Report: Smash-and-grab Denmark punish Dutch profligacy
“KHARKIV, Ukraine - Denmark claimed the first upset of Euro 2012 by overcoming a badly misfiring Netherlands side 1-0 in their opening Group B match at Metalist Stadium here on Saturday.” Read my...
View ArticleReaction: France reflect on what might have been
“DONETSK, Ukraine – France’s players admitted to frustration after failing to turn their dominance into victory against England in their Euro 2012 opener but took heart from their reaction to falling...
View ArticleReaction: Robben points to Dutch feuding after Euro exit
“KHARKIV, Ukraine — The Netherlands’ players hinted that their Euro 2012 campaign had been undermined by changing-room disunity after their participation in the tournament ended with a 2-1 loss to...
View ArticleAnalysis: Rooney scores but fails to sparkle on England return
“DONETSK, Ukraine — Wayne Rooney scored his first goal at an international tournament for eight years as England beat Ukraine 1-0 on Tuesday, but his performance, like his team’s, was laboured.” My...
View ArticleFeature: Reports of friction see France’s old fears return
“DONETSK, Ukraine — In 2010, it started with a headline in L’Équipe. Two years on, France’s leading sports newspaper has lifted the lid on fresh tension in the French squad at Euro 2012.” I wrote a...
View ArticleReport: Centurion Alonso sends Spain into Euro semi-finals
“DONETSK, Ukraine — Spain moved a step closer to an unprecedented treble of consecutive major international honours by beating France 2-0 in Donetsk on Saturday to reach the Euro 2012 semi-finals.” My...
View ArticleFeature: Black sheep Nasri puts France future in jeopardy
“The Manchester City midfielder began the tournament with a man-of-the-match performance in the 1-1 draw with England, but went home in disgrace after a foul-mouthed rant at a journalist from AFP. A...
View ArticleReport: Fàbregas sends Spain into Euro 2012 final
“DONETSK, Ukraine — Spain reached their third consecutive major tournament final after overcoming neighbours Portugal 4-2 on penalties in the first Euro 2012 semi-final in Donetsk on Wednesday.” Read...
View ArticleReport: Spain crush Italy to win historic Euro 2012 crown
“KIEV — Spain confirmed their status as one of the greatest national teams in football history by overwhelming Italy 4-0 in Sunday’s Euro 2012 final in Kiev to retain their European crown.” My AFP...
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French football quotes of the year 2012
From AVB to Zlatan, Newcastle to Donetsk, Football Further is proud to present its third annual compilation of the year’s best French football quotes. Cross-Channel relations “Yesterday, I make one...
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