The countdown to UEFA EURO 2012 has begun in earnest in Poland and Ukraine with Wednesday set to mark exactly a year to go until the final tournament kicks off. A special press conference was held in Kyiv to mark the occasion with international media, key figures from UEFA and some of the Ukrainian public and football authorities all in attendance. UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino underlined the mood ahead of the final tournament's first visit to central or eastern Europe, saying: "We are absolutely positive that UEFA EURO 2012 in Poland and Ukraine will be a success." Read the story here.
UEFA.com: Kyiv event begins year to go celebrations
\"We are absolutely positive that UEFA EURO 2012 will be a success,\" said UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino at a Kyiv event to mark a year to go to the finals.