Football News - Page 1439

Never dull with Balotelli and CassanoSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 18:34 IST

There's never a dull moment when it comes to Italy's two most talented strikers -- Mario Balotelli and Antonio Cassano.

Croatia undaunted by tough drawSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 18:33 IST

With Spain and Italy in the same group,Croatia is going to have some work to do at the European Championship.

Czechs hope to defy outsider statusSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 18:30 IST

Quite a glorious past,for sure. The present Czech Republic? Not so much.

Russia hoping to do better this timeSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 18:28 IST

Four years later,Russia is built around a nucleus of the same players,is again led by a Dutch coach.

‘Captain K’ eyes record for GreeceSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 18:25 IST

Only seven minutes into the opening match of the 2004 European Championship,Greece led host Portugal 1-0.

Celtic striker Samaras in squad for GreeceSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 18:22 IST

Greece will play Armenia and Slovenia in friendly matches this month before taking on Euro 2012 opponents Poland,Russia and the Czech Republic in Group A.

Oezil,Khedira delayed for Germany training campSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 17:31 IST

The German football federation says they will not join the rest of the squad until May 20.

Portugal looks to Ronaldo for successSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 17:25 IST

When the captain returned,Portugal racked up a five-game winning streak that put it back in contention.

After WCup final,Dutch want Euro winSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 17:02 IST

The Dutch travel to Poland and Ukraine on the merit of yet another sparkling qualifying performance.

Portugal aims for trouble-free EurosSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 16:53 IST

The so-called Saltillo Affair is viewed as one of the darkest chapters in Portuguese football history.

Russia includes Fulham’s Pogrebnyak in Euro squadSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 16:45 IST

Russia will face Greece,Czech Republic and Poland in Group A,starting from June 8.

Euro 2012: Germany looking for 1st title since ’96Subscriber Only

May 15, 2012 15:45 IST

"We've been together for five years now and it's always special to play for Germany,'' Podolski said. "We have a super team.''

Euro 2012: Mario Gomez to lead attack for GermansSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 15:36 IST

Gomez chased away some demons from the past by returning to Vienna and scoring twice in Germany's 2-1 win over Austria in qualifying for this year's tournament.

Spain bids to defend European titleSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 13:35 IST

Del Bosque sees World Cup finalist Netherlands and Euro 2008 runner-up Germany as Spain's toughest competition.

Euro 2012: Disarray deflates England expectationsSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 13:28 IST

"We have to accept that was a disappointing tournament in South Africa,where we'd gone with high hopes,'' Hodgson said.

Hodgson prepares for Rooney-less startSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 13:19 IST

Despite reducing his striking options for the first two matches,England coach Roy Hodgson is insistent on including Rooney in his 23-man squad.

Ribery’s poor form a concern for BlancSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 13:15 IST

Blanc had made it clear that he doesn't see Ribery as a leader in the way Zinedine Zidane was.

Euro 2012: France’s hopes rest with Karim BenzemaSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 13:06 IST

France,which failed to advance from the group stage in its last two tournaments,has traditionally struggled without an inspiration leader.

Sweden coach puts wins ahead of styleSubscriber Only

May 15, 2012 12:59 IST

Sweden coach Erik Hamren wants his team to play an attack-minded,possession-based and eye-pleasing style of football.

Rosicky leads Czech squad at Euro 2012Subscriber Only

May 15, 2012 12:52 IST

Bilek's top striker,Milan Baros of Galatasaray,has scored 40 international goals but just one in Euro 2012 qualifying.

2012 Euro: England fans to shun ‘dowdy’ UkraineSubscriber Only

May 11, 2012 16:10 IST

So,deep is the apprehension of fans that only 3000 of the 9000 tickets for Euro 2012 have been sold.

Don’t count Ukraine out,says ShevchenkoSubscriber Only

May 4, 2012 17:53 IST

He feels even without his inspiration,a young Ukrainian team can spring a surprise.

Cat-turned-dog Benzema finally on a glory pathSubscriber Only

May 3, 2012 15:20 IST

Benzema,who joined Real Madrid from Olympique Lyon in 2009,has matured into a dangerous all-round striker.

Creative duo could hold key for GreeceSubscriber Only

May 2, 2012 18:18 IST

Lacking a goalscorer,Greece rely heavily on goals from midfield.

Greece’s Santos undaunted by ghosts of 2004Subscriber Only

May 2, 2012 18:16 IST

Greece were unbeaten in qualifying,finishing top of Group F ahead of Slaven Bilic's Croatia.