut season brings Blanc Ligue 1 title to the Stade Chaban-Delmas and followed through the success of the last eight of the Champions League next season.

Blanc knew very well the international stage. The former central defender is a successful part of France won the World Cup 1998, despite missing the final match due to card accumulation sanctions.

Technically, the French do not have a fixed captain at this time, but Blanc promises to appoint a player before Euro 2012 starts. Today, Hugo Lloris who often believed to lead the team.

Florent Malouda, France Winger

Lloris has played 30 times for the French national team and became one of the goalkeeper who lauded European public appearances after joining from Nice in 2008.

Although other players like Franck Ribery, Florent Malouda, Eric Abidal and more experienced, by appearing at the 2006 World Cup final, Lloris spearheading a new era of French football.

No easy task selecting the best players from the ranks of the French national team this time because so many players who appeared in the international arena.

For example, Franck Ribery. For the French public, Ribery is often considered too individualistic and selfish. However, Blanc entrust Ribery as a player that can affect the outcome of the game.

Injury and loss of performance makes Ribery not meet the peak performance since handled Blanc, but if I can play well at Bayern Munich each week, the French will greatly benefit.

Samir Nasri. France Midfilder

Since Blanc duty, Yann M'Vila is a player that is not replaceable. It proved a brilliant appearance Rennes midfielder for France.

M'Vila praised because it has a good ability to survive, but very car in position. M'Vila also able to provide an offensive threat when getting the ball at his feet, although the scoring is not a primary task.

Associated with potential transfer to a number of top European clubs this summer, including Arsenal and Real Madrid, positive appearance at Euro 2012 will remove all doubts over his reputation today.

France Road To Euro 2012

Russia National Football Team Road To EURO 2012

The Russia National Football Team Road To EURO 2012

Sport News 2012 - With the power that is not balanced in their group as well as the turn of the coaches, Russia almost did not qualify directly for the finals of Euro 2012. They just make sure ahead of the final group stage with a 1-0 win at the headquarters of Slovakia. These results vent the Russian defeat at home to the same opponent in the second group.

The victory over Ireland in Dublin to give a positive signal that Russia will be moving with ease, but they faltered when it's trip to Armenia as well as entertain Ireland. However, their defense was solid with only conceded four times during the ten qualifying matches. Seven of them won by Russia, including bulldoze Andorra 6-0 in their last group.

Since the continued greatness of the name of the Soviet Union, Russia is not able to match the achievements of their predecessors ever achieved when winning Euro 1960, reaching four semi-finals, and was runner-up in 1964 and 1988.

The Russia National Football Team

In 1992, 1996, and 2004, they re-qualify for the Euro but was eliminated in the group stage. Under coach Guus Hiddink in 2008, they successfully penetrate the last four before losing to Spain.

Success at club level with Zenit St Petersburg, Dick Advocaat is believed to be continuing the success of previous coach who is also from the Netherlands, Guus Hiddink. Critics endlessly whack a coach who has a lot to handle club and national team in Europe, notably his refusal to play the young players in Russia and language problems.

Andrey Arshavin Russian Striker

Advocaat least able to address concerns that the Euro 2012 tickets. In the eyes of those who are still skeptical, considered Advocaat will only select players based on their appearance instead of the big names lately. Advocaat has his favorite system, but some players do not meet the standards of the materials desired and too late for him to find an alternative at this time.

Andrey Arshavin did not perform consistently at club and national team level last 18 months, but is able to provide its own benefits when reliable Advocaat. Ability Arshavin still needed despite the team playing standards declined since appearing in 2008, when it won the Europa League with Zenit and appear attractive in Euros.

Russia can rely on inspiration and Arshavin has so far been able to answer. Performance and attitude of players 30 years must be improved before the tournament was held because at this time he plays like no motivation.

Diniyar Bilyaletdinov

Can be regarded as the only world-class Russian player, Zenit right-back is a successful player who was tireless. Can always be relied upon in defense, a player 29 years this line of attack often support them by helping to drain the ball in midfield.

Anyukov provide the energy needed in the Russian right wing. He is a player who filled experience with a number of appearances in the Champions League with Zenit and is a favorite player in the formation Advocaat.

For several years now Alan Dzagoev become a byword Russian football observers, but 21 players this year have not been able to attract the international spotlight. Thanks to good performances with CSKA Moscow, Dzagoev began to have a place in the national team.

Advocaat belief emerged thanks to two good performances against Slovakia and Andorra, last October, and also managed to score a goal at home to Ireland in the early phase qualifying group.

