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Euro 2012 blog: Yanukovych did not feel boycott during Euro finale

In doing so, they ignored numerous appeals from European politicians to boycott Ukraine’s leadership as punishment for what is viewed in the West as …
Yuriy Onyshkiv

Euro 2012 blog: The worth of a victory

For the thousands of Spaniards who descended on Kyiv for the final of Euro 2012, however, no financial challenge could prevent them from watching …
Matt Pentz

Euro 2012 blog: How games changed Ukraine, how they didn’t

A person didn’t have to be a football fan to love Euro 2012. I can’t remember seeing Kyiv, or Ukraine for that matter, so festive for so long – three …
Brian Bonner

Euro 2012 blog: Spain championship lessons

Spain 4 – Italy 0 – A historic performance to mark a historic occasion. Many had tabbed this final as a tossup. Spain could boast of superior talent, …
Matt Pentz

Euro 2012 blog: Ukraine, Poland suffer from media bias, inept PR

Ahead of the Euro 2012 a BBC Panorama report titled “Stadiums of Hate” portrayed Poland and Ukraine as hateful, racist-filled countries. In it, …
Interns

BBC Sport: Euro 2012 executive director says tournament a big success

Concerns had been raised over readiness of the two countries to co-host the competition amid threats of fan violence and racism.But in a BBC Sport …
BBC

Spain answers critics with Euro 2012 ‘tiki taka’

 Andres Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez, Cesc Fabregas and David Silva repaid coach Vicente del Bosque’s trust in fielding a starting lineup without a …
Interns

Fatigue, injuries finally slow Italy in Euro final

 Even “Super” Mario Balotelli couldn’t break free to rescue the Azzurri this time, and the result, a 4-0 loss, was the most lopsided final in …
Associated Press

Spain crushes Italy 4-0 in Euro 2012 final

 Spain opened a fresh debate on its place in world football history after sweeping to a majestic 4-0 victory over Italy in the European Championship …
Associated Press

Spain players honor deceased after Euro 2012 win

 Spain defender Sergio Ramos again wore the white T-shirt in honor of former Sevilla teammate Antonio Puerta, which he had donned after Spain’s Euro …
Associated Press

Majestic Spain take their place among elite

  Goals from David Silva, Jordi Alba, Fernando Torres and Juan Mata gave the world champions an easy victory over an Italian team down to 10 men …
Interns

Superb Spain rout Italy to retain title in style

 The victory in an excellent final full of attacking intent meant they become the first team to win back-to-back European Championships – either side …
Reuters

Spain 4, Italy O

     At the Olympic Stadium, Kiev     Scorer: David Silva 14, Jordi Alba 41, Fernando Torres 84, Juan Mata 88     Halftime: 2-0;      Referee: Pedro …
Reuters

Spain 3, Italy 0

     At the Olympic Stadium, Kiev     Scorer: David Silva 14, Jordi Alba 41, Fernando Torres 84     Halftime: 2-0;     Referee: Pedro Proenca …
Reuters

Silva and Alba give Spain 2-0 halftime lead

 Spain, playing positively and at pace, attacked from the outset and they were rewarded when they took the lead in the 14th minute with a goal that …
Reuters

Spain 1, Italy 0 in first half

 ___ 2205: Italy straight onto the attack after Spain’s opening goal. A Pirlo corner is flicked on but Sergio Ramos gets a head to it to clear for a …
Interns

Psychic pig makes last prediction for Euro 2012

On Sunday, the day of the final, the hog made its last prediction for the Euro 2012, an Interfax-Ukraine correspondent said. Of the two plates filled …
Interfax-Ukraine

UEFA to pay EUR 100 m to 580 European clubs from Euro 2012 revenue

This is a substantial increase of nearly 400 clubs compared to the 180 that received a share in 2008. This result has been made possible by the …
Interfax-Ukraine
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