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Nick Wilby Huffington post


Five Players Set To Light Up Euro 2012

"I thought they were dead": Witness describes moment 50 Polish thugs attack English-speaking fans in pub hours before Euro 2012 kick-off

Masked men launched their attack just hours before the opening game of Euro 2012 Mirror

Novak Djokovic v Roger Federer – French Open semi-final as it happpened

Novak Djokovic will play Rafael Nadal in the final of the French Open after beating Roger Federer in straight sets Guardian

Euro 2012: England ready for Donetsk heat, says Hodgson BBC

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Hodgson gambles: Oxlade-Chamberlain will START for England against France

Arsenal superteen Alex handed the left-hand wide role instead of Stewart Downing as Three Lions boss dares to flair in crucial group opener

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France 1-1 England: Roy's boys cling on for a point after taking the lead with Lescott header

Roy Hodgson's side went in front when Lescott headed in a Steven Gerrard free-kick, but his Manchester City team-mate Samir Nasri scored the equaliser for France six minutes before the break

By Martin Lipton Mirror

France 1-1 England: Roy's boys cling on for a point after taking the lead with Lescott header

Roy Hodgson's side went in front when the defender headed in a Gerrard free-kick, but his Manchester City team-mate Nasri equalised six minutes before the break

Euro 2012 Violence: Russian, Polish Hooligans Clash In Warsaw Huffington post

Russia hit with suspended six-point deduction following behaviour of fans at Euro 2012 Independent

Euro 2012: England striker Wayne Rooney ready for Ukraine test BBC

Euro 2012: Uefa opens England fans disciplinary proceedings [url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18476818BBC[/url]

Wayne Rooney marked his England return with the goal that secured a place in Euro 2012's last eight - but it was a rough passage eased by helping of good fortune and controversy against Ukraine. BBC

Match of the Day Live: Euro 2012: MOTD: First Quarter-Final

7:30pm - 10pm BBC1, BBC Sport Interactive: (Freeview), BBC Sport Interactive BBC 1


Review by: Daniel Bettridge Radiotimes


There are no second chances from now on as Euro 2012 reaches the knockout stages. Tonight’s match will see the winners from Group A (home side Poland, Greece, Russia or the Czech Republic) take on the runners-up of Group B (Denmark, Netherlands, Germany or Portugal) at the 50,000-capacity National Stadium in Warsaw.

This stunning arena will play host to indie rockers Coldplay later this summer, and today’s teams will hope that none of their players suffers A Rush of Blood to the Head, lest their tournament hopes go Up in Flames.
About this programme

Czech Republic v Portugal (Kick-off 7.45pm). Coverage of the opening quarter-final between the winners of Group A and the runners-up in Group B, held at the National Stadium in Warsaw. The knockout phase of the tournament begins in earnest, as the eight teams to finish in the top two positions of their respective groups compete for places in the last four. The Czechs' tournament got off to a terrible start when they were thrashed 4-1 by Russia, but they recovered from that setback admirably, and victories over Greece and Poland in their next two encounters were enough to see them top Group A. They face a tough task tonight against a Portugal side that qualified from a formidable group also containing table-toppers Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands. Progression to this stage looked unlikely following a 1-0 loss in their opening match against the Germans, especially as Denmark surprisingly won 1-0 against the Netherlands, who were considered to be contenders to win the tournament. However, a 3-2 win against the Danes preceded a 2-1 victory over the Dutch, ensuring they finished as runners-up. Presented by Gary Lineker.

By Johnny Goldsmith Mirror


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