Category Archives: Euro 2012

Germany vs Italy Euro 2012 Semi-Final Preview

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It was the 1970 World Cup semi-final. Now Italian manager Cesare Prandelli recalls where he was that day. “I watched it at home on TV with my father and it was the greatest emotion I’d got from football.” They’d defeated … Continue reading

Euro 2012 News: Cristiano Ronaldo Says Coach Told Him to Take Fifth Penalty

Posted on by Alex Muller

There’s a ton of Euro 2012 news today. Each of the following news headlines could be its own story on EPL Talk, so let’s jump right into the day’s news: Cristiano Ronaldo says coach told him to take fifth penalty … Continue reading

Portugal vs Spain, Euro 2012 Semi-Final: Open Thread

Posted on by Alex Muller

Portugal vs Spain 2:45pm ET TV schedule Buy Portugal and Spain shirts Iberian bragging rights are up for grabs today as Spain takes on Portugal in the Euro 2012 semi-final. The winner will play in Sunday’s final. The loser will go home. There’s so much … Continue reading

Euro 2012 News: Rio Ferdinand Criticizes Hodgson’s England Tactics and Selections

Posted on by Alex Muller

Rio Ferdinand is at it again. Before the tournament, he was opening his big mouth. And now after the tournament, he’s digging his own England grave by criticizing Roy Hodgson’s England tactics and selections. With Hodgson in charge for the … Continue reading

England vs Italy Hits 3 Million Viewers On ESPN To Break Euro Record

Posted on by The Gaffer

ESPN’s live coverage of the Euro 2012 quarter-final match between England against Italy was seen by an average viewing audience of 2.968 million, beating ESPN’s previous record audiences during Euro 2008 and Euro 2012 tournaments. The only previous European Championship … Continue reading

Euro 2012 News: Hodgson’s Revolution Will See Several Youngsters Drafted Into England Camp

Posted on by Alex Muller

Roy Hodgson has given an insight into his revolution that he’ll be undertaking at England, now that he has more time to settle in to his position and to shape England’s future. Before we get to the news, be sure … Continue reading

Euro 2012 News: Paul Scholes is England’s Pirlo, says Michael Owen

Posted on by Alex Muller

The word for the day is depression. But life goes on. Here’s the latest Euro 2012 news headlines. Paul Scholes is England’s Pirlo, says Michael Owen — Manchester Evening News Spain won’t change despite ‘boring’ tag, says Xabi Alonso — … Continue reading

England: Over And Out

Posted on by The Gaffer

It’s painful to realize that England was probably a penalty away from winning the semi-final against Italy. If Ashley Young’s penalty had gone under the crossbar, I have no doubt that England would have gone to win the shootout. The … Continue reading

England vs Italy, Euro 2012 Quarterfinal: Open Thread

Posted on by Michael Schwartz

England vs Italy 2:45pm ET TV schedule Buy England and Italy shirts England team: Hart, Johnson, Terry, Lescott, Cole, Milner, Parker, Gerrard, Young, Rooney and Welbeck. Two titans of international football will square off on Sunday as the redemptive Three Lions take on the experienced … Continue reading

Where to Find Italy vs England On TV

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Italy against England will be televised to millions around the world today, so don’t miss out. The Euro 2012 quarter-final match features Group D winners (England) against Group C runners-up (Italy). Whoever wins this game will play Germany in the … Continue reading

Collecting Panini Euro 2012 Stickers: Fun For The Whole Family

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As a child and young adult, I loved Panini stickers. They were a perfect combination of things I love including soccer and collecting. As I’ve grown older, though, the love for collecting Panini soccer stickers — whether it’s for World … Continue reading

Euro 2012 News: 20 Million Expected to Watch England-Italy On UK TV

Posted on by Alex Muller

Okay England fans, take a deep breath. We’re almost there. For many of us, this will be the match of the tournament. The good news is that England is as best prepared for this match as they’ll ever be. They … Continue reading

Italy vs England Preview

Posted on by Matt Jones

The pressure and expectation that has burdened many an England side at major tournaments in the past seems to have been alleviated under Roy Hodgson. There weren’t many who had England as their tip to win these Championships. There were … Continue reading

Spain vs France, Euro 2012 Quarterfinal: Open Thread

Posted on by Alex Muller

Spain vs France: 2:45pm ET TV schedule Buy Spain and France shirts Many soccer fans will be salivating over today’s match between France and Spain. If you like your soccer served on a platter of attractive football, with the ball skimming the grass for the … Continue reading