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As it happened – Czech Republic 0-1 Portugal

June 21st, 2012 by Chris Teale

Chris Teale mans the minute-by-minute hotseat of the first Euro 2012 quarter-final between Portugal and Czech Republic.

Euro 2012: UEFA are the only thing wrong with it

June 21st, 2012 by James Hunt

James Hunt isn’t all too impressed with the governing body’s handling of the European Championships.

Does money buy success?

June 21st, 2012 by Kane Prior

Kane Prior looks at whther money is the be all and end all across Europe’s top leagues.

Euro 2012: A history of Euro transfer ‘flops’

June 20th, 2012 by Nick Balchin

Nick Balchin lists a number of players who promised so much at the Euros but delivered so little with their post-tournament moves.

Euro 2012: Ronaldo finally fires

June 20th, 2012 by Ewan Day-Collins

Ewan Day-Collins looks at Cristiano Ronaldo who finally came to the Euro 2012 party against Holland.

As it happened: England 1-0 Ukraine

June 19th, 2012 by Kevin Doocey

Join Kevin Doocey for live minute-by-minute coverage of England versus Ukraine.

Trapattoni must step down as Ireland manager

June 19th, 2012 by Kevin Coleman

Is it time for Trapattoni to step aside? After achieving qualification the only way he knows how, it is time for Ireland to press on with a new manager writes Kevin Coleman.

HTBP Euro 2012 – Three strikes and out

June 19th, 2012 by Back Page Football

With Ireland’s European Championships over, Neil Sherwin, Ger McCarthy and Willie Gannon reflect on three defeats from three games, while Mina Rzouki offers an Italian perspective on tournament so far.