Dzagoev also known unruly coach at the club today and often throw useless balls that have been mastered, but have the talent to become a vital player for both club and country.

Russia National Football Team Road To Euro 2012

England Footbal Team Road To EURO 2012

England Football Team Road To Euro 2012

Sport News 2012 - Beginning the long journey towards England Euro 2012 was marked by tremendous buzz in the party's prime qualification: England beat Bulgaria 4-0, with Jermain Defoe emerged as a hero thanks to his hat-trick. Two matches went by, the British ruled the group G. However, the UK hopes to soon make sure a ticket to the finals came to a steep after facing two disappointing results when held to a draw at home to Montenegro and Switzerland.

However, Fabio Capello troops slowly rose to the back beat Bulgaria and thin win over Wales. Two positive results were practical enough to lock the lead the Three Lions a place in the Poland-Ukraine. But in the final game of counter Montenegro incidents extremely detrimental to the UK, namely Wayne Rooney's red card. In the game, England had had the lead with two goals before being chased by Montenegro to force a draw 2-2. Due to the red card, Rooney was forced to miss three games in the European Cup group stage.


Gait England's best Blue Continent Championship is the most phenomenal in recent decades occurred back in 1996, when they reached the semi-finals. But what is meretricious, failure to convert a penalty kick Gareth Southgate's squad forced the British era Terry Venable had to settle for his chest to see Germany cruised into the finals thanks to victory in the penalty drama.

England Football Team

More ironically in the edition of 2000, England eliminated Romania in the final group games through a penalty at the last minute of the game. Four years later, returned a kick 12 fitting into its own bitter story for Britain. Meet Portugal in the quarter-finals, the country's soccer team should be heartened by the Queen Elisabeth knees at the hands of Portugal won the penalty shoot-out.

And in the year 2008 was characterized by the sacking of manager Steve McClaren's unsuccessful take England to secure a ticket to the finals of Euro 2008.

Despite bringing a fresh breeze for England during Euro 2012 qualifying campaign, Capello still not necessarily be viewed as a credible coach in England manager . The British public may be averse to remember how struggle Capello troops in World Cup 2010. The achievement of that painful until now still leaves doubt in the minds of many circles of Italian men's capabilities.

John Terry UK Football Team Captain

Former Real Madrid this tactic interpreter, who was already confirmed that it will leave England coach after the finals in Poland, Ukraine, has vowed desperately would learn from the mistakes his team made the World Cup event yesterday along with a policy of giving consent may bring his players to rest until two weeks before they returned to join the squad for this tournament.


A number of parties still think Terry remains a key figure in the heart of the defense Ingrgis during Euro 2012 qualifying, he returned to get the tire even the captain of the arm because Rio Ferdinand Manchester United defender has a serious problem at the start often overwritten fitness injuries.

The main threat tergantinya Terry as captain of his true position came from his own personal problems. Ban had stripped his captain because he involved the affair with co-star lover, Wayne Bridge.

Racist actions involving itself which is still an investigation of English football authorities, could have repeated the story of the captain's armband in the removal of Terry's arm. Nevertheless, Capello has defended his protege still, at least Terry still retained the captain's armband until the coach's actions were racially truly revealed and proven.

Frank Lampard England Midfielder

Wayne Rooney became an integral part of the escape of England to the finals of Euro 2012. Manchester United striker has risen from poor performances in the 2010 World Cup to be one of the most contributive players during the Euro 2012 qualifiers. Rooney, who was no more scoring in major tournaments since the last time to score a goal at Euro 2004, in the qualifying stages had scored three goals in seven games that Played.

But Rooney Rooney remains. Unable to control emotions when facing Montenegro in qualifying final game, he was given a red card after Miodrag Dzudovic manage from behind. The impact of a red card is very harmful because the British had to lose Rooney services during the three group stage matches in Poland-Ukraine. However, Capello is believed to still be making Rooney as part of the England squad in the famous European competition.

One of the promising young talent that enough attention Capello after the World Cup. Wilshere has become an important element in the Arsenal midfield and more visible sign of him in the senior team after he made a full debut in a 2-1 victory over Denmark in a friendly on Feburari 2011.

England Striker , Wayne Rooney

Despite injury problems then hamper its development with the Three Lions for Euro 2012 qualifiers, Wilshere seems to have become one of the UK long-term project for the years to come. Capello himself did not hesitate to admit Wilshere as the best quarterback he had ever found at his age. Even later predicted could carry Wilshere England armband.

England Football Team EURO 2012