Euro 2012 was a tournament packed with top quality football and Spain were ultimately crowed deserved winners after tearing Italy apart in the final. But the Team of the Tournament contains more than just Spaniards – we present it.
Italy have a superb record at major international finals against Germany, but will put that to the test at Euro 2012. Despite being underdogs in their semi-final against Germany, the Azzurri have belief they can make the final.
England vs Italy in the Euro 2012 quarter-final is set to be decided by a series of mini-battles across the pitch. Which are these key contests? And who will come out on top? We look at the most influential.
Italy have not put too many feet wrong at Euro 2012, but still the Azzurri are up against it. Putting aside talk of a “biscotto” between Croatia and Spain, Cesare Prandelli has some thinking to do as to how his team move forward.
Italy know nothing less than a win is needed in this Group C clash, as the Azzurri look for a quarter-final spot. Ireland are just playing for pride. We preview the match in Poznan.
Greece’s chances of qualifying for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals are slim and a win here is needed. Russia however are desperate to top Group A. We preview the vital match in Warsaw.
Skillful forward Sebastian Giovinco has played only a limited role for Italy so far at Euro 2012, but the classy Parma trequartista is capable of brilliance and is on form after a fine Serie A campaign. He could be Italy’s trump card.
Italy boast a single point in Group C to Croatia’s three. Both sides have concrete ambitions of qualifying for the quarter-finals though and this game will be crucial. We preview the clash.
Maarten Stekelenburg is one of the finest goalkeepers and the Roma man is aiming to help Holland win Euro 2012. We went to speak to him about the Oranje’s campaign.
Uruguayan midfielder Gaston Ramirez has exploded with a stunning 2011/12 season at Bologna, to have the likes of Juventus, Liverpool and Inter tracking him. It seems unlikely the Rossoblu can keep hold of the starlet.
