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Lippi Offers Advice To Italy

Lippi Offers Advice To Italy

MARCELLO Lippi has drawn parallels between Italy's scandal-hit preparation for Euro 2012 and the lead-in to their 2006 World Cup triumph. 4 Jun 2012
Giaccherini Eager To Fire

Giaccherini Eager To Fire

Emanuele Giaccherini is ready to replicate his Juventus form for Italy at Euro 2012, insisting that he will do his utmost for the national team. 4 Jun 2012
Torres Hoping For Hat-Trick

Torres Hoping For Hat-Trick

Striker Fernando Torres wants to follow up Chelsea's Champions League and FA Cup success by winning Euro 2012 with Spain. 4 Jun 2012
Alonso Undeterred By Favourite Tag

Alonso Undeterred By Favourite Tag

Xabi Alonso says Spain face a tough task to win Euro 2012 due to sky-high expectations, but the team are determined to meet the challenge. 4 Jun 2012
Trap Hails Hungary Greats

Trap Hails Hungary Greats

Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has expressed his admiration for Hungarian football culture and history. 4 Jun 2012
Xavi Concedes Challenge

Xavi Concedes Challenge

Xavi has admitted that Spain face a difficult task to successfully defend their title at Euro 2012 due to the stiff competition. 4 Jun 2012
Riva Relaxed With Italy's Form

Riva Relaxed With Italy's Form

FORMER Italy striker Luigi Riva said he is not overly concerned by their 3-0 defeat to Russia on Saturday, ahead of Euro 2012. 4 Jun 2012
Casillas Warms To Mourinho

Casillas Warms To Mourinho

IKER Casillas said national manager Vicente del Bosque and club boss Jose Mourinho are completely opposite characters. 4 Jun 2012
PM Wishes Spain Luck

PM Wishes Spain Luck

SPANISH Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy paid a visit to the national team on Friday ahead of their trip to Poland and Ukraine next week. 3 Jun 2012
Trapattoni Expects Italy To Fire

Trapattoni Expects Italy To Fire

IRELAND boss Giovanni Trapattoni has warned his players not to underestimate the Italian side at Euro 2012. 3 Jun 2012
Given Misses Ireland Training

Given Misses Ireland Training

REPUBLIC of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given did not join the squad for training on Saturday, sparking worries over his fitness for Euro 2012. 3 Jun 2012
Confidence Key For Irish

Confidence Key For Irish

RICHARD Dunne said the Republic of Ireland must travel to Euro 2012 with the confidence that they can qualify for the knockout stages. 3 Jun 2012
Cox Hopes For Starting Berth

Cox Hopes For Starting Berth

SIMON Cox is hoping to earn a starting role at Euro 2012 by impressing Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni against Hungary on Monday. 3 Jun 2012
Spain Take Nothing For Granted

Spain Take Nothing For Granted

SPAIN head coach Vicente Del Bosque is aware of the pressure on his side heading into Euro 2012. 3 Jun 2012
Maggio Mortified By Drubbing

Maggio Mortified By Drubbing

CHRISTIAN Maggio did not hide his disappointment with Italy's 3-0 friendly defeat against Russia on Friday. 3 Jun 2012
Fabregas In Doubt For Opener

Fabregas In Doubt For Opener

SPAIN midfielder Cesc Fabregas is a serious doubt for their Euro 2012 opener against Italy, according to a report. 3 Jun 2012