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UEFA EURO 2012 Finalists’ Workshop in Warsaw

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT

011 - Mixed zone with coaches of the 16 national teams

Löw keeps Germany options open

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:44:00 GMT

There are no new names in Joachim Löw's Germany squad to take on France next week, but the coach said: "That does not mean that the door is closed to anyone else."

Denmark play it safe with squad for Russia

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:29:00 GMT

"We are not going to experiment," explained Denmark coach Morten Olsen as he named a familiar-looking 20-man squad for next Wednesday's friendly against Russia.

UEFA EURO 2012 finalists workshop in Warsaw

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Delegations from the 16 finalist teams will receive a comprehensive briefing on all organisational matters related to UEFA EURO 2012 at a workshop in Warsaw on 8 and 9 March.

Blokhin to continue as Ukraine coach

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:39:00 GMT

Ukraine coach Oleh Blokhin has been given a new two-year contract, with federation president Grigoriy Surkis hoping his side "will surprise us at UEFA EURO 2012".

Teenager Guidetti gets first Sweden call-up

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:25:00 GMT

Coach Erik Hamrén said John Guidetti "clearly deserves" a first Sweden call-up after naming the 19-year-old Feyenoord forward in his squad for next week's friendly in Croatia.

Bílek names experienced Czech friendly squad

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:20:00 GMT

FC Viktoria Plzeň right-back František Rajtoral is the only new name in the Czech Republic's squad for the friendly against the Republic of Ireland, with Michal Bílek opting for familiar faces.

Last chance to book your tickets for EURO

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:15:00 GMT

The countdown is on for supporters of the 16 participating national teams at UEFA EURO 2012 as ticket sales to these fans will finish at midnight CET on Friday 2 March.

Blokhin names Ukraine squad for Israel friendly

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Ukraine coach Oleh Blokhin has named a 20-man squad for this month's friendly against Israel with Andriy Shevchenko and Dmytro Chygrynskiy the only notable absentees.

Arsenal and Germany dealt Mertesacker blow

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Arsenal FC and Germany centre-back Per Mertersacker's involvement in UEFA EURO 2012 has been cast into doubt after he was ruled out for the "long term" following ankle surgery.

Smuda recalls Boenisch, Jeleń for Poland

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:44:00 GMT

Sebastian Boenisch is back in the Poland squad after a 16-month injury lay-off and Franciszek Smuda has also recalled Ireneusz Jeleń for Portugal's visit to Warsaw on 29 February.

Bilić names Croatia squad for Sweden friendly

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:52:00 GMT

Slaven Bilić said he wanted to give everyone a "respectable amount" of playing time after naming a 20-man squad for the Zagreb friendly with fellow UEFA EURO 2012 finalists Sweden.

Advocaat gives Kombarov first Russia call-up

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:58:00 GMT

FC Spartak Moskva's Dmitri Kombarov has been included in a Russia senior squad for the first time as Dick Advocaat names a 21-man party for this month's friendly with Denmark.

Advocaat upbeat over Russia's EURO prospects

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:13:00 GMT

Coach Dick Advocaat tells UEFA.com how the consistency shown by his Russia side, who recovered from a stuttering start to his tenure, will stand them in good UEFA EURO 2012 stead.

Show of Respect by disabled Polish fans

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:02:00 GMT

An event at a Polish top-flight match has shown how disabled fans are being fully involved in the joy of a football occasion – and how opposition fans can show respect to each other.

Trapattoni stays true to Republic of Ireland regulars

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:19:00 GMT

Giovanni Trapattoni has stayed loyal to the Republic of Ireland players who achieved UEFA EURO 2012 qualification when naming his 24-man squad to face the Czech Republic.

Nedvěd's best EURO memories and biggest regret

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:18:00 GMT

Pavel Nedvěd told UEFA.com his greatest regret was that the Czech Republic failed to win UEFA EURO 2004 as he shared his memories of past UEFA European Championships.

Pearce takes caretaker charge of England

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:17:00 GMT

The Football Association has confirmed that Stuart Pearce will take temporary charge of the English national team for their Wembley friendly against the Netherlands on 29 February.

In focus ... England

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:14:00 GMT

After missing out on a place at UEFA EURO 2008, England will be hoping to make amends in Poland and Ukraine having eased to first place in their qualifying section this time round.

Capello quits as England manager

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:40:00 GMT

The Football Association has confirmed that Fabio Capello has resigned as England manager with immediate effect after talks with the organisation's chairman David Bernstein.

De Rossi follows his heart to remain at Roma

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:32:00 GMT

"I'm not staying to be a tourist and look at the Coliseum," said AS Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi after opting to renew his contract with the Giallorossi until June 2017.

Bilić sets out agenda for UEFA EURO 2012

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:03:00 GMT

Croatia coach Slaven Bilić tells UEFA.com of his hopes for UEFA EURO 2012 and why it could be time for the side to revisit the heights of the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

France announce EURO warm-up games

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:49:00 GMT

France have organised home matches against Iceland and Serbia as part of a four-match series of friendly fixtures building up to this summer's UEFA EURO 2012 challenge.

Schmeichel to lead Carlsberg's EURO team

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:18:00 GMT

Peter Schmeichel will be Carlsberg's global ambassador for UEFA EURO 2012, the ex-Denmark No1 explaining: "Carlsberg is one of the reasons I got the chance to play football."

Anti-racism education pilot scores Polish success

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:21:00 GMT

An anti-racism programme for schools and other educational institutions run by FARE's Polish partner Never Again and forming part of the Respect initiative has been embraced in Poland.