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- July 02, 2012
Spain was able to forget its financial woes for an evening as the country's national team pounded Italy in the Euro 2012 final on Sunday night. Spanish fans were happy for the momentary relief. more...
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- June 29, 2012
The German national team's hopes of Euro 2012 glory were dashed on Thursday night in Warsaw as Italy won their semifinal match 2:1. But for Emma the pig, the result meant that her record of prediction is still perfect. more...
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- June 27, 2012
Mesut Özil's fans expect him to break into the ranks of the world's top footballers soon. But the talented midfielder, who is marketed by his ambitious father, has had difficulty finding his stride in the 2012 European Football Championship. Was the quarterfinal game against Greece his breakthrough? more... [ Forum ]
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- June 27, 2012
Outfitted with high heels, pearl necklaces and automatic weapons, female Ukrainian police officers are being trained for an elite unit of personal bodyguards. As the European Football Championship continues, their latest clients include UEFA officials and star players. By André Eichhofer more...
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- June 26, 2012
If Germany wins its Euro 2012 semifinal match against Italy on Thursday, Angela Merkel will be put in a tricky situation. If the German chancellor, a huge soccer fan, attends the final game in co-host country Ukraine, she could risk looking soft following human rights abuses in the country against Yulia Tymoshenko. more...
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- June 26, 2012
Germany has won applause for its easy-going brand of patriotism at football tournaments in recent years. But the behavior of some fans at the Euro 2012 is causing concern. Chants of 'Sieg, Sieg,' Hitler salutes and the display of offensive banners have now led to fines. more...
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- June 26, 2012
Inspired by Paul the Octopus, animal owners across Germany are turning to their pets to predict the outcomes of European Championship matches. Germany's animal protection agency says the trend is getting out of hand and singles out the use of a python and two live rats as especially tasteless. By Renuka Rayasam more...
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- June 22, 2012
As a child, Spanish national team star Xavi Hernandez liked to hang back to keep the goalie company. Now, he is the key player in Spain's international football tournament domination. His telepathic passing, say teammates, is proof that he 'plays in the future.' By Jörg Kramer more...
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- June 21, 2012
For months, Germans have been complaining of Greek profligacy while Greeks have been griping about German bullying. Now, the two countries will have it out on the football pitch. The symbolism of Friday night's match has become difficult to ignore. By Miriam Widman more...
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- June 21, 2012
Though they claim to have invented the sport, the English haven't won a football title since 1966, and their performance at the Euro 2012 is unlikely to change this. Expectations are low for what may be the weakest side England has ever sent to the pitch. By Maik Grossekathöfer more... [ Forum ]
